Press Releases
February 2010
- Silver, Canestrari and Other Assemblymembers Announce the Relocation of M+W Group’s North American Headquarters to Watervliet Arsenal - Feb-09-2010
- AFSCME Lobby Day - Feb-09-2010
- M+W Group USA Announcement - Feb-09-2010
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Governor Paterson's 21-Day Budget Amendments - Feb-09-2010
- Statement From Speaker Silver And Minority Leader Kolb Regarding The Assembly’s Override Of Governor Paterson’s Veto Of Ethics Legislation - Feb-08-2010
- Sampson And Silver Ask Paterson To Resubmit Budget To Separate Policy And Appropriations - Feb-08-2010
- Silver Letter to Governor: Conditions for Selection of Aqueduct VLT Operator Are Not Negotiable - Feb-03-2010
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Projected Deficit In 2010-2011 Budget - Feb-03-2010
- Statement From Speaker Silver And Minority Leader Kolb Regarding Governor's Veto Of Ethics Legislation - Feb-02-2010
- Assembly Approves Legislation To Protect Individuals With Disabilities - Feb-01-2010
January 2010
- Statement From The Office Of Speaker Sheldon Silver Regarding Aqueduct VLT Agreement - Jan-29-2010
- Statement from Speaker Silver Regarding World Trade Center Arbitration Ruling - Jan-27-2010
- Silver, Farrell Announce The Release Of Assembly Analysis Of Governor’s Budget Proposal - Jan-26-2010
- Commission On Independent Colleges & Universities (CICU) - Jan-26-2010
- Metropolitan Development Association's "Pike Block" Announcement - Jan-22-2010
- Silver, Magnarelli Announce Assembly Support For MDA "Pike Block" Project In Downtown Syracuse - Jan-21-2010
- Assembly Approves Sweeping Ethics And Campaign Finance Reform Legislation - Jan-20-2010
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Charter School Legislation - Jan-19-2010
- Statement from Speaker Silver Regarding the 2010-2011 Executive Budget Proposal - Jan-19-2010
- Legislature Announces Joint Budget Hearing Schedule - Jan-19-2010
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Charter School Legislation - Jan-17-2010
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Temporary Workers - Jan-14-2010
- Assembly Unveils Sweeping Ethics And Campaign Finance Reform Legislation
-Jan-13-2010 - Tribute To The Late Percy Sutton - Jan-12-2010
- Assembly Passes Measure Helping Tenants With HIV/AIDS - Jan-12-2010
- Opening The 233rd Legislative Session
-Jan-11-2010 - Remarks By Speaker Silver Following Governor's State-Of-The-State Address
-Jan-06-2010
December 2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding The Passing Of Percy Sutton - Dec-28-2009
- Governor's Press Conference - Unveiling The Findings Of The NYS Industry & Higher Education Task Force - Dec-14-2009
- Public Authorities Reform Press Conference - Dec-11-2009
- Speaker Silver And Assemblywoman Schimel Witness Governor Paterson Sign The Tier V Pension Bill Into Law - Dec-10-2009
- Assembly Passes Deficit Reduction Plan To Ensure State Meets Fiscal Year Commitments - Dec-02-2009
- Assembly Passes Deficit Reduction Plan To Close Budget Gap, Rejects Cuts To Tuition Assistance Program - Dec-02-2009
- Assembly Rejects Cuts To Supplemental Security Income - Dec-02-2009
- Assembly Approves Tier V Pension Reform, Saving Taxpayers $35 Billion Over Three Decades - Dec-02-2009
November 2009
- Assembly Approves Public Authority Reform Legislation - Nov-18-2009
- Silver Joins Governor To Sign The Toughest DWI Legislation In Nation Into Law
-Nov-18-2009 - Assembly Passes Legislation To Reform Use Of Information Technology Consultants - Nov-18-2009
- Silver, Assembly Members Join Lenny Rosado, MADD, District Attorneys To Announce Introduction Of Toughest DWI Law In Nation
-Nov-17-2009 - Leandra's Law Press Conference - Nov-17-2009
- Assembly Passes Toughest DWI Law In Nation - Nov-17-2009
- Broadcast Board Releases Report, Recommends Transformation Of Legislative Broadcasts Into Independent State Governmental Public Affairs Channel - Nov-16-2009
- Assembly To Introduce Toughest DWI Law In The Nation - Nov-16-2009
- Assembly Approves Extension Of COBRA Coverage, Closes Loophole - Nov-16-2009
- Assembly Approves Legislation Establishing Clean Energy Municipal Loan Program - Nov-16-2009
- Assembly Approves Legislation Streamlining Life Settlement Business - Nov-16-2009
- Assembly Protects Homeowners, Tenants By Strengthening Foreclosure Law - Nov-16-2009
- Assemblyman Silver, Congresswoman Maloney, Elected Officials And Community Leaders Rally With Co-Op Village Residents To Save Pitt Station Post Office - Nov-15-2009
- Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver And Minority Leader Brian Kolb - Nov-15-2009
- Assembly Report Details Job Loss Trends In New York State And Nationwide - Nov-10-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Leandra's Law - Nov-10-2009
- Assembly Approves Legislation Mandating Consecutive Sentences For Class A-1 Offenders - Nov-10-2009
- Assembly Approves Local Government Mandate Relief Legislation - Nov-10-2009
- Assembly Releases Midyear Report On Economic Outlook, Revenues And Expenditures - Nov-05-2009
October 2009
- Public Leaders Meeting On Deficit Reduction - Oct-21-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding The Governor's Deficit Reduction Proposal - Oct-15-2009
- Paterson Signs Silver Bill Increasing Penalties For Landlords Who Harass Tenants In Rent-Regulated Apartments - Oct-09-2009
- Grand Opening Of JP Morgan Chase Technology Center
-Oct-06-2009
September 2009
- Silver Joins Chief Judge Lippman in Tribute to Sotomayor, Newest U.S. Supreme Court Justice and the Only one From the Bronx - Sep-24-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Court Of Appeals Decision Affirming Appointment Of Richard Ravitch As Lieutenant Governor - Sep-22-2009
- Senate And Assembly Leaders Name Joint Advisory Board To Advance Expansion Of Statewide Legislative TV Channel - Sep-17-2009
- Speaker Silver Statement Regarding Senate Passage of Green Jobs Legislation - Sep-11-2009
- Community Remembrance Of The Attack On The World Trade Center - Sep-10-2009
- 2009 NYS Assembly Significant Legislation - Sep-01-2009
August 2009
- Statement On The Passing Of Senator Kennedy - Aug-26-2009
- Statement from Speaker Silver Regarding Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney - Aug-07-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Confirmation Of Judge Sotomayor - Aug-06-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding The World Trade Center Progress - Aug-03-2009
July 2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Litigation On Governor Paterson's Appointment Of Richard Ravitch As Lieutenant Governor - Jul-30-2009
- Statement from Speaker Silver on State Budget Deficit Projection - Jul-30-2009
- Silver, Paterson, Destito Announce Major Nanotechnology Partnership Between SUNYIT and Leading Computer Chip Firms - Jul-15-2009
- Speaker Sheldon Silver Lauds NAACP's Centennial Celebration - Jul-15-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Governor Paterson's Selection Of Richard Ravitch As Lt. Governor - Jul-08-2009
- Statement Regarding Today's World Trade Center Developments - Jul-06-2009
June 2009
- Silver, Peoples Mark Demolition Of Vacant Kensington Towers Complex - Jun-30-2009
- Legislative Activity In the Assembly on Monday, June 22 - 6/22/09
- Assembly Passes Legislative Package To Protect Consumers From Abusive Debt Collection Practices - Jun-23-2009
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Refinance Starrett City - Jun-22-2009
- Assembly Passes Measure Protecting Schools from Penalties for Lost Days Due to H1N1 Virus - Jun-22-2009
- Silver, Canestrari, Kolb Announce Passage Of Assembly Resolution To Expand Current Statewide Legislative TV Channel - Jun-22-2009
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Reform New York’s Ethics And Lobbying Laws - Jun-22-2009
- Assembly Legislation Bans Artificial Trans Fats, Requires Calorie Posting - Jun-22-2009
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Afford Essential Labor Protections To Domestic Workers - Jun-22-2009
- Assembly Passes Managed Care Reform Legislation - Jun-22-2009
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Update Do-Not-Call Registry And Require Enhanced Disclosure Of Telemarketing Promotion Terms - Jun-22-2009
- Bills Passed in the Assembly - June 22, 2009 - Jun-22-2009
- Bills Passed in the Assembly - June 18, 2009 - Jun-18-2009
- Clarification Regarding Speaker Silver’s Position On NYC School Governance Legislation - Jun-18-2009
- Legislative Activity In the Assembly on Thursday, June 18 - Jun-18-2009
- Assembly Approves Necessary Legislation To Implement New York City Budget - Jun-17-2009
- Assembly Passes Comprehensive Driving Safety Bill - Jun-17-2009
- Assembly Passes New York City School Governance Legislation - Jun-17-2009
- Bills Passed in the Assembly - June 17, 2009 - Jun-17-2009
- Assembly Approves Extension Of Power For Jobs Program To Help Businesses Meet Their Energy Needs - Jun-16-2009
