Notice of Public Hearing - Restructuring the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services (NYSDVS)
Sep 17, 2021
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Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Tour in Western New York
Sep 16, 2021
Notice of Public Hearing - Conditions at the Rikers Island Correctional Facility and Other Facilities of the New York City Department of Correction
Sep 15, 2021
Speaker Heastie Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attack
Sep 11, 2021
Twenty years ago, our nation experienced one of the most devastating attacks in U.S. history that took the lives of nearly 3,000 people.For New Yorkers, the events that unfolded that day shook us to our core and overwhelmed us with a shared sense of grief.In...
Notice of Public Hearing - Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Sep 10, 2021
Speaker Heastie Announces Appointment of Adam W. Perry to the Cannabis Control Board
Sep 8, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that he has appointed Adam W. Perry to serve on the Cannabis Control Board.“As we create the mechanisms and regulations around the new legal cannabis industry, it is critical that we have people involved that...
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
Sep 3, 2021
I was informed today that Assemblymembers Charles Fall and Inez Dickens have tested positive for COVID-19. Both have been vaccinated and are currently quarantining. We are now in the process of reaching out to other members and staff that they may have...
Speaker Heastie Announces New Leadership Positions
Sep 2, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the following leadership appointments: Chair, Majority Steering Rebecca A. Seawright Chair, Banks Patricia Fahy Chair, Task Force on Women's Issues ...
Assembly to Pass Legislation to Extend Eviction & Foreclosure Moratoriums, Ensure New Yorkers Have Access to Critical Rental Assistance
Sep 1, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Codes Committee Chair Jeffrey Dinowitz and Housing Committee Chair Steven Cymbrowitz today announced that the Assembly will pass critical legislation that will extend the residential and commercial eviction and foreclosure moratoriums...
Grants Action News - September 2021
Sep 1, 2021
Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Tour on Long Island
Aug 31, 2021
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
Aug 24, 2021
Today, we have sworn in the first woman to serve as governor of New York. From State Senate majority leader to state attorney general to vice president of the United States, we continue to see women rise through the ranks of government, and it is a welcome...
Speaker Heastie Begins Annual Statewide Tour in Cortland and Tompkins Counties with Assemblymember Kelles
Aug 19, 2021
Notice of Public Hearing - Intercity Passenger Rail Transportation
Aug 19, 2021
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Judiciary Chair Charles Lavine
Aug 16, 2021
The Assembly Judiciary Committee will continue to review evidence and issue a final report on its investigation of Governor Cuomo. In doing so, the committee will take all appropriate steps to ensure that this effort does not interfere with various ongoing...
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on Impeachment Investigation
Aug 13, 2021
After consulting with Chair Lavine and my majority colleagues, the Assembly will suspend its impeachment investigation upon the governor’s resignation taking effect on August 25.There are two reasons for this decision. First, the purpose of the...
Notice of Public Hearing - Neonicotinoid Pesticides
Aug 12, 2021
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
Aug 10, 2021
This has been a tragic chapter in our state's history. Governor Cuomo's resignation is the right decision.The brave women who stepped forward were heard. Everyone deserves to work in a harassment free environment.I have spoken with Lieutenant Governor...
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie Following the Judiciary Committee Meeting on the Impeachment Investigation into Governor Cuomo
Aug 9, 2021
August 9, 2021Legislative Office BuildingAlbany___________________________________[as prepared]Good afternoon.On March 1st, the attorney general was authorized to undertake an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Governor...
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Aug 5, 2021
It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.Richard dedicated his life to fighting for working people. His passing is a tremendous loss to my union brothers and sisters, but his legacy has undoubtedly changed...
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
Aug 3, 2021
After our conference this afternoon to discuss the Attorney General's report concerning sexual harassment allegations against Governor Cuomo, it is abundantly clear to me that the Governor has lost the confidence of the Assembly Democratic majority and...
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on Attorney General's Report
Aug 3, 2021
We have received the Attorney General's 168 page report containing findings of sexual harassment and misconduct committed by Governor Cuomo. The findings contained in the report are disturbing. The details provided by the victims are gut-wrenching....
