Albany, NY – Due to the efforts of a determined group of Assembly members and Senator Sam Sutton, legislation was secured in the New York State budget establishing 50-foot buffer zones around houses of worship, Jewish Community Centers, yeshivas, and...

Albany, NY – New legislation introduced by Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and State Senator Leroy Comrie has passed overwhelmingly in the New York State Assembly.The legislation (A2400/S1847) will require the New York State Public Service Commission...

The annual Free Family Fun Extravaganzas, sponsored by Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Councilman Simcha Felder in partnership with COJO of Flatbush and the Boro Park Jewish Community Council, have once again become a cherished Chol Hamoed tradition...

Albany, NY – New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law legislation sponsored by Senator Sam Sutton and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, restricting the NYC Department of Sanitation from issuing tickets on Friday afternoons for residents...

Since I took office, the future of Maimonides has been at the forefront of our agenda. Not a week has gone by over the last several years that we have not been working on this issue behind the scenes. The fact is that Maimonides is in a fiscal crisis...

Recently, overhanging branches along streets bordering Washington Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery, located on the outskirts of Boro Park and Midwood, have prevented Kohanim from traveling along these roads. Although they were trimmed in past years, the...

 This morning, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and NYPD Deputy Chief Richie Taylor arranged a memorable tour for members of Harmony Services, Inc., an adult care program serving individuals with special needs. The visit took place at the NYPD Highway...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Senator Sam Sutton are proud to announce the successful passage of their important legislation that prohibits the New York City Department of Sanitation from issuing fines after 3 PM on Fridays, a crucial...

Pesach is a time for creating cherished family memories, and once again, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein is proud to sponsor two exciting Chol Hamoed Pesach Extravaganzas filled with rides, top-tier entertainment, and fun for the entire family. Best of...

New York State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein introduced legislation at the State Legislature that would amend a discriminatory NYC Department of Sanitation regulation that unfairly penalizes New York City’s Jewish community. Last year, the NYC Department...