Statement on the Resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo
Aug 10, 2021
I applaud the women who bravely told their difficult stories and thank Attorney General Tish James for her comprehensive and impartial report.Andrew Cuomo has done the right thing for the people of New York by resigning.I have confidence in Kathy...
Safe Staffing Bills Pass Legislature Statement by Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried
May 4, 2021
“Today the Legislature is passing two safe staffing bills to ensure adequate nurse staffing in hospitals and nursing homes (A.108B/S.1168A and A.7119/S6346.) For decades, nurses, patients and their families, and legislators have fought for passage...
Assembly Health Committee Update
Apr 27, 2021
The Assembly Health Committee favorably reported 21 bills at its meetings on April 19 and 27 including the New York Health Act single-payer bill; “safe staffing” bill to ensure appropriate staffing levels in nursing homes; bills to expand...
A Historic Day: Legislature Passes Bill to Legalize Adult Use of Marijuana in NYS
Mar 30, 2021
Today, the New York State Assembly and Senate passed the landmark Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA, A. 1248A/S. 854A) to legalize the adult possession of cannabis in New York state.It’s a historic step in reforming our broken, racist...
Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care: Assembly Health Committee Advances Nursing Home Package
Mar 12, 2021
On Monday, March 1, the Assembly Health Committee advanced several bills to improve patient safety, accountability, and quality of care in nursing homes.These are part of an Assembly package of nursing home reform bills, including additional legislation...
Assembly Passes Legislation Providing Sick Leave for All New Yorkers During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Mar 11, 2021
Yesterday both houses of the Legislature passed and the Governor signed legislation to immediately provide all New Yorkers with sick leave during the coronavirus pandemic. I cosponsored the bill, A.10153/S.8091, which was introduced by Assembly Member...
As Pandemic Rages, Lawmakers Reintroduce New York Health Act with Majority Support in State Legislature
Mar 8, 2021
Albany, NY – Advocates and lawmakers called for the urgent passage of the New York Health Act (A.6058/S.5474) upon its reintroduction today, citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequities, and poor health outcomes that underscore the critical...
Statement Calling on Governor Cuomo to Resign
Mar 3, 2021
Multiple and growing credible allegations of sexual harassment and recent reports detailing the cover-up of the true COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes are extremely disturbing and make it clear that Governor Cuomo is no longer the right governor for...
