Albany, NY – The New York State Legislature has unanimously approved a constitutional amendment that seeks to reduce court backlogs by expanding the jurisdiction of New York City’s civil court system. The measure will now appear on ballots statewide...

Albany, NY – The effort to combat colorectal cancer in New York has taken another step forward with the passage of legislation (A2085A) from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. The legislation aims to expand access to colorectal cancer screenings, which reduces...

Albany, NY – As New York State continues taking steps towards broadly expanded vote-by-mail options for eligible voters, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has passed legislation (A4186-B) in the Assembly that would require all absentee ballots statewide...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following statement on recent events in Israel: “Once again, innocent Israeli civilians – both Jewish and Arab – are under attack by Hamas and allied groups. Over 1,000 rockets have been...

Albany, NY – In an effort to help stem the growing number of fraudulent vaccination cards that are apparently available to New Yorkers and Americans nationwide, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is introducing legislation to make it easier for prosecutors...

Albany, NY – Legislation to extend New York’s landmark eviction and foreclosure moratorium until August 31, 2021 (A7175) has now passed the requisite committees in the Assembly and has been reported to the floor for a vote. This vote is expected to...

Bronx, NY – At long last, the New York City Department of Transportation has agreed to long-time community requests for a four-way stop sign to be installed at the intersection of Oxford Avenue and West 235th Street, in the heart of a commercial area...

Bronx, New York – In response to antisemitic vandalism and assault in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Representative Jamaal Bowman, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi, and Councilmember Eric Dinowitz issued the...

Bronx, NY – Less than a week after New York City announced that people aged 75 years and up could get walk-in vaccinations without an appointment at Bronx High School of Science, they are closing the site entirely and have not announced a replacement...

“I support Speaker Heastie’s decision on changes to our conference procedure, although I believe it is deeply regrettable that this change was made necessary at all. “The confidentiality of our conference meetings is sacrosanct. Providing members...

"The continued allegations about Governor Cuomo's behavior towards women working in his office are very serious. Sexual harassment and abusive workplaces cannot be tolerated. A truly independent investigation must be conducted expeditiously."

New York, NY – Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Brian Kavanagh, who sponsored New York’s recent legislation mandating an eviction moratorium for tenants facing COVID-19 hardship, The Office of NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams,...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has passed legislation (A2037) which requires every nursing home facility in New York state to display prominently the most recent star rating pursuant to the inspection rating system of the U.S. Center for...

Bronx, NY – In response to tweets from NYC Department of Education Richard Carranza on January 12 and Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement on January 13 that the gifted and talented admissions exam will no longer be offered after this year, Assemblyman...

Bronx, NY – New Yorkers have struggled to secure vaccination appointments in the first week of Phase 1B distribution due to a combination of inadequate testing sites and a convoluted and duplicative registration system. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz...

Bronx, NY – After news reports that Bronx State Senator Luis Sepúlveda has been arrested on domestic violence charges, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following statement: “There are unfortunately too many families in our borough who...

Bronx, NY – As violent seditionists breach the United States Capitol Building to block the certification of Joe Biden’s electoral college victory and overthrow the United States government to maintain Donald Trump as President, Assemblyman Jeffrey...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) has been appointed as Chairman of the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Codes with the start of the 2021-2022 New York State Legislature. Assemblyman Dinowitz most recently served as Chairman...

The New York State Assembly is taking up the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020, legislation which was introduced by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee,...

New York, NY – The MTA has been left in severe financial straits during the COVID-19 economic crisis, but that won’t stop advocates for transit riders with disabilities from advocating for key accessibility commitments that so far remain unmade. Assemblyman...