Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Temporary President of the Speaker Senate and Majority Leader State Assembly New York State Senate

NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR

For Immediate Release:

October 21, 2019

Oct. 23 Joint – Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance Chair: Assembly Member Kevin A. Cahill and Assembly Standing Committee on Local Governments Chair: Assembly Member Fred W. Thiele, Jr. Public Hearing: Municipal Health Insurance Alternatives and Affordability Place: Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 11:00 A.M. Contact: Felicia Harris (518) 455-4311 Media Contact: Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 23 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Health Chair: Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assembly Standing Committee on Health Chair: Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried Public Hearing: The New York Health Act Place: The Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Carolyn Sheridan (518) 455-2889; Cynthia Jacobson (518) 455-4311 Media Contact: Carolyn Sheridan (518) 455-2889; Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 24 Senate Standing Committee on Codes Chair: Senator Jamaal T. Bailey Co-Sponsors: Senator Luis R. Sepulveda, Senator Brian A. Benjamin, Senator , Senator , Senator , Senator , Senator Kevin S. Parker, Senator , Senator Gustavo Rivera, Senator , and Senator Jose M. Serrano Public Hearing: Policing (S3695), repeals provisions relating to personnel records of police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers Place: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Contact: Noel Mendez (518) 455-2061 Media Contact: Ashley Meza (718) 547-8854 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 24 Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Chair: Senator Co-Sponsors: Senator Andrew S. Gounardes, Senator Kevin S. Parker, Senator Julia Salazar, and Senator Velmanette Montgomery Public Hearing: Examination of the cost of public higher education and its effect on student financial aid programs, state support, TAP/GAP, student borrowing and other challenges to affordability and accessibility Place: Brooklyn College, 6th Floor Student Center – Maroon Room, 2705 Campus Road, Brooklyn, New York Time: 11:30 A.M. Contact: Sabiel Chapnick (518) 455-3463 Media Contact: Ju Lee (718) 445-0004 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 24 Joint – Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary Chair: Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz Assembly Standing Committee on Social Services Chair: Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi and Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families Chair: Assembly Member Ellen C. Jaffee Public Hearing; The rights of children in court Place: Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, Room 1923, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Kerry Mierzwa (518) 455-4313 Media Contact: Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 25 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection Chair: Senator Kevin Thomas POST- and Senate Standing Committee on Internet and Technology PONED Chair: Senator Public Hearing: Protecting Consumer Data and Privacy on Online Platforms Place: Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Tamina Chowdhury (518) 455-3261 Media Contact: Senate Majority Press Office (518) 455-2415 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 28 Senate Standing Committee on Codes Chair: Senator Jamaal T. Bailey Public Hearing: Implementation of Discovery Reform (S1509—Part LLL) Place: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Contact: Noel Mendez (518) 455-2061 Media Contact: Ashley Meza (718) 547-8854 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 28 Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Chair: Senator Toby Ann Stavisky Co-Sponsor: Senator Public Hearing: Examination of the cost of public higher education and its effect on student financial aid programs, state support, TAP/GAP, student borrowing and other challenges to affordability and accessibility Place: SUNY New Paltz, Student Union Multipurpose Room, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, New York Time: 1:00 P.M. Contact: Sabiel Chapnick (518) 455-3463 Media Contact: Ju Lee (718) 445-0004 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 28 Senate Standing Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Chair: Senator Public Hearing: A Discussion about Eating Disorders, Treatment and Recovery Place: Clarkstown Town Hall, Second Floor, 10 Maple Avenue, New City, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Contact: John Koury (518) 455-7992 Media Contact: Mary Mueller (914) 980-1267 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 29 Assembly Standing Committee on Health Chair: Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried Public Hearing: Youth Tackle Football Place: Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, Room 1923, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Cynthia Jacobson (518) 455-4311 Media Contact: Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888

