Press Releases

Black History Month

Brooklyn, NY – This February, we remember and pay tribute to those who persevered through racial oppression, intolerance and injustice to pave the way for civil rights in our country; we also recognize those who have taken up the helm in today's challenging...

Assemblymember Bichotte to Join Haitian Elected Officials to Draft Strategic Plan for Haitians Across the Country

Miami, FL – Haitian American elected officials from across the United States will hold a press conference to demand that the civil rights for Haitian immigrants across the country be honored. This comes at the height of recent decisions impacting the...

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Brooklyn, NY – Every year on the third Monday in January, we celebrate a true progressive hero and revolutionary - the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Originally established in 1983 as a federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. King, the meaning...

Rally Against Racism - Join us Monday MLK Day January 15

AssemblymemberRodneyse BichotteJoinsforces with a coalition of Elected Officials, Community Leaders, Labor Unions, Organizations andMembers of the CommunityRally Against RacismonMartin Luther King, Jr. Day New York - Monday (January 15, 2018), Thousands...

Commemorating 2010 Haiti Earthquake – Eight Years Later; Condemning Trump's Bigoted Statements

Brooklyn, NY – Today marks the eighth anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti and people throughout the Haitian diaspora. Friends of Haiti will not only be paying tribute to the more than 300,000 victims who perished that day, and the estimated 1.5 million...

MWBE Bill Vetoed by Governor Cuomo

Albany/Brooklyn, New York – Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte is joining members of the minority and women-owned business (MWBE) community in expressing their disappointment with Governor Andrew Cuomo for vetoing the only MWBE bill sponsored by both...

Happy New Year! State of the District, Thursday, January 18, 6-8pm

AssemblymemberRodneyse BichotteWishes Alla New Year full ofprosperity, success and happiness. ************************************************************************* Please JoinAssemblymemberRodneyse Bichotteat her AnnualState of the District...

Seasons Greetings & Happy Holidays

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Wishes everyone a very special Holiday season Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte would like to wish: Those who celebrated Chanukah, we hope you hada Freilechen Chanukah, Those who are celebrating Christmas,...

TPS Immigration Town Hall

AssemblymemberRodneyse BichottejoinsCouncil Member Jumaane D. Williams&Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Inviting you to Temporary Protected StatusImmigration Town Hall Saturday, December 1612PM - 1:30PMatFlatbush YMCA1401 Flatbush Avenue,...

Happy Chanukah!

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte wishes all those celebrating Chanukah, a Freilechen Chanukah. The story of Chanukah is one that has as much relevance today as it did during the times of the Maccabees, and their fight against a foreign force that...

Legislators, Agencies, Associations and Business Owners Speaks out at Press Conference and NYS Assembly Hearing on Minority and Women-Owned Enterprise Program

Albany, NY – Yesterday, Advocates and Stakeholders of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) community expressed their concerns at an MWBE Press conference held by Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte and Senator James Sanders Jr., Chair...

Thank You for Coming to our Open House!

Welcome To Our New Place! 1312 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY Hon. Rodneyse Bichotte Assemblymember 42nd District Chair of the Oversight to Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBEs) Subcommittee Thank you to everyone who came out to...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Commemorates the Long-Standing History between Haiti and Israel

Brooklyn, NY – Today we celebrate 70 years of the passing of the United Nation resolution for the formation of the Jewish State of Israel, where Haiti cast the deciding vote in the debate at the United Nations General Assembly. The nations of Israel...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte announces New York State MWBE Hearing, MWBE Press Conference, and Personal Net Worth Petition

Click here to sign onto Personal Net Worth petition and share with your networks. Signing the petition means that you are supporting MWBEs reach their full capacity, and potential enabling them to better participate and compete for government contracts....

Happy Thanksgiving to All, Kings Theatre Community Thanksgiving, Support Small Business Saturday

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Statement on Homeland Security Decision to End Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 60,000 Haitians

Brooklyn, NY – Yesterday, Acting Secretary Elaine Duke announced that the State Department would no longer grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians after this most recent extension. This decision was made after former Secretary of Homeland...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Announces ADIHA Scholarship Opportunity

The “Association of Haitian and American Engineers (ADIHA)" will offer three scholarships on Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 at their end of the year party. One (1) Scholarship of $1,500.00 will be awarded to a High School Senior, accepted in a credited...

March to Fight for TPS and DACA

Join Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte along with: Council Member Jumaane D. Williams Haitian American Lawyers of New York Haitian American Caucus Haitian American Business Network Haitian American Nurses Association Haitian Centers Council 1199SEIU and...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Invites You to Upcoming Open House

The Office of Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte invites you to the Grand Opening of our new district office. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1312 Flatbush Avenue (at Foster Avenue)12:00pm - 8:00pm Come see our new office, meet our staff, and enjoy...

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte: This Veterans Day, Let's Remain Committed to Supporting Our Brave Heroes

Very few things warm the heart quite like seeing a military member reuniting with family after returning home from deployment. These indelible images encapsulate a beautiful moment as joyous children jump into the arms of their mothers or fathers and...