This week, I helped announce the launch of the new interactive BikeAlbanyMap, of bike routes through Albany funded with a project grant I secured through the Assembly. The map app, developed by the Albany Bicycle Coalition in collaboration with Mohawk...

A reminder that tomorrow (November 15) is the Smart Cities Legislative Forum: Savings, Safety, and Innovation) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the New York State Capitol’s Assembly Parlor (Room 306, northeast corner), featuring Mark Little, former GE Chief...

This week, nearly two dozen Assemblymembers have signed onto a letter I initiated to the U.S. Department of Transportation, to support of New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman's petition to require increased safety standards in the operation...

This past summer, the Town of Bethelehem had announced they were constructing a new playground for Elm Avenue Park with capital funds I was able to designate last year. This week, I joined the Town in the formal opening of the new playground. This...

Please save the date for my upcoming Smart Cities Legislative Forum: Savings, Safety, and Innovation for Tuesday, November 15 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the New York State Capitol’s Assembly Parlor. Cutting-edge technologies such as smart street lights...

This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in an effort to acknowledge efforts across the state, Governor Cuomo is encouraging all New Yorkers to wear purple on Thursday, Oct. 20 as part of "Shine the Light" campaign Additionally, it was announced...

This week marked the beginning of the fall and the week ended on a somber note with serious charges lodged against some top state officials and developers. I am troubled by these accusations and support corrective action going forward while working to...

This week, Governor Cuomo signed legislation I sponsored with Senator Amedore to allow New York State farm cideries to be able to serve wine, beer and spirits by the glass. Previously, farm cideries would have to apply for a separate farm brewery,...

This week, I joined Bethlehem Town Supervisor John Clarkson, kayakers, canoers, and community members in the opening of the new kayak and canoe launch at Henry Hudson Park. Improving recreational and environmental facilities within municipalities in...

Friend – The Albany Times Union published an op-ed penned by Senator John A. DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse) and myself, calling for Governor Cuomo to sign our indigent legal services legislation. You can read the full op-ed here (Times Union Plus subscription...

Friend – This past week, the Governor announced the $98.7 million in competitive grants for bicycle, pedestrian, multi-use path and transportation-related programs as well as projects that reduce congestion and help to meet the requirements of the...

This week, Governor Cuomo announced the New NY Broadband program, which will expand broadband service to underserved communities in Upstate New York, while increasing speeds for existing customers. This cannot come soon enough, as households and businesses...

Last week marked the end of the legislative session — in which both houses went into the early hours of Saturday morning to wrap up a number of legislative priorities. While a tremendous amount has been accomplished this year – see below for highlights...

This week was a frenzied one before the scheduled end of this year’s legislative session on Thursday, June 16. A tremendous amount of work is underway on hundreds of bills still in play before legislators leave Albany. Here are some legislative highlights...

This week, the Assembly unanimously passed legislation I sponsored that will address funding of indigent legal services (ILS) by the State of New York! The legislation will require the state to reimburse counties and cities for the full amount of indigent...

Friend – This past week brought increased attention to my Petroleum Storage Surety bill (A.7625) to increase safety with oil trains and passed the Assembly, but has yet to be taken up by the Senate. This important bill addresses insurance requirements...