Oct. 29 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations Chair: Senator Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations Chair: Assembly Member Michele Titus and Legislative Commission on Government Administration Chair: Assembly Member David Buchwald Public Hearing: New York State’s Response to Federal Government Shutdowns Place: Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 11:30 A.M. Contact: Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (845) 786-6710; Brian Williams (518) 455-4355 Media Contact: Kerry Donovan (914) 244-4450; Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888

Oct. 30 Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Chair: Senator Toby Ann Stavisky Co-Sponsor: Senator Timothy Kennedy Public Hearing: Examination of the cost of public higher education and its effect on student financial aid programs, state support, TAP/GAP, student borrowing and other challenges to affordability and accessibility Place: SUNY Buffalo, The Center for Tomorrow, 101 Service Center Road, Buffalo, New York Time: 1:00 P.M. Contact: Sabiel Chapnick (518) 455-3463 Media Contact: Ju Lee (718) 445-0004 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 31 Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Chair: Senator Toby Ann Stavisky Co-Sponsor: Senator Public Hearing: Examination of the cost of public higher education and its effect on student financial aid programs, state support, TAP/GAP, student borrowing and other challenges to affordability and accessibility Place: SUNY Oswego Syracuse Campus, The Atrium, Suite 115, 9 Clinton Square, Syracuse, New York Time: 1:00 P.M. Contact: Sabiel Chapnick (518) 455-3463 Media Contact: Ju Lee (718) 445-0004 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 1 Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Chair: Senator Toby Ann Stavisky Co-Sponsors: Senator Todd D. Kaminsky, Senator James Gaughran, Senator , Senator , Senator Kevin Thomas, and Senator Public Hearing: Examination of the cost of public higher education and its effect on student financial aid programs, state support, TAP/GAP, student borrowing and other challenges to affordability and accessibility Place: Nassau Community College, College Center Building, 2nd Floor, 1 Education Drive, Garden City, New York Time: 12:30 P.M. Contact: Sabiel Chapnick (518) 455-3463 Media Contact: Ju Lee (718) 445-0004 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 4 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection Chair: Senator Kevin Thomas Senate Standing Committee on Health Chair: Senator Gustavo Rivera and Senate Standing Committee on Education Chair: Senator Public Hearing: To investigate the safety and potential harms of electronic cigarettes and vaping, especially among school-aged youth Place: Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 12:00 P.M. Contact: Carolyn Sheridan (518) 455-2889 Media Contact: Carolyn Sheridan (518) 455-2889 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 6 Senate Standing Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Chair: Senator David Carlucci Public Hearing: Veterans Mental Health and Well Being Place: Clarkstown Town Hall, Second Floor, 10 Maple Avenue, New City, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Contact: John Koury (518) 455-7992 Media Contact: Mary Mueller (914) 980-1267 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 13 Joint – Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education Chair: Assembly Member Deborah J. Glick and Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation Chair: Assembly Member Steve Englebright Public Hearing: The Environmental Footprint of Colleges and Universities in New York State Place: Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Ben Decker (518) 455-4881 Media Contact: Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888

Nov. 13 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary Chair: Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary Chair: Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz Public Hearing: Court Consolidation Place: Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, Room 1923, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Burton Phillips (518) 455-2451; Amanda Wagner (518) 455-4313 Media Contact: Avi Small (212) 633-8052; Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 14 Joint – Assembly Standing Committee on Codes Chair: Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol and Assembly Standing Committee on Correction Chair: Assembly Member David I. Weprin Public Hearing: Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) and Pretrial Services Place: Hamilton Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 11:00 A.M. Contact: Tahirih Anthony (518) 455-4313 Media Contact: Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 15 Joint Senate Task Force on Opioids, Addiction and Overdose Prevention Chairs: Senator Pete Harckham, Senator Gustavo Rivera, and Senator David Carlucci Public Hearing: To hear from stakeholders on strategies for reducing overdoses, improving individual and community health, and addressing the harmful consequences of drug use Place: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Sebastian Solomon (212) 298-5660 Media Contact: Gary Ginsburg (518) 423-9040

