New York State Assembly News
New York State Assembly News
Latino Leadership Summit Brings Community to Albany
Latino leaders from across New York gathered in Albany this week for a powerful day of civic engagement.
DeStefano Calls Out Democrats for Blocking Voter ID Bill
No ID, no problem when the Democrats want you to vote.
DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library
Suffolk residents shed their meds.
Legislator Blasts Albany Gridlock as State Budget Delay Drags Into Fifth Week
Legislator vents spleen over late state budget.
Local Officials Call Time Out on Program Changes that Affect Elderly and Disabled New Yorkers
Local officials won’t fold under state paperwork deadline.
DeStefano Named to Key Committee
He’ll have a seat at the transportation table for Long Island.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.