February 3, 2025
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
On February 11, 2025 a Special Election will be held in Westchester County to vote for a County Executive to serve the remainder of the current unexpired term, which runs through the end of 2025. On Election Day, February 11, polls will be open from 6am to 9pm.
In-person Early Voting for this Special Election, begins on Saturday, February 1, and runs through Sunday, February 9. Please find your ballot and polling place, register to vote, and most importantly, please VOTE!
Please follow me on my Assembly Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts or visit my Assembly website to stay updated on my legislative happenings. If there is anything you have questions about, or that my office can assist you with, please email me at paulina@nyassembly.gov or call (914) 723-1115.
Sincerely,
Amy Paulin
NYS Assembly 88th District
Securing Funding for Westchester Disabled on the Move
I’m so pleased to have helped Westchester Disabled on the Move secure a $20,000 grant from NYS.
Rallying for Reproductive Freedom
I was proud to rally in Albany with Planned Parenthood, advocates, volunteers and legislative partners to defend reproductive freedom.
Meeting White Plains Seniors
It was wonderful to meet with White Plains Seniors!
Visiting Tuckahoe Seniors
It was wonderful to visit with the vibrant Tuckahoe Seniors community at 46 Jackson Ave!
Meeting with SUNY Chancellor King
I appreciated meeting with SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. Together we’ll keep improving NY’s amazing public higher education system!
Thank you NY County Medical Society for hosting an important roundtable discussion where we discussed perspectives on improving healthcare for New Yorkers.
Protecting Seniors from Consumer Scams
It was wonderful to visit with Tuckahoe seniors and host a consumer protection seminar.
Supporting the AFL-CIO
It was great to speak with the New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl about their priorities and how NY can stay #unionstrong!
I attended many meaningful events in the community to honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Congratulations to Alma Lee Taylor and the Junior League of Bronxville on their well-deserved honors from Eastchester Community Action Partnership for their service and dedication to the community.
Thank you Temple Israel of New Rochelle for hosting the Inter-Religious Coalition of New Rochelle where we reflected on the life of Dr. King.
Thank you to the New Rochelle NAACP for hosting a meaningful MLK Day celebration at St. Catherine’s AME Church.
It was wonderful to join the Thomas H. Slater Center’s annual MLK breakfast in White Plains.
- CBS 6 Albany: Paulin legislation increases funding for spinal injury research
- Yonkers Times: Paulin helps secure $1 million for Burke Rehabilitation Center
- New York Law Journal: Paulin eager to advance 'Weinstein Bill' to allow evidence of prior sexual offenses
- Patch: Paulin secures $20,000 grant for Westchester Disabled on the Move
- Yonkers Times: Paulin fights for the passage of Medical Aid in Dying
The 2025 Legislative Session has just started, and within the first 3 weeks I have already passed several bills in the Assembly and Senate! I will continue to work hard to pass legislation on issues that matter to you.
Passed in the Assembly:
A.916: Helps health care proxies with decision-making process.
A.924: Simplifies Medicare Savings Program enrollment.
A.1017: Establishes a drug-induced movement disorder screening and awareness program.
A.1468: Modernizes clinical lab regulations.
A.925a: Requires assisted living residences to post quality reports
Passed in the Senate:
A.427/S.753: (Rivera) Prohibits the reporting of medical debt to credit reporting agencies
Special Election & Early Voting
Westchester County Waste Reduction Survey
Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities is conducting an online survey on recycling and reuse programs and other sustainability initiatives. The study is seeking input from residents. Find the survey here: https://arcg.is/GDn8u0.
Lifeguard Applications Open for the 2025 Season
Train with the Westchester County Parks Department to become a Lifeguard at its pools and beaches for the 2025 season. Applications are now being accepted and Lifeguard Certification courses are open for registration. Applicants must be 15 years of age or older to apply. Learn more here: https://parks.westchestergov.com/job-opportunities/lifeguards-wanted.
Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group
Victim Assistance Services is hosting a free virtual support group for primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault for 8 weeks starting February 8th.
Get Rewards for EV Charging
Join SmartCharge New York and get rewarded for charging your EV at off-peak times. Enroll here.
Foster 2 Forever Zoom Information Session
Learn about the adoption process, training requirements, and meet the Foster 2 Forever staff on Thursday, February 6, 6:30 - 8 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more at their Web site.
Registration Open for Westchester Winter Mini Camps
Your child can experience and learn about nature and the outdoors in winter at our Winter Mini Camps during President’s Week at Cranberry Lake Preserve in North White Plains and Muscoot Farm in Katonah. Learn more here https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps/winter-mini-camps.
Meet Roxi! She's available for adoption at the Humane Society of Westchester.
This 7-month-old mixed breed is sweet and gentle and would be a great addition to any home. Roxi recently arrived from an overcrowded shelter in North Carolina and has since settled in and is ready to find her forever home. She is good with dogs, cats and children! Roxi is about 50 pounds, spayed and up to date on her vaccines.
If you'd like to set up an appointment to meet Roxi, please visit the Humane Society of Westchester website to complete an adoption application https://humanesocietyofwestchester.org/adopt-a-dog/. Once your application is submitted, please call the shelter at 914-632-2925 to meet Roxi!
