Press Releases

Brown Hosts Grant Workshop to Support Non-Profit Organizations in Assembly District 12

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) hosted an informative workshop at the Commack Public Library on Saturday, March 29, 2025, to help non-profit organizations learn how to access grants and understand the grant application process. Brown hosted...

Brown: Donate Life New York State Saves Lives

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) joined his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate, representatives from Donate Life New York State and members of the community at a press conference in Albany on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to celebrate Donate Life...

Brown: Another Untimely Budget

“Our state budget is supposed to be finalized and passed by April 1, 2025, yet here we are in Albany passing an emergency budget extender. Our constituents deserve better than this. Over the next week or so, I will be speaking up for Long Islanders...

Brown: Full Implementation of Changes to CDPAP Must Be Delayed Until July 1, 2025

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) attended a press conference in Albany on March 25, 2025, to support the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences’ call for a delay in the implementation of changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance...

Brown: Combating Human Trafficking Statewide Needs to be A Top Priority

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) and his colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference unveiled the 2025 New York State Assembly Minority Conference Human Trafficking Task Force Report. This Task Force, led by Assembly Minority Leader Will...

Brown: New Yorkers Deserve Better—Assembly One-House Budget is too Much

“From my first one-house budget proposal in 2021, which was $208.3 billion, spending in our state has increased by more than $48 billion—approximately 26%. The Assembly one-house budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year is the largest budget proposal...

Brown Speaks at Drugged-Driving Rally in Albany

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) spoke at a rally in Albany on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, to help curb driving while impaired on drugs (a.k.a. deadly drugged-driving), support the call to close drugged-driving-related loopholes and promote legislation...

Brown: Increased Oversight of the MTA Needs to be A top Priority

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Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) attended a press conference in Albany on Monday, March 3, 2025, alongside members of the Assembly Minority Conference calling for increased oversight of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and highlighting...

The 91st Annual Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal is the Hon. Keith Patrick Brown, Esq.

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Assemblyman Keith Patrick Brown (R,C-Northport) is encouraging Huntington residents and other residents from communities throughout Assembly District 12 to attend the 91st Annual Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2 p.m....

Brown: The State Must Act to Prevent Future Vehicle Collisions

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) attended a press conference in Albany on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, to help introduce and promote Assembly Bill A.3938, also known as the ‘Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law.’ This bill would...

Brown: Transition to Zero-Emission Buses Riddled with Energy and Cost-Related Challenges for School Districts

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“School district superintendents, board members and educators understand the environmental goals of the transition to zero-emission school buses to reduce vehicle emissions statewide, but they also understand the financial and logistical impacts this...

Brown Appointed to Serve on Minority Legislative Commission on The Modernization and Simplification of Tax Administration and Tax Law

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) announced he has been appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) to serve on the Minority Legislative Commission on the Modernization and Simplification of Tax Administration and Tax Law for...

Brown: New York State Early Intervention Hub Needs to be Fixed

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Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) joined Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead) and other Assembly Minority Conference members, as well as local advocates from Long Island and service providers in the early intervention field at a press conference...

Brown: Hochul’s $252 Billion Budget Proposal Needs Work

“There were parts of Gov. Hochul’s 2026 Executive Budget proposal I agreed with. For instance, her plan includes new details on a proposal to implement a “bell-to-bell no-phone-use policy” during class instruction in school districts statewide...

Brown: Governor Hochul’s State of The State Address Filled With Band-Aid Solutions and Inconsistencies

“Gov. Hochul addressed numerous issues many New York families are gravely concerned about as she was finally forced to face the music from frustrated residents being driven out-of-state due to the high cost of living and serious public safety issues....

Brown: Building a Safer, Smarter and Cleaner New York State

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“Happy New Year, everyone! Legislative session has finally begun, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to represent Long Islanders in the 12th Assembly District. This year, I will continue to speak up for Long Island families and support our communities...

Brown Supports the State of Israel

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) stands with the Jewish community throughout New York and the U.S. and fully supports the State of Israel. One year ago today, Hamas terrorists slaughtered more than 1,200 Israelis and took more than 250 hostages,...

Brown Announces State Aid for Five Public Libraries From the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in Assembly District 12

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) announced five public libraries from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in Assembly District 12 have been allocated approximately $226,385 in state aid for library construction funds. These libraries include: Commack...

NYS Assemblyman Brown Has Been Selected to be the 2025 Grand Marshal of the 91st Annual Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade by The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 4 Huntington

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New York State Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) was selected to be the 2025 Grand Marshal of the Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 4 John F. Kennedy at their recent meeting in Huntington. The Huntington...

Brown and Mattera Announce Assembly/Senate Bill A.6310-A/S.7105 Establishing Lipa Reserve Fund for Northport-East Northport School District Passed in Both Houses

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) and Sen. Mario R. Mattera (R,C) are proud to announce Assembly/Senate Bill A.6310-A/S.7105, which they jointly sponsored, has passed in both houses. This bill establishes the power plant tax assessment challenge...