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Welcome to the New York State Assembly website.

Since its creation in 1777, the state Assembly has helped shape history, often leading the way with progressive action and reform. On February 3, 2015 the New York State Assembly continued making history by electing New York's first African American Assembly Speaker. I am deeply proud of this honor.

The Assembly is known as the "People's House" in New York. Here, we work every day to help improve the lives of all New York's...

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Speaker Heastie Visits Dutchess Community College with Assemblymember Barrett on Annual Statewide Tour

Sep 16, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Didi Barrett today visited Dutchess Community College (DCC) to learn about the achievements the college has made in reducing housing and food insecurity for students. “I was proud to see that DCC goes above and...

Speaker Heastie Visits Baden Street Settlement and Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls with Assemblymember Meeks on Annual Statewide Tour

Sep 15, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Demond Meeks, returning to Baden Street Settlement of Rochester and visiting Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls. Both these organizations provide a variety of vital resources...

Notice of Public Hearing - The impact and effectiveness of economic development programs funded in the enacted 2025-26 State Budget

Sep 15, 2025

Notice of Public Hearing - Medicinal value of psilocybin

Sep 10, 2025

Speaker Heastie Statement

Sep 10, 2025
Losing the Essential Plan is a devastating blow to hard working New Yorkers brought on due to the draconian measures implemented by the federal government in their Big Terrible Bill. Representatives Elise Stefanik, Mike Lawler, Nick LaLota, Nicole Malliotakis,...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Burke Announce $1.2 Million Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica

Sep 9, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Patrick Burke at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica, announcing $1.2 million to aid in the restoration of the building’s dome. “One of the great parts...

Notice of Public Hearing - Data Privacy and Consumer Protections

Sep 9, 2025

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Rivera Announce $1.4 Million for the Hamburg Youth & Recreation Center

Sep 9, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today, touring the Hamburg Youth & Recreation Center with Assemblymember Jonathan D. Rivera and announcing $1.4 million to modernize the facilities. “It’s vital that our communities have spaces...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Conrad Announce $300,000 for Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Sep 8, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Bill Conrad, visiting the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, a museum and amusement park dedicated to preserving and teaching visitors the science and art of carousels....

Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour, Announcing $250,000 for the Amherst Center for Senior Services with Assemblymember McMahon

Sep 8, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Erie County, visiting the Amherst Center for Senior Services with Assemblymember Karen McMahon and announcing $250,000 for the senior center. The facility is an important resource for seniors,...
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Events in September 2025
  • September 30 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York
    Oversight of the Public Service Commission’s processes related to rate case and generic proceedings, and the Department of Public Service’s efforts to implement the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act