- Assembly Passes Campaign Finance Reform Legislation - Jun-16-2009
- Assembly Passes Amendments To Article X Power Plant Siting Process - Jun-16-2009
- Assembly Passes Green Jobs/Green New York Program - Jun-16-2009
- Bills Passed in the Assembly - June 16, 2009 - Jun-16-2009
- Joint Statement Of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver And Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg On World Trade Center Site Development Talks - Jun-16-2009
- Assembly Introduces New York City School Governance Legislation - Jun-15-2009
- Bills Passed in the Assembly - June 15, 2009 - Jun-15-2009
- Assembly Passes Paper Ballot Reform Measures - Jun-15-2009
- Assembly Passes Legislative Package To Improve Police And Community Relations - Jun-11-2009
- Silver, Lentol Announce Passage Of DNA-Innocence Measure To Assist Police And Prevent Wrongful Convictions - Jun-11-2009
- Assembly Passes Extension of Mental Health Parity Law - Jun-10-2009
- Assembly Passes Farmworkers Bill of Rights - Jun-09-2009
- Silver Outlines Proposal To Reform Ethics, Lobbying, Campaign Finance Laws - Jun-03-2009
- Speaker Silver Announces Appointments To Assembly Leadership Positions - Jun-01-2009
- Assembly Majority Passes Consolidation Legislation - Jun-01-2009
May 2009
- Public Leaders Meeting On Energy - May-27-2009
- Speaker Silver, Assemblymembers Arroyo And Towns, Laud Nomination Of Sonia Sotomayor To Nation's Highest Court - May-26-2009
- Statement from Speaker Silver at Conclusion of World Trade Center Summit Meeting - May-21-2009
- Statement from Speaker Silver at Conclusion of World Trade Center Summit Meeting - May-21-2009
- Statement from Speaker Silver at Conclusion of World Trade Center Summit Meeting - May-21-2009
- Bill Signing: Extending Unemployment Benefits
-May-20-2009 - Statement From Speaker Silver Following Briefing Of MTA Capital Construction Committee On Schedule For Completion Of Fulton Street Transit Center - May-20-2009
- 2009 NYS Police Officers Memorial Remembrance Ceremony
-May-19-2009 - Leaders Meeting
-May-19-2009 - Assembly Passes Measure Extending Unemployment Benefits For New Yorkers Whose Benefits Are About To End - May-19-2009
- Farm Workers Rally For Equal Rights - May-12-2009
- Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Bill - May-12-2009
- 2009 Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day - May-11-2009
- The Downtown Lower Manhattan Association Breakfast Talk
-May-08-2009 - Speaker Silver Calls for Leadership Summit on World Trade Center Reconstruction - May-08-2009
- Assembly To Hold Public Hearing On Debt Collection And Debt Management Industries - May-08-2009
- Silver And Farrell Announce Passage Of Bill To Prevent Drastic MTA Fare And Toll Hikes - May-07-2009
- Statement On The Passing Of Former Assemblyman Robert Wertz - May-06-2009
- Assembly Advances Package To Preserve And Protect The Environment - May-05-2009
- The Remarks of Speaker Silver Regarding MTA Agreement
-May-05-2009 - Statement From Speaker Silver On MTA: Assembly Is 'Prepared To Act' - May-04-2009
April 2009
- Assembly Passes Pay Equity Legislative Package - Apr-29-2009
- The Remarks Of Speaker Sheldon Silver - On The Departures Of Assembly Speaker Pro-Tem Aurelia Greene And Assemblyman Ruben Diaz, Jr. - Apr-29-2009
- New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Annual Legislative Day - Apr-29-2009
- Assembly Passes Comprehensive Gun Package
-Apr-28-2009 - Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver - Apr-27-2009
- Assembly Marks 25th Annual National Crime Victims Week with Legislative Action - Apr-27-2009
- Assembly Passes Domestic Violence Legislation - Apr-27-2009
- Announcing Free Cooking Oil Recovery Program For Local Restaurants
-Apr-24-2009 - Rockefeller Drug Law Press Conference
-Apr-24-2009 - Statement From Speaker Silver On Gun Legislation - Apr-22-2009
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Preserve Mitchell-Lama Housing, Protect Tenants - Apr-22-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver On Senate Rules Reform Recommendations - Apr-21-2009
- Assembly Passes Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act - Apr-21-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding MTA Funding Plan Proposed By State Senate - Apr-20-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver On MTA Finances - Apr-14-2009
- TWU-Local 100 Legislative Lobby Day - Apr-07-2009
- Assembly Passes Dignity For All Students Act - Apr-07-2009
