Press Releases

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces graduation award Winners

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the 71 students from 32 local schools who he honored with New York State Assembly Citation of Merit awards during graduation this year. Assemblyman Braunstein also provided nearly 2,000 New York State...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Mother's Day Essay Contest Winners

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Mother's Day Essay Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade Grand Prize Award: Andrew Wang from PS 203: The Oakland Gardens School.3rd Grade Grand Prize Award:...

Assemblyman Braunstein: Assembly Budget Proposal Protects New York’s Senior Citizens

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced today that the Assembly is rejecting Governor Cuomo’s proposal to reduce funding for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs). NORCs are communities with a large percentage of senior citizens...

Braunstein & Carrozza Thank Community for Donations to the 20th Annual Valentines for Vets Gift Drive

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein is pictured at the St. Albans Community Living Center with donations from the 20th Annual Valentines for Vets gift drive, along with his staff, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School students and faculty, and St. Albans VA staff. Assemblyman...

Will You Be Their Valentine?
Braunstein and Carrozza Celebrate 20th Anniversary of “Valentines for Vets” Gift Drive

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein and the Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza are sponsoring our community’s 20th Annual Valentines for Vets gift drive. “We are collecting donations of cards, candy, toiletries, and new...

Braunstein & Vallone Demand Roadway Reconstruction in Douglas Manor Historic District

After years of neglect, the roadways in the Douglas Manor historic district have reached a critical state of disrepair. The Department of Transportation (DOT) determined that a complete reconstruction would be required to repair the roads. A DOT analysis...

Braunstein Thanks Community for Record-Breaking Donations to Holiday Gift Drives

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) wrapped up his record-breaking holiday gift drives for hospitalized veterans and needy and hospitalized children. Thousands of toys for children, as well as hundreds of toiletries, candy and clothing items...

Braunstein’s Clothing Bin Bill Signed into Law

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that Governor Cuomo signed legislation he authored to combat the proliferation of clothing collection bins provided by fake charities in New York (A.5317). This legislation prohibits the placement...

Statement from Braunstein & Meng on SCA Withdrawal from Bayside Jewish Center Contract

“I am extremely pleased that the SCA listened to the concerns of Bayside residents and members of Community Board 11, as well as those raised by my colleagues and I, and has decided not to move forward with its ill-conceived purchase of the Bayside...

Assemblyman Braunstein’s Bill Clarifying Trustee’s Powers is Signed into Law

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law his legislation that allows a trustee to recant a decanting (A.6263, Chapter 441 of the Laws of 2015). “New York is a leading financial center. It...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest Winners

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade Grand Prize award: Jessica Zhang, who attends P.S. 115: The James J. Ambrose School in Floral...

Governor Signs Braunstein and Griffo Bill Banning “N-Bomb” Drug

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Senator Joseph Griffo (R-Rome) announced that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed into law their legislation banning the synthetic drug known as “N-Bomb” (A.627-A/S.738). N-Bomb, also known as “Smiles,”...

Braunstein Reminds Colleges to Adhere to New Campus Safety Act

As college and university students throughout New York begin their fall semesters, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that he will be sending a letter to schools reminding them to adhere to the Campus Safety Act of December 2014. The...

128 Donors Participate in Assemblyman Braunstein’s 3rd Annual Summer Blood Drive

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On August 13, 2015, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) sponsored his 3rd Annual Summer Blood Drive in conjunction with the New York Blood Center. “128 donors participated, and thanks to their generosity, hundreds of lives will be saved,”...

Legislators Oppose Lifting of the Perimeter Rule

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside), along with his Assembly and Senate colleagues, sent a letter today to Governor Cuomo and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, expressing their opposition to any consideration of lifting the perimeter...

Braunstein Announces Passage of Legislation Regulating Clothing Bins

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the Assembly and Senate passage of legislation to combat the proliferation of clothing collection bins provided by fake charities in New York (A.5317/S.5893-Lanza). This legislation prohibits the...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Graduation Award Winners

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the 83 students from 37 local schools who he presented with New York State Assembly Citation of Merit awards during graduation this year. Assemblyman Braunstein also provided nearly 1,800 New York...

Assembly Passes Braunstein’s Bill Banning “N-Bomb” Drug

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the passage in the Assembly of legislation banning the synthetic drug known as “N-Bomb” (A.627-A/S.738). N-Bomb, also known as “Smiles,” first surfaced in 2013, accompanied by reports of...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Mother's Day Essay & Poetry Contest Winners

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Mother's Day Essay & Poetry Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade Grand Prize: Francesca Argenzio, who attends St. Mel’s School in Flushing.3rd Grade Grand...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Women’s History Month Art Contest Winners

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winner of his Women’s History Month Art Contest, which required participants to draw a picture of a woman from New York who they admire. The winner of this year’s contest is Chaemin Lim,...