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Mayor Adams presented a proclamation from the City of New York to recognize November 9, 2022 as "Women In Service Day."
Seawright Hosted Women In Service Awards Ceremony
Assembly Member Seawright and Mayor Adams Masquerade At The 83rd Street Halloween Block Party
2022 Sage Awards Honoring Retired Justice The Honorable Roz Richter.Patricia Martone, Judith Kasen-Windsor, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Dr. Barbara Rosen and the Honorable Roz Richter.
Rally At The Park Avenue Armory For A Permanent Lease With The State of New York
Seawright Donates Orange Pickleballs To Local Community Pickleball Players
Assembly Member Seawright said, "Thank you to Jeanne Straus, President of Straus Media Manhattan, and Kyle Bragg, President of 32 BJ SEIU for continuing this important tradition of recognizing the hardworking individuals who keep New York City running 24 hours – for them it is truly the city that never sleeps!Tonight, I have the honor to present an award to a very special individual who works in my district at the Andover on York Avenue between 87th and 88th streets. For the past 14 years, Jahdal Benjamin has worked security at the Andover."
Seawright Hosts Crime Prevention Forum At The 19th Precinct
Seawright presents FHS Board Member and Gala honoree Jean Shafiroff with a NYS Assembly proclamation.
Governor Hochul said that the first step to enshrine abortion rights into the New York State Constitution was passed for the first time and will need to pass a second time in this session. Assembly Member Seawright is sponsoring the legislation for the Equality Amendment.
Department of Sanitation Community Affairs Liaison Marissa Yanni, DSNY Sanitation worker, and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright.
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright presented a proclamation to Health Advocates for Older People.Chair of the Advisory Board Betsy Timberman, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Executive Director Nancy Houghton celebrating the work of HAFOP on Thursday night.
Seawright Presents Women Builders Council President Stephanie Burns With A Citation For Her 20 Years of Dedicated Service to Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Health Advocates for Older People along with Albert the Pickleball pro showed neighbors how to score at the pickleball courts.
Pickleball is a growing sport and Assembly Member Seawright looks forward to supporting efforts to expand opportunities for players.
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright is proud to have Four Freedoms State Park in the district on Roosevelt Island.She is pictured here at the Sunset Garden Party with Rossanna Ceruzzi, New York State Parks Department Commissioner Erik Kulleseid and Senator José M. Serrano.
The Carl Schurz Park Conservancy held the 48th Annual Gracie Square Art Show attracting over 100 regionally and nationally celebrated artists.All proceeds go towards the upkeep, restoration and renovation of Carl Schurz Park.
Community Board 8 Member Sahar Husain, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Board Chair Russell Squire, and Public Member Monica McKane.
Twenty-First Remembrance Eastside 9/11 Ceremony: Lighting the Way
Mayor Adams, who returned to Manhattan via the Roosevelt Island Tram, indicated that he will work with Assemblymember Seawright on the issues raised and promised to return to the Island in October.
It was a busy day at the library when Assembly Member Seawright and Mayor Adams stopped by during storytime hour.
In addition to visiting the Carter Burden Roosevelt Island Senior Center, the Mayor toured the Roosevelt Island Public Library with New York Public Library President Tony Marx. The Island’s $7.8 million branch opened in 2021.
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, "Around the Post Pickleball" owner Scott Green, and Mayor Eric Adams spoke about bringing a pickleball tournament to Roosevelt Island.
Around the table were longtime Island activists including Margie Smith, Howard and Ellen Polivy, Loraine Altman, Sherie Helstein and Matt Katz, Senior Center Director Lisa Fernandez, Joyce Short, Community Board 8 Member Shari Wiener, Lynn Strong-Shinozaki, and Historian Judy Birdy.
Assembly Member Seawright and Mayor Adams fielded questions from Roosevelt Islanders and were joined by Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President Shelton Haynes.
Assembly Member Seawright welcomes Mayor Adams to Roosevelt Island.
Faye Christian, newly confirmed to the Board of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC).
Seawright was honored as a Manhattan Power Leader by Victoria Schneps.(Left to right) Victoria Schneps, Nick Cascio, Joan McNaughton, and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright.
Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright discussing passage of the Equality Amendment Seawright sponsored and passed in the Assembly.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards discussing the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright meet to discuss reproductive healthcare rights and adding reproductive healthcare into the constitution with Seawright's Equality Amendment.
Lucille Kyvallos receives a New York State Proclamation from Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright surrounded by her champion Queens College basketball players including Olympic medalist Gail Marquis.
Health Advocates for Older People Board Chair Betsy Timberman, Executive Director Nancy Houghton, and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright.
Seawright (left in pink jacket) stands with the NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Community Partnerships Chauncey Parker (center holding resolution), and members of Miss Immigrant USA.
Assembly Member Seawright (left) stands with 19th Precinct Inspector Eger (center), and a community member.
Assembly Member Seawright and Executive Director Patrick McCluskey.
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Protecting Reproductive Healthcare Providers in NY
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55th Town Hall Tuesday: 19th Precinct Crime Prevention Session
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Assembly Member Seawright Honors Ten "Women of Distinction" During 7th Annual Women's History Month Celebration
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53rd Town Hall Tuesday: Spotlight on Neighborhood Associations
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Seawright Questions MTA Chair During Budget Hearing on Transportation
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Seawright Questions NYC Mayor During Budget Hearing on Local /General Government
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Seawright Questions Health Commissioner During Budget Hearing on Health
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Seawright Questions Interim SUNY Chancellor During Budget Hearing on Higher Education
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51st Town Hall Tuesday: Tenants Rights and Homeowner Assistance Fund
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State Education Commissioner Testifies During Budget Hearing on Elementary & Secondary Education
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Rise Up with Rebecca Seawright: Storm Recovery and Safety
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Extending the Eviction Moratorium
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Seawright Holds Community Meeting With Senator Schumer
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50th Town Hall Tuesday: Small Business
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Make Voting Easy Act
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49th Town Hall Tuesday: Ranked Choice Voting
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48th Town Hall Tuesday: Leslie T. Sharpe Discusses Nature and Wildlife Appreciation in Local Parks
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Town Hall Tuesday with Assemblymember Seawright
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Mandated Counseling For Individuals Convicted of a Hate Crime
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month in NY
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Poetry Month in the State of New York
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Women's History Month
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Terminating Certain Executive Powers
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Health Emergency Response Data System
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Providing Compassionate Caregiving Visitation for Nursing Home Residents
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Welcome to the Assembly