Notice of Public Hearing - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Jul 30, 2021
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
Jul 28, 2021
The recent spike in the COVID-19 pandemic shows that we still have more work to do in order to overcome this terrible health crisis. In order to ensure the safety of the public and our employees, and consistent with CDC and state guidance, the Assembly...
Notice of Public Hearing - The Provision of Electric Service on Long Island
Jul 27, 2021
Assembly to Hold Hearing on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Jul 22, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein, Housing Committee Chair Steven Cymbrowitz and Social Services Committee Chair Linda B. Rosenthal today announced the Assembly will hold a hearing on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 to...
Federal Government Began Disbursement of Monthly Child Tax Credits This Week
Jul 16, 2021
This week, the federal government began the disbursement of monthly Child Tax Credit payments that were included in the American Rescue Plan Act passed by Congress earlier this year. Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene Weinstein...
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
Jul 14, 2021
In its never ending quest to degrade public discourse, the New York Post's editorial board today reached a new low, if that is even possible. Using racist dog whistle language to make an inaccurate point about an issue which I am not even involved with...
Assembly Continues Working to Ensure Small Businesses Keep Critical Grant Funding to Aid in COVID-19 Recovery
Jul 13, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Small Business Committee Chair Al Stirpe and Assemblymember Erik Dilan today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to help small businesses across New York by ensuring that grants from the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business...
Assembly Passes Public Health Measure to Reduce the Spread of Blood Borne Diseases
Jul 8, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried today announced the Assembly has passed legislation to decriminalize the possession and sale of hypodermic needles and syringes to reduce the spread of blood borne diseases, most notably...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Establish the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate
Jul 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation that would create the state Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate to represent residential utility consumers’ interests in residential and utility matters at the state...
Notice of Public Hearing - Ranked Choice Voting in New York City
Jul 2, 2021
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
Jul 2, 2021
Addressing climate change continues to be a top priority for the Assembly Majority. The adoption of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in 2019 was an important first step in establishing climate and equity requirements, but we...
Grants Action News - July 2021
Jul 1, 2021
Statement from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
Jun 30, 2021
The Assembly Majority has passed a number of important voting reforms to strengthen our electoral system and provide easier access to all New Yorkers. The situation regarding the tabulation issues in New York City is extremely concerning, and we are closely...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Improve Water Quality in Schools
Jun 28, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would improve drinking water quality in schools by strengthening water testing requirements, including increasing the frequency...
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Sentencing of Derek Chauvin
Jun 25, 2021
The murder of George Floyd was a tragedy, one that became a rallying cry and a call to action across our country. Today, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and half years in prison for his murder. I hope that today’s sentencing brings George Floyd’s...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Hold Out of State Businesses Engaged in Improper Conduct Financially and Legally Accountable in New York
Jun 23, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced that the Assembly passed legislation that would help New York businesses by holding out of state business to the same standards as those headquartered in New York....
Assembly Passes Package of Critical Consumer Credit Protection Legislation
Jun 16, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced the Assembly passed a comprehensive package of consumer credit protection legislation.“The Assembly Majority has long been committed to protecting the rights...
Assembly Passes Sweeping Legislative Package to Address Discriminatory Real Estate Practices
Jun 11, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Housing Committee Chair Steven Cymbrowitz today announced the Assembly has passed a comprehensive package of legislation addressing discrimination in the real estate industry.In 1968, the federal Fair Housing Act was passed to...
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on the End of 2021 Session
Jun 10, 2021
During one of the toughest times in our history, the New York State Assembly rose to the occasion to meet the challenges we faced. This session we passed groundbreaking legislation and delivered a historic budget that met the needs of New Yorkers during...
Assembly Passes the Gender Recognition Act
Jun 10, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Daniel J. O’Donnell today announced that the Assembly has passed the Gender Recognition Act. This bill would ensure that government documents reflect transgender, nonbinary and intersex individuals’...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Speed up the Canvassing of Absentee Ballots in New York State and Ensure Every Valid Ballot Counts
Jun 10, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Election Law Committee Chair Latrice Walker and Assemblymember Robert C. Carroll today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation that will streamline the process for canvassing absentee, military, special and affidavit ballots,...
