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Since its creation in 1777, the state Assembly has helped shape history, often leading the way with progressive action and reform. On February 3, 2015 the New York State Assembly continued making history by electing New York's first African American Assembly Speaker. I am deeply proud of this honor.

The Assembly is known as the "People's House" in New York. Here, we work every day to help improve the lives of all New York's...

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Assembly Announces the Passage of Legislation to Improve New York State's Corrections System

Jun 12, 2025
Speaker Carl Heastie and Corrections Committee Chair Erik Dilan today announced the passage of legislation to make a series of changes to New York’s corrections system, improving safety for incarcerated individuals (A8871, Dilan). “The recent series...

New York State Senate and Assembly Majorities Call on U.S. Senate to Stop Devastating Medicaid Cuts

Jun 9, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, together with members of the Senate and Assembly Majorities, today called on the U.S. Senate to stop $13 billion in proposed Medicaid cuts that will put 1.5 million New Yorkers...

Grants Action News - June 2025

Jun 3, 2025

Notice of Public Hearing - Prevalence of Synthetic Opioid Adulterants in New York State

May 27, 2025

Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Former Representative Charlie Rangel

May 26, 2025
It is with deep sadness that I learned today of the passing of former Representative Charlie Rangel. He was a role model. As a kid growing up and getting into politics, he was a person you looked up to and wanted to emulate. He dedicated his life to public...

Women of Distinction Nomination Form

May 23, 2025
We are excited to announce the call for nominations for Assemblymember Forrest’s 2025 Women of Distinction Awards, an initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of women in Assembly District 57. These awards seek to...

Summary of Recommended Changes to the Executive Budget

May 14, 2025

Enacted SFY 2025-26 Budget Invests $2.2 Billion to Make Childcare for Affordable for New York Families

May 9, 2025
Speaker Carl Heastie and Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi today announced that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 Budget invests $2.2 billion in childcare, including $400 million to ensure that localities have the resources...

Assembly Announces Enacted $254.3 Billion SFY 2025-26 Budget Puts Money Back into the Pockets of Hardworking New Yorkers and Invests in New York Families

May 8, 2025
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow today announced that the $254.3 billion Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 Budget puts money back into the pockets of hardworking New Yorkers and makes investments in critical...

SFY 2025-26 Enacted Budget Invests in Affordable Housing Initiatives Across New York State

May 8, 2025
Speaker Carl Heastie and Housing Committee Chair Linda B. Rosenthal today announced that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 Budget makes critical investments in affordable housing across New York State. The spending plan also includes the Housing...
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  • June 3 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Prevalence of Synthetic Opioid Adulterants in New York State
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