New York State Assembly

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that she was elected First Vice-Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus. The Caucus is an organization of women elected to the New York State Legislature. Today, 52 women serve in both the Assembly...

Letter to the Editor: The combined efforts of several law enforcement agencies on the morning of June 18 in the Village of Elba led to the swift apprehension of three armed and dangerous bank robbers. The fleeing suspects were first tracked...

Many agencies and organizations across the world observed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. It’s a day in which community activists raise awareness about abuse of the elderly and try to teach community residents what they can do to help someone...

This year’s legislative session began with a lot of talk about the need to put in place property tax relieving measures, such as a property tax cap or circuit breaker. Despite calling for a cap, Governor Paterson did not include this measure in his...

When constituents take the time to write or call, I’m always appreciative. Your calls help me to be a better lawmaker and, often, when people call on any given topic, your calls collectively influence the outcome of important decisions. One recent...

As we pause on Memorial Day to honor those who gave their lives to their country, we are mindful of the many sacrifices they made for us and our country. In this time of honoring, we also remember those who are still fighting to protect our great country...

For weeks, I have been talking about how Albany pushed through a budget that was negotiated behind closed doors and increased state spending by nearly 10%. I have also mentioned that this year’s budget will increase taxes and fees and eliminate important...

Today's action by the MTA is an enormously important step forward in the redevelopment and revitalization of Lower Manhattan. An above ground, architecturally significant Fulton Street Transit Center complete with significant retail will spur Lower...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today announced that he has been appointed to the Ways and Means Committee by Minority Leader Brian Kolb. Since his election to the Assembly, Fitzpatrick has been a staunch advocate for fiscal conservatism,...

As Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) today joined with State Division of Veterans’ Affairs Director Colonel James McDonough and members of the bipartisan New York State...

Thank you, Liz [President Berger], for those kind words … and thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your warm welcome. It is a privilege and a pleasure to be the featured speaker at this Downtown Lower Manhattan Association breakfast. Elizabeth...

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today called for a leadership summit on reconstruction at the World Trade Center site, to include New York Governor David Paterson, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Port Authority chief Chris Ward,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – 139th District) joined 240 students at the Lyndonville Middle/High School Auditorium on Thursday May 7, 2009 to present a “virtual tour” slide show presentation of the sights around the State Capital. During...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) would like to congratulate Hamlin (Monroe County) resident Christine Zulkosky as the winner of this year’s Summer Camp Essay Contest. As a prize, Ms. Zulkosky will be able to attend one of the state Department...

Dave McDonough (19th Assembly District) and Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) recently visited the Merrick Post Office to donate food as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick), left, hosted a hearing of the Assembly Minority Sex Offender Watch Task Force, of which he is chairman. McDonough was joined by Assemblymen Joe Saladino (center) and Tom McKevitt (center right), as well...

A new bill (A.7381) introduced by Assemblyman William Colton aims to publish the names of New York’s top 250 tax delinquent businesses and individuals on a New York State Tax and Finance website. New York State would follow the lead of over a...

El asambleísta Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) anunció que el gobernador Paterson le ha notificado al condado de Suffolk y al pueblo de Islip sobre el estímulo económico federal que ambas comunidades recibirán gracias a la Ley para la Recuperación...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today welcomed Andres Carrion from Huntington Station to the Assembly as part of the 19th Annual Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI). The goal of the institute is to provide Puerto...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced Governor Paterson has notified Suffolk County and Islip town as to the federal stimulus funding both can expect to receive from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the Energy Efficiency...

When the story of this year’s budget is written, there will be no shortage of adjectives used to describe both the process of how this budget came to be and how the end result will be viewed. There can be no doubt that this is not only the most secretive...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is pictured with the students from the Martin Avenue Elementary School who recently collected over 800 items for Assemblyman McDonough’s 2009 Food Drive to benefit persons and families in need. “There...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today spoke out against the adoption of the distended state budget, which, despite a historic economic crisis, included massive spending increases and tax hikes on middle-class families that jeopardizes...

Appearing with New York State Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco (center) and Ranking Minority Member of the Ways and Means Committee, Jim Hayes (left), Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I – Merrick) (right) called on Governor Paterson, Senate Majority...

With less than two weeks remaining before the start of New York’s next fiscal year, only three people out of 19 million New Yorkers have any idea what the state budget may end up looking like. In fact, Sheldon Silver may be the only person in all of...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today expressed his displeasure with the 2009-10 State Budget and the secret negotiations used to hammer out a deal. “The budget was agreed upon in secret closed-door meetings that involved the state’s...