# New york state assembly
Assembly Speaker Appoints Four New Senior Staff
A shot of traffic merging onto the 90 from the 190 in Buffalo, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie recently announced four key senior staff appointments. Jennifer Best, Miguelina Camilo, Wendy Gallegos, and Josiel Estrella were all named as part of the announcement.
Great Lakes Watershed Task Force Formed to Focus on Environment
A shot of Canalside right on the shore of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. In a time of uncertainty around the availability of water in the near future, those in power in New York state are continuing to combat this pressing issue. New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie recently revealed to the public the creation of the Great Lakes Watershed Task Force. The task force will be chaired by New York State Assemblyman Patrick Burke.
West Seneca and Orchard Park Schools Get $1 Million for Safety Investments
A shot of the Powers Road 219 overpass in Orchard Park, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, accompanied by West Seneca School District Superintendent Matthew Bystrak, West Seneca Teachers Union and Town Board member Joe Cantafio, and Orchard Park Central School District Superintendent David Lilleck, recently announced an investment of one millions dollars to improve the safety of the West Seneca and Orchard Park school districts.
State Assembly Passes Digital Fair Repair Act
A shot of powerlines along Chestnut Ridge Road in Boston, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The New York State Assembly recently passed the Digital Fair Repair Act, a law aimed at giving cell phone users and independently owned repair ships a bettered ability to repair and maintain computers, phones, and other personal electronic devices.
New York State Living Donor Support Act Adopted by Assembly
A shot of the town of Boston, New York's emergency services station.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The New York State Assembly recently passed the New York State Living Donor Support Act, a bill aimed at encouraging individuals to participate in living organ donation with new educational initiatives and improved financial support.
State Assembly Passes Adult Survivors Act
A shot of a bus stop along Delaware Avenue in Buffalo, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. As questions continue to arise around the effectiveness of statutes of limitations, politicians in Albany are hard at work addressing the issue. The New York State Assembly recently passed the Adult Survivors Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at further aiding survivors of sexual crimes.
State Assembly Passes Disabilities Awareness Day Legislative Package
A shot of paths in Stiglmeier Park in Cheektowaga, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The New York State Assembly recently passed a legislative package aimed at improving the lives of New Yorkers with disabilities in observance of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day.
State Assembly Passes Earth Day Legislative Package
A shot of the Queenston-Lewiston bridge over the Niagara River in Lewiston, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The New York State Assembly recently announced the passage of a legislative package coinciding with the 52nd Earth Day that primarily aids in conservation efforts, the fight against climate change, and the protection of New York state’s environment.
New York State Assembly Approves, Highlights Key Takeaways of 2022 SFY Budget
A shot of Stiglmeier Park in Cheektowaga, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The New York State Assembly recently approved the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Budget, noting particularly on funding in areas of school aid, affordable housing, and economic development.
State Assembly Passes Legislation to Better Childcare Access, Affordability
A shot of Bailey Avenue in Buffalo, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The New York State Assembly recently passed two legislative bills aimed at making childcare more affordable and accessible for families across New York state.
Assembly Bill Authorizes Temporary Cannabis Licenses, Furthers Social Equity Plan
A cannabis plant in the early stages of growth.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The New York State Assembly recently passed a key piece of legislation pertaining to the ongoing development of the state’s cannabis program. This new legislation authorizes a temporary, referred to as conditional, adult use license for the cultivation, processing, and distribution of cannabis as part of New York’s new adult use cannabis market.
Assembly Legislation Offers More Justice for Rape Survivors
A parking lot sits empty at night in Buffalo, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. In an effort to continue positive reform in one of the most troubling areas of justice, the New York State Assembly recently passed a very important piece of legislation that redefines New York state rape statutes. The goal of the legislation is to better ensure that all survivors of rape receive the justice they deserve.