- Assembly Authorizes Red Light Cameras In Nassau And Suffolk Counties, Buffalo, Rochester And Yonkers - Apr-06-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver On Binghamton Shooting And Hostage Situation - Apr-03-2009
- Silver Stresses Budget Support For Important State And Local Transportation Projects - Apr-01-2009
- West Point Day - Apr-01-2009
- Assembly Majority Touts Funding for Crime Prevention Efforts in Urban Areas, Protection of Domestic Violence Victims - Apr-01-2009
- Assembly: Budget Reflects Commitment to Affordable Housing, Neighborhood Preservation - Apr-01-2009
- Assembly Majority Marks Restoration Of Funding In State Budget For Youth Services And Child Abuse Prevention - Apr-01-2009
- Silver, Farrell: State Budget Provides Vital Assistance To Preserve New York City's Essential Services - Apr-01-2009
- State Budget Includes Funding for NYC Affordable Housing and Community Development - Apr-01-2009
- Silver: State Budget Protects Vital Health Care Services With $1.3 Billion Restored - Apr-01-2009
- Assembly Notes Budget Expands Film Industry Tax Credits - Apr-01-2009
- Budget Agreement: SFY 2009-2010
-Apr-01-2009
March 2009
- Assembly Passes 2009-2010 Budget Legislation - Mar-31-2009
- Budget Promotes Environmental Protection By Expanding Bottle Bill - Mar-31-2009
- Silver: Budget Restores $16 Million Cut To Medical Examiners - Mar-31-2009
- Speaker Silver, Governor Paterson, Assembly Members, Global Technology Leaders Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony At UAlbany NanoCollege - Mar-30-2009
- Press Conference On 2009/2010 Budget Agreement
-Mar-30-2009 - Nano Fab East Ribbon Cutting
-Mar-30-2009 - Assembly Majority Lauds Restoration of Funding to SUNY and CUNY, Tuition Assistance Program - Mar-30-2009
- Assembly Hails $21.9 Billion For New York's Schools, Including $376 Million For Pre-K - Mar-30-2009
- Assembly Restores Funding In State Budget To Implement Critical Prison Reform For Mentally Ill Inmates - Mar-30-2009
- Assembly Wins Restorations for Legal Services in State Budget - Mar-30-2009
- Silver: Budget Will Fully Fund Medgar Evers College As Four-Year School - Mar-30-2009
- Announcing Agreement On Reform Of The Rockefeller Drug Laws
-Mar-27-2009 - Rockefeller Drug Law Reform - Drug Treatment Works For Non-Violent Offenders
-Mar-27-2009 - Silver, Assembly Hail Progress in Ten-Year Battle to Reform Rockefeller Drug Laws - Mar-27-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver On MTA Fare Hikes
-Mar-25-2009 - Statement From Speaker Silver On Proposed MTA Fare Hikes
-Mar-24-2009 - Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Plan For State Employee Layoffs - Mar-24-2009
- Governor's Press Conference Announcing That New York State Is Accepting Applications For The Prescription Saver Card - Mar-23-2009
- Assembly Advances ‘Sunshine Week’ Government Reform Package - Mar-18-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver On MTA Funding Plans
-Mar-17-2009 - Statement from Speaker Silver Regarding Proposed MTA Fare Hikes and Service Cuts - Mar-13-2009
- Assembly Proposes Cost-Saving Technology Procurement Reforms for State Agencies - Mar-12-2009
- Drop The Rock Advocacy Day
-Mar-10-2009 - Legislature Elects Dr. Christine Cea, Wade Norwood And Re-Elects Dr. Joseph Bowman, Dr. Saul Cohen To Board Of Regents - Mar-10-2009
- Assembly Passes Legislative Package To Benefit Small Businesses - Mar-09-2009
- Assembly Passes Landmark Drug Law Reforms - Mar-04-2009
- Press Conference: Assembly Majority To Take Up Drug Law Reform
-Mar-04-2009 - Community Health Center Advocacy Day - Mar-02-2009
February 2009
- Reform The Rockefeller Drug Laws Now! - Feb-25-2009
- Speaker Silver, Key Assembly Criminal Justice Committees Chairs, Visit Highly Successful Albany Drug Rehabilitation Center
-Feb-25-2009 - SUNY Day - Feb-25-2009
- Statement from Speaker Silver on Crash of Flight 3407 - Feb-13-2009
- Assembly Resolution Honors Abraham Lincoln On The 200th Anniversary Of His Birth - Feb-12-2009
- Silver And Farrell Release Bleak Assembly Revenue And Economic Forecast; Note Worsening Conditions And Volatility Of Global Economy - Feb-11-2009
- Press Conference: Presenting Economic And Revenue Reports - Feb-11-2009
- Campaign For Summer Jobs Annual Youth Action Day - Feb-04-2009
- Silver Announces Leadership Positions And Committee Chairs For 2009-2010 Legislative Session - Feb-04-2009
- Letter from Speaker Silver to Commissioner O'Donnell - Feb-03-2009