Assembly Passes Make Voting Easy Act Expanding the Number of Early-Voting Sites in New York State
Jun 10, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Election Law Committee Chair Latrice Walker and Assemblymember Al Taylor today announced the passage of the Make Voting Easy Act, significantly expanding early voting sites throughout the state and increasing the hours polling sites...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Reduce Recidivism and Promote Successful Reintegration After Incarceration
Jun 10, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would ensure individuals have the support they need to reenter the community after incarceration and successfully complete their community supervision.“Successful reintegration...
New York's COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program to Begin Accepting Applications
Jun 10, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Small Business Committee Chair Al Stirpe and Economic Development Committee Chair Harry Bronson announced today that New York will begin accepting grant applications for its COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program...
Notice of Public Hearing - Integrating services offered by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports and the Office of Mental Health
Jun 10, 2021
Assembly Passes Legislation to Support Gun Violence Research in New York State
Jun 9, 2021
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to create the Firearm Violence Research Institute and the Gun Violence Research Fund, and allow taxpayers to make contributions to...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Create Opioid Settlement Fund
Jun 9, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee Chair Phil Steck and Assemblymember Carrie Woerner today announced that the Assembly passed legislation to create the Opioid Settlement Fund, which will ensure that funding obtained from settlements...
Senate and Assembly to Pass The Housing Our Neighbors with Dignity Act
Jun 9, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the Legislature will advance legislation to enact the Housing Our Neighbors with Dignity Act. This legislation will allow the state to finance the purchase...
Assembly to Pass Comprehensive Package of Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Gun Violence
Jun 8, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the Assembly will pass a comprehensive package of commonsense gun safety legislation. Included in the legislative package are bills that would ban ghost guns, hold the gun industry liable for damages it causes,...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Continue to Allow Outdoor Dining On Sidewalks and Streets
Jun 8, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Patricia Fahy today announced the passage of legislation that would allow restaurants to continue to use streets and sidewalks for outdoor dining for an additional year as they work towards recovery from the COVID-19...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Ensure that All Vietnam War Veterans are Recognized
Jun 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Didi Barrett today announced the passage of legislation that would change the beginning date of the Vietnam War from February 28, 1961 to November 1, 1955, to coincide with the date used by the...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Make Forging Immunization Records a Felony
Jun 3, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Codes Committee Chair Jeffrey Dinowitz today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would confirm that forging proof of immunization is a felony (A.7536, Dinowitz).“It is beyond comprehension that after the horror...
Notice of Public Hearing - The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program
Jun 3, 2021
Assembly Passes Legislation to Expand Protections in the Child Marriage Law, Making 18 the Age of Consent to Marry
Jun 3, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Judiciary Committee Chair Charles D. Lavine and Assemblymember Phil Ramos today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation that builds on a 2017 law that prohibited marriage by young teenagers, but allowed 17 year olds to...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Advance Transparency in Grand Jury Proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would facilitate additional involvement of the court and increase transparency in grand jury proceedings (A.5845, O’Donnell).“When...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Immigrants from Coercion and Extortion
Jun 2, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Michaelle Solages today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would include making threats to report a person’s immigration status or cause deportation/removal proceedings a form of extortion...
Grants Action News - June 2021
May 27, 2021
Assembly Passes Legislation Establishing Nourish New York Program
May 26, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Agriculture Committee Chair Donna Lupardo and Assemblymember Catalina Cruz today announced the Assembly has passed legislation to establish the Nourish New York program in law, which connects surplus agricultural products with food...
Speaker Heastie Announces Continuation of Assembly Workgroup on Sexual Harassment
May 26, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the continuation of the Assembly Workgroup on Sexual Harassment and announced new members to the group. The members will review issues on workplace discrimination and identify ways to ensure the safety of all employees.“We...
Speaker Heastie Statement
May 25, 2021
George Floyd’s murder a year ago today was a personal tragedy for his family and friends who continue to grieve his loss. The protests that were held across the country and the world in the weeks and months following his death spurred action. We...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Enter New York into SNAP Restaurant Meals Program
May 25, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Karines Reyes today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would enter New York State into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) (A.1524, Reyes). The program...
