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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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Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Representative Eliot Engel

Apr 10, 2026
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of former U.S. Representative Eliot Engel. Eliot was a statesman, a dedicated public servant and a voice for his constituents in Westchester County and the Bronx – including me. Eliot and I had the honor of...

Speaker Heastie Statement on Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Apr 8, 2026
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes is a dedicated public servant and a stateswoman. When she departs the Assembly at the end of this session, she will leave big shoes to fill. For more than two decades here in the Assembly, Crystal has been...

Assembly Passes Legislation to Expand Access to Acupuncture Services in New York

Apr 1, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Ron Kim today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation that requires mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services (A.622, Kim). “Expanding access to acupuncture services in New York ensures...

Grants Action News - April 2026

Mar 31, 2026

Assembly Passes Legislative Package to Address Problem Gambling

Mar 25, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner today announced that the Assembly has passed a package of legislation to help address problem gambling in New York and ensure that casinos and mobile betting platforms operate...

Legislature Announces General Conference Committee Appointments

Mar 13, 2026

Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Former Assemblymember Cathy Nolan

Mar 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend and former Assemblymember Cathy Nolan. She was a dedicated public servant and a trailblazer. Elected to the Assembly at 26, she was the first woman to chair the Labor Committee and was...

Proposed Assembly Budget Makes Critical Investments in Transportation Infrastructure and Transit Services Across the State

Mar 10, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Transportation Committee Chair William B. Magnarelli today announced the Assembly State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-27 Budget makes significant investments throughout the state in transportation infrastructure and improves accessibility...

Assembly SFY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Includes $39.4 Billion in School Aid

Mar 10, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto today announced the Assembly’s State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-2027 Proposed Budget provides $39.4 billion in school aid, a $2.1 billion increase from school year (SY) 2025-26, and $27.8...

Assembly's $266 Billion Proposed Budget Puts Money Back in the Pockets of Hardworking New Yorkers

Mar 10, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow today announced that the Assembly will pass a $266 billion State Fiscal Year (SFY) Budget proposal or $272 billion including funding for the Essential Plan, that will invest in New...
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