New York State Assembly

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin today announced that the Assembly has passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow a terminally ill patient to request medication to end their lives peacefully (A.136, Paulin)....

Earlier this month, I wrote to the Public Service Commission (PSC) to express my concerns about yet another example of government overreach in New York state. Last year, the Renewable Action through Project Interconnection Deployment (RAPID) Act, which...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) was proud to partner with Baxter's Pet Pantry and Long Island Cares for the 14th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge to help pets in need this spring. The drive began February 21st and ended April 4th 2025....

QUEENS, NY – New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan visited two leading Korean American community-based organizations —Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York (KCS) and the Korean American Family...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area,” highlighting New York’s budget impasse, ongoing public safety priorities and serious concerns with the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). “We...

As a candidate, Trump declared he would be a dictator on day one and has moved aggressively to make that a reality. The country is accustomed to President Trump making seemingly offhand comments that reveal actual policy positions. If the public response...

New York’s volunteer firefighters have long demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting our communities. Whether responding to a fire, natural disaster or public health emergency, they bravely face these challenging situations with courage and...

New York’s volunteer firefighters have long demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting our communities. Whether responding to a fire, natural disaster or public health emergency, they bravely face these challenging situations with courage and...

“As the father of a 23-year-old son with autism, I’ve seen firsthand not only the challenges – but also the incredible strengths and achievements – of individuals on the spectrum. My son Michael cooks, paints, swims, participates in community...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) joined state and local leaders, law enforcement, volunteer fire departments and caring members of the community on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College to help...