June 11, 2025
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As the legislative session nears its close, I have two important updates.
I’m proud to share that the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which I authored, has passed in both the Assembly and Senate—a historic step forward in giving New York's terminally ill adults the compassionate option to end their suffering with dignity.
On a deeply troubling note, on June 1 demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, who were peacefully calling for the release of Israeli hostages, were attacked with a makeshift flamethrower. Fifteen people were injured in this horrifying act of antisemitic violence. We cannot let antisemitism be normalized—we must speak out and confront it wherever and whenever it appears.
Even as we face turmoil and uncertainty at the federal level—especially around healthcare, the budget and national policy—our work here in New York continues with purpose. I remain fully committed to passing thoughtful, effective legislation that improves lives, protects rights, and reflects our shared values.
Sincerely,
Amy Paulin
NYS Assembly 88th District
Celebrating the passage of my Medical Aid in Dying bill in the NYS Assembly
Honoring Pelham's SUNY Maritime Scholarship Awardee
I was thrilled to present Pelham Memorial High School student Graham Bardolf with a certificate honoring his outstanding achievement—receiving a full-tuition scholarship to SUNY Maritime through the Cadet Appointment Program!
Physics Lab Launch at Westchester Children’s Museum
Thank you to New Rochelle's Bram Fierstein and his brother Ian, for their gift to WCM, which is a powerful reminder of the impact one family can have on a community.
Filming with the Greenburgh Student News Network
I enjoyed my discussion with the Greenburgh Student News Network's Edgemont students Blake Feinstein, Ryan Im, Lily Boyum, and Woodlands student Armita Mojazza!
Celebrating Memorial Day in Scarsdale and Pelham
It was an honor to take part in the Scarsdale and Pelham Memorial Day Parades. I was proud to stand alongside friends and neighbors in these incredible communities to reflect on the importance of service, patriotism and gratitude.
Love is Love at Tuckahoe Pride
For Pride Month, I joined the Tuckahoe community to celebrate love, acceptance and inclusion.
Supporting the NY HEAT Act in Scarsdale
Thank you to the advocates in Scarsdale and across NYS who are fighting to pass the NY HEAT Act.
Celebrating the Kentucky Derby in Eastchester
It was a joy to celebrate and connect with members of the Eastchester community at Broken Bow for this festive occasion.
Recognizing Pamela Montgomery at the Edgemont Silver Bowl
It was a joy to celebrate and connect with members of the Eastchester community at Broken Bow for this festive occasion.
New Teen Lounge at the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle
Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle for their incredible new Teen Lounge!
Celebrating Scarsdale Student Volunteerism
Congratulations to Christian and Rowan Dias—two amazing brothers from Scarsdale—who were honored at Volunteer New York!'s 45th Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards.
The Next Generation of Civic Leaders
It was a pleasure to welcome Dylan Lemberg from Scarsdale High School and Nathan Beck from White Plains High School to the Capitol as part of the League of Women Voters’ Students Inside Albany program.
Protecting Children from E-Cigarettes
I was proud to stand with Assemblywoman Rosenthal and Senator Hoylman-Sigal in support of their critical bill to close loopholes which allow flavored e-cigarettes to remain accessible to children.
Q&A with Stepinac Students
It was a pleasure to meet with the bright and engaged students from Stepinac High School’s Law and Health Sciences Academies during their visit to Albany.
Honoring Adella Lin-Kravitz for AAPI Heritage Month
I was honored to welcome and celebrate my constituent, Eastchester resident and Project READY founder Adella Lin-Kravitz, Ph.D., at the NYS Asian Pacific American Task Force’s AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at the Capitol!
Honoring White Plains' Jim Isenberg of Grandpas United
Congratulations to White Plains resident Jim Isenberg, recipient of the Governor’s Exemplary Volunteer Service Award at the Capitol!
Remembering the Holocaust
At the Capitol, I had the moving experience of stepping into a replica Holocaust cattle car alongside fellow members of the National Association of Jewish Legislators. We must never forget, and always speak out.
Protecting Our Communities from Gun Violence
I’m grateful to Moms Demand Action for coming to the Capitol and for their unwavering advocacy to end gun violence.
