Press Releases

Assemblyman Fall Announces That the Cooking Gas Interruption at Stapleton Houses Will Be Fully Rectified by Today

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) would like to thank Mayor Eric Adams for his swift action on addressing the cooking gas problems that was affecting approximately 100 families living at 181 Gordon Street – Stapleton Houses NYCHA. Since the...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Secures Testing for Mariners Harbor

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) secured testing for Mariners Harbor through February 6th. "I would like to thank Mayor Eric Adams and the Test & Trace Corps for working with my office to make sure that testing is accessible to the Mariners Harbor...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Yet Again Pushes Forward on Pandemic Safety Measures for the North Shore of Staten Island

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Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) will be providing approximately 1,500 tests to communities throughout the North Shore of Staten Island starting on Thursday, January 6th. Before the holidays, Assemblyman Fall distributed hundreds of self-test...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Senator Diane J. Savino Secure $1.6 Million for Corporal Thompson Park

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Staten Island – Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and Senator Diane J. Savino (D-Richmond) announced that they secured $1.6 million for renovations to Corporal Thompson Park. Corporal Thompson Park is home to many West Brighton community events...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Works with NYCHA to Expedite Cooking Gas Problems & Provide Shared Community Kitchens at Stapleton Houses

Since the summer of 2021, NYS Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) has been diligently working with the city administration and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to expedite and rectify the problem of cooking gas service interruption that...

Governor Hochul Enacts Assemblyman Fall Notification and Healthcare Study Bill

Yesterday, Governor Hochul signed into law, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall legislation (A.5713) requiring the operator of a healthcare facility to give a 30-day notice to the Department of Health and local officials on the closure, relocation or decertification...

Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Fair and Just Legislation Granting New Yorkers a Second Chance

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Governor Hochul signed into law, legislation (A.2573-A/S.294-A) to allow those who have served their sentence the ability to become executor or executrix to their family estate. The legislation was passed in the Assembly by a bi-partisan vote of 146-1...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Assemblyman Michael Cusick Secure $90,000 for Staten Island Zoo

Staten Island – Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Richmond) visited staff, administration, and animals at the Staten Island Zoo after securing $90,000 for the zoo’s educational programming. In the past, the...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Assemblyman Michael Cusick Secure $100,000 for Richmond University Medical Center to Combat Gun Violence

Staten Island – Today, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Richmond) announced $50,000 in funding from each member for RUMC to expand their Cure Violence program and continue supporting victims of gun violence....

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Staten Island University Hospital Build Trust Around the COVID-19 Vaccine

Today Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and Staten Island University Hospital partnered to hold a bench talk at the Mariners Harbor NYCHA to build trust in the community around the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 cases are high in zip code 10303 where...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall & Wheelchair Charities, Inc. Provide Five Motorized Wheelchairs Valued at $100,000

Today, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) along with Wheelchair Charities, Inc. hosted an event to provide five custom fitted motorized wheelchairs, totaling in value of $100,000. The partnership between the Assemblyman and the charity helped to...

Press Advisory

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) will host an event with Wheelchair Charities, Inc. to distribute 5 motorized wheelchairs, with a total estimated value of $100,000. Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Place: West...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Senator Zellnor Myrie Pass Fair and Just Legislation in the Last Remaining Days of the 2021 Session

In the last remaining days of the 2021 Legislative Session, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and Senator Zellnor Myrie (D-Kings) passed legislation (A.2573-A/S.294-A) to allow those who have served their sentence the ability to become executor...

The Assembly Votes Unanimously on Assemblyman Fall Statewide Notification and Healthcare Study Bill

Last week, the New York State Assembly passed Assemblyman Charles D. Fall legislation (A.5713) that directs the Commissioner of Health to conduct a study of the delivery of ambulatory and other medical care in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill...

Assemblyman Fall Passes Legislation Removing the Prohibition on Individuals Convicted of a Felony That Prevents Them from Being Appointed Fiduciary of an Estate

Yesterday, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) passed legislation (A.2573-A) to allow those who have served their sentence the ability to become executor or executrix of their family estate. The legislation was passed by a bi-partisan vote of 146-1....

Statement from Assemblyman Charles D. Fall on the George Floyd Verdict

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond), “The George Floyd verdict is a beginning but by no means the end of working towards true justice.I will continue to work with community advocates, faith leaders and law enforcement to bring about effective and...

Statement from Assemblyman Charles D. Fall on Spike of Hate Crimes on Staten Island

All Americans, especially New Yorkers should be proud of our nation’s diversity and share a commitment to tolerance and respect for our fellow citizens, no matter their race, religion and ethnicity. It is incumbent upon all of us to reduce hate violence...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and Majority Leader Schumer Host a Virtual Meeting with Statewide Faith-Based Leaders

This week, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) and U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a virtual meeting with faith-based leaders and advocates to discuss access of federal aid to houses of worship and schools. The meeting,...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Enacts Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Legislation Providing Public and Private Workforce Paid Excused Leave to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine

Today, Governor Cuomo signed into law (A.3354-B), sponsored by Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond). The enacted law gives public and private employees up to four hours paid leave per-COVID-19 vaccine injection. Senator Gounardes (D- Kings) sponsored...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Holds a Virtual Black History Event

On Saturday evening, Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) held a virtual Black History event honoring special guests from within the Staten Island Community. Those honored at the event were Deputy Inspector Tania Kinsella, Michelle Akyempong, Ahmed Kargo,...