Senator Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein were the featured speakers at this year’s Mitchell Linden Civic Association Annual Meeting. Both currently represent Mitchell Linden, and were honored with awards of appreciation for their work on behalf of the co-ops in North Flushing.

Sen. Stavisky and Assemblyman Braunstein are the sponsors of a number of measures dealing with co-op and condo tax assessments. Co-ops are assessed the same as rental properties, creating unfair property tax increases. Their legislation is designed to make the assessments more equitable. In addition to legislative work on behalf of the community, Sen. Stavisky is the founder of the North Flushing Senior Center, which is in Mitchell Linden and provides services to elderly residents.

“I have many friends who live in Mitchell Linden, and I have deep roots in the community. A local school, PS 242, is named after my husband,” Sen. Stavisky noted.

Building on this theme, Assemblyman Braunstein added, “In the short time that I have represented the Mitchell Linden community, I have had the opportunity to make great friends. It has been an honor to work with the leadership of the Mitchell Linden Civic Association, including Co-Presidents, Ellie Freiser and Arlene Fleishman.”