The Bronx, N.Y. - In response to an alarming trend of predatory towing practices plaguing Bronx shoppers, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz (D - Bronx) is mounting an aggressive public awareness campaign with local law enforcement and fellow elected officials...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Dinowitz was joined at his district office by representatives from the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center and Saint Frances of Rome Church in Wakefield, who picked up dozens of boxes containing hundreds of cans, boxes, and...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced that the EPL/Environmental Advocates awarded him a perfect score in its 2016 Scorecard. The annual report compiled by one of New York’s top environmental advocacy groups rates New York State Assembly...

Bronx, NY – New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced that he has secured $500,000 in funding for the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (M.S./H.S. 141) for technology upgrades. The capital funds secured by Assemblyman Dinowitz are to be...

Bronx, NY - Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) welcomed members of the community to the first two concerts of his 2016 Summer Concert Series. The first show featuring The Gene DiNapoli Variety All-Star show packed the theater at the Riverdale YM-YWHA...

Bronx, NY – In an effort to create a safer Broadway corridor, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Andrew Cohen, and State Senator Jeff Klein penned repeated requests to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for traffic control measures on...

Bronx — New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced he secured a $125k capital grant to modernize and improve the playground at P.S. 7, the Milton Fein School in Kingsbridge. The announcement was made at P.S. 7’s 5th grade graduation, where...

Bronx, NY – “I am extraordinarily pleased that last night, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents on one-year leases in rent-stabilized apartments, in addition to approving a 2% increase on two-year leases. The board’s decision to continue...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) announced several legislative victories at the conclusion of the 2016 Legislative session. “While it is clear that there was much unfinished business, including some much needed ethics reform,...

In an effort to promote the early detection of prostate cancer, Assemblyman Dinowitz authored a bill granting New York City public employees the right to take up to four hours of paid leave annually for screenings to detect the disease (A.409B). Currently,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...