Assemblyman Dinowitz, Author of NYS Anti-Human Trafficking Law, Urges New Yorkers to be Aware of Potential Human Trafficking
Jan 13, 2015
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D – Bronx), author of New York State’s comprehensive anti-human trafficking law, urged New Yorkers to be aware of possible incidences of sex and labor trafficking, and to contact New York State’s free,...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Applauds Lifting of Cell Phone Ban in NYC Schools
Jan 7, 2015
Bronx, NY – After city officials confirmed that the New York City Department of Education would lift the ban on cell phones in schools beginning in March 2015, Assemblyman Dinowitz (D-Bronx) issued the following statement:
"I am heartened by Mayor...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Announces Intention to Re-Introduce Pro-Tenant Legislation at Bronx Tenants Rally
Dec 20, 2014
Bronx, NY – Speaking at the “Bronx Tenants” rally to strengthen New York State’s rent laws, Assemblyman Dinowitz (D-Bronx) announced his intention to reintroduce several bills that would protect tenants’ rights in the upcoming legislative session....
Assemblyman Dinowitz Praises Decision to Ban Hydrofracking in New York State
Dec 18, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Dinowitz (D-Bronx), co-sponsor of legislation to place a moratorium on hydrofracking in New York State, praised New York State’s decision to ban the practice following a report by the New York State Department of Health that...
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Bronx Science Alum, Testifies in Support of SHSAT at NYC Council Hearing
Dec 12, 2014
New York, NY – Yesterday, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) testified at a New York City Council hearing on diversity in New York City schools. In his remarks, Assemblyman Dinowitz expressed his strong support for the current admissions processes...
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Other Elected Officials Insist That Permanent Changes Must Be Made to Improve Service on Bx7 and Bx10 Bus Lines
Dec 8, 2014
Bronx, NY – After hearing from MTA NYC Transit officials, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, State Senator Jeffrey Klein, Council Member Andrew Cohen, and Bronx Community Board 8 Traffic & Transportation Committee Chair Michael Heller declared the MTA’s...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Warns Bronx Residents of Scams Including Ones Involving Green Dot MoneyPak Cards
Dec 1, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Dinowitz, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection, has been contacted by numerous constituents about several scams this holiday season, including ones that involve Green Dot MoneyPak...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Applauds Decision by New York State Court Of Appeals to Protect Tenants in Rent-Stabilized Apartments
Nov 21, 2014
Bronx, NY – In light of the New York State Court of Appeals ruling on Thursday that upheld the rights of tenants in rent-stabilized apartments, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) issued the following statement:
“I am exceedingly pleased that...
Bronx Nonprofits Pick Up Food from Assemblyman Dinowitz’s Holiday Food Drive
Nov 20, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Dinowitz was joined at his district office by representatives from the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center and Saint Francis of Rome Church in Wakefield, who picked up thousands of cans, boxes, and jars of food collected by...
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Successfully Advocates for More Parking Spaces, Reduction of Oversized Traffic Island in Van Cortlandt Village
Nov 20, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz successfully advocated for seven new parking spaces on Stevenson Place as well as a long-awaited reduction to the traffic island at the intersection of Van Cortlandt Avenue West and Sedgwick Avenue, changes the...
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Kicks Off Annual Holiday Canned Food Drive
Nov 3, 2014
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has kicked off his annual canned food and turkey drive with students from local schools and participating residential buildings.
The Assemblyman’s office will be accepting donations until December 15th with a pick-up...
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Applauds Installation of New Traffic-Calming Measures on Irwin Avenue by NYC DOT
Oct 24, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has announced that he was successful in convincing the NYC Department of Transportation to install traffic-calming measures on Irwin Avenue between West 234th Street and West 238th Street. After numerous complaints...
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, MTA Officially Open Major Safety Improvements to Bronx Subway Stations
Oct 17, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx), Lois Tendler, MTA New York City Transit Vice President for Government and Community Relations, and representatives from Council Member Andrew Cohen’s office officially opened new Help Point Intercoms...
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Cohen Applaud DOT for Repairs to Dangerously Deteriorated Retaining Walls on Henry Hudson Parkway
Oct 14, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and Council Member Andrew Cohen applauded the NYS Department of Transportation for repairing a dangerous road condition on Henry Hudson Parkway between West 231st and West 235th Streets that was brought...
Assemblyman Dinowitz, Montefiore Medical Center, Walgreens Pharmacy Sponsoring Flu Shots at Riverdale YM-YWHA on October 24
Oct 6, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Dinowitz (D-Bronx) is pleased to announce that he is sponsoring a second day of flu shots for members of the community in the 81st Assembly District. Flu shots will be administered on October 24 at Riverdale YM-YWHA on 5625 Arlington...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Cuts Ribbon on New Garden and Terrace at Riverdale Senior Services
Sep 23, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Dinowitz was joined by Riverdale Senior Services Executive Director Julia Schwartz-Leeper, Council Member Andrew Cohen, representatives from the offices of Congressman Engel and State Senator Klein, and dozens of seniors to cut...
Assemblyman Dinowitz, New York Presbyterian, Visiting Nurse Service of NY Sponsoring Free Flu Shots in October
Sep 22, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Dinowitz (D-Bronx) is pleased to announce that he is once again sponsoring free flu shots for members of the community in the 81st Assembly District. Flu shots will be administered on October 8 at St. Gabriel’s Church on 3250...
Assemblyman Dinowitz on the Need to Ban Credit Checks for Hiring Decisions
Sep 12, 2014
“As the author of the Credit Privacy in Employment Act, I am glad that the New York City Council is considering similar legislation that would prevent employers from evaluating an applicant’s personal credit history for hiring decisions in New York...
Assemblyman Dinowitz to Introduce New Legislation to Protect Consumer Reviews
Sep 8, 2014
Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) has announced that he is introducing legislation to protect the rights of consumers to review products and services. While most businesses have recognized the growing importance of consumer reviews,...
Unsightly Clothing Bins Thrown Out: Sanitation Removes Bins at Request of Assemblyman Dinowitz
Aug 29, 2014
Bronx, NY – Recently, many large receptacles have appeared throughout the northwest Bronx that solicit donations of old clothes. While messages on the bins claim that all collected clothes would be donated to charitable causes, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz...
