New York State Assembly

New York State Department of Health, Office for the Aging and Department of State Collaborate with Stakeholders to Develop New York’s First-Ever Master Plan for Aging (MPA) MPA is Culmination of State, Local and Community Partnership Efforts Builds...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) today called for renewed focus on legislation that would modernize New York’s mental health restoration process for defendants deemed unfit to stand trial,a reform that failed to advance this session despite...

In response to recent reporting on preliminary ideas from the Commission on the Future of Health Care, Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C-Greece), the ranking Minority member of the Assembly Health Committee, is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Department of...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced $60,000 in state bullet aid funding has been secured for three community institutions: Mahopac Central School District, Somers Public Library and Reed Memorial Library. Each will receive $20,000 to...

In the latest episode of “The Gray Area,” Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) shines a spotlight on a major opportunity for the North Country: the future of advanced nuclear energy in New York state. Earlier this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced...

Albany, NY – With powerful support from the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA), Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D–New Rochelle) announced the passage of her bill, A.2341/S.3157, in both chambers of the New York State Legislature. The legislation...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his sixth annual “There Ought to Be a Law” ceremony on Monday, June 23 at Mineola Middle School, where he recognized 24 semi-finalists selected from 483 entries submitted by fifth-grade students across...

Utica, NY – In a continued effort to amplify the voices of rural and upstate New Yorkers, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D–119) hosted an informative roundtable discussion today at the New York State Office Building in Utica. The event brought...

“As the Assemblymember representing Amsterdam, I want to make it clear that I fully support the vital work of the Royal Pantry. This food pantry plays a critical role in helping families put food on the table – and I am committed to ensuring they...

Bath, N.Y., June 24—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) recently recognized the retirement of a longtime area priest, Reverend James P. Jaeger, who since 2008 has served as the Pastor of St. Mary’s...

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) is proud to announce that his bill, A.6584B, has passed in the New York State Legislature. This bill, which was sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Pam Helming (S.5769B), will rename a portion of State Route 21 from...

Albany, NY – On the final day of the New York State Assembly's 2025 session, Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay's bill A8560A, the "Furthering Rail Transit in Suffolk County Act,” passed. The justification section of the bill reads as follows: The expansion...

Albany, NY – The 2025 Legislative Session concluded on Tuesday, marking the close of a productive and impactful season in Albany. Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D–119) is proud to announce the passage of a powerful and diverse package of co-sponsored...

Each year, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R–C, Ballston) invites fifth grade students from across the 112th Assembly District to take part in her “There Ought to Be a Law” competition, a civics-focused challenge that asks students to come up with...

As the 2025-26 Legislative Session comes to a close, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) reaffirmed his commitment to the people of the North Country and Mohawk Valley, highlighting key legislative actions and priorities he championed this year....

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced the passage of legislation he sponsored to extend Putnam County’s 1 percent sales tax increase for an additional two years, while also requiring one-ninth of that revenue to be shared with the county’s...

“As the 2025-26 Legislative Session comes to a close, I remain proud to represent the hard-working families of Long Island and continue fighting for policies that prioritize making New York safer, smarter and cleaner.” “I championed a tax exemption...