New York State Assembly

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) is responding today following New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget proposal in Albany. The Governor’s $260 billion budget outlines her...

Albany, NY – This past week, the New York State Assembly passed Bills A.867, A.949/S.998, and A.1250/S.6853, co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon. Together, these bills seek to improve upon public safety laws related to stalking, expand...

Assemblyman Aron Wieder (D, AD 97, Rockland County) joined fellow New York State elected officials whose districts include portions of the Hudson Valley at the Rockland Business Association (RBA) General Membership Luncheon on January 15. The bipartisan...

For the fifth year in a row, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined students, teachers and local officials to take part in Operation Cupid, an annual initiative organized in partnership with United for the Troops that sends care packages and handwritten...

Assemblyman Aron Wieder (D, AD 97, Rockland County) held a mobile constituent office today in the Village of New Square in conjunction with the village’s Community Day, delivering essential state services directly to residents. Through the Assemblyman’s...

From kitchen tables to small business counters, families across New York are doing the math – and too often, it isn’t adding up. After hearing Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State, one thing is clear: she is finally naming what working families...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R–Watertown) will participate in a child care roundtable with local child care leaders to discuss solutions to the North Country’s child care challenges. The roundtable, hosted by the Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority, will...

Yesterday, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C–Batavia) recognized Liberty Pumps for its 60 years of innovation, growth and community impact, presenting a formal proclamation honoring the company’s anniversary and its lasting contributions to Western New...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) attended the 2026 State of the State Address presented by Governor Kathy Hochul today in Albany. This year’s event opened with a performance by the Syracuse University Marching Band and members...

To honor Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced a resolution in the Assembly Chamber yesterday and invited schools from the 19th Assembly District to participate in his annual Praise Our Police (POP) program....

“Improving the quality of life for communities statewide has always been a top priority of mine. Now more than ever, it is critical lawmakers in Albany work together to cut taxes, support our families, small businesses, veterans and school districts...

I am heartbroken and outraged by the horrific arson attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi. The burning of this historic synagogue is not just an attack on a building, it’s an attack on Jewish life and safety in America. That this...

Governor Hochul’s proposal to raise the income eligibility threshold for New York City’s rent freeze programs to $75,000 is a critical and long-overdue victory for seniors and people with disabilities struggling to remain in their homes. This change...

New York, NY, White Plains, NY & Albany, NY – City, county and state lawmakers led coordinated press conferences outside of the Con Edison headquarters, in White Plains and in Albany Monday, announcing the delivery of a new letter signed by 112 elected...

With the 2026 Legislative Session underway in Albany, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and his colleagues in the New York State Assembly Minority Conference have unveiled their policy agenda for the year ahead. The comprehensive legislative platform,...

As the 2026 Legislative Session begins in Albany, Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is outlining his agenda centered on the fundamental needs of the 116th Assembly District. In his first “Gray Area” update of the year, Gray reaffirmed his commitment...