New York State Assembly

City of Tonawanda – Today, Nov. 13, 2025, New York State Assemblyman Bill Conrad announced that he secured $250,000 in new state funding for the City of Tonawanda’s capital needs, with the bulk of the grant going toward equipment and building upgrades...

“Over the past few months, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office has handed out plea deals that defy all logic and undermine the very meaning of justice. This latest deal for Miriam Yarimi, who killed a mother and her two young daughters, is outrageous....

New York’s disability service system is facing a growing workforce crisis, with rising costs, staff shortages, and waitlists affecting families across the state. Today, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara – Chair of the Assembly Disabilities Committee...

Port Jefferson Station, NY – Neighbors spread more than love as they volunteered to combat food insecurity at Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay’s October Monthly Mission: Over 50 volunteers made and packed 500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Throughout...

Queens, NY – NYS Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman welcomed student government representatives from PS 138, PS 195, and PS/IS 208Q to her District Office for engaging and educational luncheons focused on civic engagement, leadership, and public service....

Happy American Education Week, everyone! Each year, American Education Week is observed the week before Thanksgiving. As such, American Education Week takes place this year from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21 and celebrates our nation’s public schools and honors...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is proud of the state’s $10 million Green Resiliency Grant awarded to the Town of Brookhaven for major drainage and stormwater upgrades in downtown Mastic Beach. DeStefano emphasized that this award is the culmination...

Across Upstate New York, hunting is more than a pastime, it’s a way of life. It’s a deep-rooted tradition that brings families together, supports conservation and fuels our small-town economies. But this year, many local goose hunters are hanging...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined veterans, their families, community members and town supervisors for his annual Veterans Hall of Fame event on Saturday, Nov. 15. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments, bravery and dedication of the...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced that he is once again participating in the annual "Tithe My Shoes" charity drive, an effort to collect new or gently used shoes and boots for the Rescue Mission with an emphasis on children’s...

**Spring 2026 Excelsior Scholarship Application Opens December 17, 2025**Eligible students starting college in the spring 2026 term, or those who hadn't applied in fall may qualify for free tuition at state-operated SUNY or CUNY colleges through the Excelsior...

Scarsdale, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) joined faith leaders, state and local officials, and hundreds of advocates at Chase Park in Scarsdale last night in support of the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138). The legislation, which...

Glen Cove, New York – A vigil coordinated by New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) put the spotlight on Trump Administration policies resulting in the mistreatment of immigrants by ICE. Lavine led the event at the Glen Cove LIRR...

 The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) ranked Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) among the most effective Minority assemblymembers and one of the most effective Minority freshmen legislators in New York state during the 2023–2024 Legislative Session....

Westchester County, NY – State Assemblymembers Chris Burdick, Dana Levenberg, and MaryJane Shimsky released the following statement addressing the recent release of a joint proposal in this year’s Con Edison rate cases: "Our offices joined the...

Brooklyn, NY – New York State Assembly Library Chair Robert Carroll (D/WF-44) today announced $180,000 in funding for the Brooklyn Public Library to purchase decodable books for every library in Brooklyn. He was joined by Linda Johnson, BPL President...

Utica, NY – This afternoon, Thursday, November 13th, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon joined leaders and representatives from Liberty Affordable Housing Inc, the Preservation League of New York State and the community in celebrating the Olbiston Apartments’...

Queens, New York – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Queens) and State Senator John Liu (D-Queens) joined community advocates and healthcare leaders outside New York-Presbyterian Queens in Flushing to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign their hospital language...

As Veterans Day passes, I find myself reflecting on the outstanding ceremonies and events that I had the honor to attend where we acknowledge those brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. While ceremonies, events, and moments...

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C–Manchester) joined Sen. Pam Helming (R,C–Canandaigua), the Wade family, veterans and community members for the official dedication of the “TSgt Kory Wade Memorial Highway” along State Route 21 in the Town of Manchester....

Utica, NY – In heartfelt recognition of Veterans Awareness Week and ahead of Veterans Day, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon personally delivered over 500 handwritten cards and letters to veterans throughout the 119th Assembly District, honoring their...