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Statement From The Assembly Minority Members Of The New York State Assembly Education Committee

The recent incidents of violence and antisemitism at Hillcrest High School in Queens demand immediate and steadfast attention. The tepid public statements from NYC Schools Chancellor Banks are simply not enough. New Yorkers deserve swift, significant...

Smith Presents Proposals for Improved School Safety Measures

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Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C-Holbrook), a co-chairman of the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security, led a press conference today to present the task force’s evaluation on what New York state can be doing better to ensure students are...

Smith On 2022 Session Wrap-Up

“Another year, another session ended with little meaningful impact for New Yorkers. We have real, tangible, immediate issues that were not addressed this session – rising costs thanks to inflation, surging gas prices barely offset by a miniscule gas...

Smith Calls For Further Oversight, Reform Of State Health Department Following Nearly $1 Billion In Overpayment Of Claims

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Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook) is calling on the state Department of Health (DOH) to be re-evaluated as it currently stands following a report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that highlights nearly $1 billion was paid from the DOH to health...

Smith Responds to Assembly Judiciary Report on Andrew Cuomo

“Over 200 people were interviewed in this four-month long investigation, and both the interview subjects and the Assembly Judiciary Committee are to be commended for their bravery and hardwork. With the claims brought against Andrew Cuomo being proven...

Smith Responds to Attorney General James’ Investigation

“I’m urging my colleagues to hold the governor accountable and remove him immediately. We as New Yorkers need to send a clear message: the sexual harassment and abuse of employees by those in power, and the willful breach of state and federal law,...

Smith on End of 2021 Assembly Session

“As has been the case for some time, the Assembly Majority has squandered another year of session on frivolous, and often dangerous, legislation. From hampering police operations to ridiculous new taxation policies, I am very concerned with how New...

Smith Calls for End to Disaster Emergency Executive Order

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Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook) joined his fellow Minority Colleagues today, calling for a repeal of the executive order that declared a disaster emergency in New York following the COVID-19 pandemic spread. Executive Order 202 has been an instrument...

Smith: Mask Mandate for Kids Is ‘Silly’

Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook) blasted the recent mandate for kids as young as two years old to wear masks in public spaces when not eating or sleeping. The mandate comes as a response to the planned reopening of several daycare and overnight...

Smith Slams Cuomo For Book Profits Built On Lies

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Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C,I-Holbrook), in partnership with Assembly and Senate Minority, is introducing legislation that would prohibit statewide elected officials from profiting from published works while serving in their position. For Smith, the...
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