- New York State Public Employee Conference 32nd Annual Breakfast - Feb-03-2009
- UFT Breakfast For NYS Legislators - Feb-03-2009
- Announcement Of Agreement On The 2008-2009 Deficit Reduction Plan
-Feb-03-2009 - Assembly Approves Ten-Bill Legislative Package To Preserve Affordable Housing And Protect Tenants From Unfair Eviction
-Feb-02-2009
January 2009
- Assembly Holds Hearing on Status of Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center Redevelopment - Jan-29-2009
- Silver Holds Open House at Tweed Courthouse For Parents Of Fall 2009 Kindergarten Students
-Jan-29-2009 - Silver, Gov. Paterson and Senate Majority Leader Smith Hold Leaders Meeting - Jan-27-2009
- Silver: 2009 Year to Finally Reform Rockefeller Drug Laws - Jan-22-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Assembly Hearing On Rent Regulation - Jan-16-2009
- Family Planning Advocates Women's Health Matters: A Day Of Action - Jan-13-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Meeting With MTA Board Members - Jan-13-2009
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Nomination Of Judge Jonathan Lippman To Serve As Chief Judge Of The New York State Court Of Appeals - Jan-13-2009
- Opening Of The 232nd Legislative Session - Jan-12-2009
- Speaker Silver Honored with CUNY Educational Leadership Award - Jan-11-2009
- Israel Solidarity Rally - Jan-11-2009
- Senate and Assembly Announce Schedule of Legislative Public Hearings on 2009 - 10 Executive Budget Proposal - Jan-09-2009
- Remarks By Speaker Silver Regarding Governor's State-Of-The-State Address
-Jan-07-2009 - Statement On Assembly Commitment To Government Reform - Jan-05-2009
December 2008
- Response To The 2009-2010 Executive Budget - Dec-16-2008
- Statement on Ravitch Commission Report - Dec-04-2008
- Assembly Hearing To Examine State Regulation of Credit Default Swaps - Dec-04-2008
November 2008
- Video Feature: Assembly Hearing Examines Impact of Economic Downturn On New York City And New York State
-10/28/08 - Silver, Paterson and Smith Visit Washington Seeking Federal Funds to Help State Through Recessionary Times - Nov-20-2008
- Assembly Hearings Examine Proposed Budget Cuts and Assess Impact of Global Financial Crisis on State's Economy
-Nov-14-2008 - Media Advisory: Assembly Hearing to Examine Proposed Budget Cuts and Assess Impact of Global Financial Crisis on State's Economy - Nov-13-2008
- Speaker Silver, Mayor Bloomberg Laud Progress On BMCC Fiterman Hall Reconstruction - Nov-13-2008
- Economic Crisis and its Impact on the New York State Budget Hearing Witness List - Nov-13-2008
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Budget Modifications Proposed By Governor Paterson - Nov-12-2008
- Assembly Issues Midyear Report On Economic Forecast And Revenues - Nov-05-2008
October 2008
- Statement From Assembly Speaker Silver - Oct-28-2008
- Groundbreaking For The Clinical And Translational Science Building - Oct-28-2008
- Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver On The Passing Of Former Assemblyman Dick Keane - Oct-23-2008
- Letter from Speaker Silver to Assemblyman Greg Ball, informing Assemblyman Ball of the result of an investigation by the Assembly Standing Committee on Ethics and Guidance (pdf) - Oct-23-2008
- Speaker Silver Joins Gov. David Paterson and U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton and other Legislative leaders For a Capitol News Conference To Announce State's Continued Efforts To Advance AMD Chip Manufacturing Plant in Capital Region
-Oct-07-2008 - Silver, Gov. Paterson and Other Legislative Leaders Address the Impact of the Nationwide Financial Crisis on New York State Budget
-Oct-03-2008 - Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver Regarding Port Authority Plan For Rebuilding World Trade Center Site - Oct-02-2008
September 2008
- SFY 2005-06 Legislative Initiatives - Sep-30-2008
- Silver Calls for Statewide Hearings on New York's Economy - Sep-29-2008
- Silver Takes Action Against Hoyt For "Inappropriate Relationship" With Assembly Intern - Sep-26-2008
- The Business Council Of NYS Annual Fall Meeting - Sep-17-2008
- Statement from Speaker Silver - Sep-15-2008
August 2008
- 2008 NYS Assembly Significant Legislation - Aug-21-2008
- Special Legislative Session Capitol News Conference
-Aug-20-2008 - Assembly Passes Legislation To Cap Property Taxes For Working Families - Aug-19-2008
- Statement From Speaker Silver on State Economy - Aug-11-2008
