“It is with profound sadness that we mourn the lives of those victims of the horrendous massacre at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. I am outraged and heartbroken by the news of this terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends...

Albany, New York – On June 8, 2016, The New York State Assembly took the lead of Rebecca Seawright and passed her legislation that would establish the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) if signed...

Albany, New York – On June 8, 2016, New York State Assembly passed A9538, legislation sponsored by Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright that would identify how many policy-making positions are held by women as compared to men in New York State Government....

Assemblymember Seawright is so excited to have helped create the opportunity for PS/IS 217 to have a green roof, along with Councilman Ben Kallos and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. As Principal Beckman and the educators at PS/IS 217 can understand,...

Assembly Member Seawright (D-Manhattan) announced the Assembly passed legislation to help improve the quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities in honor of this year’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day. “People with disabilities...

Across the country, transgender individuals are facing an assault on their basic human rights. That’s why we must stand up to discrimination and protect the rights of every New Yorker. Today, the Assembly Majority once again passed the Gender Expression...

Albany, New York – On April 8, 2016, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill introduced by Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright that removes the sunset provision from last year’s legislation clarifying the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s...

On April 12, 2016, Assembly Member Seawright’s Chief of Staff, Katarina Matic, presented the library manager Nicole Nelson with a proclamation from New York State on the occasion of the Literary Landmark dedication of Roosevelt Island Library. Vice...

Upper East Side, Manhattan – On Friday, April 8, 2016 Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright joined Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney in releasing annual Congressional Joint Economic Committee Report on Gender Pay Inequality at Hunter College. Congresswoman...

At a recent press conference, Assembly Member Seawright called for much needed reforms to increase voter participation in City and State elections and to improve how elections are administered. Seawright said, “I am proud to join my colleagues in the...

I commend Comptroller Stringer for calling for much needed reforms to increase voter participation in city and state elections and improve how elections are being administered. I am happy to join my colleagues in fight for such an important issue in New...

Upper East Side, Manhattan – On Friday, March 18, 2016 residents of the Upper East Side, Yorkville and Roosevelt Island, along with Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney attended the Second Annual Women of Distinction Awards ceremony at the community office...

Assembly Member Seawright (D-Manhattan) announced that she helped pass the Assembly’s 2016-17 state budget proposal, which includes significant funding for affordable housing, homeless services and tenant protection programs. “We’re facing an...

Albany, New York – On Tuesday, March 1st, the Assembly passed a bill sponsored by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright that further assists small businesses and school districts to ease the costs of a changing insurance market for those who currently use...

“As a new legislative session begins, we have the opportunity to tackle the challenges facing our state and continue to build a brighter future. Our top priority must always be strengthening the people and communities that make New York great. “Last...

New York, NY – On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law two bills sponsored by freshman Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright that work together to ease the costs of a changing insurance market on small businesses and school...