New York State Assembly

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) recently held a joint press conference alongside Senator Alexis Weik (R-Bohemia) to announce, ‘Connor’s Law’, (A.2697/S.3503) a bill which would require yearly cardiac fitness tests, including...

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers today to support the introduction of Assembly Bill A.8540, the Fentanyl Fathers and Mothers Act—a comprehensive proposal to combat the fentanyl crisis through education,...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-44) announced that his bill A.2687/S.5569 establishing a Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia in the State Education Department passed both houses of the New York State Legislature today. “For years,...

Albany – Today, Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and Senator Liz Krueger, sponsors of the NY HEAT Act, introduced the Customer Savings and Reliability Act (CSRA). The new bill was drafted based on feedback and discussions within the Assembly Democratic...

Albany, New York – In response to an alarming rise in antisemitism and discrimination on college campuses, particularly targeting Jewish and other marginalized students, legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Queens) and State Senator...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “June Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the...

Sag Harbor, NY – On Tuesday, June 3, The Shinnecock Indian Nation hosted members of the New York State Assembly to tour the Reservation and engage in a discussion to strengthen the relationship between the Nation and the NYS Legislature. Shinnecock...

New York, NY – Today, following the announcement of several Trump administration cuts to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and New York State Department of Health, lawmakers and advocates rallied to call for Albany to...

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) announced the unanimous passage of the “Recovery Ready Workplace Act,” a proposal (A.521) that takes a critical step toward addressing the ongoing opioid and substance use crisis by empowering New York’s...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today the passage of his bill (A03549) in the New York State Assembly — a major step toward ensuring mental health parity for all first responders. The legislation extends PTSD-related benefits and services...

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) will be holding a press conference at Massapequa High School this Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 p.m. to announce, “Connor’s Law”, his bill (A.2697) requiring yearly cardiac fitness certificates...

Earlier this month, my colleagues and I wrapped up budget negotiations where I worked to ensure our community has the resources it needs to thrive and secured vital investments to move Amherst, Western New York, and New York State forward. From investing...

In response to a recent Times Union article highlighting a significant drop in opioid overdose deaths in New York, Assemblyman Pat Chludzinski (R,C–Cheektowaga) praised the progress but warned that continued vigilance and action are crucial to sustaining...

Arkport, N.Y., June 2— State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey (R,C-Caledonia), and Sara Lattin, Chief of Staff for Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) visited the Arkport Central School on Monday to pay tribute...

To help students and families better navigate higher education financial aid opportunities, Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is announcing this month’s financial aid opportunities and resources, including a new application pathway for New York State...

Arkport, N.Y., June 2— State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey (R,C-Caledonia), and Sara Lattin, Chief of Staff for Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) visited the Arkport Central School on Monday to pay tribute...