Otis Applauds Governor Cuomo’s Commitment to Increase Funding for the Clean Water Grant Program and the EPF
Jan 8, 2016
Calling him “a tremendous advocate for the environment,” Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) praised Governor Cuomo for his plans to substantially increase funding for statewide environmental initiatives in this year’s budget, including a $100 million...
Statement of Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) on Governor Cuomo’s Plan to Allocate $300 Million for Environmental Protection Fund in the 2016-17 Executive Budget
Jan 5, 2016
“Governor Cuomo has again demonstrated tremendous support for much-needed environmental programs. The EPF protects the environment, creates jobs and is vital to public health. The Governor continues to show his leadership for programs that are important...
Small Business Conference
Oct 27, 2015
On October 27, 2015, the Women's Enterprise Development Center and I co-sponsored an informative panel focusing on healthcare options for small businesses. For those of you who were unable to attend our annual small business conference, I have attached...
Senator Latimer and Assemblyman Otis Announce State Construction Grant for the Larchmont Public Library
Sep 1, 2015
Senator George Latimer (D-37th SD) and Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-91st AD) today announced an important construction funding award for the Larchmont Public Library. The grant is part of the State Aid for Library Construction Program, a $14 million capital...
New Rochelle Public Library Gets State Construction Fund Grant for New Elevator
Aug 28, 2015
When the main elevator in the New Rochelle Public Library failed on May 2nd 2014, the library was forced to go 10 months without one. The staff and Board of Directors worked together to get an elevator back on-line.
Senators Andrea Stewart-Cousins...
Green Buildings Tax Credit Bill Passes Both Houses
Jun 15, 2015
Albany, NY – State Senator Tony Avella and Assemblyman Steven Otis today announced that the green building tax credit bill, which would allow homeowners to apply for tax credits to incentivize environmentally-friendly building, passed the Assembly....
Speaker Heastie Announces Assembly Water Grant Program, the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act Included in 2015-16 SFY Budget
Apr 1, 2015
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the 2015-2016 SFY Budget includes $200 million for the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015 to assist municipalities in funding water quality infrastructure projects. The new grant program...
Otis: Municipal Clean Water Grant Program Included in Assembly Budget
Mar 12, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) announced today that the NYS Budget proposal adopted by the Assembly on March 12th includes a new $250 million grant program to assist municipalities in funding water quality infrastructure projects.
The proposal was...
Latimer & Otis Oppose Border Toll Proposal in Connecticut Legislature
Mar 4, 2015
Senator George Latimer and Assemblyman Steve Otis came out in opposition to a proposal making its way through the Connecticut State Legislature that would install tolls at the border of New York and Connecticut.
An independent study prepared for...
Otis Named to Assembly Climate Change Work Group
Mar 2, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) has been appointed by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to serve on a newly formed panel focusing on climate change issues. The 10-member Climate Change Work Group will explore policy initiatives, at both the federal and state...
Otis Soccer Goal Safety Bill Signed Into Law
Nov 25, 2014
Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) is pleased to announce that his bill (A.5308-C) mandating important safety guidelines for movable soccer goals was signed into law by Governor Cuomo on November 21, 2014.
“Improperly secured soccer goals pose a significant,...
Otis Bill to Prevent Injuries From Improperly Secured Soccer Goals Passes State Legislature
Jun 25, 2014
Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) is pleased to announce that his bill, A5308-C, mandating important safety guidelines for moveable soccer goals, passed the Legislature and is awaiting the Governor’s consideration.
“With much of the country gripped...
Otis Bill to Restrict Energy Service Companies’ Aggressive Telemarketing Practices Passes State Legislature
Jun 23, 2014
Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) is pleased to announce passage of his bill that would protect energy consumers by establishing telemarketing standards for energy services companies (ESCOs) in New York State. The bill passed the Assembly last Tuesday, June...
Assemblyman Otis and Senator Sanders Announce Passage of Their Bill to Criminalize the Directing of Laser Light Beams at Aircraft
Jun 19, 2014
Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Queens) and Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) announced passage of their bill that would make it a crime to interfere with an aircraft by shining a laser at the airplane or in its flight path. The legislation, S7418-A/A8236-C,...
Otis Bill to Criminalize Interference with Aircraft with a Laser Passes State Assembly
Jun 18, 2014
Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) announced Assembly passage Monday of his bill that would criminalize interfering with an aircraft by shining a laser at the aircraft or in its flight path. A 8236-C would make such an offense a class A misdemeanor (up to...