New York's Medical Aid in Dying bill, which I authored, passed in the legislature this month, and is one of my proudest accomplishments. You can watch the bill debate on the Assembly floor here. In addition, I've passed over 50 bills in the Assembly or Senate this year, and I'm hard at work to pass more before the end of the Assembly’s legislative session on June 17th. Here are some that I've recently passed:
Health
A.2341/S.3157 - Alleviates NY's healthcare shortage by allowing an expansion of the role of dental hygienists
A.1541/S.7544 - Establishes a cesarean births review board to help lower c-section rates and improve materna health
Protecting Women, Seniors, and Children
A.1711/S.4322 - Provides for a private right of action when one partner tampers with a sexually protective device without the consent of the other partner
A.1464/S.4585 - Supports effective oversight of seniors citizens in continuing care retirement communities
A.1944/S.3765 - Allows individuals over 18 adopted from foreign countries to receive birth certificates in NYS
A.1970/S.5225 - Helps sexual assault victims by improving NY's rape kit tracking system
A.2027/S.3361 - Supports seniors by expediting access to assisted living programs
A.7325/S.6619 - Extends authorization for school psychologists to provide early intervention services
Environment
A.1209/S.1463 - Creates a statewide program for the collection and recycling of used mattresses
A.1183/S.4046 - Prohibits the use of the heavily polluting Grade 4 heating oil fuel
Helping Non-Profits
A.506/S.2075 - Helps not-for-profits contracting with the State get paid in a timely manner
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Medical Aid in Dying
- Lohud: Will NY approve medically-assisted suicide? Inside the debate and how doctors feel
- The Statehouse File: Medical aid in dying: 18 states debate a controversial path for peaceful passing
- City & State: Poll finds majority support for Medical Aid in Dying Act
- City & State: Assembly passes Medical Aid in Dying Act
- Mid-Hudson News: State Assembly passes controversial assisted suicide legislation
- Spectrum News: Assembly passes legal medically assisted death bill amidst budget negotiations
- Spectrum News: New York State Senate vote unclear on medically assisted suicide
- Crain's: Medical Aid in Dying bill moves in State Assembly
- Times Union: NY closer to legalizing physician-assisted death after Assembly approval
- News10 ABC: Will New York pass Medical Aid in Dying?
- News10 ABC: NYS Assembly passes Medical Aid in Dying bill
- Gothamist: New York legislators advance bill to allow medically assisted suicide
- WNBF Radio: What You Need To Know About New York’s Aid In Dying Act
- Watertown Daily Times: Assembly passes bill to allow medically assisted death for terminally ill NYers
- WBEN: NYS Assembly passes Medical Aid in Dying bill
- PIX11: New York bill would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives
- Yahoo! News: Assembly passes bill to allow medically assisted death for terminally ill New Yorkers
- Hoodline: NYS Assembly passes controversial "Medical Aid in Dying Act" amid heated debate
- Buffalo News: Medical Aid in Dying bill passes New York State Assembly
- Newsweek: Map Shows States Where Doctor-Assisted Suicide Is Legal as NY Bill Advances
- Newsday: New York Senate likely to vote on controversial Medical Aid in Dying Act, leader says
- Scarsdale10583: Scarsdale High School junior Dylan Lemberg shadows Paulin for the day in Albany
- Yonkers Times, River Journal: Paulin rallies for passage of NY HEAT Act
- Pelham Examiner: Paulin awards Pelham Memorial High School student SUNY Maritime scholarship
- Times Union: Paulin legislation would speed up payment from state agencies to non-profits
- City & State: Legislation targeting flavored nicotine passed Paulin’s Health Committee
- Spectrum News, Home Health Care News, Crain's, Fingerlakes1: Paulin calls for a fix to CDPAP
- River Journal: Paulin supports passage of Road Salt Bills
- Spectrum News: AAP Task Force celebrates AAPI Summit, Paulin honors Eastchester resident
- Daily News: Paulin introduces “Harvey Weinstein bill” for fairer sex crimes prosecution
- Food & Water Watch: Paulin supports legislation to ban new factory farms
- Scarsdale10583: Paulin rallies with neighbors to defend democracy
Summer Reading Challenge
Join my 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Elementary school students in my district who read for at least 15 minutes a day for 40 days during the summer will be recognized with an official New York State certificate celebrating their achievement. Go to https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Amy-Paulin to learn more!
Westchester County Clean Energy Job & Resources Fair
Join the Westchester County’s Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester for the Clean Energy Career Fair on June 18th from 2-6pm at the Westchester County Center!
Free NARCAN Training
NARCAN can save a life. I encourage everyone to join the upcoming free NARCAN training on June 27th hosted by Eastchester Community Action Partnership (ECAP).
Food Scrap Recycling
Food scrapping plays a vital role in compost creation, waste reduction, and building healthier soil for a more sustainable future. If you’d like to learn how to participate in your town’s food scrap recycling program, don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at paulina@nyassembly.gov —we’re here to help!
Meet Perla! She's available for adoption at the Humane Society of Westchester.
Perla, a 40 pound, 6-year-old English Bulldog, is looking for a new home. Perla is an affectionate and friendly dog. Perla is not good with other dogs or cats, but she is good with children. If you'd like to set up an appointment to meet Perla, please visit the Humane Society of Westchester website to complete an adoption application https://humanesocietyofwestchester.org/adopt-a-dog/. Once your application is submitted please call 914-632-2925 to meet Perla!
