Metro-North Railroad, Elected Officials and Advocates Call for Urgent Federal Funding to Save Hudson Valley Public Transportation

Any Federal Transportation Bill Must Include Funding for MTA and Mass Transit; Coalition Urges Parties to Go Back to Negotiating Table and Deliver Relief for the Country Without Federal Aid, Financial Fallout From COVID-19 Could Include Service Cuts up to 50% on Metro-North Railroad, Fare Increases, Layoffs, Gutting Historic MTA 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…