Albany, NY – This year marks a significant year for Minority and Women­ Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in that we will be learning about the results of both the City and State Disparity Studies. Many MWBEs know qualitatively that disparities still...

As you fast and offer prayers to Allah, may you find your peace and happiness. Have a peaceful and happy Ramadan!

Brooklyn, NY – Yesterday, Assemblymembers Rodneyse Bichotte, Michaelle Solages, Kimberly Jean­Pierre, Clyde Vanel, and Ellen Jaffee, as well as Senators Parker, Carlucci, and Comrie, hosted over 100 of their dignitaries, colleagues, and constituents...

Please find below some internship and fellowship opportunities with New York City and other reputable organizations that can help students (High School, College Undergraduate and Graduate) gain invaluable experience, develop great networks and obtain...

Albany – Saturday, April 6, 2017, the Assembly passed a $153.1 billion budget (see below for appropriations) and the historic Raise the Age legislation that had been before the NYS legislature for over a decade. "Today is a historic day for families...

In commemoration of National Equal Pay Day, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Labor Committee Chair Michelle Titus today announced the passage of several measures to close the pay gap in New York State. "For many years, the Assembly Majority has championed...

(Albany) - "Today, I voted to keep New York State government operating (A.7067/A.7068). Under our Assembly Leader Speaker Carl Heastie, we have been working tirelessly to produce a sound budget that would address this State's needs. However, important...

Albany - The constitution of New York State requires that the budget be passed by March 31st, with the new fiscal year beginning on April 1st. However, the state budget of $152 billion is now the latest it ever been under Governor Cuomo's leadership....

Women's History Month Events 2017 6th Annual Shirley ChisholmWomen's Empowerment Conference Please joinAssemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte This year's panelists at the 6th Annual Shirley Chisholm Women's Empowerment Conferencejoining AssemblymemberDiana...

The National Weather Service issue a Blizzard Warning is in effect for New York City beginning Monday afternoon through 12 am Wednesday morning. Snow accumulations are forecast to be 12 to 24 inches with locally higher amounts possible and wind gusts...

Yesterday, a Supreme Court judge held the decision to support a rent freeze for all rent-stabilized apartments. Last year, the Rent Stabilization Association (RSA) comprised of 25,000 landlords, filed a lawsuit last year in response to the Rent Guidelines...

NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, & Asian CaucusMinority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Roundtablepresents "Are MWBEs and Small Businesses Threatened Under the Trump Administration?" at the46th Annual Legislative ConferenceFebruary...