Carl E. Heastie
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
Speaker of the New York State Assembly, 83rd Assembly District, #TeamCowboys
North Country has spoken. Congratulations to Michael Cashman and welcome to the @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social.
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
North Country has spoken. Congratulations to Michael Cashman and welcome to the @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social.
NYC has spoken @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Congratulations!
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
NYC has spoken @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Congratulations!
We stand in solidarity with @newyorkstateag.bsky.social The weaponization of our justice system is a grave disservice to all Americans, irrespective of political affiliation. These actions pose a direct threat to the very fabric of democracy.
October 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We stand in solidarity with @newyorkstateag.bsky.social The weaponization of our justice system is a grave disservice to all Americans, irrespective of political affiliation. These actions pose a direct threat to the very fabric of democracy.
Yesterday was a beautiful day with Assemblymember Carrie Woerner at the Saratoga Polo School. I had the opportunity to take a polo lesson, learn about the doors Great Strides Equestrian Foundation opens for young people in equestrian sports and see some of the great student athletes play a chucker!
August 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Yesterday was a beautiful day with Assemblymember Carrie Woerner at the Saratoga Polo School. I had the opportunity to take a polo lesson, learn about the doors Great Strides Equestrian Foundation opens for young people in equestrian sports and see some of the great student athletes play a chucker!
Today alongside Assemblymember Romero, I visited the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, announcing a $1.25 million grant to renovate and update the facility, ensuring it continues its great work across the community. We also toured Swinburne Park, a green space and playground frequented by families.
August 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Today alongside Assemblymember Romero, I visited the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, announcing a $1.25 million grant to renovate and update the facility, ensuring it continues its great work across the community. We also toured Swinburne Park, a green space and playground frequented by families.
The great work done at both Abilities First and Legal Services for the Hudson Valley helps so many from vulnerable communities here in NY.
Thank you Assemblyman Eachus for curating such a meaningful visit. #NYSTour
Thank you Assemblyman Eachus for curating such a meaningful visit. #NYSTour
July 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The great work done at both Abilities First and Legal Services for the Hudson Valley helps so many from vulnerable communities here in NY.
Thank you Assemblyman Eachus for curating such a meaningful visit. #NYSTour
Thank you Assemblyman Eachus for curating such a meaningful visit. #NYSTour
Today’s #NYSTour brought me to Long Island’s East End with Assemblyman Schiavoni. We visited Long Island Head Start’s Riverside Center to announce a $2.25 million award for its reconstruction.
July 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Today’s #NYSTour brought me to Long Island’s East End with Assemblyman Schiavoni. We visited Long Island Head Start’s Riverside Center to announce a $2.25 million award for its reconstruction.
The Queens Museum offers families an opportunity to explore and learn. Today’s announcement of $8.5 million will enable more New Yorkers of all generations to enjoy easy access and experience the museum’s remarkable facilities.
July 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Queens Museum offers families an opportunity to explore and learn. Today’s announcement of $8.5 million will enable more New Yorkers of all generations to enjoy easy access and experience the museum’s remarkable facilities.
Today on my #NYStateTour we visited Port Jefferson Long Island with Assemblywoman Kassay. While there we visited the village Firehouse as well as a local animal shelter.
We’re grateful for the community heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe and provide care for animals in need. #CommunityHeros
We’re grateful for the community heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe and provide care for animals in need. #CommunityHeros
July 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today on my #NYStateTour we visited Port Jefferson Long Island with Assemblywoman Kassay. While there we visited the village Firehouse as well as a local animal shelter.
We’re grateful for the community heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe and provide care for animals in need. #CommunityHeros
We’re grateful for the community heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe and provide care for animals in need. #CommunityHeros
Today brought me to Rockland County with Assemblyman Patrick Carroll where we announced over $2.1 million in funding for projects at the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Landing, Haverstraw Fire Department, Westhab Affordable Housing, and The Haverstraw Center in Rockland County.
July 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today brought me to Rockland County with Assemblyman Patrick Carroll where we announced over $2.1 million in funding for projects at the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Landing, Haverstraw Fire Department, Westhab Affordable Housing, and The Haverstraw Center in Rockland County.
Parks and green spaces like Wyandanch Park foster healthier, more vibrant, and resilient communities. Thank you Assemblyman @kwani-opharrow.bsky.social for highlighting its importance and advocating for continued investments.
July 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Parks and green spaces like Wyandanch Park foster healthier, more vibrant, and resilient communities. Thank you Assemblyman @kwani-opharrow.bsky.social for highlighting its importance and advocating for continued investments.
The enactment of the “Big Awful Bill” will have far-reaching and enduring consequences for families throughout the United States..
July 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The enactment of the “Big Awful Bill” will have far-reaching and enduring consequences for families throughout the United States..
Today, I visited Huntington, LI, with @stevestern.bsky.social, stopping at their local Y, the home of NYS swim Champions The Huntington Y Bluefish.
It was an honor to meet the young swim stars and invest state dollars in this facility that will nurture future generations.
It was an honor to meet the young swim stars and invest state dollars in this facility that will nurture future generations.
July 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today, I visited Huntington, LI, with @stevestern.bsky.social, stopping at their local Y, the home of NYS swim Champions The Huntington Y Bluefish.
It was an honor to meet the young swim stars and invest state dollars in this facility that will nurture future generations.
It was an honor to meet the young swim stars and invest state dollars in this facility that will nurture future generations.
Happy to be back with Assemblywoman Judy Griffin on my annual statewide tour. It’s incredible to see what Baldwin High School is doing with their health & wellness center and the Innovation Learning Collaboratory to help prepare students for a bright future.
