Assemblyman David Weprin’s Statement on the Federal Highway Administration Approval of Congestion Pricing
Jun 27, 2023
Queens – I am deeply disturbed by the Federal Highway Administration’s blanket approval of the Central Business District Tolling Program, also known as Congestion Pricing. New Yorkers cannot afford this $1 Billion tax hike, which is being camouflaged...
Assemblyman David Weprin Applauds as Less is More Parole Reform Act is Signed into Law by Gov. Hochul
Sep 17, 2021
Manhattan, NY - Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Less Is More Parole Reform Act into New York State law. NYS Assemblyman and Correction Committee Chair David Weprin championed the bill for years in the state legislature before this historic moment....
Assemblyman David Weprin Presents Proclamation to Dr. Sheldon Schwartz on his 102nd Birthday
Jul 21, 2021
Queens, New York – Assemblyman David Weprin presented an Assembly Proclamation to Dr. Sheldon Schwartz on his 102nd birthday. Family members of Dr. Schwartz, members of JASA Holliswood Senior Center, and Assemblyman Weprin celebrated the centenarian’s...
Calls for Property Tax Relief for Queens Residents Come from Assemblyman David I. Weprin and Community Activists
Jul 12, 2021
Hollis, New York – Yesterday, at Haggerty Park, Assemblyman David I. Weprin called on the NYC Department of Finance to grant Queens homeowners much needed property tax relief. Together with community activists and representatives from Queens Village...
Assemblyman David I. Weprin Leads Virtual Rally Supporting the Protect In-Person Visiting Bill
Apr 28, 2021
Albany, New York – Today, Assemblyman David I. Weprin, Chair of the Committee on Correction, led a virtual rally in support of the Protect In-Person Visiting bill, which passed out of committee. The bill safeguards the right of families, friends, and...
Assemblymembers David I. Weprin and Jeffrion Aubry Applaud the Passage of the HALT Solitary Law
Apr 1, 2021
Albany – Today, the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act was signed into law in New York State, enacting a long-sought-after limit on the practice following an eight-year long campaign by members of the legislature and advocacy...