Assembly Passes Legislative Package in Observance of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day
May 24, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Minority Leader William Barclay today announced the Assembly will commemorate May 24, 2021 as the annual Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day (K.324, Abinanti). In honor of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, the Assembly...
Speaker Heastie Names Two Members to the Selection Committee for First State Veterans' Cemetery
May 20, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that he has appointed James Bass and Sergio Villaverde to serve on the selection committee charged with determining the location of the first state veterans’ cemetery.“The selfless men and women who...
Speaker Heastie Statement on Updated Guidance and Capacity Limits in the Assembly Chamber
May 19, 2021
Effective immediately, and consistent with updated guidance, capacity limits in the Assembly Chamber have been eliminated. In order to ensure everyone’s safety, members, employees and visitors will continue to be required to wear face masks in all...
Assembly Passes Legislation Expanding Voters' Access to the Ballot in New York
May 11, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Election Law Committee Chair Latrice Walker today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to expand access to absentee ballot voting in New York by removing the constitutional barrier to “no excuse” absentee...
Notice of Public Hearing - Mental Health Crisis Services
May 11, 2021
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Former Assemblymember Aurelia Greene
May 10, 2021
Assembly Passes Lifesaving Legislation to Require Safe Staffing Standards in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
May 4, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried and Assemblymember Aileen Gunther today announced that the Assembly passed lifesaving legislation which will require hospitals and nursing homes to meet staffing ratios for nurses and unlicensed...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Extend Residential & Commercial Eviction Moratoriums
May 3, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz and and Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to extend the residential and commercial eviction and foreclosure moratoriums, and expand the number...
Grants Action News - May 2021
Apr 29, 2021
Speaker Heastie Statement on Resolutions Repealing Executive Orders
Apr 28, 2021
Today, the Assembly passed resolutions to repeal certain portions of a series of executive orders issued by the governor over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. These executive orders were issued in order to respond to the constantly evolving health...
Assembly to Pass Legislation to Expand Rape Statutes to Allow Survivors to Seek Justice
Apr 27, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Catalina Cruz today announced that the Assembly will pass legislation that would redefine New York’s rape statutes to ensure that survivors receive appropriate justice and that their trauma is recognized...
Notice of Public Hearing - Electronic and Remote Notarization in New York State
Apr 27, 2021
Notice of Public Hearing - Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) Implementation
Apr 22, 2021
Assembly Passes Measure to Expand the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights to Include Paid Family Leave
Apr 21, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Labor Committee Chair Latoya Joyner and Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar today announced the passage of legislation to expand the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights so that domestic workers are covered under Paid Family Leave...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Restore Voting Rights to Individuals Released to Parole Supervision
Apr 21, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Election Law Committee Chair Latrice Walker today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would restore voting rights to individuals released to parole supervision to facilitate community reintegration and participation...
Speaker Heastie Statement
Apr 20, 2021
George Floyd’s murder was a tragedy. It was a crime that the entire world witnessed on video over the course of nine minutes and 29 seconds. That Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts is important and it is right. But I also know we must...
Assembly Passes Earth Day Legislative Package to Safeguard the Environment
Apr 20, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Steve Englebright today announced that the Assembly will commemorate April 22, 2021 as the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day (K.167, McMahon). In honor of Earth Day the Assembly passed...
Assembly Passes Hero Act, Protecting Workers from Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
Apr 19, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Labor Committee Chair Latoya Joyner and Assemblymember Karines Reyes today announced that the Assembly has passed the Hero Act, which will establish health and safety standards to protect New Yorkers from airborne infectious diseases...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Exempt COVID-19 Stimulus Relief from Money Judgments
Apr 19, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would exempt COVID-19 stimulus relief for individuals and families with children from seizure to satisfy money judgments...
Assembly Announces New $15 Million Statewide Digital Inclusion Grant Program in SFY 2020-21 Budget
Apr 8, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Science & Technology Committee Chair Steve Otis today announced that the approved State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget includes the Assembly’s proposal to establish a new $15 million statewide Digital Inclusion...