- Assembly Addresses New York's Expected Winter Home Heating Crisis - Aug-04-2008
- Assembly To Address New York’s Expected Winter Home Heating Crisis - Aug-01-2008
July 2008
- Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver - Jul-29-2008
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Proposed MTA Fare Hike - Jul-22-2008
- Silver To Governor: Need To Act Now To Address Home Heating Crisis For New Yorkers This Winter - Jul-20-2008
- Speaker Silver, Gov. Paterson And Senator Bruno Announce IBM To Invest $1.5 Billion In New York, Create 1,000 Jobs
-Jul-15-2008 - Assembly Passes Three-Way Legislation To Improve Patient Safety - Jul-02-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislative Package Aimed At Providing Education And Training For Veterans - Jul-02-2008
- Assembly Passes Three-Way Legislation To Improve State Procurement Practices - Jul-01-2008
June 2008
- Assembly Passes Three-Way Legislation To Extend Disability Benefits To 9/11 Workers - Jun-30-2008
- Statement Of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - Jun-30-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Prevent Severely Mentally Ill Residents And Violent Felons From Purchasing Firearms - Jun-27-2008
- Silver: 2008 Legislative Session "Successful" - Jun-27-2008
- Assembly Passes Three-Way Legislation On Brownfield Reform - Jun-26-2008
- Assembly Passes Three-Way Legislation On Brownfield Reform - Jun-26-2008
- Statement From Speaker Silver Re U.S. Supreme Court Ruling In District Of Columbia V. Heller - Jun-26-2008
- Assembly Approves Three-Way Legislation To Improve Safety Recall Systems On Toys And Other Children’s Products - Jun-25-2008
- Assembly Gives Final Passage To Three-Way Legislation To Promote Green Home Building - Jun-25-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislation As Part Of Three-Way Agreement To Eliminate Mandatory Overtime For Nurses - Jun-24-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislation Allowing Unmarried Victims Of Domestic Abuse To Seek Orders Of Protection In Family Courts - Jun-24-2008
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Selection Of Dean Skelos As Majority Leader Of The State Senate - Jun-24-2008
- Statement From Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - Jun-23-2008
- Speaker Silver, Gov. Paterson And Senator Bruno Announce Key Legislative Agreements Reached In Closing Days Of Legislative Session
-Jun-23-2008 - Assembly Passes 'Safe Harbour' Legislation - Jun-19-2008
- Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver Regarding Legislation Approved Today To Allow NYC Traffic Agents To Write Tickets For "Blocking The Box" - Jun-19-2008
- Assembly Approves Bills To Automatically Revoke Licenses Of Any Teacher Convicted Of Registrable Sex Offenses And Administrators Convicted Of Defrauding The Government - Jun-19-2008
- Silver Praises Three-Way Agreement On Legislation Aimed At Addressing Subprime Lending Crisis - Jun-19-2008
- Assembly Passes 2010 Campaign Finance Reform Act To Increase Competitiveness In Elections By Providing Public Financing - Jun-18-2008
- Assembly Passes Comprehensive Energy Strategy Aimed At Giving New Yorkers Real Reform - Jun-18-2008
- Unveiling Of Assembly Majority Legislative Package To Address Rising Fuel Prices
-Jun-17-2008 - Assembly Advances Comprehensive Energy Strategy Aimed At Giving New Yorkers Real Reform - Jun-17-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Protect New York City Loft Tenants From Unfair Eviction And Ensure Compliance With Safety Standards - Jun-16-2008
- Speaker Silver Commemorates 60th Anniversary Celebraton of the Nation of Israel
-Jun-16-2008 - Assembly Passes Legislation To Preserve New York City Off-Track Betting - Jun-16-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Lower Prescription Drug Prices - Jun-16-2008
- Statement from Speaker Silver Regarding the Death of Tim Russert - Jun-13-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislation Extending The Statute Of Limitations In Child Sexual Assault Cases - Jun-12-2008
- Attorney General Cuomo Press Conference Unveiling "NY-CARES" Legislation
-Jun-11-2008 - Assembly Passes Package To Preserve Mitchell-Lama Housing Stock - Jun-11-2008
- Assembly Passes 'Bigger, Better Bottle Bill' - Jun-11-2008
- Statement From Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - Jun-11-2008
- Assembly Passes Net Metering Act To Encourage Renewable Energy Production - Jun-06-2008
