NY ALFA is always advocating for new laws that benefit assisted living providers and the seniors they care for. This page is updated regularly with information on proposed legislation and past accomplishments that affect assisted living communities throughout the state.

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<h2>State Agency Responsible for Regulating Assisted Living</h2>
<strong><a href="http://www.health.state.ny.us/facilities/assisted_living/" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></strong><i><b>
Contact:</b></i>
Valerie Deetz
Director for ACF and Assisted Living Residence Surveillance
518-408-1133
<h2>Long Term Care Ombudsman</h2>
<b>Contact:</b> Mark Miller
New York State Office for the Aging,
2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York 12223
Phone: 518-408-1469 <b>
</b>Website: <a href="http://www.ltcombudsman.ny.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.ltcombudsman.ny.gov/</a>

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<h3>Local Government:</h3>
<b>Governor: </b>Andrew Cuomo (D)
Next election: 2014

<b>Senate</b>
Democrat: 32
Republican: 31
Vacant: 1

<b>House</b>
Democrat: 105
Republican: 44
Other: 1

<b>Projected Session Dates: </b>01/09/2015 - 12/31/2015
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