Bronx, New York – Assembly Members Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx), Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Queens), joined Saturday in Pelham Bay to urge Governor Hochul and legislative leaders to adopt strong standards allowing localities to crack down on the estimated...

Bronx, New York – For decades, the NYPD Rodman’s Neck Shooting Range has been an issue of concern to the coastal communities of the eastern Bronx. In recent years, meetings with New York City representatives have sometimes generated more questions...

Bronx, NY – New York State has granted $400,000 to Save the Sound to develop a watershed management for the Hutchinson River in the Bronx as part of a larger effort to clean up portions of the lower Hutchinson River that flows into Long Island Sound....

Bronx, NY – The issue of tractor-trailers parking on residential streets has long plagued many Bronx communities. Despite legislative efforts to raise penalties, the problem persists as companies write off parking violations as cheaper than hotel and...

Bronx, NY – New York State Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced today that he was able to secure a $250,000 grant for the NYC Department of Sanitation so they can secure photo-surveillance equipment to monitor chronic dumping locations...

Bronx, NY – New York State Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced today that he was able to secure a sizeable $75,000 grant to the Rivers Run Community Garden in Co-op City.The monies will go towards upkeep and improvements within...

Bronx, NY – New York State Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced today that he has secured a capital grant of $350,000 for the Edgewater Park Volunteer Fire Department (EPVFD) to purchase a new fire truck. The current engine is decades...

Bronx, NY – As New York City grapples with a spike in major crimes, New York State Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced today that he was able to secure a sizeable $320,000 grant to secure NYPD Argus cameras for the Throggs Neck...

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto meets with students of Mercy College to discuss college accessibility, college courses, financial aid and student assistance as well as the importance of furthering education for their futures.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto hosts the annual Rain Barrel Give-a-Away on July 22nd, 2017 in which 100 barrels were given to constituents within the 82nd Assembly district. In this photo constituents Gene Valesio, Assemblyman Benedetto and Jimmy Gehard...