New York State Assembly

January 7, 2026Assembly Chamber_____________________________________[as prepared for delivery] Good morning members, staff and guests. I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year and thank you for joining us here in the People’s...

In preparation for a safe holiday season throughout the region, Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay partnered with the American Red Cross on Long Island for her December Monthly Mission project to “Sound the Alarm” on home fire safety. The Assemblywoman...

In 2026, three priorities will drive my work in Albany: energy, education and health care. Every vote and every decision will come back to one simple question: What’s in it for the people of the 116th Assembly District? That keeps the focus where it...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “January 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,...

Albany, NY - New York State Senator Patricia Fahy (D, WFP) and Assemblymember Gabriella Romero (D, WFP) today announced two $100,000 state grants they secured for the Village of Voorheesville to support the renovation of the historic Frank Bloomingdale...

Albany, New York – On the 5th anniversary of the January 6, 2021 Capitol Insurrection, State Senator John Liu (D-Bayside) and Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) are calling for the passage of their legislation to require New York public schools...

Albany, NY – This week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Bills A.1502/S.1548, A.5346/S.4505 and A.804C/S.1104A, co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon. Together, these bills mark important victories for women and consumers...

Albany, New York – Senator Shelley B. Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis announce their legislation, S.7501A/A.8076A, to direct counties, together with local cities, towns, villages, and other EMS providers to develop plans to provide coordinated emergency...

Assemblyman Pat Chludzinski (R,C–Cheektowaga), the ranking Minority member on the Assembly Library and Education Technology Committee, today announced a $298,099 state investment to support critical construction and infrastructure improvements at the...

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie alongside a New York delegation of elected officials hosted a humanitarian mission trip to Jamaica following the landfall of the devastating category five Hurricane Melissa. The historic storm was record breaking, becoming...

New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF - Manhattan) announced today that her bill creating a mechanism for survivors of domestic violence to free themselves of debts forced upon them by their abuser was signed into law. The bill...

As the New York State Legislature prepares for the upcoming 2026 legislative session, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages is calling on residents of the 22nd Assembly District to make their voices heard by participating in her annual Constituent Survey....

New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF -Manhattan) announced today that her legislation that prohibits the inclusion of PFAS, or forever chemicals, and other toxins in menstrual products sold in New York State has been signed...

New York State has taken additional steps to protect reproductive healthcare and gender affirming care with Governor Hochul signing Sield Law 2.0 (S4914B/A5480C), sponsored by Assemblymember Harry Bronson (AD-138), into law. Shield Law 2.0 expands upon...

As of January 1, 2026, NYS minimum wage will rise to $16.00 per hour in the broader state, and $17.00 in NYC, Westchester and Long Island. This marks an adjustment of $0.50 per hour from 2025 rates. “Meaningful increases in minimum wage are investments...

Albany, NY – Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay announced that libraries in the 100th Assembly District have been granted a total of more than $210,000 in state aid for library construction projects. In Sullivan County, Mamatkating Library has been awarded...

From community tree lightings, parades and toy drives to family gatherings, holiday dinners and gift giving, the Christmas season truly is the most wonderful time of the year! With Christmas now just days away, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on...

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C–Northport) today announced that three local libraries serving the Huntington and Smithtown area will receive more than $195,000 in state funding through the New York State Aid for Library Construction Program. The funding...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) today announced that two local libraries within the Mid-Hudson Library System have been awarded nearly $250,000 in state aid for construction and renovation projects. The funding will support critical upgrades...