Chair of People with Disabilities Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Announced Passage of Legislative Disability Awareness Day Package
May 15, 2023
Press Releases
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Named Chair of People With Disabilities Assembly Committee
Jan 4, 2023
Albany, NY – Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright today was named Chair of the People With Disabilities Committee of the New York State Assembly. The standing committee is critically important, impacting New Yorkers with intellectual, developmental, mental...
Statement by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright
Jan 3, 2023
"I am sickened by the recent targeted anti-Semitism attack on the Chabad Israel Center's ice carved menorah which was senselessly smashed by cowardice vandals. While families gathered together and celebrated the miracles of Hanukkah, cowards gathered...
Assembly Member Seawright Issued the Following Statement
Sep 13, 2022
"I commend the state Board of Regents for approving new rules to compel failing non-public schools to meet minimum academic standards. The Regents actions follow legislation I have sponsored to ensure that every student in New York State receives the...
Seawright to Host Rat Academy Training and Calling on Taxi Commission to Stop Upper East Side Serial Pigeon Feeder
Sep 9, 2022
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright will convene a “Rat Academy” in conjunction with the New York City Department of Health for residents and building superintendents in the ongoing war to fight rat infestation. Joining forces as co-sponsors of the...
Op-Ed: Equality Amendment
Jul 13, 2022
Stunned, devastated, fearful, and outraged were just some of the reactions shared with me on that Friday in June when the final decision came down from our highest court to overturn Roe v. Wade. New Yorkers flooded the streets around Foley Square and...
Lead Sponsor Assemblymember Seawright Hails Passage of Equal Rights Amendment to Enshrine Reproductive Rights into the New York State Constitution
Jul 1, 2022
Albany, NY – Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright, the lead sponsor of a landmark equal rights amendment to enshrine reproductive rights into the New York State Constitution, hailed its historic passage today in the state Legislature. “When we began...
Rally for Abortion Rights
Jun 25, 2022
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, outraged by the Supreme Court's decision to strike down every woman's fundamental reproductive right to an abortion, is gathering local Upper East Side, Yorkville and Roosevelt Island residents for a rally in Carl Schurz...
Statement by Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright:
Jun 24, 2022
"I am outraged by the Supreme Court's decision today to strike down every woman's fundamental reproductive right to an abortion. Let's be clear: Abortion is health care. Today's erroneous and misguided Supreme Court ruling will not stop women from having...
Seawright Announces Highly Specialized Cancer Care for Low Income, Vulnerable Patients
May 11, 2022
Highly specialized cancer care, including access to cutting-edge diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical trials, will now be available to medically underserved communities starting in January 2023, Assembly member Rebecca Seawright announced today. Seawright,...
Seawright Wins Battle for Residents’ Control on Roosevelt Island Governing Board
May 11, 2022
The New York State Legislature this week approved Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright's legislation giving residents a majority vote on the governing board of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. The measure is part of a series of reforms to bring...
Assembly Member Seawright Honors Ten "Women of Distinction" During 7th Annual Women's History Month Celebration
Mar 23, 2022
Rise Up With Rebecca Seawright: Climate Change & the Environment With NYPIRG's Blair Horner
Mar 2, 2022
Assembly Approves Seawright Legislation to Expand Residency Requirement for Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Board Members
Feb 14, 2022
The New York State Assembly approved Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright's legislation that will allow residents to have a majority vote on the governing board of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. The measure is part of a series of reforms to...
The Following Statement Was Issued by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright:
Jan 22, 2022
“Our deeply saddened hearts and profound prayers are with the families, friends, and fellow officers of Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora. Officer Rivera was murdered yesterday while responding to a domestic situation. Officer Mora is in critical condition,...
The Following Statement Was Issued by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright
Jan 22, 2022
"Today we mark the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision, and the law of the land recognizing freedom of choice. It is the fundamental right of women to have control of their bodies and to continue or abort...
Statement by Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright
Jan 18, 2022
Today I join with all of our community greatly relieved that the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas was resolved. Our hearts and prayers were with the victims and their families and the law enforcement personnel that worked...
Statement by Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright, 76th Assembly District, Manhattan, on the Passing of her Former Employer and Close Mentor “Roe vs. Wade” Attorney Sarah Weddington
Jan 3, 2022
Holiday Gifts for NYCHA Children and Families
Dec 20, 2021
Seawright's Statement on the Resignation of Chancellor Malatras
Dec 9, 2021
The numerous voices of Students, faculty, civic leaders and elected officials have been heard. The women of New York have been heard. The SUNY Board should name an interim Chancellor and launch a national search where all highly qualified candidates –...
