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Senator Patricia Fahy announced that $10,000 in operating funds were secured through her office for Postage Stamp Ping Pong Inc., a 501c3 not for profit charitable organization in Albany devoted to serving the community through the joy of chess and ping pong at 48 Central Avenue.

Today, Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany) and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh (D—Cohoes) were joined by Bill Gettman from Northern Rivers and human services providers to highlight Fahy/McDonald legislation (S10320/A11424), a bill that seeks to streamline the background check process for human services providers.

More than 80% of students who transitioned to home schooling in New York have been chronically absent in recent years. It highlights a breakdown in a system that was further exposed in the case involving four Mechanicville children who were pulled out of school two years ago and later murdered by their mother and maternal grandmother.

Senator Patricia Fahy announced that $50,000 in capital funds were secured through her office for Rotterdam-Carman Little League (RC Little League). Formerly Rotterdam and Carman Little Leagues, the groups merged in 2014 to form RC Little League. Carman Little League dates back decades in the Capital Region and had a famous Little League World Series run in 1977.

Senator Patricia Fahy and Assemblymember Gabriella Romero released a letter they sent to Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs regarding the City of Albany's proposed budget and revenue raisers. They identified four key areas, including minimizing property tax increases.

Senator Fahy's op-ed in the Albany Times Union urging the Governor to sign her FAIR NEWS Act.

Senator Patricia Fahy announced that $80,000 in capital funds was secured through her office for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA). Since 1998, BGCCA (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany) has provided youth services including afterschool activities, summer camp, and teen programs.

Senator Patricia Fahy (D–Albany) announced that this Saturday, September 12, during PearlPalooza, she will award Metroland Now a $25,000 grant secured through her office. Metroland Now is not only a local publication serving as a beacon for arts and entertainment promotion, but also a nonprofit organization. In just two years of operation, it has helped revive important and popular community events such as First Friday and Art on Lark. The organization has also expanded its f

Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany) announced today she’s introducing legislation (S.XXXX/A.XXXX) to criminalize the possession of child sex abuse materials generated by artificial intelligence or digitization, following a Seventh Circuit Court panel ruling that said the First Amendment protects a person’s right to possess child sexual abuse photos and videos.

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. – Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany), Town of Bethlehem Supervisor David VanLuven, local residents, and town officials gathered to cut the ribbon on the Town of Bethlehem’s newest ADA-accessible playground in North Bethlehem Park, located at 562 Russell Road, Albany, NY 12203. This project was completed with the assistance of a $100,000 CREST grant secured by Senator Patricia Fahy’s office. Ensuring that children of all abilities and all ages have access to recr

CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (WRGB) -- Years of lost business and failed plans could finally be behind Canajoharie's former Beech-Nut factory with $1 million secured from the state. 65 units of affordable housing with room for businesses is the current plan. Senator Pat Fahy spoke exclusively to CBS6's Anthony Krolikowski about focusing on the former Beech-Nut factory when she entered office. “The very first they wanted me to see was the old Beech-Nut site that they have been anxiously

Senator Patricia Fahy announced today that $50,000 in operating funds was secured through her office for the Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market. Incorporated in 2016, Grow Amsterdam has a mission to connect local farmers and artisans to the Amsterdam community with high-quality local goods like fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and handcrafted goods. Their outreach is focused on conserving and empowering community-managed green spaces through environmental education.

The following is an exerpt from an op-ed in the Albany Times Union penned by Senator Patricia Fahy and Assemblymember John McDonald: "In 1932 and 1980, amid the brutal cold of an upstate winter, the eyes of the world fell upon Lake Placid and New York state. International athletes raced down our slopes and visitors filled small Adirondack towns. In 1980, a young USA hockey team, with ice in their veins and a nation behind them as the Cold War gripped the globe, shocked the wo

ALBANY, N.Y. – Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany) and Assemblymember Gabriella Romero (D, WF—Albany, Guilderland, New Scotland) announced they are introducing legislation (S.XXXX/A.XXXX) today to create a ‘Purple Alert’ in New York State, a statewide public notification system to assist in locating and safely recovering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every day, around 2,300 people are reported missing in the United States. In recognition of this,

ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany), Senator Jake Ashby (R, C—Castleton), Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh (D—Cohoes), and Assemblymember Gabriella Romero (D—Albany) were joined by the 369th ‘Harlem Hellfighters’ Veterans Association, Albany Chapter and community leaders to urge Governor Hochul to sign their legislation (S.8440 Fahy/A.8897 McDonald) renaming the Capital Region’s Patroon Island Bridge in honor of national Medal of Honor Recipient Ser

ALBANY, N.Y. – Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany) and Assemblymember Charles Fall (D—NYC) announced they are introducing legislation today (S.XXXX/A.XXXX) aimed at expanding access to adaptive aquatic safety and improving access at swimming facilities for autistic children and children living with disabilities, following the tragic drowning death of 7-year-old Harbe Nagi in the Capital Region, who was non-verbal and autistic. First, this legislation would make swimming lessons

ALBANY, N.Y. – Senator Patricia Fahy (D--Albany) and Assemblymember Tony Simone (D--NYC), sponsors of the MELT Act, released the following joint statement today following news that the Trump administration sued New York State to prevent its implementation on Friday, and that New York State is suing the federal government to ensure implementation: “When agents of the federal government operate like masked militias, abducting our neighbors off the street and violating fundamen

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jun. 15) — New York State Senators Zellnor Myrie (D–Brooklyn) and Patricia Fahy (D–Albany) released the following statement upon news that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) declined to hear challenges to their nation-leading ‘Gun Industry Liability Law.’ “Today's decision is a significant victory for New Yorkers across our state and for every family that has been impacted by gun violence. The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the challenge to our na

ALBANY, NY — Senator Patricia Fahy (D–Albany), Assemblymember Nily Rozic (D–NYC), and the NY FAIR NEWS Act coalition announced that both houses of the New York state legislature passed the NY FAIR News Act (New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act), S.8451-B / A.8962-B, landmark legislation that mandates news organizations operating in the State include clear disclaimers on published content substantially or wholly generated by artificial intellig

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jun. 3) – Today, New York State Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany) and Senator Jake Ashby (R—Castleton) announced that the State Senate passed the Consumer Wheelchair Repair Act (S.4500 Fahy/A.6569 Bores), aimed at addressing long repair wait times and limited consumer choice for powered wheelchair users. The bill would require manufacturers to provide independent repair providers and wheelchair owners with the necessary parts, tools, and documentation to conduct