Asm. Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Loren Lobban, a Buffalo attorney and former New York State Workers' Compensation Board member who died on May 9, 2025. The resolution formally recognizes his 35-year legal career, community service, and 15 years of dedicated work on the Workers' Compensation Board. It directs the legislative body to pause in its proceedings to mourn his death and sends a signed copy of the resolution to his family. The bill directly affects Lobban's family and community by formally acknowledging his contributions. No policy changes or funding are involved.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 681 is a ceremonial tribute honoring Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown, a Buffalo community leader and former United Way of Buffalo & Erie County employee who died on September 4, 2023. The resolution formally expresses the New York State Assembly's condolences to her family and recognizes her 14-year career in community service, including roles as Special Event Manager and Development Program Manager at United Way. It directs the Assembly to pause its proceedings in mourning and sends a copy of the resolution to her family. This is a non-binding expression of respect with no policy changes or direct impacts on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the City of Buffalo to privately market its existing serial bonds or notes (issued before June 30, 2026) through negotiated underwriting or direct sales, bypassing standard public sale requirements. It permits the city to pay underwriters via negotiated fees or by selling bonds at a discount to the underwriter. The costs of these private arrangements would count as preliminary expenses under state finance rules. The bill directly affects Buffalo’s ability to manage its debt financing for bonds issued prior to the 2026 deadline.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring the late U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel. It expresses the New York State Assembly's tribute to Rangel, a 46-year congressman from Harlem, decorated Korean War veteran, and first Black chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, who died on May 26, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing and recognizes his legacy of advocating for social justice, economic equity, and Harlem's community. It does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution K 511 commemorates the three-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022. It honors the victims, survivors, families, and the community affected by this tragedy, and extends the sincere best wishes and prayers of all New Yorkers.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 412 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York. The resolution aims to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty and recognize the contributions of all police officers in the state.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 405 is a commemorative resolution that honors the memory of deceased members of the New York State Assembly. It expresses the Legislative Body's deepest condolences to their families and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to them.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (K 336) asking Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare April 9, 2025, as "West Point Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a proclamation to honor the United States Military Academy at West Point, established in New York in 1802. The resolution commemorates the Academy's history, its graduates' contributions to national leadership, and its role as a key institution in New York. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects the Governor (who would issue the proclamation) and the public (who would observe the designated day). The bill was adopted by the Assembly on April 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Donate Life Month. It aims to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation, encourage New Yorkers to register as donors through the New York State Donate Life Registry, and honor the life-saving impact of donors and their families. The resolution does not create new laws but requests a ceremonial proclamation to support ongoing efforts to address the critical shortage of donors.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic memorial resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 242) honoring Greg Olma, a Erie County public servant who died on March 14, 2025. It formally recognizes his career as an Erie County legislator, parks commissioner, and community leader, alongside his family ties and civic involvement. The resolution directs the New York State Assembly to pause its proceedings in mourning and send a copy of the tribute to his surviving family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies.