Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) helped pass the 2025-26 enacted budget, addressing top priorities. From providing financial relief to millions of New Yorkers and local businesses to increasing access to higher education and improving public safety, the state budget puts New York families first.

MONTICELLO, NY — As the annual harvest season approaches, Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) is celebrating the community organizations that work to provide families across Sullivan and Orange Counties with access to healthy, nutritious food. Through advocacy and direct support, Kay has made food accessibility one of her top legislative priorities.

“Our communities need and deserve places where they can come together and connect with each other across generations,” Speaker Heastie said. “This funding will allow Middletown to renovate and revitalize the Kleiner Center and make it a destination for families here in Orange County.”

FALLSBURG, NY — Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) announced today that the Town of Fallsburg Police Department has been awarded a $100,000 grant for upgrades to make officers safer and their work more efficient. The funding will modernize the department’s facilities and help meet the demands of a growing community by funding new personnel lockers, filing shelves, and pass-through evidence lockers.

ROCK HILL, NY — Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) has secured a $250,000 line-item continuation in the New York State FY 2026 budget to support EverGreen Meadow Services, Inc., a Rock Hill-based nonprofit that serves girls across New York State who are at risk of self-harm or suicide. The funding helps address multiple acute needs by bringing mental health programs and services into the 100th Assembly District and catering to an underserved, vulnerable population.

MONTICELLO, NY — Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) has announced that she has joined the New York State Public Service Commission's NYSEG rate case as an intervenor. Kay stands in opposition to NYSEG’s proposed 23% rate increase, which is slated to take effect in May 2026 and would add roughly $33 to the average monthly bill in Sullivan County.

Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) helped pass the 2025-26 enacted budget, addressing top priorities. From providing financial relief to millions of New Yorkers and local businesses to increasing access to higher education and improving public safety, the state budget puts New York families first.

MIDDLETOWN, NY—Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) and Middletown Mayor Joe DeStefano announced they’ve secured $50,000 in state funding for the venue. The grant, administered by the New York State Council on the Arts, marks a significant investment in the cultural and economic life of the region.

ALBANY—Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) wrapped up a productive legislative session with several prime-sponsored bills passing both houses and major progress on local and statewide issues ranging from health care access to economic growth.

The Sullivan County Patrolman’s Association has endorsed Paula Kay

Paula has the backing of the Sullivan County Patrolman’s Benevolent Association.

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Fei Tian College recently invited Assembly 100 candidate Paula Kay and Middletown Mayor Joe DeStefano to meet with the administration, faculty, and students.

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