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Since its creation in 1777, the state Assembly has helped shape history, often leading the way with progressive action and reform. On February 3, 2015 the New York State Assembly continued making history by electing New York's first African American Assembly Speaker. I am deeply proud of this honor.

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State Assembly Forms Working Group to Examine New York's Sexual Assault Laws

Sep 30, 2026

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the formation of an Assembly working group to examine issues and perspectives surrounding New York’s sexual assault statutes.“The allegations being reported out of Cornell University are...

Notice of Public Hearing - Federal Lending Changes in Higher Education

Sep 30, 2026

Speaker Heastie Visits Cicero-North Syracuse High School with Assemblymember Stirpe on Annual Statewide Tour

Sep 22, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour in Onondaga County, visiting Cicero–North Syracuse High School with Assemblymember Al Stirpe to announce $5 million for a new STEM hub project on the school’s campus to prepare students...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Carroll Announce More Than $2.8 Million for First Responders in Rockland County

Sep 3, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today in Rockland County with Assemblymember Patrick Carroll, meeting with four of the ambulance corps in the 96th District at the New City Volunteer Ambulance Corporation and Rescue Squad facility...

Grants Action News - September 2026

Aug 31, 2026

Speaker Heastie Visits Rockland County with Assemblymember Wieder on Annual Statewide Tour

Aug 28, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour with Assemblymember Aron Wieder, visiting the Piermont Pier and announcing a total of $2 million for the villages of Piermont and Spring Valley to support municipal and emergency operations....

Speaker Heastie Visits National Purple Heart Hall of Honor with Assemblymember Eachus on Statewide Tour

Aug 25, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour, visiting the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor with Assemblymember Chris Eachus. “The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor is about preserving the memory...

Notice of Public Hearing - Concession Pricing Fairness

Aug 24, 2026

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Lunsford Announce $900,000 for the EquiCenter in Honeoye Falls

Aug 12, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie today continued his annual statewide tour with Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, visiting the EquiCenter in Honeoye Falls and announcing a total of $900,000 in funding to support needed upgrades. “The EquiCenter goes above and beyond...

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Kassay Announce $2.265 Million for Coram Elementary School and $800,000 for the Coram Fire Department

Aug 10, 2026

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Rebecca Kassay, visiting Coram Elementary School and the Coram Fire Department. “A great part of my annual statewide tour is seeing the parts of local communities that...

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Events in September 2026

September 15 - Public Hearing
starts at 10:00am
Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building,
2nd Floor, Albany, New York
Concession Pricing Fairness