Office Of Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie

The New York State Assembly elected Carl E. Heastie as its first African American Assembly Speaker on February 3, 2015. His office is part of the New York State Assembly, known as the "People's House" in New York. The Assembly develops legislation, conducts public hearings, holds committee meetings, and schedules legislative sessions. The website also publishes notices, press conferences, legislative dates, and updates about Assembly initiatives and public funding announcements. Recent notices address sexual assault laws, higher education lending changes, and concession pricing fairness. Speaker Heastie's public activities include statewide visits with other assemblymembers and announcements concerning schools, first responders, municipal operations, and community facilities.