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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 Continued Annual Statewide Tour with Assemblymember Kay, Announcing $3.3 Million to Revitalize the Kleiner Center

Sep 4, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Orange County with Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay, announcing $3.3 million in state funding to revitalize the Kleiner Center, making it a destination for the arts and community programming...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Lupardo Announce $1.2 Million to Renovate the Pool at West Family Branch of the YMCA

Sep 3, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Johnson City with Assemblymember Donna Lupardo. They visited the West Family Branch YMCA to announce a $1.2 million grant to fully renovate the branch’s pool to improve activities that...

Grants Action News - September 2025

Aug 27, 2025

Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour at Saratoga Polo School with Assemblymember Woerner

Aug 26, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour, visiting the Saratoga Polo School and attending a polo lesson with Assemblymember Carrie Woerner. “One of the great parts of my annual tour is getting to experience first hand what different...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Romero Announce $1.25 Million for the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute

Aug 25, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual tour in Albany where he visited the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute with Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero announcing $1 million to renovate and update the facility. “The Frank Chapman Memorial Institute...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Steck Announce $500,000 for Woodlawn Park on Speaker's Annual Statewide Tour

Aug 21, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Phil Steck to visit Woodlawn Park in Schenectady, announcing a total of $500,000 in funding to renovate and update the park’s community building and amenities. “I want...

Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour in Rockland County with Assemblymember Wieder, Announcing Over a Million Dollars in Community Support

Aug 6, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Aron Wieder, visiting the Community Outreach Center and the Martin Luther King Center, and meeting with rabbis of Kaiser Village and New Square. “I want to thank Assemblymember...

Grants Action News - August 2025

Aug 1, 2025

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Kay Announce $1 Million for the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless on the Speaker's Annual Statewide Tour

Jul 31, 2025
Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay at the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless today, announcing $1 million to support the federation’s capital project goals as they look to improve their ability to provide food and shelter...

Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour at Schenectady Light Opera Company Announcing $2.5 Million to Increase Accessibility

Jul 29, 2025
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Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara today at the Schenectady Light Opera Company (SLOC) to tour the facility, announcing $2.5 million to help support the company’s efforts to make the theatre experience more accommodating...
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  • 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