Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, Leading Progressive Voice and Longest-Serving Legislator in NYS History, Will Not Seek Re-Election
Dec 13, 2021
After more than half a century in public service, New York State Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried (D/WF – Manhattan), a champion of progressive values and the longest-serving State legislator in New York’s history, will not seek re-election...
Statement on the Resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo
Aug 10, 2021
I applaud the women who bravely told their difficult stories and thank Attorney General Tish James for her comprehensive and impartial report.Andrew Cuomo has done the right thing for the people of New York by resigning.I have confidence in Kathy...
Safe Staffing Bills Pass Legislature Statement by Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried
May 4, 2021
“Today the Legislature is passing two safe staffing bills to ensure adequate nurse staffing in hospitals and nursing homes (A.108B/S.1168A and A.7119/S6346.) For decades, nurses, patients and their families, and legislators have fought for passage...