- Assembly Passes Comprehensive Empire Zone Reform Legislation - Jun-05-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislation To Promote Fairness In Legal Proceedings Related To Settlements For Victims Of Serious Injuries - Jun-05-2008
- Assembly Gives Final Passage To Legislation Honoring The Life And Work Of Robert F. Kennedy - Jun-04-2008
- Assembly Passes Package To Improve Police And Community Relations - Jun-04-2008
- Statement From Speaker Silver On Suozzi Commission Report - Jun-02-2008
May 2008
- Governor Paterson Meets With Assembly Majority To Discuss Challenges Facing The State - May-28-2008
- Groundbreaking For The New Beech-Nut Plant - May-22-2008
- NYS Police Officers Memorial
-May-21-2008 - Statement From Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - May-20-2008
- Assembly Calls For Legislative Action On Gun Violence Package Before Conclusion Of Session - May-19-2008
- Silver Demands Weekend Construction Moratorium At Goldman Sachs Building Site In Battery Park City - May-19-2008
- Silver, Assembly Majority Call On Mayor Bloomberg And City Council To Keep The Promise - May-16-2008
- Education Rally - May-16-2008
- Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver Regarding Fiscal Notes Prepared For Legislation Under Consideration By The Assembly - May-16-2008
- Silver Helps Raise Relief Funds For China’s Earthquake Victims - May-16-2008
- Bill Signing: The Electronic Security & Targeting Of Online Predators Act (E-Stop) - May-14-2008
- Press Conference: Unveiling the Assembly Majority's Tenant Protection Legislative Agenda
-May-13-2008 - Assembly Passes Multi-Bill Package to Protect Tenants from Increasing Rents and Landlord Harassment - May-13-2008
- 2008 Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day - May-12-2008
- Assembly Marks Disabilities Awareness Day With Legislation - May-12-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - The Week Of May 5-9, 2008 - May-09-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislative Package Aimed At Addressing The Sub-Prime Lending Crisis - May-07-2008
- DC-37 Lobby Day - May-06-2008
- Assembly To Hold Public Hearings On New York’s Rockefeller Drug Laws - May-06-2008
- The Alliance For Downtown New York/Downtown Lower Manhattan Association Breakfast - May-02-2008
- Assembly Posts SFY 2008-09 Legislative Initiatives - May-02-2008
- Speaker Silver Calls on New York City To Keep Its Commitment To Fund Redevelopment of 9/11 Damaged Fiterman Hall Site - May-02-2008
- Bill Signing: Raising The Penalty For Assaulting The Elderly - May-02-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - The Week Of April 28, - May 2, 2008 - May-02-2008
April 2008
- Statement From Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Regarding State Taxes On Gasoline
-Apr-30-2008 - Assembly To Examine High Quality Services For New York City Seniors - Apr-17-2008
- Assembly Marks National Crime Victims Week With Legislative Action - Apr-16-2008
- Assembly Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package To Protect Citizens And Law Enforcement From The Nightmare Of Gun Violence - Apr-15-2008
- TWU-Local 100 Legislative Lobby Day - Apr-15-2008
- Assembly Observes Earth Day With Legislation To Preserve And Protect The Environment - Apr-15-2008
- New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Annual Legislative Day - Apr-14-2008
- State Budget Includes $54 Million For Mitchell-Lama And Other Affordable Housing Programs - Apr-14-2008
- Assembly Gives Final Passage To Attorney General Cuomo's Internet Safety Bill - Apr-14-2008
- New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) 35th Annual Representative Assembly - Apr-11-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - April 7-11, 2008 - Apr-11-2008
- State Budget To Include Funds For Those Affected By Sub-Prime Mortgage Industry - Apr-09-2008
- State Budget Increases New York's Capital Investment In Affordable Housing - Apr-09-2008
- West Point Day - Apr-09-2008
- Assembly Passes Education Spending Plan Aimed At Keeping The Promise Of Quality Education - Apr-09-2008
- Assembly Increases Assistance For Economic Development Projects - Apr-09-2008
- Assembly Provides Increased Funding And Capital In Budget For SUNY And CUNY - Apr-09-2008
- Press Conference Regarding Passage Of The Budget - Apr-09-2008
- Assembly To Provide $1.25m To Richmond University Medical Center - Apr-04-2008
- Assembly Increases Aid To Localities In State Budget - Apr-03-2008
- Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver - Apr-01-2008
