Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman Passes Landmark “Beauty Transparency” Bill to Protect Consumers from Toxic Chemicals in Synthetic Hair Mar 24, 2026 Albany, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, Chair of the Higher Education Committee, announced the successful passage of Bill A7001A. This groundbreaking legislation – the first of its kind in New York – requires manufacturers of synthetic...
Chair Hyndman and Speaker Heastie Announce Historic $42.4 Billion Investment in New York Higher Education Mar 10, 2026 Albany, NY – Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, Chair of the Committee on Higher Education, today unveiled the Assembly’s State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-2027 Budget Proposal. The plan makes a record-breaking $42.4 billion investment...
Chair Alicia L. Hyndman Convenes Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Higher Education Feb 26, 2026 Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, convened a Joint Legislative Budget Public Hearing on Higher Education to examine the State’s 2026–2027 Executive Budget proposal and its implications...
Higher Education Chair Hyndman Launches 2026 Statewide College Tour at MCNY Feb 12, 2026 New York, NY – Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Higher Education, toured the Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) on January 15, 2026 as part of her statewide tour of colleges and universities. This...
Victory for Access: Assemblywoman Hyndman Secures Financial Aid & College Admission for Online High School Graduates Dec 11, 2025 Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman announced a major legislative victory for educational equity following the signing of A.7390, legislation that restores college access and financial aid eligibility for New York students who graduate from...
Governor Hochul Signs Assemblywoman Hyndman’s Landmark Legislation Mandating Warning Labels on Toxic Hair Relaxers Dec 2, 2025 ALBANY, NY — In a major victory for public health and consumer transparency, Governor Hochul signed into law Bill A.1797, authored and championed by Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman. This groundbreaking legislation mandates that manufacturers of hair...
Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman Celebrates Record-Breaking Turkey & Christmas Tree Giveaway Nov 28, 2025 Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman proudly announced the success of her annual Turkey and Christmas Tree Giveaway, held November 24th at 5 p.m. This year’s event drew an extraordinary turnout, with constituents lining up well before distribution...
NYS Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman Hosts Student Government Leaders from District 29 Schools Nov 17, 2025 Queens, NY – NYS Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman welcomed student government representatives from PS 138, PS 195, and PS/IS 208Q to her District Office for engaging and educational luncheons focused on civic engagement, leadership, and public service....
NYS Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman Celebrates Completion of Accessibility Improvements at St. Albans LIRR Station Nov 17, 2025 Queens, NY – NYS Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman joined Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free and MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer to mark the completion of major accessibility upgrades at the St. Albans LIRR Station....
Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman and Queens District Attorney’s Office Host Senior Movie Day Featuring the Six Triple Eight Oct 17, 2025 Jamaica, NY – Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman (D–Southeast Queens), in partnership with the Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, hosted a special Senior Movie Day at the Black Spectrum Theatre to celebrate local seniors and honor women’s contributions...
Statement from Higher Education Chairs Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman and Senator Toby Ann Stavisky on Governor Hochul's Executive Order on the COVID-19 Vaccine Sep 5, 2025
Comrie, Hyndman Property Tax Exemption Bill Signed by Governor Cuomo Jun 10, 2020 Albany, NY Legislation to officially extend the property tax exemption deadline written by State Senator Leroy Comrie and Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman was signed into law by Governor Cuomo this week. Property tax exemption applications, including...
NYS BPHA Caucus Urges Passage of Legislation to Protect Black Lives and Push for Criminal Justice Reforms Jun 4, 2020 Queens, NY Today, Queens legislators of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus held a press conference to urge immediate passage of legislation aimed at bringing justice to police and judicial departments...
Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman: 2019-20 State Budget Helps New Yorkers Get Ahead, Moves Our State Forward Apr 1, 2019 Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman (D-29) announced that she helped pass a $175.5 billion 2019-20 state budget that builds on the historic progress thats already been made this year and stays true to the Assembly Majoritys commitment to putting...
Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman: Your body, Your Choice Jan 23, 2019 Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman (D-29) announced she helped pass legislation to protect and strengthen womens reproductive rights. The measures affirm a womans right to choose in New York State, require insurers to cover cost-free contraception...
Assemblywoman Hyndman: Its Finally Time for this DREAM to Come True Jan 23, 2019 Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman (D-29) announced that she helped pass the Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act to help ensure the children of immigrants can achieve their college dreams (A.782). The legislation is named in honor of the late State Sen. Jose...
Assemblywoman Hyndman: Transgender Rights are Human Rights! Jan 16, 2019 Member of New York State Assembly Alicia Hyndman (D-Queens) helped pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) as part of the Assemblys continued efforts to protect transgender rights in New York (A.747). Discrimination, hate...
The Tale of Two School Districts May 21, 2018 Serving in the New York State Assembly has been one of the most thrilling, exhausting, fun, challenging, and fulfilling times of my life. When traveling through the state, most people don't know whether to call you Senator, Congresswoman or Council Member....
Assemblywoman Hyndman Announces the Installation of NYPD Cameras May 21, 2018 Laurelton, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman announced the installation of thirty state of the art Argus surveillance cameras, which the NYPD will install at various locations throughout the 29th Assembly District. The installation is...