AM Simon’s Testimony on NYS Dyslexia Task Force
Nov 12, 2024
Good evening. Thank you for the opportunity to testify before the Dyslexia Task Force this evening. I want to thank Commissioner Rosa, NYSED staff and the members of the Task Force for your work on this issue. I was proud to co-sponsor the legislation...
Statement on Historic NY State Action Plan: The Path Forward to Transform Literacy Instruction
Nov 12, 2024
Albany, NY – Today,the Literacy Academy Collective and the New York State Education Department released the NYS Action Plan: The Path Forward, to improve literacy instruction. The Action Plan is a coordinated effort between key institutions and education...
Statement from Assemblymember Simon on Governor’s Decision to Indefinitely Delay Congestion Pricing
Jun 7, 2024
I strongly oppose the Governor's sudden backtracking & derailment of congestion pricing. I’ll vote against any plans that direct funds from other areas. I’ve advocated for congestion pricing for almost 20yrs, first as a community activist. I proudly...
NYS Assemblymember Simon & Senator Hoylman-Sigal Introduce Bill to Reform NY’s Daylighting Laws
Jun 4, 2024
Brooklyn, NY – Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (AD-52) announced the introduction of legislation A09985 /S09769 with Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (SD-47) to amend New York State’s vehicle and traffic law that exempts New York City from the state’s...
Sen. Gounardes, AM Simon Join Parents, Advocates & Experts to Rally for More Effective, Trauma-Informed School Lockdown Drills
May 14, 2024
Albany, NY – Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon joined parents, mental health experts, school safety advocates and other lawmakers today to rally in support of legislation that would right-size and reform New York’s harmful...
Hundreds of Workers Rally at New York State Capitol to Advocate for EmPIRE Worker Protection Act
May 13, 2024
Albany, NY – Today, hundreds of workers from unions and worker organizations gathered at the state Capitol building to rally for the passage of the EmPIRE Worker Protection Act (S541B Hoylman-Sigal/A9012 Simon). These groups called on legislators to...
First in the Nation: NY Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Prevent the Spread of Dangerous Modified Glock Machine Guns
May 7, 2024
Albany, NY – Today, the New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements applauding New York state lawmakers for introducing a historic...
Assemblymember Simon Passes Bill Reforming NYS’s Hospital Closure Process
Apr 2, 2024
Albany, NY – Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (AD-52) announced that her Local Input in Community Healthcare (LICH) Act, A1633A, passed the Assembly today with bipartisan support. This significant piece of legislation requires public notice and public engagement...
Legislators Introduce Bill Requiring Community Input & State Oversight for Hospital Closures
Mar 20, 2024
Albany, NY – Today, State Senator Gustavo Rivera (SD-33) and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (AD-52), alongside Senators Brian Kavanagh, Kristen Gonzalez, Zellnor Myrie, Michelle Hinchey, Lea Webb, elected officials, statewide health advocates, and unions,...
Assemblymember Simon Hosts 9th Annual Dyslexia Awareness Day: Students, Educators & Legislators Call for an End to NY’s Literacy Crisis
Mar 14, 2024
Albany, NY – On March 14th, 2024 Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and her colleagues Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Zellnor Myrie and Assemblymembers Robert Carroll and Harvey Epstein hosted the 9th Annual Dyslexia Awareness Day: Advocating...
