Author: John T. McDonald III, Member of New York State Assembly

I have been receiving many questions about the two constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot in New York State for the November general election. You can read the full text of the proposals here. With early voting...

We pass many laws in the state Legislature. Please find highlights below of legislation signed into law by the Executive that have recently gone into effect. As always, please feel free to reach out if any questions at...

We pass many important laws in the state Assembly. Please find highlights attached of legislation signed into law by the governor.     Effective Date Chapter Summary 9/1/2023 Ch. 59 of 2023 Part Q A.3009-C S.4009-C...

We pass many laws in the state Legislature during session; however, some enacted laws have delayed effective dates. Please see below for the new laws that take effect this month. Effective Date Chapter Summary 8/1/2023 Ch. 129...

As soon as the news came out that Trinity Health was proposing to close Burdett Birth Center (“BBC”) at Samaritan Hospital, the outpouring of opposition from community members, elected officials, financial donors,...