New York State Assembly

New York will be taking a historic step rooted in compassion and dignity. I was proud to vote for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (S138/A136) and to stand with advocates, families, and colleagues who fought for years to make this possible. This law is not...

Albany, NY – Long-awaited peace of mind regarding the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail is on the horizon with the news this week that Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay’s legislation to create a perpetual conservation easement aimed to protect...

Speaker Carl Heastie and Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi today announced that the Assembly has passed Kyra’s law, which would clarify the legal framework for courts to promote the safety of children in child custody and visitation...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin applauds the full funding of universal full-day pre-K in the NYS FY 2026-27 Budget. The budget officially puts New York on the path to provide full-day pre-K seats to all eligible 4-year-olds in NYS by the 2028-29...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D–Westchester) announced today that the State 2026-27 enacted budget permanently carves out School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) from Medicaid Managed Care, ensuring that SBHCs can continue to deliver essential...

In the other 49 states and in the Federal Government, there is legislative budgeting: the Executive proposes a budget, but the legislature makes the final budget. We have the opposite system here in New York State. With executive budgeting, the Governor...

Megan French-Marcelin After years of advocacy, Legal Action Center (LAC), along with other advocates across New York State, celebrates passage of the Transitional Reentry Health Act (S614B/A269A). This landmark legislation sponsored by Senator Gustavo...

Albany, NY – Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember Sarah Clark’s life-saving legislation (S2280C/A4899C) passed the Assembly on May 29 with the support of domestic violence advocates and bipartisan legislative partners. The bill requires law enforcement...

EducationThe Education budget is a wide-ranging bill, so I am going to focus on a few very specific issues that are most impactful to the 135th District. Increased Foundation Aid for every district Expands UPK state-wide by 2028, including increased per-pupil...

Albany, NY – As Chair of the Assembly Small Business Committee, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) is proud to announce the New York State Assembly has voted unanimously to advance Bill A.11046, legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Buttenschon...

After 57 days of delays, Albany finally passed a state budget totaling $268 billion, a budget that has grown by more than $90 billion since 2021. Unfortunately, despite the record spending, many of the same affordability challenges facing New Yorkers...

The New York State Assembly hosted the 3rd Annual Assembly Charity Softball Game to benefit The Food Pantries for the Capital District. The annual event brings together members of the Legislature and the community to support local families facing food...

Stony Brook, NY – Long awaited repairs to the Mill Pond Dam and Harbor Road are closer to fruition with a recent announcement by Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay confirming the inclusion of $6.5 million in the New York State Budget for the restoration and...