New York State Assembly

I’m disappointed and I’m furious but I can’t say that I’m shocked at Republicans in Congress passing this big, awful bill. The cruelty, the lack of empathy and the lack of concern for our friends, neighbors and fellow Americans is par for the...

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...

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...

“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...

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....