Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Former Assemblymember Aurelia Greene
May 10, 2021
A Message From Speaker Carl E. Heastie
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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...
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Assembly Passes Lifesaving Legislation to Require Safe Staffing Standards in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
May 4, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried and Assemblymember Aileen Gunther today announced that the Assembly passed lifesaving legislation which will require hospitals and nursing homes to meet staffing ratios for nurses and unlicensed...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Extend Residential & Commercial Eviction Moratoriums
May 3, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz and and Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to extend the residential and commercial eviction and foreclosure moratoriums, and expand the number...
Grants Action News - May 2021
Apr 29, 2021
Speaker Heastie Statement on Resolutions Repealing Executive Orders
Apr 28, 2021
Today, the Assembly passed resolutions to repeal certain portions of a series of executive orders issued by the governor over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. These executive orders were issued in order to respond to the constantly evolving health...
Assembly to Pass Legislation to Expand Rape Statutes to Allow Survivors to Seek Justice
Apr 27, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Catalina Cruz today announced that the Assembly will pass legislation that would redefine New York’s rape statutes to ensure that survivors receive appropriate justice and that their trauma is recognized...
Notice of Public Hearing - Electronic and Remote Notarization in New York State
Apr 27, 2021
Notice of Public Hearing - Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) Implementation
Apr 22, 2021
Assembly Passes Measure to Expand the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights to Include Paid Family Leave
Apr 21, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Labor Committee Chair Latoya Joyner and Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar today announced the passage of legislation to expand the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights so that domestic workers are covered under Paid Family Leave...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Restore Voting Rights to Individuals Released to Parole Supervision
Apr 21, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Election Law Committee Chair Latrice Walker today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would restore voting rights to individuals released to parole supervision to facilitate community reintegration and participation...
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