Weprin Sponsored Smoke/ Carbon-Monoxide Alarm Giveaway Draws Large Crowd
Mar 21, 2016
Fresh Meadows, New York Over 150 eastern and central Queens residents joined Assemblyman Weprin, Councilmember Rory Lancman, the FDNY, the American Red Cross and the Office of the Mayor for a smoke/carbon-monoxide alarm giveaway and forum on fire...
Assemblyman David Weprin Hosts the 24th Assembly District South Asian Advisory Panel
Mar 14, 2016
Queens, New York Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows, Richmond Hill) was joined by community leaders, governmental representatives, and concerned residents of the 24th Assembly District at the 24th Assembly District South Asian Advisory...
Assemblyman David Weprin Joins the River Fund of New York to Donate Over 1000 lbs. of Food
Feb 26, 2016
Richmond Hill, New York On Friday, Assemblyman David Weprin joined New York River Fund Outcome & Expectations Coordinator Okeano Bell, Logistics Team Member Rakesh Sohanlall, and Logistics Team Member Rajendranand Basdeo to donate over 1000 lbs....
State Assembly Unanimously Passes Weprin-Sponsored Alices Law Bill to Impose Tough Criminal Penalties on Those Who Engage in Staged Motor Vehicle Accidents
Feb 25, 2016
Albany, New York Today, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed Alices Law, A2615B, a major motor vehicle insurance fraud reform law sponsored by Assemblyman David I. Weprin. Alices Law positions New York...
Assemblyman David Weprin Statement on the Passing of Assemblymember Barbara Clark
Feb 23, 2016
It is with great sadness that I join my Assembly colleagues today to mourn the passing of one of our most devoted legislators, the Honorable Barbara M. Clark. Serving in the Assembly since 1987, Assemblymember Clark was a dedicated advocate for quality...
Assemblyman David Weprin and the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance Join to Kick-Off the Tax Season with a FREE Facilitated Self-Assistance Tax Preparation Site to Help Queens Residents File their Taxes
Feb 17, 2016
Richmond Hill, New York Assemblyman David Weprin and the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance were joined by State Committeeman (AD-24) Dr. Taj Rajkumar, representatives from Community Board 9, the Richmond Hill Lions club and the Richmond Hill...
Weprin Elected as Co-President of the National Association of Jewish Legislators
Jan 17, 2016
Assemblyman David I. Weprin has been elected to serve as the National Co-President of the National Association of Jewish State Legislators (NAJL). Weprin will be serving with other state legislators on the national board of the organization, responsible...
Assembly member David Weprin Joins Governor Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Congressman Gregory Meeks & 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers in the #FightFor15
Jan 4, 2016
New York, NY On Monday, January 4th 2016, Assemblyman David Weprin (D - Richmond Hill) joined Governor Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Congressman Gregory Meeks & other elected officials at the...
Assemblyman David Weprin Joins With Community to Donate Over 400 Toys to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens
Dec 23, 2015
Queens, New York On Tuesday Evening, Assemblyman David Weprin was joined by John J. DeCristoforo, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, and others to gift collected toys to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens in Richmond...
Assemblyman David Weprin & AARP Honor Editha Santiago, NYS Recipient of the AARP I ♥ Caregivers Award
Dec 22, 2015
Queens, New York On Tuesday morning, Assemblyman Weprin and the AARP joined together to honor Editha Santiago with a New York State Assembly Proclamation and the AARP I ♥ Caregivers award. Ms. Santiago was chosen as the New York State recipient...
NYS Assemblyman David Weprin Proudly Sponsors the American Debate League Queens Fall Classic Debate Tournament
Dec 14, 2015
Queens, New York On Saturday, December 12th, the American Debate League hosted the Queens Fall Classic Debate Tournament at M.S. 172 in Glen Oaks, Queens, NY. As debate programs have been a recent addition to after school programs in Queens, this...
Assemblyman David Weprin, Senator Tony Avella, Councilman Barry Grodenchik, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman Stand Together to Oppose Move NYs Proposed East River Toll-Tax Scheme
Dec 6, 2015
Queens, New York Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) was joined by Senator Tony Avella, Councilman Barry Grodenchik, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens Civic Congress, Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free, and...
Weprin Kicks-Off 2015 Summer Reading Challenge
Jun 23, 2015
Richmond Hill, NY In partnership with New York State libraries, Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D Richmond Hill) today announced the kickoff of the Assemblys annual Summer Reading Challenge. The primary goal of the program is to encourage...
Assembly Passes Weprins Disabilities Awareness Legislative Package
May 13, 2015
Albany, NY This past Monday, in an effort to further improve the quality of life for New Yorkers living with disabilities, the Assembly passed a series of bills and legislative resolutions sponsored by Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D Fresh...
Avella, Weprin Unveil Renamed Briarwood Station
Apr 17, 2015
Briarwood, NY Today, Senator Tony Avella and Assemblyman David Weprin were joined by Seymour Sy Schwartz, president of the Briarwood Community Association, to announce the renaming of the Briarwood subway station.
While undergoing...
Weprin, Lancman, DOT & Community Leaders Unveil One-Way Converted 168 St.
Apr 17, 2015
Jamaica Hills, NY Today, Assemblyman David Weprin, Councilman Rory Lancman, Senator Leroy Comrie, and Nicole Garcia Deputy Borough Commissioner for Queens Department of Transportation (DOT) were joined by community leaders and members of...
Assembly Unanimously Passes Weprins Resolution Proclaiming March 2015 as Early-Intervention Month
Mar 4, 2015
Albany, New York The New York State Assembly today unanimously passed a legislative resolution introduced by Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D Fresh Meadows) memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March of 2015, as Early Intervention...
Assemblyman Weprin & Major Queens Civic-Community Coalition Stand Together to Oppose Move NYs Proposed Toll-Tax Scheme
Mar 1, 2015
Queens, New York At a press conference today, Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) was joined by the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens Civic Congress, Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free, and other community-small business advocates to strongly...
Assemblyman David Weprin, Sponsoring Members & NY Advocacy Groups Unveil New Adoptee Bill of Rights
Feb 10, 2015
Albany, NY At a press conference today, with a dozen New York adoptee rights advocacy members, Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D Fresh Meadows) stood with several Sponsoring Assembly Members on both sides of the aisle to unveil the new Adoptee...
Assemblyman Weprin Celebrated 36th Anniversary of Young Israel of Jamaica Estates YIJE: Our Shul & Our Home
Feb 2, 2015
Queens, NY Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D-Richmond Hill) attended the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates 36th anniversary celebration this past Saturday at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst, N.Y.
Since its inception in 1978, the shul,...