Assemblymember Robert Carroll Announces $120,000 Literacy Grant to Three Schools in an Expansion of his Structured Literacy Initiative May 16, 2025 Brooklyn, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-44) announced today the dedication of $120,000 in state funding for structured literacy to P.S. 10 and P.S. 39 in Park Slope and P.S. 130 in Kensington. The funding was divided evenly between the three...
Assemblymember Carroll Issues Statement on Dyslexia Advocacy Day in Albany and Announces Funding for State Center on Dyslexia and Dysgraphia May 14, 2025 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) issued the following statement on Dyslexia Advocacy Day in Albany, where families and advocates came together to lobby for legislation and programming to meet the needs of students with dyslexia....
Assemblymember Robert Carroll Calls on Federal Aviation Administration, Governor Kathy Hochul, And Mayor Eric Adams to Ground All Non-Essential Helicopter Flights Until There Is a Complete Investigation into Yesterday’s Tragic Helicopter Crash That Killed Six People Apr 11, 2025 Brooklyn, NY –– Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) issued the following statement on yesterday’s tragic helicopter crash in New York City: “We must determine the cause of yesterday’s tragic crash before allowing further sightseeing...
Press Statement on Reducing E-Bike Food Delivery Crashes/Requiring No Fault Insurance to Protect Drivers, Pedestrians and Cyclists Mar 24, 2025 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) issued the following statement calling on food delivery apps to carry no fault insurance to incentivize safe food delivery practices in response to the tragic death of Luis Cruz, who was struck...
Assemblymember Carroll Issues Statement on the Trump Administration Executive Order Eliminating the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Mar 18, 2025 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order of Friday March 14, 2025, eliminating the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.“The Trump Administration’s...
Assemblymember Carroll’s Op-Ed “New York City’s Next Mayor Can’t Go Back on Literacy” Published in City and State Feb 3, 2025 Brooklyn, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) had his Op-Ed “New York City’s next Mayor can’t go back on literacy” published in City and State this Saturday: "Eric Adams’ tenure as mayor has been marred by scandal, and his early...
Assemblymember Carroll Issues Statement on his Appointment as Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Libraries & Education Technology Jan 9, 2025 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) issued the following statement on his appointment to the Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Libraries & Education Technology. The Standing Committee on Libraries and Education...
Assemblymember Carroll Announces the Release of the Report of the New York State Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force Jan 7, 2025 The Task Force was established through legislation authored and sponsored by Assemblymember Carroll (A.133/S.2599) and was signed into law by Governor Hochul in December 2023. The Task Force, which consisted of 49 members, 12 of which were recommended...
Assemblymember Carroll and Senator Hoylman-Sigal announce the signing of the “Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act” by Governor Hochul Dec 11, 2024 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll and State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal announced that their bill the “Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act” (A.2898/S.5481) was signed by Governor Hochul today. This legislation will require that private health...
Assemblymember Carroll Announces Completion of State Funded Prospect Park Garfield Entrance Renovation Jul 12, 2024 Brooklyn, NY – Assemblymember Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) joined Morgan Monaco, President of the Prospect Park Alliance and Marty Maher, Brooklyn Commissioner for New York City Parks to announce the completion of the Garfield Entrance paths project. Assemblymember...
Statement On Congestion Pricing by Assemblymember Robert Carroll at the MTA Board Meeting Jun 26, 2024 Good Morning Chair Lieber and members of the Board. I am Assemblymember Robert Carroll representing Brooklyn’s 44th District. I appreciate this opportunity to address you, but regret the circumstances. I have been a strong supporter of congestion pricing...
Carroll/Hoylman-Sigal Bill, the “Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act”, Passes the Senate Jun 7, 2024 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D/WF-Manhattan) today announced that their bill the “Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act” (A.2898/S.5481) passed the New York State Senate. The bill previously...
Carroll Bill 'The New York Wildlife Crossing Act' Passes State Assembly May 13, 2024 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) announced that his bill “The New York Wildlife Crossing Act” (A.4243/S.4198) passed the New York State Assembly today. It directs the State Department of Transportation and New York State...
Press Statement: Assemblymember Carroll Lauds the Launch of the State Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force Established by His Legislation May 13, 2024 Albany, NY –– Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) issued the following statement on today’s initial meeting of the State’s Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force, which was established by his bill A.133/S.2599: “I am both proud and hopeful...
Assemblymember Carroll Brings ‘Right to Read’ Campaign to D.C. Apr 12, 2024 Brooklyn, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) on Wednesday joined advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C. to call for legislation and resources devoted to reforming how literacy is taught in schools nationwide. “For too...
Assemblymember Carroll’s Legislation the “Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act” Passes the State Assembly for the Second Consecutive Year Jan 31, 2024 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) announced that his bill the “Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act” (A.2898) passed the New York State Assembly today unanimously for the second consecutive year. This legislation would require...
Carroll Joins Launch of New York Campaign for Early Literacy Jan 30, 2024 Albany, NY –– Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) joined with legislative colleagues and advocates today to launch the New York Campaign for Early Literacy. The New York Campaign for Early Literacy is made up of nearly 80 organizations and...
Assemblymember Carroll Announces Expansion of Structured Literacy Initiative Jan 5, 2024 Brooklyn, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-44) announced today the dedication of state funding for structured literacy to PS 154 in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. He secured $40,000 in funding for the programming in the current year’s state budget...
Assemblymember Carroll Lauds Governor Hochul’s New Science of Reading Proposal Jan 3, 2024 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) issued the following statement on the Governor’s literacy initiative that she announced today. “I commend Governor Hochul for this important proposal to help improve teacher training with...
Carroll’s "Dyslexia Task Force Act" Signed by Governor Hochul Dec 23, 2023 Albany, NY – Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D/WF-Brooklyn) today announced that his legislation (A.133 / S.2599) to establish an expert statewide task force on dyslexia was signed into law by Governor Hochul. The legislation requires the New York State...