2018-2019

Approved SFY 2018-19 Budget to Include Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the approved SFY 2018-19 Budget includes measures to address the scourge of sexual harassment that has for too long burdened victims personally, financially and professionally. "The ongoing culture of sexual...

Enacted Budget Promotes Statewide Transit Sustainability Solutions

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Transportation Chair David Gantt and Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Chair Amy Paulin today announced that the enacted State Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget invests $10.2 billion in the state’s transportation network....

SFY 2018-19 Budget Makes Critical Investments in Services and Resources for Seniors

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Aging Committee Chair Donna Lupardo today announced that the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19 budget agreement includes important investments for programs to support New York's seniors. "As New Yorkers live longer than...

Approved SFY 2018-19 Budget Includes $26.7 Billion in School Aid

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Committee Chair Cathy Nolan today announced the approved SFY 2018-19 Budget will include $26.7 billion in funding to General Support for Public Schools (GSPS), an increase of $914 million, or 3.6 percent, over...

Approved SFY 2018-19 Budget to Include Critical Human Services Funding

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the enacted SFY 2018-19 Budget will include funding to combat and prevent homelessness, provide families with much-needed services and resources, address the heroin and opioid crisis and deliver veterans...