Update on Power Outages

With Westchester residents continuing to face widespread power and internet service outages, I have provided information below that includes updates from Con Edison on power outages and dry ice distribution, as well as information from Optimum, Verizon, and Metro-North. I will be back with my usual events email next week. Read more…

Assemblywoman Paulin’s Legislation to Improve Restroom Access for Individuals with Gastrointestinal Diseases Passes Both Houses

ALBANY, NY—Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) announces the passage of two bills, A.8821 and A.8146, which will make it easier for individuals with Crohn’s disease and other gastrointestinal diseases to access restrooms when needed. The bills now await the Governor’s signature. Crohn’s disease is an ongoing disorder of the gastro-intestinal tract. Read more…

Assemblywoman Paulin Introduces Bill to Require NY Hospitals to Publish Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Statistics to Identify Racial Disparities

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) introduces bill A.10822 to require New York hospitals and birth centers to publish statistics related to maternal mortality and morbidity and to identify racial disparities in negative delivery outcomes. New York ranks thirtieth in the nation for its maternal mortality rate, with racial Read more…