Summary of Recommended Changes to the Executive Budget
Apr 7, 2021
Assembly Announces SFY 2021-22 Budget Includes Funding for Human Services Programs that Support Vulnerable New Yorkers
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget includes critical funding for programs that support children and families, as well as invests in vital mental health, addiction and substance abuse services.“The...
Approved SFY 2021-22 Budget Includes Critical Investments to Aid Recovery for Small Business and the Arts & Entertainment Industry, Helps New Yorkers Get Back to Work
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Small Business Committee Chair Al Stirpe; Economic Development Committee Chair Harry Bronson; Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Chair Daniel O’Donnell; Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi;...
Enacted Budget to Include $2.1 Billion for Excluded Workers Fund
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Labor Committee Chair Latoya Joyner today announced the enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget includes $2.1 billion for the Excluded Worker Fund. The fund will be administered by the Department of Labor and will provide...
SFY 2021-22 Budget Includes Critical Funding for Social Services, Housing and a Rent Relief Program for Those Impacted by COVID-19
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the approved State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget makes investments in critical social service programs and public housing, as well as providing rent and homeowners relief programs for those impacted by the...
Assembly Announces SFY 2021-22 Budget Includes $13.7 Billion in Funding for Higher Education
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Higher Education Committee Chair Deborah J. Glick today announced the approved State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-2022 Budget invests in making higher education accessible for all New York students, funding the State University of New...
Approved SFY 2021-22 Budget Funds Critical Agricultural Programs
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Agriculture Committee Chair Donna Lupardo today announced the approved State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget will include $35.78 million in funding for agricultural aid to localities and other critical agricultural programs....
Assembly Announces SFY 2021-22 Budget Invests $1.84 Billion in Funding for the Environment, Including $300 Million for the Environmental Protection Fund
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Steve Englebright today announced that the enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget invests $1.84 billion in funding for the environment, including $300 million for the New York...
Approved SFY 2021-22 Budget Includes $29.1 Billion in School Aid
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto today announced the approved State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget will include $29.1 billion in funding to General Support for Public Schools (GSPS), an increase of $3.1 billion,...
Approved Budget Makes $11.2 Billion Investment in Transportation Operating and Infrastructure Across New York State
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Transportation Chair William B. Magnarelli, and Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Chair Amy Paulin today announced that the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget will invest $11.2 billion in the state’s transportation...
Approved SFY 2021-22 Budget Provides Critical Health Funding
Apr 7, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried today announced the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget includes $542 million in restorations to the Medicaid program and $58.25 million in restorations to public health programs....
Assembly Announces Approved $212 Billion SFY 2021-22 Budget Invests in N.Y. Communities and Aids in Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 6, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced that the approved State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Budget of $212 billion will put New York families first by making critical investments in communities helping...
Speaker Heastie Statement on the HALT Solitary Confinement Act
Apr 1, 2021
The signing into law of the HALT Solitary Confinement Act marks a historic day for our state and for our criminal justice system, and recognizes the fundamental human rights to which we all are entitled. The evidence is clear – solitary confinement...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Extend Utility Termination Moratorium
Mar 31, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Diana Richardson today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would continue and expand the existing moratorium on utility termination of services to protect New Yorkers struggling financially during...
Assembly to Pass the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to Legalize Adult Use of Marijuana in New York State
Mar 30, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Majority Leader Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes today announced that the Assembly will pass the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which will legalize the adult use of marijuana in New York for individuals 21 years...
Grants Action News - April 2021
Mar 29, 2021
Assembly Passes Legislation to Remove Antiquated Language from Family Court Proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the Assembly has passed legislation to eliminate the stigma of being labeled “incorrigible” in Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) proceedings (A.5873, Reyes).“Our family court system is intended...
Assembly Expands Unemployment Insurance Eligibility to Parents Forced to Leave Workforce in Order to Care for their Children
Mar 23, 2021
Speaker Carl Heastie, Labor Committee Chair Latoya Joyner and Assemblymember Jennifer Lunsford today announced the Assembly has passed legislation expanding unemployment insurance eligibility to include workers who have had to leave their jobs in order...