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NY Assembly
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Assembly unanimously passes legislation to end ‘dark store’ assessment challenges
Bill would ensure assessors follow common sense guidelines when utilizing assessment methods. Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski announced the Assembly unanimously passed his legislation that would establish clear and unambiguous guidelines for assessors to…
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Smullen: Pricing out property owners will not fix Medicaid or budget problems
A statement by Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref – Meco): “Gov. Cuomo is proposing that the state further shift its financial responsibility for Medicaid onto Counties. Although the Governor and Democrats in…
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HAWLEY: Cuomo’s Medicaid spending will bankrupt New York
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I – Batavia) is circulating a statement in response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 Executive Budget Proposal. That statement can be read as follows: “The governor made a lot…
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Lentol and Hoylman introduce Student Suicide Prevention Act
New Mental Health Legislation To Prevent Teenage Suicide Would Provide School Staff And Students With Resources To Assist Students In Crisis And Prevent Suicide CDC: In New York, 17.1% Of Students Seriously…
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DiPietro calls for full repeal of new bail reform law
Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) attended a press conference this morning alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) and the Assembly Republican Conference to call for the full repeal of the bail reform…
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Walsh condemns bail reform bill
Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined her colleagues at a press conference condemning the newly implemented bail ‘reform’ changes. In addition to her Republican colleagues, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen, Schoharie County…
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LePetri blasts DeBlasio for ‘deadly sanctuary city policies’
As a result of New York City’s sanctuary city laws and blatant disregard for the safety and wellbeing of law-abiding New Yorkers, an innocent elderly woman, Ms. Maria Fuertes, was brutally assaulted…
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Legislation requiring students to learn the significance of hate symbols advances in committee
State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. recently voted with his colleagues on the Senate Education Committee to approve legislation (S.6648) that will require New York State students in grades six through 12…
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Historic limo safety bills passed in State Assembly, Senate
10 Bill Legislative Package on its way to Governor’s desk Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the passage of a comprehensive bill package in the State Assembly and Senate updating the laws governing stretch…
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Brabenec secures $340,000 for Town of Ramapo for security following Monsey attacks
Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) announced today that up to $340,000 will be distributed to the Town of Ramapo to install license plate readers in and around the Hamlet of Monsey in Rockland…
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Hawley wants protections for farmers against new labor laws
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I- Batavia) announced today that he has introduced legislation, A.8916, that would mandate including two additional members on the Farm Laborers Wage Board, increasing membership from three to five individuals. The…
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Lentol announces the signing of the Safe Way Home Act
A5775/S3966 Provides No-Cost Transportation for Victims of Sexual Assault Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol (D-North Brooklyn) announced today that a bill he introduced and passed as lead sponsor that will assist victims…
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Gottfried heralds new nursing home reporting requirements
A new law expanding nursing home reporting requirements, quality oversight, and financial transparency was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on December 16. The bill, A4757A/S5908, was sponsored by Assembly Health Committee Chair…
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Smullen announces $30 million in new grant funding for 118th
Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref) is proud to announce that over $30 million has been awarded to organizations and localities within the 118th Assembly District. These funds will be received through Round 9 of…
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Kolb: Drive safely this holiday season
BY BRIAN KOLB As we prepare to revel in the upcoming holiday celebrations, it is especially important to remember to do so safely. Many of our holiday traditions, especially our New Year’s…
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State’s Autism Advisory Board meets ahead of 2020 legislative session
Statewide initiative leads the way on finding solutions to challenges families affected by autism face each day The New York State’s Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Advisory Board held its annual public meeting…
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Lentol heralds signing of a bill to protect tenants from landlord harassment
Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol (D-North Brooklyn) announced today that a bill he introduced and passed as lead sponsor was signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. The bill establishes the crime of…
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LePetri blasts Dems for campaign finance overhaul during budget crisis
The nine-member non-elected Public Campaign Financing Commission tasked with overhauling New York’s campaign finance laws released its report this weekend outlining specifics of the $100 million annual taxpayer-funded matching program that will…
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Miller: HEAP can help you stay warm this winter
BY MICHAEL MILLER New Yorkers are no strangers to the frigid temperatures, lake-effect storms and walloping Nor’easters that define winter here in the Empire State. Whether upstate or downstate, we aren’t fazed…
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Santabarbara announces military banner program
The City of Amsterdam in conjunction with local partners will be announced details of its’ new Military Banner Program at Amsterdam City Hall on Tuesday. The program gives residents the opportunity to honor…
