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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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Legislature Elects Two Members to Board of Regents

Feb 25, 2026

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senate Education Committee Chair Shelley B. Mayer, Assembly Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto, Senate Higher Education Committee Chair Toby Ann Stavisky and Assembly...

2026 Economic and Revenue Report

Feb 25, 2026

Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson

Feb 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of the great Rev. Jesse Jackson. A two-time presidential candidate, a pioneer of the civil rights movement, and a protégé of the late Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to...

Speaker Heastie Statement on Election of Assemblymember Ra as Assembly Minority Leader

Feb 9, 2026

Congratulations to the new Assembly Minority Leader Edward P. Ra. He is a dedicated public servant who has served admirably as the ranking member on the Ways and Means Committee and led thoughtful debate in his previous role as minority leader pro tempore....

Speaker Heastie Statement on Donald Trump's Racism

Feb 6, 2026

The disgusting, racist AI slop that Trump posted is infuriating and embarrassing and a stain on the Office of the President and on our country. The American people deserve better.

Speaker Heastie Statement on Minority Leader Will Barclay

Feb 5, 2026

I’m normally happy when a Republican leaves office, but Minority Leader Will Barclay is a distinct exception to that rule. In all seriousness, he has been a good friend and partner in government. Even when we disagreed on policy, I knew we could always...

Assembly Passes Bill to Protect Health Care Providers that Prescribe and Dispense Abortion Medication

Jan 28, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Amy Paulin announced today that the Assembly has passed legislation to protect health care professionals that legally prescribe and dispense abortion medication (A.09217, Paulin). “New York will continue to take...

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February 2026

Today's Events

Session
Assembly Chambers
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Economic Development/ Arts

Events in February 2026

February 3 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 3 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Transportation
February 4 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 4 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Mental Hygiene
February 5 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 5 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Human Services
February 9 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 10 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 10 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Health/ Medicaid
February 11 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 11 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Local Government/General Government
February 12 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Public Protection
February 16 - Presidents' Day
February 23 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 24 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 24 - Public Hearing
starts at 12:30pm
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Higher Education
February 25 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 25 - Public Hearing
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Labor/ Workforce Development
February 26 - Session
Assembly Chambers
February 26 -
starts at 9:30am
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Economic Development/ Arts