# NYS Lawmakers Miss Capitol Year

> Four New York State lawmakers haven’t attended the Capitol in person once all year, records show.
- Title: NYS Lawmakers Miss Capitol Year · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: Four New York State lawmakers haven’t attended the Capitol in person once all year, records show. Four New York State lawmakers missed the Capitol entirely…
- Keywords: new york state, capitol, lawmakers, attendance, absences, 89-year-old, military deployment, maternity leave, health complications, term limits, news, entertainment
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/us-news/four-nys-lawmakers-havent-been-to-the-capitol-in-person-once-all-year-damning-records-show
- Published: 2026-10-19T09:30:00+00:00
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- Topics: new york state, capitol, lawmakers, attendance, absences, 89-year-old, military deployment, maternity leave, health complications, term limits, news, entertainment
## Four lawmakers missed Capitol entirely
Records show four New York State lawmakers haven’t been to the Capitol in person once all year.
## Two 89-year-olds with health issues
Two lawmakers are 89 years old, battling long-term illnesses and riding out the year as lame ducks.
## Military deployment absences
Assemblyman Brian Maher missed every session day due to military deployment in the Middle East.
## Maternity leave absences
State Sen. Samra Brouk missed session days while on maternity leave after giving birth in December.
## Health complications absences
Assemblywoman Vivian Cook missed session days due to an unspecified illness.
## Stroke recovery absences
State Sen. Liz Krueger missed session days after suffering a stroke in early April.
## Daughter’s death absences
Assemblyman Demond Meeks missed session days after his 23-year-old daughter passed away.
## Military service absences
Assemblyman David McDonough missed session days due to military service in the Middle East.
## Remote voting participation
Lawmakers can vote remotely but not participate in legislative sessions.
## 442 absences total
The 10 most absent lawmakers missed 442 combined sessions with each missing more than 37% of votes.
## Term limits debate
Assemblyman Brian Maher argued extended absences from elderly lawmakers support term limits.
## Perfect attendance
61 lawmakers had perfect attendance, including those who won primaries.
## Consequence for lawmakers
Lawmakers with health or family crises missed sessions but continued to serve remotely.
## Key takeaway

Four New York State lawmakers missed the Capitol entirely this year, with two 89-year-olds and others citing health and military service.