Press Releases

Assemblyman Dinowitz, Senator Peralta Close Loophole To Combat Spread Of Bedbugs

Albany, NY – New Yorkers buying their bedding have less to worry about, thanks to a new law from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. In this new law, additional protections will be implemented within 180 days which protect against cross contamination from...

Assemblyman Dinowitz and Public Advocate James Decry Abysmal Conditions during Building Renovation

Bronx, NY – This Thanksgiving some Bronx families will be unable to gather around a home-cooked meal in their own apartments because of highly intrusive renovations on many of the 57 units in the building. The Morgan Group, which owns the building,...

Reminder from Assemblyman Dinowitz: Before the Cold Weather Comes Everyone Needs to be Ready to Turn Up the ‘HEAP’!

Bronx- It won’t be long before fall’s chilly air turns to bitter cold. The city’s harsh winters can be devastating if you have trouble heating your home. That’s where the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) comes in. HEAP is a federally funded...

Dinowitz Creates Law to Help New Yorkers Support Our Troops

Albany, NY – Supporting our troops just got a little bit easier thanks to a new law sponsored by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. Conscientious citizens will no longer have to sift through mountains of research to learn which charities that provide support...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Secures Left Turn Signal to Improve Driver Safety Near Local Schools

Bronx, NY – Going to school just got a little easier for students, parents, and teachers at nine schools on the John F. Kennedy campus thanks to effective advocacy from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx). Many members of the community had complained...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Kicks Off Annual Holiday Canned Food Drive

Bronx, NY-Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) has kicked off his annual canned food and turkey drive with students from local schools and participating residential buildings. The Assemblyman’s office will be accepting donations until December...

Assemblyman Dinowitz and State Senator Alcantara Create New Pro-Tenant Law to Combat Illegal Non-Rental Fees

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) struck an important blow for tenants in the fight to protect affordable housing in New York City, along with State Senator Marisol Alcantara (D-Manhattan) who was the prime sponsor in the State Senate....

Assemblyman Dinowitz, Congressman Engel Organize Successful Puerto Rico Donation Drive

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Bronx, NY – As the dire situation in Puerto Rico continues to deteriorate, New York has stepped up in the absence of effective measures from the Federal government. After details of the urgency and seriousness of the situation facing many of our fellow...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Honored as “Transit Champion” at Riders Alliance Annual Gala

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Bronx, NY – On Monday night, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz was honored at the 2017 Riders Alliance Gala as their “Transit Champion” for public service on behalf of New York City transit riders. In his first year as Chairman of the Assembly Committee...

Assemblyman Dinowitz and State Senator Alcantara Urge Governor Cuomo to Sign Pro-Tenant Legislation

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and State Senator Marisol Alcantara (D-Manhattan) are calling on Governor Cuomo to protect low income tenants by signing legislation (A.8234/S.1349-B) that would require a notice prepared by the Division...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Appointed to Chair Assembly Judiciary Committee

Bronx, N.Y. – Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie announced this week the appointment of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx), as chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. The previous chair, Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, was recently appointed...

Assemblyman Dinowitz, Comptroller Stringer, Council Member Cohen, Council Member Rodriguez, Assembly Member De La Rosa and Advocates Demand ADA Compliance at MTA Subway Stations

Bronx, NY - Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stood outside the West 231st downtown 1 Train Elevator with City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Council Member Andrew Cohen, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Assembly Member Carmen De La Rosa, Monica Bartley from...

Assemblyman Dinowitz, Comptroller Stringer, Council Member Cohen, TransitCenter, CIDNY and NYPIRG Straphanger’s Campaign to Hold Press Conference on Lack of Subway Accessibility

Bronx, NY – State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, TransitCenter, CIDNY, and the NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign to hold Press Conference protesting the lack of ADA compliant accessible subway platforms, working elevators...

State Legislators Introduce Bills to Protect Consumers in Wake of Equifax Data Breach

New York, NY – Albany lawmakers are taking a stand for consumers who have been impacted by the unprecedented Equifax data breach by introducing new legislation that will establish requirements for credit reporting agencies (CRAs) to protect consumers...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Comptroller Scott Stringer, TransitCenter and CIDNY to Hold Press Conference Protesting Lack of Subway Accessibility at West 231st Street Downtown 1 Train Elevator

Bronx, NY —State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, City Comptroller Stringer, TransitCenter and CIDNY to hold Press Conference protesting the lack of ADA compliant accessible subway platforms, working elevators and overall lack of accessible transportation...

Assemblyman Dinowitz, Senator Klein, Council Member Cohen, Congressman Espaillat, and Congressman Engel Host Successful Shred Day

Bronx, NY – Hundreds of people showed up to have their personal documents and information shredded by the “Shreddersaurus” shred truck Sunday morning, marking yet another successful iteration of the free annual Shred Day Event. Assemblyman Dinowitz...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Protests United States Postal Service Removal of Mailboxes

In a letter to Lilliam Rodriguez, the Bronx Postmaster, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz protested the removal of at least four mailboxes slated to be permanently removed by the USPS by October 8th. These mailboxes include but are not necessarily limited...

Senator Peralta and Assemblyman Dinowitz Push for Bill to Provide Financial Assistance to Families of Police Officers, Firefighters and EMS Personnel Killed in the Line of Duty

New York, NY – Today, State Senator Jose Peralta and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz discussed their legislation that would provide financial assistance to the spouse and/or dependents of police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel...

Dinowitz to Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Identity Theft and Extra Fees as a Result of Equifax Data Breach

Albany, New York – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) is taking a stand for consumers who have been impacted by the unprecedented Equifax data breach by introducing new legislation that will establish minimum requirements for credit reporting agencies...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Requests Parking Meters on Manhattan College Parkway and Post Road be Changed from 12 Hours to 2 Hours to Help Local Businesses

Bronx, NY – The parking spaces just off Broadway at the intersection of Manhattan College Parkway and Post Road allow for 12 hours of parking for only $8 dollars. This disallows local residents from parking there and visiting businesses on Broadway...