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...

Bronx, New York – Assemblyman Michael Benedetto announces that the MetroCard Mobile Van will visit the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. The van will be parked at the curb in front of the Assemblyman’s office located at 3602 E. Tremont Avenue, on...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto will be sponsoring an AARP Driver Safety course each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course is a CLOSED class with AARP for the constituents of the 82nd District. Space is limited. Registration for...

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, as he promised two months ago, is launching an effort to ensure that Barnes & Noble returns to the Bronx and, in particular, to Bay Plaza Mall. “When Barnes & Noble made its decision to leave the Bronx I vowed that we...

New York, NY – The Riders Alliance and the NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign released an analysis today detailing service improvements that could be made if the State Assembly and Senate are successful in blocking Governor Cuomo’s proposed $40 million...

Research over the past dozen years has shown that players in pro and college football who have sustained multiple concussions and sub-concussive blows over their playing days are susceptible to lasting brain damage. New studies by researchers at the Virginia...

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto’s (D-82) common sense veterans’ jobs bill, the Veterans Unemployment Act (A.7761) will be signed into law by Governor Cuomo. “I want to thank Governor Cuomo for signing my bill and for helping all of the unemployed...

Assemblyman Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced that the Assembly passed a series of bills that would make government more open, accountable and transparent for New Yorkers. The legislative package marks the ninth annual “Sunshine Week” (March 16-22), a...

This year, the MTA will get up to $40 million more in state funds than expected, funds that should be used to improve bus services in Co-op City according to Assemblyman Benedetto. To that end, the Assemblyman has sent out a letter to acting MTA Chairman...

Bronx – Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto announced today that after a hard fought fight the State Assembly was able to restore full funding for senior citizen programs. “In the June 7 budget extender bill we voted to keep the State government operating,...