A Message From Speaker Carl E. Heastie

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Welcome to the New York State Assembly website.

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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Recent News

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Speaker Heastie Statement on Ruling that Trump Administration Must Release Funding for SNAP Benefits

Today’s ruling that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits must be distributed as soon as possible is a breath of relief for so many New York families and for families across this country. These benefits are funded by our hard-earned...

Notice of Public Hearing - Local Government Procurement

Notice of Public Hearing - Access to Residential Placements for New Yorkers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Speaker Heastie Statement on Assemblymember Deborah Glick's Announcement Not to Seek Re-Election

Deborah Glick has been a strong voice for her constituents in her Manhattan Assembly District and for all of New York. She has dedicated her life and her career to protecting the rights of all New Yorkers and her record of legislative accomplishments...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Kelles Announce $13 Million for the Alex Haley Municipal Pool

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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his statewide tour today with Assemblymember Anna Kelles, visiting the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) and announcing $13 million to renovate and construct a year-round enclosure for the Alex Haley Municipal Pool....

Notice of Public Hearing - Increasing Veteran Access to Mental Health Services

Speaker Heastie Statement

The Trump administration’s never-ending quest to pervert our justice system continues. When career prosecutors declined to pursue charges against N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, President Trump turned to his loyal aid serving as U.S. attorney...

Notice of Public Hearing - Emerging Farmers

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Notice of Public Hearing - Combatting Problem Gambling on Mobile Wagering Platforms

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Upcoming Events

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Events in November 2025
  • November 3 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Hamilton Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Access to Residential Placements for New Yorkers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • November 12 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Local Government Procurement
  • November 18 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor,
    New York, New York
    Cost and Availability of Insurance for Residential Property