Hawley Announces Retirement of Chief of Staff Along with Office Staffing Changes May 30, 2025 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is congratulating his Chief of Staff, Eileen Banker, on her retirement after 19 years of serving the 139th Assembly District. Eileen began working with Hawley when he was first elected to the state Assembly in 2006...
Assemblymember Phil Steck’s Recovery Ready Workplace Bill Passes the Assembly May 30, 2025 Albany, NY – The New York State Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) to establish the Recovery Ready Workplace Program, a statewide initiative that supports employers in building workplace cultures that...
NYS Assembly Unanimously Passes Aging Chair Seawright’s Bills to Expand Homecare and Respite Care Without a Prescription and to Mandate the Health Commissioner to Report on Use of Elder Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC) May 29, 2025 Albany, NY – Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, Chair of the Assembly Aging Committee announced the unanimous passage of legislation to elevate the system of care, identify potential cost savings, and advance quality of life for New York’s nearly...
Gray in ‘The Gray Area’: As Session Winds Down, Big Bills Raise Big Concerns May 29, 2025 Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area,” highlighting major bills expected to emerge as the Assembly approaches the final weeks of the 2025-26 Legislative Session. With high-stakes proposals on energy costs,...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Welcomes National Autism Society of America to the New York State Assembly on their 60th Anniversary May 24, 2025 In a heartfelt tribute on the floor of the New York State Assembly, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recognized the Autism Society of America and its President and CEO Christopher Banks in honor of the organization’s 60th anniversary of service, advocacy,...
NYS Assemblyman Bill Conrad Announces $205,000 in New State Funding for Capital and Equipment Needs of North Tonawanda Fire Department May 23, 2025 North Tonawanda – New York State Assemblyman Bill Conrad today, Friday, May 23, 2025, announced that he secured $125,000 in state funding for capital upgrades to North Tonawanda Fire Engine 4 and an additional $80,000 to cover the purchase of a new...
Remember What is Truly Important this Memorial Day May 23, 2025 Memorial Day is widely considered the unofficial start of summer, and the subsequent barbeques, parades and backyard parties commemorating the day are a wonderful way to reconnect with family and friends. But Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend....
Remember What Is Truly Important This Memorial Day May 23, 2025 Memorial Day is widely considered the unofficial start of summer, and the subsequent barbeques, parades and backyard parties commemorating the day are a wonderful way to reconnect with family and friends. But Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend....
Senator Webb & Assemblywoman Lupardo Recognize Binghamton Boys Basketball Team for State Championship Win May 23, 2025 Albany, NY – Senator Lea Webb and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo welcomed the Binghamton High School Boys Basketball Team to the State Capitol for a day of activities to congratulate them on their State Championship win in March of this year. They presented...
Brook-Krasny Calls for CDPAP Reforms May 22, 2025 Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island, Bay Ridge) is calling for reforms to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) as the end of this year’s legislative session approaches. Ever since the state appointed Public Partnerships...
The 2025-26 State Budget May 21, 2025 The budget finally passed on May 8th, after several prolonged weeks of negotiation.While we did not get everything we were fighting for, there are some very big wins in this budget, including Universal School Meals and paying off our entire federal COVID...
Gray Talks Budget Wins, Concerns and Highlights in ‘The Gray Area’ May 21, 2025 Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area,” offering a closer look at key takeaways from this year’s state budget, as well as his concerns about recently proposed legislation. “We passed ten budget bills,...