Political

Most of the laws, regulations and resources that affect the care, comfort and well-being of New Yorkers with mental illnesses are controlled by the government of the State of New York. Listed below are the politicians that we often have to contact. Depending on the issue, we sometimes have to contact the Chair of the controlling Committee. The means of contacting them are determined as needed.

Senator John J. Flanagan (District 2) 518-455-2071, 631-631-5367
                                     e-mail: flanagan@senate.state.ny.us

Senator Carl L. Marcellino (District 5) 518-455-2390, 631-549-0729
                                     e-mail: marcelli@senate.state.ny.us

Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia (District 9) 518-455-5952, 631-261-2992
                                     e-mail: raiaa@assembly.state.ny.us

Assemblyman James D. Conte (District 10) 518-455-5732, 631-424-5984
                                     e-mail: contej@assembly.state.ny.us

Majority Leader of Senate
Senator Pedro Espada Jr. (District 33) 518-455-3395
                                     e-mail: espada@senate.state.ny.us

Speaker of Assembly
Assemblyman Sheldon Silver (District 64) 514-455-3791, 212-312-1400
                                     e-mail: speaker@assembly.state.ny.us

Governor David A. Paterson, 518-474-8390
                                     e-mail: http://www.ny.gov/governor/contact