New York State Assembly

Sometimes it all comes down to a simple definition of a word. Governor Paterson has signed Assemblywoman Paulin’s bill (A.8781) that amends the penal law with regard to the laws governing aggravated sexual abuse and the definition of aggravated sexual...

Sometimes it all comes down to a simple definition of a word. Governor Paterson has signed Assemblywoman Paulin’s bill (A.8781) that amends the penal law with regard to the laws governing aggravated sexual abuse and the definition of aggravated sexual...

“Having reviewed Governor Paterson’s recent Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP), I cannot help but think that the governor has wasted billions of dollars and too much time producing a plan that purports to reduce state spending but really just shifts costs...

Governor Paterson today introduced his plan to reduce New York’s budget deficit. Although I applaud his effort and am glad that he has initiated a forum for open dialogue, the plan continues New York’s record of fiscal irresponsibility, and, in the...

New York, NY – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) prohibiting the State from forcing victims of domestic violence to contact their abusers in order to receive State services was signed into law recently by Governor...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s legislation (A.999B) to ensure that euthanasia of animals is performed in the most humane manner possible has been signed by Governor Paterson and will take effect in a year. Currently there is a wide disparity among shelters,...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s legislation (A.999B) to ensure that euthanasia of animals is performed in the most humane manner possible has been signed by Governor Paterson today and will take effect in a year. Currently there is a wide disparity among...

In lieu of sobering reports released this week from the NYS Division of Budget on the state of New York’s finances, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) called on the governor to urge legislators to come back to Albany to pass massive spending...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that she was invited to attend the 2009 “Invest in New York” trade mission to China. The trip is organized by the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) and the New York in China...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-Merrick) announced that in association with the Neighborhood Cleaners Association (NCA) he is once again participating in the “Coats for Kids” program by seeking the donation of children’s and adult coats, which...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who participated or were involved in making our recent trip to Washington, D.C. a great success. More than 150 local veterans and their family members joined me for “Patriot Trip II,” which...

Assemblywoman Amy R. Paulin thanks Governor Paterson for signing into law today a bill that will enable the Westchester County Department of Health to protect the well-being of thousands of kids attending Westchester summer camps. The bill, sponsored...

New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF, Manhattan) and State Senator Daniel Squadron announced that yesterday Governor Paterson signed into law a bill (A.3378/S.4077) requiring local social service districts to inform all people applying...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,I,C-Smithtown) recently attended an annual lecture by Yuefan Deng, PhD, Professor of Applied Mathematics and Deputy Director of the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University. Also on hand was Peng Keyu, Consul...

New York cannot be stopped. New York cannot be destroyed. New York is an ideal. It is a symbol of the world's hope. Let us stand together and persevere with the knowledge that cowards may topple buildings and take lives, but they can never crush...

A member of the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) would like to assure all residents that rumors currently circulating of a state takeover of Off Track Betting (OTB) operations are untrue. The Assemblyman...

Starting on September 1, Nassau County residents began shelling out even more money to be afforded the privilege of driving a car in New York State. That is when 25% fee increases passed by the majorities in the Assembly and Senate and signed into law...

David McDonough (R, C, I – Merrick) today called for safety improvements on Wantagh Parkway from the Southern State Parkway to Jones Beach. McDonough’s call comes after talks with the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) revealed that...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that Governor David Paterson signed an amended version of the State Green Building Construction Act (A.7246-B/S.5779), which she authored. The changes transfer the authority to develop green building...

State Senator George Maziarz and Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) called on the Governor to hold open elections when filling vacant high-level elected offices. With the Governor, one of the state’s two United States Senators, Comptroller...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that Governor David Paterson recently signed legislation (Chapter 344 of 2009) she introduced at the request of the City of Binghamton to create the Binghamton Energy Efficiency (Be2) Loan Program....

This year, our state faced some unprecedented challenges and changes. Coupled with the financial meltdown on Wall Street and resulting recession, New Yorkers, especially in Western New York, are particularly feeling the burn of these tough times. However,...

Dear Editor, Earlier this week Governor David Paterson began his $175 million “Back to School” program intended to help low-income families with school-related purchases for their children. The program is funded through a $35 million donation...