Press Releases

Assembly Passes Legislative Package to Support & Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence

Rozic Appointed Secretary of Assembly Majority Conference

Albany, NY – In response to being appointed by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to serve as Secretary of the New York State Assembly Majority Conference, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WF-Fresh Meadows) issued the following statement: “I am honored...

Mayer, Rozic Spearhead Recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month in New York

Albany, NY – This week, State Senator Shelley Mayer (D-Westchester) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) announced a resolution memorializing May 2018 as Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). The resolution to be adopted recognizes the history...

Rozic: Bill to Eliminate Gendered Language in State Law for Police Officers and Firefighters Passes Assembly

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) joined her colleagues at a press conference in support of legislation the Assembly passed today that would require that state law use gender neutral language in reference to police officers...

Rozic Welcomes New Colleagues to the Assembly Majority

Albany, NY– While in Albany this week, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) welcomed newly elected colleagues to the Assembly Majority following last week’s special election. Rozic was joined by Queens Assemblywomen Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway),...

Rozic Statement on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

New York, NY – To celebrate the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) issued the following statement: “As a member of the Asian Pacific American Task Force and Queens resident,...

Rozic-backed Bill to End Gas Zone Pricing Passes Assembly

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that legislation (A979) she co-sponsors to ban zone pricing of gasoline passed the Assembly. The bill aims to ensure fairness in gas pricing for motorists and prevent markups based...

Rozic Speaks with St. John’s Students in Albany

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) spoke with St. John’s University students in Albany. Undergraduates from St. John’s in Queens came to the Capitol and had the chance to talk with Rozic about the Young Voter Act. Rozic has...

Rozic Installs New Civic Leaders

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Flushing, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) joined the Flushing Heights Civic Association at their latest meeting. Rozic addressed the dozens of community members in attendance and administered the oath of office for the newly elected...

Assemblywoman Rozic Addresses Yeshiva University’s Stern College Alumnae

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New York, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) spoke at a luncheon for Yeshiva University’s Stern College Silver Homecoming. At the luncheon, Rozic addressed the first 25 years of Stern College graduates, including many from her Queens...

Rozic Honors Israel Independence Day

Albany, NY – Ahead of Israel Independence Day, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) announced a resolution celebrating Israel Independence Day. The resolution to be adopted congratulates the State of Israel on the 70th anniversary of its independence...

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Kicks Off All-Girls Hackathon

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Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) gave the opening remarks at BQ GIRLHACKS, Queens College and Baruch College’s first all-girls hackathon. Rozic spoke with the participants – high school and college students – about the importance...

Rozic: Gender Pay Gap Holds Women Back

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced legislation she passed to help ensure women earn equal pay for equal work as part of her fight for full women’s equality. The package includes a resolution sponsored by Rozic recognizing...

Rozic Statement on Equal Pay Day

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows), Chair of the Task Force on Women’s Issues issued the following statement regarding Equal Pay Day: “Today is Equal Pay Day – a designation that not only calls attention to the ever-persistent...

Rozic Allocates Funding for Holocaust Survivors and Safety Net Services

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Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) today announces funding in this year’s state budget to provide services and programming for Holocaust survivors. As survivors age and navigate expected challenges, they need additional support...

Rozic, Weprin Call for Tree Inspection on Union Turnpike

Queens, NY – Following ongoing concerns from the community, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF – Fresh Meadows) and Assemblyman David Weprin (D – Fresh Meadows) are calling on the city Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to inspect the trees on...

Queens Lawmakers Announce $50 Million for Outer Borough Transit

Albany, New York – In response to the State Legislature and the Governor reaching an agreement in the 2018-19 state budget to create an annual fund dedicating $50 million to outer borough transit, New York State Assembly Members representing Queens...

Rozic: New York State Bans Guns from Domestic Violence Abusers

Albany, New York – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that she helped pass the Domestic Violence Escalation Prevention Act as part of the Assembly’s continued efforts to keep guns out of the wrong hands and prevent gun violence...

Rozic, Jewish Community Donate Kosher for Passover Food to Synagogue in the US Virgin Islands

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Queens, NY – After visiting the US Virgin Islands on an Assembly relief mission and meeting the Rabbi and congregants of the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) reached out to the New York Jewish community asking...

Rozic: State Budget Delivers Groundwork for Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies

Albany, New York – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that the State Legislature has reached an agreement on a series of policy changes protecting workers against sexual harassment as part of the 2018-19 State Budget. Rozic, who...