Press Releases

Assemblyman Dinowitz Statement on Nay Vote for “Brunch Bill”

Albany, NY – “New York State’s Blue Laws are archaic, outdated, and frankly, biased against those communities that don't observe their Sabbath on Sundays. Though I believe we must update these laws to more equitably treat those who observe the Sabbath...

Assembly Speaker Heastie, Assemblyman Dinowitz, Council Member Cohen Announce $1.2 Million for Wakefield Playground

Bronx, NY – Today, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, and Council Member Andrew Cohen Announced they were allocating $1.2 million in public funds to modernize the Wakefield Playground. The announcement was made...

Assembly Codes Committee to Consider Dinowitz Legislation Labeling Sugar-Sweetened Beverages for First Time Ever

Albany, NY – Today the New York State Assembly Codes Committee will be considering a bill introduced by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx), Chair of the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection, which would require warning labels on sugar-sweetened...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Reaffirms Support to Close LLC Loophole

Albany, NY – Today Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) reaffirmed his strong support for legislation to reduce the ability of deep-pocketed special interests to make unlimited campaign donations. The legislation, which has already passed the Assembly...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Calls for Ticket Industry Reforms

“Earlier this year I applauded Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for releasing a report that revealed the unscrupulous practices plaguing the ticketing industry for concerts and sporting events. Though the revelation that the concert and sports ticket...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Announces Assembly Passage of Utility Consumer Advocate Legislation, Calls on State Senate to Act

Albany – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D- Bronx) announced that the Assembly has passed his legislation creating the independent Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) for the fourth year in a row (A.180). New York’s utility consumers are...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Calls on NY Senate to Close LLC Loophole

Albany, NY – Today Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) called on the New York State Senate to pass a bill reducing the ability of deep-pocketed special interests to make unlimited campaign donations. The legislation, which has already passed the...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Denounces Online Retailer Amazon.com, Calls for Investigation in to their “Prime Free Same-Day” Delivery Service

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Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) denounced today the online retail giant Amazon.com following a report by Bloomberg for failure to provide equal services to areas of New York City with high minority populations. Over the last few...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Calls on Governor Cuomo and State Senate to Include Utility Consumer Advocate in NYS Budget

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D- Bronx) has released a statement calling for Governor Cuomo and the State Senate to include the independent Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) in their 2016-17 budgets. In addition to Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Senator Gustavo Rivera Introduce Smoking Ban Legislation

Albany, NY – New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and State Senator Gustavo Rivera (D, WF-Bronx) have introduced a bill today expanding legislation they passed in 2012 banning smoking within 100 feet of any school entrances or exits...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Warns Community of Dangerous Tree Condition on Bailey Avenue

Bronx, NY – In the wake of complaints by several local residents, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is alerting his constituents to a dangerous condition outside of 3835 Bailey Avenue where a large tree’s roots have broken through a brick retaining wall,...

Assemblyman Dinowitz, New York Civil Liberties Union Announce New York Electronic Communications Privacy Act (NYECPA)

Albany, NY – In the wake of two recent Supreme Court Decisions, United States v. Jones (2012) and Riley v. California (2014), where the Court unanimously upheld Fourth Amendment privacy rights against warrantless government surveillance, Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Announces State Tax Forms Are Now Available in His Community Office

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D – Bronx) announced that New York State tax forms are now available to be picked up at his district office. Constituents are invited to stop by Assemblyman Dinowitz’s office on 3107 Kingsbridge Avenue between...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Denounces Unnecessary Con Ed Rate Hike, Vows Major Push to Pass Utility Consumer Advocate Legislation

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D- Bronx) has released a statement denouncing Consolidated Edison Inc.’s recently proposed rate hike that would increase costs to ludicrous new heights for countless New Yorkers and local businesses. Additionally,...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Announces Senior Center Town Hall Series

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has announced that he will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings at senior centers across the district. The Town Halls will focus on matters that largely affect seniors including housing and consumer issues;...

NYC Department of Transportation Approves Pair of Dinowitz Requested Traffic Safety Measures in North Riverdale

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has announced that he was successful in convincing the NYC Department of Transportation to install traffic calming measures in North Riverdale. After numerous complaints from constituents about vehicles traveling...

Statement from Assemblyman Dinowitz on Returning to Albany, Priorities for the 2016 Legislative Session

Albany, NY – “As we embark on a new legislative session, the challenges – and opportunities – are clear. We must focus on making New York stronger and helping families get ahead by increasing opportunities and fairness. Last year, the Assembly...

Dinowitz, Ritchie Announce Bill to Protect Children from Tip-Over Deaths Signed into Law

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Patty Ritchie are announcing their legislation to protect children from tip over incidents involving heavy pieces of falling furniture or televisions has been signed into law. The measure was inspired by...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Wins a Victory for Victims of Falsely-Issued Parking Tickets on Fieldston Road Overpass

Bronx, NY — After receiving complaints from several constituents, all of whom received parking tickets after Thursday, December 17th on the Fieldston Road overpass as a result of newly installed parking signage, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Introduces Legislation Mandating Flu Shots for Children to NYS Assembly

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) announced today he introduced a bill that would add influenza virus to the list of illnesses children attending state licensed facilities are required to be vaccinated against. The introduction of this...