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![Protecting Victims and Witnesses](javascript:createPlayer('playerdiv1', '/lib/mediaplayer/player.swf', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130429a.jpg', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130429a.mp4', true, 410, 230, '/lib/mediaplayer/skins/beelden/beelden.zip', 'April 29, 2013 <br>Assemblyman Ortiz discusses a bill that would prohibit law enforcement from asking a victim of a crime or a witness to a crime their immigration status. This provision will assist law enforcement in solving crimes and protecting witnesses. <a href=\"/leg/?bn=A6700&term=2013\">A6700</a>', 'vidcap', browser);)
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![Food Allergy Awareness](javascript:createPlayer('playerdiv1', '/lib/mediaplayer/player.swf', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130311.jpg', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130311.mp4', true, 410, 230, '/lib/mediaplayer/skins/beelden/beelden.zip', 'Assemblyman Ortiz says his legislation which requires information about the danger of severe food allergens be provided to restaurants, will help save the lives of many individuals who suffer from food allergies. <a href=\"/leg/?bn=A2574&term=2013\">A2574</a>', 'vidcap', browser);)
![Assembly Raised the Wage](javascript:createPlayer('playerdiv1', '/lib/mediaplayer/player.swf', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130311a.jpg', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130311a.mp4', true, 410, 230, '/lib/mediaplayer/skins/beelden/beelden.zip', 'March 5, 2013 <br>As the Chair of the Hispanic Task Force, Assemblyman Ortiz, explains why he supports the passage of legislation which would increase the state minimum wage to $9.00, benefiting many hardworking low wage earners in his district <a href=\"/leg/?bn=A38a&term=2013\">A38a</a>', 'vidcap', browser);)
![Energy Drinks Ban](javascript:createPlayer('playerdiv1', '/lib/mediaplayer/player.swf', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130301.jpg', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130301.mp4', true, 410, 230, '/lib/mediaplayer/skins/beelden/beelden.zip', 'February 28, 2013<br>Assemblyman Ortiz speaks about his bill which would ban the sale of energy drinks in New York State, in an effort to bring attention to the harmful effects the chemicals they contain have on the people that consume them. <a href=\"/leg/?bn=A5217&term=2013\">A5217</a>', 'vidcap', browser);)
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![Raise the Wage](javascript:createPlayer('playerdiv1', '/lib/mediaplayer/player.swf', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130215.jpg', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20130215.mp4', true, 410, 230, '/lib/mediaplayer/skins/beelden/beelden.zip', 'February 12, 2013<br>Assemblyman Ortiz highlights the importance of providing relief to full time working families who are struggling to stay above the poverty line due to inadequate wages, and urges the passage of legislation which would increase the State minimum wage to $8.75. <a href=\"/leg/?bn=A038&term=2013\">A038</a>', 'vidcap', browser);)
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![Lauren's Law](javascript:createPlayer('playerdiv1', '/lib/mediaplayer/player.swf', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20120503a_051.jpg', '/member_files/051/vidclips/20120503a_051.mp4', true, 320, 240, '/lib/mediaplayer/skins/beelden/beelden.zip', 'Assemblyman Ortiz details his legislation \"Lauren\'s Law,\" and the explains the story behind it\'s name', 'vidcap', browser);){kind=small}
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April 29, 2013
Assemblyman Ortiz welcomes a group from Babati, Tanzania, who traveled to New York to visit their sister school, the Woodland Hill Montessori School in East Greenbush, to the Assembly Chamber.
Assemblyman Ortiz welcomes a group from Babati, Tanzania, who traveled to New York to visit their sister school, the Woodland Hill Montessori School in East Greenbush, to the Assembly Chamber.
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What's New
- Tanzania Delegation
- Black, Hispanic and Asian Caucus
- Community and State Happenings
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