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Assemblyman Steve Stern with leaders from government, labor, and business unveiling the proposal for a Long Island Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Walt Whitman Girls Varsity Basketball Team in the Assembly Chamber with Assemblyman Stern.
Speaker of the Assembly Carl Heastie with the Walt Whitman Girls Varsity Basketball Team and Assemblyman Stern in the Speaker's Lounge.
Assemblyman Steve Stern and Dix Hills Fire District Commissioner Todd Cohen with a sign which reads "Dix Hills FD Thanks NYS Assemblyman Steve Stern For All His Support."
Assemblyman Steve Stern and County Executive Ed Romaine are joined by local elected officials and emergency responders to announce a new package of initiatives from New York State in support of volunteer first responders.
Assemblyman Steve Stern with parents whose children died of fentanyl overdoses.
Assemblyman Steve Stern with Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Assemblyman Steve Stern, joined by elected officials and family members and advocates for victims' rights.
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Stern Announces Legislation to Combat the Fentanyl Crisis in NY
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Special Guest Introduction
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Standards for Claim Investigation and Settlements in Emergencies
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Rev. Duncan Burns Opens Assembly Session with a Prayer
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Community Group Children of Adam Visit the Assembly
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Special Guest Introduction
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Special Guest Introduction
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Establishing Claim Investigation & Settlement Standards for Insurance Companies to Follow During a Disaster.
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Stern Questions PSEG-LI Official at Hearing on the Provision of Electric Service on Long Island
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Changing the Definition of a Disguised Gun
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Stern Bill Changes the Definition of a Disguised Gun
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Honoring and Assisting First Responders
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Establishing Standards for Insurance Companies During Disasters and Emergencies
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Stern Supports Standards for Insurance Companies During Disasters and Emergencies
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Terminating Certain Executive Powers
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Stern Questions Economic Development Commissioner During Budget Hearing on Economic Development
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Imposing Stiffer Penalties for Illegal Disposal of Waste
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Establishing Standards for Insurance Companies Following a Disaster
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Establishing Disaster Standards for Insurance Companies
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Deferring Property Tax Payments During COVID-19 Emergency
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2020 Joint Budget Hearing on Economic Development
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caption: 'June 4, 2019<br />"Today is a special day. Today I proudly stand with Gina Lieneck in support of Brianna's Law, named in loving memory of Breezy Lieneck who lost her life at 11 years old. Thank you Gina for your passion, for your unwavering commitment to make Breezy's legacy one of safer waterways for all of us and to help ensure that a day on the water with family and friends are enjoyable and memorable and not one that ends in tragedy," said Assemblyman Steve Stern, who co-sponsored legislation that requires operators of mechanically propelled vessels complete a boating safety course. (<a href=\"https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?leg_video=&bn=A04853a&term=2019&Summary=Y&Memo=Y\">A.4853-A</a>)<br />Â ',
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Stern Helps Pass Brianna's Law to Save Lives
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caption: 'April 29, 2019<br />"On Long Island, the West Hills United Methodist Church is a true treasure, preserving the traditions and history of the past 175 years," said Assemblyman Steve Stern, introducing Pastor Melanie Ollett from the West Hills United Methodist Church to the Assembly Chamber during legislative session.<br />Â ',
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Assemblyman Stern Introduces Pastor Melanie Ollett
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caption: 'January 29, 2019<br />"It is an extreme risk protection order initiative, but what I consider today to be the Scott Beagle Red Flag Law, because it is a commonsense, proactive initiative that will keep guns out of the hands of the people who should not have them," said Assemblyman Stern, discussing legislation he helped pass to allow courts to issue an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) and prohibit a person who is determined to be a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing a firearm (<a href=\"https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?leg_video=&bn=A02689&term=2019&Summary=Y&Memo=Y\">A.2689</a>).<br />Â ',
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Stern Fights to Keep Guns Out of Dangerous Hands
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caption: ' June 19, 2018<br />"Far too many families, not just around Long Island but throughout New York State, have suffered the tragic loss of loved ones as a result of reckless, negligent or intoxicated boating, but also because far too many boaters just don't know how to safely operate their vessels in our waterways," said Assemblymember Stern, discussing legislation he co-sponsored, known as Brianna's Law, to require that operators of mechanically propelled vessels complete a boating safety course. <a href=\"http://nyassembly.gov/leg/?leg_video=&bn=9806&term=2017&Text=Y\">A.9806</a><br /> ',
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Stern Stands Up for Boat Safety
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caption: 'June 18, 2018<br />"It gives me great pleasure, and with great pride, to introduce the spiritual leader of the Dix Hills Jewish Center, Rabbi Howard Buechler. More than a place of worship, the Shul is one of lifelong learning, community, friendship, and support… [They] help make our entire community better," said Assemblyman Stern as he introduced Rabbi Howard Buechler on the floor the New York State Assembly.<br /> ',
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Assemblyman Stern Introduces Rabbi Howard Buechler