June 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Happy to be back with Assemblywoman Judy Griffin on my annual statewide tour. It’s incredible to see what Baldwin High School is doing with their health & wellness center and the Innovation Learning Collaboratory to help prepare students for a bright future.
Great being with my labor brothers & sisters @32bjseiu.bsky.social & UNITE HERE Local 100 today! This year we expanded the Healthy Terminals Act, improving wages & benefits for hardworking folks at JFK and LGA. We’ll keep fighting to protect workers and put money back in the pockets of NY families.
June 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Great being with my labor brothers & sisters @32bjseiu.bsky.social & UNITE HERE Local 100 today! This year we expanded the Healthy Terminals Act, improving wages & benefits for hardworking folks at JFK and LGA. We’ll keep fighting to protect workers and put money back in the pockets of NY families.
The Plattsburgh YMCA is such a vital resource for families in the north county. I’m happy to be back with Assemblymember Billy Jones to announce
$4.5 million that will help them complete the pool at the future site of the YMCA and continue to provide great services for kids and for families.
$4.5 million that will help them complete the pool at the future site of the YMCA and continue to provide great services for kids and for families.
June 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Plattsburgh YMCA is such a vital resource for families in the north county. I’m happy to be back with Assemblymember Billy Jones to announce
$4.5 million that will help them complete the pool at the future site of the YMCA and continue to provide great services for kids and for families.
$4.5 million that will help them complete the pool at the future site of the YMCA and continue to provide great services for kids and for families.
Great to be with Assemblymember Al Stirpe and Assemblymember Pam Hunter today to tour the clean room & heavy machinery room at OCC and see the opportunities available for students to get into the semiconductor manufacturing industry, especially as we look to Micron opening its doors in Clay.
June 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Great to be with Assemblymember Al Stirpe and Assemblymember Pam Hunter today to tour the clean room & heavy machinery room at OCC and see the opportunities available for students to get into the semiconductor manufacturing industry, especially as we look to Micron opening its doors in Clay.
I kicked off my annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon at the Rome YMCA, and was happy to announce $3.4 million to improve their facilities and help them continue the vital work they do in the community.
June 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I kicked off my annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon at the Rome YMCA, and was happy to announce $3.4 million to improve their facilities and help them continue the vital work they do in the community.
Thank you to everyone who came out for our 5th Annual Juneteenth Rally yesterday in the Bronx! It was an inspiring commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth.
June 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out for our 5th Annual Juneteenth Rally yesterday in the Bronx! It was an inspiring commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth.
For those who doubt the efficacy of voting, please wake up and consider the consequences of recent elections. No matter political affiliation, we can see the profound implications for our nation and state.
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The Editorial Board: A bill that takes from the poor and gives to the rich will hit New York State hard
It’s estimated that around 8 million Americans will lose their health insurance. And that’s just those on Medicaid. Medicare, the program for seniors and those with disabilities, might also suffer
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May 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
For those who doubt the efficacy of voting, please wake up and consider the consequences of recent elections. No matter political affiliation, we can see the profound implications for our nation and state.
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Comptroller DiNapoli would better serve New Yorkers if he used his position to push the federal government to not make harmful cuts that would hurt the people of this state. We passed a budget that actually puts money back in the pockets of hardworking families and helps NY businesses.
May 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Comptroller DiNapoli would better serve New Yorkers if he used his position to push the federal government to not make harmful cuts that would hurt the people of this state. We passed a budget that actually puts money back in the pockets of hardworking families and helps NY businesses.
While running for Pres, Trump said “Starting on Day 1, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.” Instead, we got tariffs that will raise prices on everyday items, economic instability and cuts to safety net programs. www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/e...
Fed Chair Powell gives starkest warning yet on potential economic consequences from tariffs | CNN Business
President Donald Trump’s significant policy changes, including on tariffs, are unlike anything seen in modern history, putting the Federal Reserve in uncharted waters, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesd...
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April 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
While running for Pres, Trump said “Starting on Day 1, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.” Instead, we got tariffs that will raise prices on everyday items, economic instability and cuts to safety net programs. www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/e...
We aren’t even three months into this administration, and already businesses in the North Country are suffering from Trump’s policies.
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North Country businesses report decline in Canadian visitors
A new survey by the North Country Chamber of Commerce is shedding light on how tariffs are impacting the regional economy.
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April 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We aren’t even three months into this administration, and already businesses in the North Country are suffering from Trump’s policies.
www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...
www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...
Republicans in Washington today passed a budget framework that will allow them to gut critical earned benefits like Medicare and Social Security as well as vital safety net programs that New Yorkers rely on. And every NY Republican voted for it. (1/2) www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/u...
House Passes G.O.P. Budget After Conservative Revolt Collapses
A critical bloc of fiscal hawks dropped its opposition after a pledge from the top Senate Republican that his chamber would embrace far deeper cuts than the measure would require.
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April 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Republicans in Washington today passed a budget framework that will allow them to gut critical earned benefits like Medicare and Social Security as well as vital safety net programs that New Yorkers rely on. And every NY Republican voted for it. (1/2) www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/u...
What happened early yesterday at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo is an unimaginable tragedy, felt across the Dominican Republic, here in New York and across the world. Today, we came together to pray for the survivors, those that lost their lives and all who were impacted. 🧵(1/3)
April 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What happened early yesterday at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo is an unimaginable tragedy, felt across the Dominican Republic, here in New York and across the world. Today, we came together to pray for the survivors, those that lost their lives and all who were impacted. 🧵(1/3)