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Assembly website. Carl Edward Heastie ( / ˈheɪsti /; born September 25, 1967) is an American politician from New York. Heastie has served in the New York State Assembly since January 2001, and was elected Speaker of the New York State Assembly on February 3, 2015.
Carl E. Heastie is the 100th Speaker of the New York State Assembly. He has the historic distinction of being the first African-American to serve as leader of the Chamber’s 150 members representing communities across the state of New York.
Nov 8, 2022 · His current term ends on January 1, 2025. Heastie ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 83. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Heastie currently serves as speaker of the House.
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) said he was on board with stiffening penalties for assaults on retail workers, even as he insisted he doesn’t believe the measure deters crime.
Feb 14, 2022 · By Rebecca C. Lewis. | February 14, 2022. To an outside observer, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie can seem somewhat reserved. Publicly, he’s never been one for bouts of passion, generally opting to wait, listen and respond in due time, a calculated approach appropriate for a former accountant.
As Speaker of the Assembly, I am committed to advancing the interests of our state to help our communities thrive.Since becoming Speaker, the Assembly has passed historic pieces of legislation including changes to our antiquated criminal justice system like cash bail reform, speedy trial reform, raise the age and decriminalizing marijuana.
About. Carl E. Heastie was elected by his peers as the 100th Speaker of the New York State Assembly on February 3, 2015 – the first African-American to lead the 150-member body. Heastie was first elected to the state Assembly in 2000, and has fought for Northeast Bronx families in Albany for nearly 20 years.
