Both Port Authority’s of New York and New Jersey recently announced plans for possible inflation-based toll and fare increases as soon as January 2020. The increases would affect six bridges, including the Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge...

Assembly Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) states, “One of my life mottos is, ‘start strong, finish even stronger.’ In the waning hours of the 2019 Legislative Session I was able to pass 4 of my priority bills with overwhelming bi-partisan...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) commended the MTA’s rollout of 100 replacement buses, 62 of which are clean electric and set for Staten Island routes by 2021. The New York State Assembly passed sweeping allocations this year for investing...

“I was recently informed that there was a report of a Staten Island police officer being shot in the Graniteville community. A level 1 mobilization was activated to assist the fallen officer. Early reporting is suggesting that it may have been self-inflicted....

On Thursday, May 30th the Jewish Children’s Museum located in Brooklyn, New York was vandalized with anti-Semitic rhetoric. The museum is a facility that is meant to bring people together and remind us of how to be tolerant towards all religions...

“I’ve been closely following the ongoing controversy regarding the placement of an eruv in the Westerleigh community. I am also aware of the escalating tensions that are occurring within the neighborhoods directly affected. We must respect...

Assembly Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) yesterday organized a Fasting Challenge and Iftar Dinner with his Assembly and Senate colleagues to show religious solidarity during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a special month of the year for over one...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) recently introduced legislation that would require a city with a population of one million or more to file an application with the Uniform Land Use Review Board with exemption to a state or local act of emergency....

On Sunday in New Haven, Connecticut a fire broke out at the Diyanet Mosque causing significant damage to the place of worship. In a recent statement by New Haven Fire Chief, John Alston, “there is detection that there was intent in setting this fire.”...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that $6 million is available to help individuals who suffer from heat-related illnesses purchase air conditioners. Funding was increased from last year to meet higher demands. The New York State Office of Temporary...

Six months after the NY Wheel project was abruptly ended, the city and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has yet to come out with a proposal for the open space located in the Richmond Terrace area. NYCEDC announced on Monday...

Yesterday another community was shattered by a senseless shooting in a house of worship. The shooting took place in Poway, California, a small suburb of San Diego. A 60-year old woman protecting the Rabbi of the synagogue was killed. Rabbi Goldstein was...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) recently introduced legislation (A.7250) that would regulate safety procedures and strengthen guidelines for the trampoline park industry in New York State. The legislation stems from a report showing a nationwide...

During the recent three-way budget negotiations between the Legislature and the Governor, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo agreed to keep the resident toll for the Verrazzano Narrows at $5.50. The MTA, back in February, agreed to a citywide toll and fare increase...

In what appears to be a well-planned terrorist attack at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, the death toll has now reached 49 people and 20 seriously injured, many including innocent children. Three men and one woman were...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) sponsored legislation (A.6449) that would reauthorize and expand the authority to install and operate photo speed violation monitoring systems in school speed zones in New York City. The legislation amends the...

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board recently voted on Wednesday to raise fares for New York City subway and bus riders effective April 21, 2019. Although the board voted to keep the base fare at $2.75, they will be eliminating the 5 percent...

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie recently appointed Assemblyman Charles D. Fall as chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Fraud and Protection. The subcommittee resolves and provides information for consumer fraud protection and seeks to ensure fair and...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond) recently introduced legislation (A.5154) that would require New York schools located in cities with a population of a million or more and school districts located in localities with a Muslim population of fifteen...