March 2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - March 24 - 28, 2008 - Mar-28-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislative Package To Benefit Small Businesses - Mar-26-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - March 17 - 21, 2008 - Mar-21-2008
- Assembly 2008-09 Budget Proposal: Balancing Economic Realities With Pressing Needs Of New Yorkers - Mar-20-2008
- Assembly Welcomes Senate's Passage Of Elderly Protection Legislation - Mar-19-2008
- Press Conference Following the Swearing-In of Governor David Paterson
-Mar-17-2008 - Assembly Action Highlights - March 10 - 14, 2008 - Mar-14-2008
- Statement From Speaker Silver Regarding Comments From Mayor Bloomberg On Assembly Budget Proposal, Which Includes Small Increase In Income Tax For Those Who Earn $1 Million Or More Per Year - Mar-13-2008
- Legislature Elects Dr. Lester Young, Dr. Betty Rosa And Re-Elects Dr. Geraldine Chapey to Board of Regents - Mar-12-2008
- Statement on the Resignation of Governor Eliot Spitzer - Mar-12-2008
- Statement from Speaker Sheldon Silver - Mar-10-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - March 3 - 7, 2008 - Mar-07-2008
- Healthcare Association Of New York State 2008 Leadership Advocacy Day - Mar-05-2008
- The Homecare Association Of New York State - Mar-05-2008
- Silver, Gantt Call On State Department Of Transportation To Release Five-Year Capital Plan Immediately - Mar-05-2008
- Legislative Women's Caucus, Legislative Leaders Unveil Innovative, Family Friendly Nursing and Baby Changing Facilities
-Mar-04-2008 - Ribboncutting For Nursing & Baby Changing Facility - Mar-04-2008
February 2008
- Bruno and Silver Announce Joint Legislative Budget Schedule - 2/1/2008
- Assembly To Act On Comprehensive Legislative Package Aimed At Protecting New York's Seniors - Feb-29-2008
- Unveiling Assembly Legislative Package To Protect & Assist The Elderly - Feb-29-2008
- SUNY Day - Feb-26-2008
- Silver And Farrell Release Assembly Revenue And Economic Forecasts For 2008-09 - Feb-26-2008
- Silver And Morelle Announce Hearing To Examine the State Insurance Department’s Regulatory Role In Light Of Bond Insurance Crisis - Feb-21-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - February 11 - 15, 2008 - Feb-15-2008
- Silver, Pretlow Applaud NYRA Agreement
-Feb-13-2008 - Silver Calls On MTA To Release Five-Year Capital Plan As Soon As Possible - Feb-12-2008
- Silver Appoints Magnarelli As New Ethics And Guidance Committee Chair - Feb-11-2008
- Assembly Passes Legislation to Preserve and Protect Great Lakes - Feb-11-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - Week of February 4 - 8, 2008 - Feb-08-2008
- Silver Selects Cahill As New Energy Committee Chair - Feb-06-2008
- New York Giants Victory Celebration
-Feb-05-2008 - Assembly Action Highlights - January 28 - February 1, 2008 - Feb-01-2008
January 2008
- Statement From Speaker Silver On Recommendations Of Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission - Jan-31-2008
- Silver Sharply Criticizes Downsizing Of Fulton Street Transit Center In Letter To MTA Executive Director - Jan-30-2008
- Unveiling The Electronic Security And Targeting Of Online Predators Act (E-Stop) - Jan-29-2008
- Speaker Silver Statement On MTA Plan To Reduce Size Of The Fulton Street Transit Center - Jan-29-2008
- New York State Association Of Counties Annual Legislative Conference - Jan-29-2008
- Statement From Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - Jan-27-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - January 21-25, 2008 - Jan-25-2008
- Campaign For Summer Jobs Annual Youth Action Day - Jan-23-2008
- Response To The 2008-09 Executive Budget Proposal - Jan-22-2008
- Assembly Action Highlights - Week Ending January 18, 2008 - Jan-18-2008
- FYI: Backgrounder On Restore-NY - Jan-17-2008
- Assembly Gives Final Passage To Roosevelt Aid Legislation - Jan-15-2008
- Assembly Passes Bill To Remove Mentally Ill Inmates From Segregated Housing Units (SHU) - Jan-15-2008
- Opening Of The 231st Legislative Session - Jan-15-2008
- Senate, Assembly Announce Agreement To Pass Roosevelt Schools Bill Next Week - Jan-11-2008
- The Assembly Majority Response To The State Of The State Address - Jan-09-2008
- Statement From Speaker Sheldon Silver - Jan-07-2008
- Unveiling Legislative Package Aimed At Addressing Subprime Lending Crisis - Jan-03-2008
- Silver, Assembly Leadership Advance Legislative Package Aimed at Addressing Subprime Lending Crisis - Jan-03-2008