New York State Assembly News

New York State Assembly News


Mar 31, 2025

Local Officials Call Time Out on Program Changes that Affect Elderly and Disabled New Yorkers

Local officials won’t fold under state paperwork deadline.

Mar 16, 2025

DeStefano Named to Key Committee

He’ll have a seat at the transportation table for Long Island.

Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Border Czar Homan in Albany to Lobby for Stronger State Immigration Laws

He’ll do the job for New York on illegal immigration.

Feb 26, 2025

Guest Editorial: New York State Assemblyman David DiPietro on Prison Strikes

Our Correctional Officers (CO’s) have been hung out to dry by Albany's reckless, pro-criminal policies.

Feb 24, 2025

Assemblyman Blasts Governor Hochul on Prison Strike Response

DeStefano is calling on Governor Hochul and Legislators to repeal “soft on crime” legislation that he believes puts the lives of Correctional Officers at risk.

Jan 27, 2025

The Governor’s Bloated Budget

Anyone hoping that the governor will cut spending and give the taxpayers a break will be sorely disappointed by her $252 billion spending plan, a bloated budget that’s $19 billion more than last year.

Jan 23, 2025

State System for Children Needs Intervention

A system that serves children with disabilities is broken, prompting state officials to call on the Department of Health to fix it. At a press conference in Albany to raise awareness of the problem, legislators said the Early Intervention Program's online portal is experiencing serious technological issues.

Jan 17, 2025

DeStefano Named to Key Legislative Commission

“It’s important to have a local voice on this commission, which is charged with examining, evaluating, and making recommendations concerning the distribution of state aid,” DeStefano said.

Daily Feed

Former employee accuses Halmar of wrongful termination over FMLA leave request

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Halmar International, LLC., alleging wrongful termination in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).


Local

No Joke: A Family Camped Out at Midnight for Selden Chick-fil-A's Grand Open

The chain's latest restaurant to hit Long Island is located at 949 Middle Country Road.


Opinion

FROM THE NEWSROOM: Big Government Must Reduce Spending. My Family Did

Now more than ever, we need to support President Trump and Elon Musk in their mission to reduce spending and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse from the bloated bureaucracy.