Press Releases

Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright have Announced the Passage of a Package of Bills to Combat Climate Change on the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day

"The Assembly Majority remains committed to protecting our environment and the health of all New Yorkers," said Speaker Heastie. "The legislation passed in today's Earth Day package builds on the standards we set in the Climate Leadership and Community...

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Issued the Following Statement

The verdict in the George Floyd murder trial tonight was a vital and profound step towards justice in America. It is, however, a beginning step towards genuine law enforcement reform to assure all of the citizenry that such tragedies will never happen...

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Pushes Bill That Would Send Public Servants Convicted Of Sexual Harassment To Jail

NY weighs making sexual harassment a crime; would be nation's first

State lawmakers propose bills to make sexual harassment a misdemeanor

Manhattan assemblywoman fights to define ‘consent,’ has support of Weinstein accusers

Assembly Member Seawright and Weinstein Sexual Assault Trial Witnesses Seek Pioneering Penal Law Reforms to Protect Victims

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright unveiled new legislation today that would, for the first time, define the meaning of consent in the state of New York’s penal law for sexual assault and all crimes. Under the Seawright proposal, consent is defined as...

Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright and Speaker Carl Heastie Announce Passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to Legalize Adult Use of Marijuana in New York State

Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright and Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to legalize adult use of marijuana in New York State. Seawright said the Act will advance a new era of equity and fairness,...

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Regarding the Proposed Upper East Side Blood Center Tower

Assemblymember Seawright Honors ‘Women of Distinction’ During Women's History Month

Assembly Member Seawright Joins in Passing Legislation to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Government During Sunshine Week

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright has joined in supporting four measures in the New York State Assembly to enhance transparency and accountability in government, marking the Sunshine Week's nationwide observance. "Now more than ever, our democratic society...

Seawright Stands Up for Nursing Home Residents

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Mayor de Blasio and Dr. Katz responded to a question regarding Coler at the Mayor’s Briefing on March 16, 2021 regarding Roosevelt Island’s Coler Hospital. Click here to watch the clip. Seawright issued the following statement to respond: “I am...

Assembly Member Seawright Statement on the Shooting in Georgia

Assembly Member Seawright issued the following statement on mass shootings in the United States: “In the last five years, there have been at least 29 shootings with four of more fatalities, according to the Violence Project.Two shootings transpired...

New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright have Announced a "Recover and Restart" State Budget Plan

New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright have announced a "recover and restart" state budget plan that targets historic investments in health care, housing, education, higher education, and local support for seniors...

International Women's Day

Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright issued the following statement on International Women's Day: "As we celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements on International Women's Day 2021, it's time to reaffirm our commitment to the...

Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright Issued the Following Statement in Response to the Allegations against Governor Cuomo:

Coronavirus COVID-19 Special Report Friday, February 26, 2021

Seawright Bill to Cut Emergency Response Time to Help Victims of Crimes in Progress

Manhattan Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright today unveiled legislation that would require wireless phone companies to immediately respond to law enforcement requests for location information from crime victims who are in jeopardy of death or serious physical...

Coronavirus COVID-19 Special Report: Friday, January 22, 2021

Seawright Appointed Member of New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright's appointment to the powerful Ways and Means Committee. The committee plays a pivotal role in the annual New York State budget process. The committee also...