Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Issues a Challenge to Walgreens and National Pharmacy Chains: Stop Selling Cigarettes in New York
Feb 5, 2014
New York, NY – On the heels of CVS Caremark’s decision to no longer sell tobacco products in its stores, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) issued a challenge to Walgreens, the owner of Duane Reade Pharmacies, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.,...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal to Monsanto at Annual GMO Lobby Day in Albany: GMO Labeling will be Law in New York
Feb 4, 2014
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) was joined by advocates, experts and her colleagues in state government at a news conference and rally this afternoon to call upon the New York State Legislature to pass her bill, A.3525-A/S.3835-A,...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal’s Statement on the 41st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Jan 22, 2014
“Today marks the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Though we should be celebrating a decision that has saved the lives of millions of women, instead, we stand at a moment where anti-choice extremists have doubled down on their attempts to dismantle abortion...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal’s Groundbreaking Legislation to Crack Down on Puppy Mills Becomes Law
Jan 10, 2014
New York, NY – Longtime animal advocate Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) announced today that her legislation allowing local governments across the state to regulate the sale of animals by breeders and by pet stores, was signed into...
Manhattan Politico’s Come Together to Raise More Than $11,000 for Typhoon Haiyan Survivors
Dec 2, 2013
New York, NY – Manhattan elected officials, political clubs and neighborhood and community groups came together last Tuesday night to raise more than $11,000 for the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The event, West Siders Coming Together:...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Applauds Passage of “Stock Epi-Pen” Legislation and Urges New York State Legislature to Follow Suit
Nov 14, 2013
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF- Manhattan) commended the U.S. Senate’s passage last Thursday of the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act (H.R. 2094) after passage by the U.S. House of Representatives in July of this year....
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Leads Hundreds of Animal Advocates to Urge Governor Cuomo to Sign Groundbreaking Bill to End Puppy Mills
Nov 1, 2013
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) was joined by her colleagues in government and animal advocates from across the state at a news conference and rally in support of her legislation, bill A.740-A/ S. 3753-A, which would...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal’s Legislation Will Protect Rent-Regulated Tenants Filing for Bankruptcy Protection
Oct 22, 2013
New York, NY – In a recent trend, bankruptcy courts statewide have been allowing bankruptcy trustees to count the value of rent-regulated tenants lease as an asset when that tenant files for bankruptcy. Last year, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan)...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal’s Statement on Conviction of Strawberry Fields Rapist
Oct 17, 2013
“Justice was served today,” said Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF). “The victim of this criminal's rape was left with physical and mental wounds, and the attack, which took place in broad daylight, left our community reeling. While a prison...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Passes Legislation to Prevent Children Strangulation Deaths
Oct 7, 2013
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) announced today that she passed legislation (A.812-A/ S.3678-A), carried by Partick M. Gallivan in the State Senate, that would protect infants and young children against the dangers...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Announces Law That Will Make Health Care Proxies More Accessible to Public
Aug 1, 2013
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) today announced that the Governor has signed into law her bill that will make health care proxies more accessible to the public.
“Although most people make advance plans for major...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal’s Contribution to Texas State Senator Wendy Davis’ 13-Hour Filibuster – Go Wendy!
Jun 25, 2013
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) sent the following letter to Texas State Senator Wendy Davis, in support of her 13-hour filibuster to prevent legislation that would make it near-impossible for most Texas women to obtain...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Rails Against Sky-High RGB Rent Increases
Jun 20, 2013
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan), a life-long affordable housing and tenant advocate, railed against today’s decision by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) setting rent increases at 4% and 7.75% for one-year...
Assemblymember Rosenthal Passes Two Important Bills to Protect Tenants and Affordable Housing
Jun 20, 2013
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) today announced that she passed two bills that will protect tenants and preserve affordable housing.
Assembly bill A.991 would overturn a pro-landlord decision by the New York City...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Stands With Parents and Children to Urge Passage of Bill to Train Teachers to Give Life-Saving Epipen
May 17, 2013
New York, NY – Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF – Manhattan) was joined by advocates, concerned parents and children who suffer with severe food allergies to demand passage of her bill, A.759-A, which would provide for teachers to take a free,...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Votes to Reduce the Influence of Money in Politics
May 16, 2013
New York, NY – On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) voted to pass the Fair Elections Act of 2013, the first legislative action this session to address the significant influence of money in our political system,...
Museum Magnet School/P.S. 191 Community Rally Against New York City Department of Education Plan to Lease School to Private Developer
May 13, 2013
New York, NY – At a rally this morning at Museum Magnet School/ P.S 191, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) together with area elected, joined community leaders, teachers, parents and students who oppose a plan by the New York City Department...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Statement on PCB Leak at P.S./I.S. 123 in Harlem
May 7, 2013
"How many DOE bureaucrats does it take to change a toxic light bulb?" demanded Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan), with no hint of irony. "Today, a lighting ballast in P.S./I.S. 123 in Harlem began emitting smoke and subsequently exploded,...
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal Announces Legislation to Increase New York State Smoking Age to 21
Apr 30, 2013
New York, NY – On the heels of New York City’s announcement that it would pursue legislation in the New York City Council to increase the minimum age for purchase of cigarettes from 18 years old to 21 years old, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan)...
Assemblymember Rosenthal Demands SGEIS Be Thrown Out After Revelation That Consultant Has Ties to Industry
Apr 24, 2013
New York, NY - Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) today demanded that portions of the Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement on Hydraulic Fracturing (SGEIS) be discarded and redone after learning that Ecology & Environment,...
