New York State Assembly

Sunshine Week was recognized again this year in Albany, an initiative to open dialogue about the importance of transparent government and freedom of information. Participating media run editorials, columns, cartoons, public forums, news and feature stories...

Sunshine Week was recognized again this year in Albany, an initiative to open dialogue about the importance of transparent government and freedom of information. Participating media run editorials, columns, cartoons, public forums, news and feature stories...

Citing a historic debt increase, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) voted to oppose each of the Assembly majority’s budget increases that would add an additional $700 million to Governor Spitzer’s executive budget, which has already...

Citing a historic debt increase, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) voted to oppose each of the Assembly majority’s budget increases that would add an additional $700 million to Governor Spitzer’s executive budget, which has already...

The budget process this year has been a nice change, because for the first time since I have come to the State Assembly, we have a partner in the executive who will work with us to make things better for all New Yorkers. With Governor Spitzer’s executive...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today explained that legislation forcing school districts to perform annual lead-copper testing is not only unnecessary, but will drive up property taxes. The legislation, which passed the Assembly in...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today explained that legislation forcing school districts to perform annual lead-copper testing is not only unnecessary, but will drive up property taxes. The legislation, which passed the Assembly in...

Every year about this time, we all feel that old familiar tension building as we approach April 15th. It’s tax season, and with all the forms and regulations and new credits, it can seem a bit overwhelming to anyone, no matter how well you remember...

On Thursday, March 1, Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) honored participants in the Assemblyman’s 2006 Reading Challenge with an awards ceremony at the Brentwood East Middle School auditorium. Through the summer of last year, participating...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) praised the passage of civil confinement law today as a milestone in the effort to protect women and children. The law, which comes 14 years after the Assembly minority first proposed civil confinement...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) praised the passage of civil confinement law today as a milestone in the effort to protect women and children. The law, which comes 14 years after the Assembly minority first proposed civil confinement...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli secured $50,000 in CCAP funding for the Cecile Center. The funding was used to renovate the second floor of the center and included new flooring, lighting and windows. On Friday, March 2, 2007, Assemblyman Magnarelli,...

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli secured $50,000 in CCAP funding for the Cecile Center. The funding was used to renovate the second floor of the center and included new flooring, lighting and windows. On Friday, March 2, 2007, Assemblyman Magnarelli,...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) praised the legislative agreement announced yesterday that will benefit both labor and business by increasing benefits, lowering costs, and establishing anti-fraud practices. “Our workers’ compensation...

The state Assembly yesterday passed an ethics reform bill that would set higher ethical standards for public officials, significantly strengthen penalties for violations, establish an independent public integrity panel with far-reaching powers, and reorganize...

The state Assembly yesterday passed an ethics reform bill that would set higher ethical standards for public officials, significantly strengthen penalties for violations, establish an independent public integrity panel with far-reaching powers, and reorganize...

Good morning. Thank you President Deutsch for that warm and generous introduction. It's good to see that so many of my Lower Manhattan allies are here this morning. Eric Deutsch. Bill Rudin. Jim Cavanaugh. Jim Gill. Julie Menin. Carl Weisbrod....

Good morning. Thank you President Deutsch for that warm and generous introduction. It's good to see that so many of my Lower Manhattan allies are here this morning. Eric Deutsch. Bill Rudin. Jim Cavanaugh. Jim Gill. Julie Menin. Carl Weisbrod....

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced the availability of scholarships from the New York State Lottery. The Lottery will be awarding a four-year scholarship to one graduating senior from every participating high school in the...

Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), a member of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Successful Schools, is releasing its report on the programs and techniques that successful schools use and what the Legislature can do to foster their use...

Assemblyman William Colton has recently introduced legislation that requires producers of electronic equipment to be held responsible for the recycling of their products. The development of technologically advanced programs such as the new VISTA software...

Assemblyman William Colton has recently introduced legislation that requires producers of electronic equipment to be held responsible for the recycling of their products. The development of technologically advanced programs such as the new VISTA software...

After an initial budget reform agreement was reached last week, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) stated that it was a positive first step, but more work remained. Fitzpatrick was proven right yesterday, with the discovery of 50 “secret...

After an initial budget reform agreement was reached last week, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) stated that it was a positive first step, but more work remained. Fitzpatrick was proven right yesterday, with the discovery of 50 “secret...

In light of a potential backdoor maneuver that would disregard a joint legislative panel’s recommendations for State Comptroller, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) has called for a vote to amend the State Constitution to allow the governor...

In light of a potential backdoor maneuver that would disregard a joint legislative panel’s recommendations for State Comptroller, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) has called for a vote to amend the State Constitution to allow the governor...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is calling on interested applicants to file for the Correction Officer Civil Service exam scheduled for April 14, 2007. The deadline to apply is February 26. Correction officer positions are located throughout...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) and the Long Island Assembly Minority delegation unveiled a plan to honor the women who filled vacated positions here at home while men were called to serve during WWII by presenting them with “Rosie...

As tax season arrives, many of you are expecting tax refund checks and want that refund as soon as possible to keep yourself from going further into debt. However, I am urging people to be aware and not turn to refund anticipation loans (RALs) to receive...