Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 17/02/2026My statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson. 020
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 09/02/2026The youth are the future. It was a pleasure meeting with students from SUNY Suffolk Community last week. The public higher education system is the backbone of our great state, ensuring that students receive the best value, quality, and resources necessary to embark on their professional journey. 110
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Racism has no place, especially coming from the White House. The Office of the President should be ashamed for continuing to produce content unbecoming of any elected office. Regardless of political affiliation, this behavior is disgusting. 031
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 05/11/2025North Country has spoken. Congratulations to Michael Cashman and welcome to the @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social. 021
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 05/11/2025NYC has spoken @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Congratulations! 061
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 10/10/2025We 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. 020
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Yesterday 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! 210
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Today 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. 110
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 23/07/2025The 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 120
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Today’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. 110
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 21/07/2025The 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. 100
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Today 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 010
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Today 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. 010
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Parks 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. 100
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 03/07/2025The enactment of the “Big Awful Bill” will have far-reaching and enduring consequences for families throughout the United States.. 000
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Today, 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. 000
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Happy 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. 000
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Great 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. 100
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 25/06/2025The 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. 000
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Great 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. 000
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 24/06/2025I 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. 100
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Thank 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. 100
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 27/05/2025For 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. buffalonews.com/opinion/edit...buffalonews.comThe Editorial Board: A bill that takes from the poor and gives to the rich will hit New York State hardIt’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 410
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Comptroller 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. 110
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 17/04/2025While 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...cnn.comFed Chair Powell gives starkest warning yet on potential economic consequences from tariffs | CNN BusinessPresident 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... 040
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 11/04/2025We 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...northcountrypublicradio.orgNorth Country businesses report decline in Canadian visitorsA new survey by the North Country Chamber of Commerce is shedding light on how tariffs are impacting the regional economy. 111
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Republicans 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...nytimes.comHouse Passes G.O.P. Budget After Conservative Revolt CollapsesA 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. 121
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 09/04/2025What 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) 110
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 04/04/2025This administration is wreaking havoc on the global economy and being reckless with our future. We are on day 2 of the stock market tumbling and now the chair of the Federal Reserve is warning of higher inflation and slow growth. (1/2) www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/b...nytimes.comPowell Warns Trump’s Tariffs Risk Stoking Even Higher Inflation and Slower GrowthJerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, says the central bank’s “obligation” is to ensure that a “one-time increase in the price level does not become an ongoing inflation problem.” 100
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Families are already struggling with the increased cost of living in our country. These tariffs are going to make everyday items more expensive and make life harder for New Yorkers and families across the US. www.cbsnews.com/news/which-p...cbsnews.comWhich products will be affected by tariffs? Here's what Trump's "Liberation Day" could make pricier.President Trump rolled out new tariffs on April 2 aimed at easing trade imbalances. Here's which products could become more expensive as a result. 101
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 01/04/2025We’re not even through the first 100 days of this term and he’s already plotting how to toss the Constitution out the window and try to stay in office. It’s despicable. It’s anti-constitutional. And it’s unamerican. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/u...nytimes.comTrump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of ConstitutionPresident Trump, in an interview with NBC News, said there were “methods” that would allow a third term. The 22nd Amendment prohibits a person from being elected to more than two terms as president. 030
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 27/03/2025This is another unconstitutional power grab attempt by an administration that wants to rip apart our democratic institutions. While I believe that these executive orders won’t hold up in court, the president and his unconstitutional cronies are showing their hand. 1/4 apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comTrump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?Election officials, state attorneys general and legal experts say President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to reshape election processes throughout the U.S. will likely face legal challenges f... 140
Reposted by Carl E. HeastiePowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 25/03/2025"On this #EqualPayDay, we must continue to pursue gender and wage equality for all women.” @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social #EqualPayNY 002
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 21/03/2025This attempt to dismantle the Department of Education is not only unconstitutional, it will have disastrous consequences for our students. NY receives over $6 billion from the DOE, including almost $2 billion in Title I funding, a lifeline for rural schools. www.npr.org/2025/03/21/n...npr.orgHow the Education Department cuts could hurt low-income and rural schoolsWith cuts to nearly all the staff at the Department of Education's primary data agency, low-income and rural schools may not get the federal funds they rely on in coming years. 113
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 01/03/2025I mourn the loss of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, President of the New York State NAACP conference. She was a dedicated civil rights leader, fighting for equality and ensuring that representation and its importance was brought to the forefront. 162
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 19/02/2025The President and the republican members of New York's congressional delegation - I'm looking at you Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis, Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota - just blew a $16 billion hole in the most important transit system in the nation. 34624
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 03/02/202510 years ago today, my colleagues gave me the privilege of being the 100th and first Black (African America/Caribbean American) Speaker in the history of NY state. It has been an honor and privilege. Happy Black History Month. Black History is American History! 052
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 03/02/2025#LatePost Wishing everyone a joyous Lunar New Year on behalf of the NYSA Majority. I hope all those who attended this year’s Flushing Lunar New Year Parade enjoyed all the festivities. #yearofsnake🐍 022
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Today marks the commencement of this year’s Legislative Session. I am profoundly honored that my colleagues have again entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Speaker of the People’s House. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with them in the forthcoming months. 132
Carl E. Heastie @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Today I stood alongside Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, community partners, and our unions to speak about the real day to day of NY’ers. 121