Nov. 20 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Elections Chair: Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assembly Standing Committee on Election Law Chair: Assembly Member Charles Lavine Public Hearing: To discuss the implementation of early voting throughout New York State Place: Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Edline Jacquet (718) 284-4700; Matthew Aumand (518) 455-4313 Media Contact: Jonathan Timm (313) 618-7005; Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 21 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary Chair: Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary Chair: Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz Public Hearing: Court Consolidation Place: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 10:30 A.M. Contact: Burton Phillips (518) 455-2451; Amanda Wagner (518) 455-4313 Media Contact: Avi Small (212) 633-8052; Assembly Press Office (518) 455-3888 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Dec. 2 Senate Standing Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Chair: Senator David Carlucci Public Hearing: OPWDD Transition to Managed Care Place: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Contact: John Koury (518) 455-7992 Media Contact: Mary Mueller (914) 980-1267 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

Dec. 3 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Education Chair: Senator Shelley Mayer and Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Revenues Chair: Senator Public Hearing: To examine the distribution of the Foundation Aid formula as it relates to pupil and district needs Place: Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Georgia Asciutto (518) 455-2031 Media Contact: Gary Ginsburg (518) 455-2415

OTHER MEETINGS OF INTEREST:

Oct. 29 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Education Chair: Senator Shelley Mayer and Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Revenues Chair: Senator Brian Benjamin Co-Sponsor: Senator Rachel May Public Meeting: To hear stakeholder input regarding the components of the Foundation Aid formula in relation to student, district and community needs with a goal of greater equity in school financing Place: Syracuse Center of Excellence, Room 203, 727 East Washington Street, Syracuse, New York Time: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Contact: Georgia Asciutto (914) 934-5250; Phil Giltner (212) 222-7315 Media Contact: Gary Ginsburg (518) 455-2415 PARTICIPATION BY INVITATION ONLY

Oct. 30 Joint Senate Task Force on Opioids, Addiction and Overdose Prevention Chairs: Senator Pete Harckham, Senator Gustavo Rivera, and Senator David Carlucci Co-Sponsor: Senator Timothy Kennedy Public Meeting: To hear from stakeholders on strategies for reducing overdoses, improving individual and community health, and addressing the harmful consequences of drug use Place: Catholic Health Medical Center, 144 Genesee Street, Buffalo, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Sebastian Solomon (212) 298-5660 Media Contact: Gary Ginsburg (518) 423-9040 PARTICIPATION BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 13 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Education Chair: Senator Shelley Mayer and Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Revenues Chair: Senator Brian Benjamin Co-Sponsors: Senator John Brooks, Senator James Gaughran, Senator , Senator Anna Kaplan, Senator Monica Martinez, and Senator Kevin Thomas Public Meeting: To hear stakeholder input regarding the components of the Foundation Aid formula in relation to student, district and community needs with a goal of greater equity in school financing Place: Seaford Middle School, 3940 Sunset Avenue, Seaford, New York Time: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Contact: Georgia Asciutto (914) 934-5250; Phil Giltner (212) 222-7315 Media Contact: Gary Ginsburg (518) 455-2415 PARTICIPATION BY INVITATION ONLY

Nov. 19 Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Education Chair: Senator Shelley Mayer and Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Revenues Chair: Senator Brian Benjamin Co-Sponsor: Senator Public Meeting: To hear stakeholder input regarding the components of the Foundation Aid formula in relation to student, district and community needs with a goal of greater equity in school financing Place: Bayside High School, 3224 Corporal Kennedy Street, Bayside, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Contact: Georgia Asciutto (914) 934-5250; Phil Giltner (212) 222-7315 Media Contact: Gary Ginsburg (518) 455-2415 PARTICIPATION BY INVITATION ONLY

Dec. 4 Senate Standing Committee on Budget and Revenues Chair: Senator Brian Benjamin Public Meeting: Roundtable discussion of real property tax reform in Place: Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Contact: Phil Giltner (914) 475-7732 Media Contact: Neil Reilly (774) 766-2351 PARTICIPATION BY INVITATION ONLY