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Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha raises her hand during her inauguration in the state Assembly chamber in Albany on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.
Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha, center, State Senator Michelle Hinchey, left, and other State lawmakers stand in Albany in support of a measure to provide free meals to school children on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.
Longtime activist and Rosendale resident Penny Coleman conducting the swearing-in of Sarahana Shrestha (Brittany Barnard)
Swearing-in Ceremony of Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha at the Ulster County Courthouse (Brittany Barnard)
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Shrestha Urges Passage of the No Slavery in NY Act
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Assembly Passes Revenue Bill for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
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Shrestha Speaks Out Against Inequities in Budget Bill
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caption: 'March 28, 2023<br />During a press conference in Albany, Assemblymember Shrestha speaks in support of Assembly Bill (<a href=\"https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?leg_video=&bn=170&term=2023&Summary=Y&Memo=Y\">A.170)</a>, which establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings.',
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Immigrants Right to Legal Counsel in Court Proceeding
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Changing the Model Contract with Managed Care Providers
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Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation, Agriculture and Energy
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Sarahana Questions PSC Chair on Central Hudson Billing During Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation, Agriculture and Energy
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Right to Refuse Work While in Prison
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Raise the Wage Rally
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