Legislature Passes New Consumer Protection to Limit Auto-Renewal Contracts
Jul 22, 2020
Albany, NY – Consumers are one step closer to having an easier time escaping from predatory promotional deals and notoriously difficult-to-cancel gym memberships with the passage of legislation through the Assembly this week. The legislation (A3173/S1475)...
Legislature Passes Bill to Establish Selection Criteria for MTA Subway Accessibility Improvements
Jul 22, 2020
Albany, NY – The fight for subway accessibility has taken one more step forward with the passage of legislation from State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz through both chambers this week. The legislation, A8127/S6430, would...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Passes New Protections for Job Seekers, Urges State Senate to Do the Same
Jul 20, 2020
Albany, NY – A pair of longstanding bills from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz to protect job seekers has passed the Assembly again, but they face an uncertain future in the State Senate. These bills have both passed the Assembly in years past, but...
Legislature Poised to Extend Absentee Voting Through 2021
Jul 20, 2020
Albany, NY – As COVID-19 surges around the United States, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has been pushing hard for legislation that would expand New York voters’ ability to vote by mail in upcoming elections. After months of advocacy, building...
Tenant Safe Harbor Act Signed into Law After Successful Effort from Assemblyman Dinowitz
Jul 1, 2020
BRONX, NY – With hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers expected to face eviction proceedings upon the resumption of eviction proceedings in state courts, the Governor has signed into law legislation from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz that would keep...
Following Election Day Confusion, Assemblyman Dinowitz & State Senator Comrie Call on Legislature to Pass Ballot Tracking Legislation
Jun 24, 2020
Bronx, NY - Following a state primary marred by unprecedented confusion among voters seeking to use the state’s vote by mail system, State Senator Leroy Comrie and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz called on the legislature to pass legislation that...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Praises Rent Guidelines Board for One-Year Rent Freeze
Jun 18, 2020
Bronx, NY – On June 17, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board approved new rent stabilized apartment guidelines for lease renewals that commence on or after October 1, 2020. These rent increases are set at 0% for the first year of all lease renewals...
Lawmakers Pass Permanent Eviction Protection for Tenants Who Were Financially Harmed by COVID-19
May 27, 2020
Albany, NY – Tenants who have been financially harmed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis may soon no longer have to worry about losing their homes. State Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz have passed legislation...
Lawmakers Pass Proposal to Protect Paratransit Users from Covid-19
May 27, 2020
NEW YORK, NY — State Senator Leroy Comrie and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz have passed new legislation to help protect paratransit users amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal, which was developed in consultation with paratransit advocates...
NYC Department of Homeless Services Appears to Have Reneged on a Promise to Not Turn 4747 Bronx Boulevard into a Homeless Shelter.
May 22, 2020
BRONX, NY – In response to a NYC Department of Homeless Services decision to relocate nearly 150 single adult male residents to 4747 Bronx Boulevard, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Council Member...
Statement on Recent Spate of Midnight Fireworks in Riverdale
May 20, 2020
Bronx, NY – In response to a distinct uptick in midnight fireworks concentrated in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Andrew Cohen, and Congressman Eliot Engel have issued the following statement:...
Councilman Cohen and Assemblyman Dinowitz Celebrate New Kosher Food Site at P.S. 24
May 8, 2020
BRONX, NY – Starting Monday, the Bronx will no longer be the only borough in New York City without a kosher food distribution site as part of the city’s Get Food program. After weeks of advocacy from Bronx elected officials, the City has agreed...
Assemblyman Dinowitz & Council Member Cohen Call for City to Offer Kosher Meals for Observant Bronxites in Need
May 1, 2020
Bronx, NY – The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is widespread – kosher-observant residents in the Bronx are facing serious challenges in accessing meals and local pantries are struggling to cope with the surge in demand. Council Member Andrew...
North Bronx Elected Officials Thank Community for Joining Virtual Town Hall
Apr 23, 2020
Bronx, NY – Following a successful transition to the virtual world, more than 200 community residents joined local elected officials at Tuesday’s North Bronx Virtual Town Hall to discuss the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The audience...
Bronx Officials Put USPS on Notice That Workers Need Protection and Customers Need Information
Apr 16, 2020
Bronx, NY – Nearly twenty elected officials representing the Bronx sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and United States Postmaster General Megan Brennan to highlight serious concerns about inconsistent and unreliable mail service throughout...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Proposal for Absentee Voting on June 23 to be Made by Executive Order
Apr 8, 2020
Bronx, NY – On Wednesday morning, Governor Cuomo announced in his daily COVID-19 briefing that all New Yorkers would be able to apply for an absentee ballot for the June 23 primary and special elections. The still-pending Executive Order is expected...
Senator Hoylman, Assemblyman Dinowitz & Senator Krueger Announce the ‘NYS Tenant Safe Harbor Act,’ Legislation to Prevent a ‘Tidal Wave’ of Evictions During COVID-19 Crisis
Apr 7, 2020
New York – Today, Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, along with Senator Liz Krueger, announced the NYS Tenant Safe Harbor Act. This new legislation would strengthen Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 90-day moratorium on evictions by...
Northwest Bronx Elected Team Celebrates USPS Push to Clear Package Backlog
Apr 4, 2020
BRONX, NY – Teamwork appears to have paid off for the elected officials representing the Northwest Bronx as Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Andrew Cohen, and State Senator Alessandra Biaggi have received assurances...
Assemblyman Dinowitz Continues Drive to Expand Absentee Ballot Eligibility for June 23 Primary
Apr 2, 2020
Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, who has been leading a push for three key adjustments to upcoming primary elections in New York State, succeeded in including in the new state budget a provision to clean up the ballots by only listing the...
Bronx Electeds Thank Altice USA for Removing Restrictions on Students to Access Remote Learning
Mar 27, 2020
BRONX, NY – Upon hearing that local schools were having difficulty getting their students connected to remote WiFi because Optimum had a requirement that all outstanding obligations be paid before free WiFi could be delivered, State Senator Jamaal...
