Press Releases

On Memorial Day, Take Time to Reflect on the Price of Freedom

As we go through our daily schedules and routines, it’s easy to take fundamental American freedoms for granted. But it’s important to remember that our liberty and national identity were hard-won by soldiers who sacrificed so much and even gave their...

Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect New Yorkers with Disabilities

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly passed a series of bills to help protect and strengthen the rights of New Yorkers living with disabilities. “Every New Yorker deserves to live a fulfilling life...

Assemblymember Bronson Passes Legislation to Establish Utility Consumer Advocate

“New Yorkers have been too vulnerable when it comes to their utility companies, with no recourse for price-gouging and other unfair business practices. New York is the largest state without an independent advocacy office, with such offices already existing...

Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly’s Equal Pay Legislation Continues the Fight for Full Women’s Equality

“Today, the Assembly passed several pieces of legislation to ensure women in New York earn equal pay for equal work. Women have waited far too long for fair pay, and these bills will help put an end to pay inequity once and for all. “Nationally,...

Assemblymember Bronson: Budget Provides Crucial Support for Upstate Families

“The 2016-17 state budget includes a number of significant measures – most notably a minimum wage increase and paid family leave – that offer Rochester families greater economic security and more opportunities to thrive. “The minimum wage is...

Assemblymember Bronson: Budget Invests in Our Schools and Future

“This year’s state budget makes significant investments in our schools, from kindergarten all the way through college. With a record increase in Foundation Aid, including $75 million in Community Schools funding, schools will have better access to...

Assemblyman Bronson: Rochester Area School Districts to See Increase in School Aid

Assemblyman Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the 2016-17 state budget will increase school aid in the 138th Assembly District by $49.5 million over last year’s budget. Local school districts will also receive additional funding...

Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly’s Rule Changes Enhance Transparency

“The Assembly made great strides by making the chamber more modern and accessible to citizens. As technology advances, we must stay up to date so our constituents can track important legislation in a format that’s convenient for them. That’s why...

The Children's Agenda Interfaith Collaborative thanks Assemblyman for support

Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly Budget Puts Families First

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly’s budget proposal invests in programs to help hardworking families get ahead, including an expansion of anti-poverty, job training initiative, which Bronson championed....

Assemblyman Bronson: Ethics Proposal Will Help End Cycle of Corruption in Government

“The Assembly Majority has put forward a solid plan to restore public trust and end the outrageous cycle of corruption in government. These no-nonsense changes include eliminating, real or perceived conflicts of interest, closing the LLC loophole on...

Assemblyman Bronson: Assembly Budget Proposal Highlights the Importance of Higher Education

“The Assembly budget proposal reflects my commitment to public higher education. Our proposal rejects the SUNY 2020 proposal to raise SUNY tuition, and instead freezes tuition for the next two years. The proposal also provides state institutions with...

Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly Budget Proposal Provides Crucial Education Funding

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly’s budget proposal makes funding for our schools a top priority by increasing education aid by more than 9 percent – or $2.1 billion – over last year for a total...

Assemblyman Bronson Sponsored Legislation to Provide Tax Relief to Middle Class Families

“I’m proud to announce that the Assembly has introduced legislation that I’m sponsoring to provide tax cuts to hardworking middle-class families and expand the eligibility criteria for the Earned Income Tax Credit so more people can take advantage...

Assemblymember Bronson Paid Family Leave Statement

“Today, I joined my Assembly colleagues to vote for essential family legislation to provide paid leave in order to care for a newborn child, nurse a loved one back to health or provide for a family members final days. Paid Family Leave legislation...

Tap wealthy to increase funding for education in NY

Speaker Heastie Appoints Anti-Poverty Work Group

Assemblymember Harry Bronson Statement Regarding Governor Cuomo’s Regulations for the Transgender Community

I applaud Governor Cuomo for his action to extend civil rights to our transgender brothers and sisters. For many years the Assembly majority has fought to ensure that all New Yorkers are able to pursue opportunities with dignity and respect no matter...

Text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Resolution

Assembly Resolution No. 901 BY: M. of A. Heastie COMMEMORATING the observance of the 31st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 18, 2016 WHEREAS, From time to time we take note of certain individuals...

Assemblymember Bronson: New York State Leads the Way as Women’s Equality Laws Go into Effect

For too long, women have suffered unfair obstacles in the workplace. With these new laws in place, employers can no longer discriminate against pregnant and nursing mothers or pay female workers less than their male counterparts. They cannot retaliate...