Coronoavirus Help for Workers Apr 14, 2020 The Federal Government has passed the CARES Act, which extends unemployment benefits. There is help for those who have had their employment interrupted by Covid-19.
Friend on the Governor’s State of the State Address Jan 13, 2026 “The governor outlined a broad agenda in her 2026 State of the State address, touching on affordability, expanded child care, public safety and a variety of new programs proposed for New York. “While we share the goal of reducing costs for families...
Friend on Start of 2026 Legislative Session Jan 7, 2026 “New Yorkers are struggling with rising costs, higher energy bills and growing concerns about public safety. Albany’s priorities have made everyday life less affordable and communities less secure. I will fight to rein in reckless mandates, restore...
Friend Applauds Court Ruling Striking Down Noncitizen Voting in NYC Mar 21, 2025 Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C-Big Flats) is celebrating a victory for the integrity of New York’s elections following the Court of Appeals' decision to strike down New York City’s noncitizen voting law. The ruling reaffirms that voting is...
Amendments Feb 20, 2025 Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C-Big Flats) is calling on the governor to take action and place a hold on the HALT Act as part of her 30-Day Executive Budget Amendments due today. The HALT Act has significantly increased violence within New York’s...