3520 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein ![]()
Summer 2007
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A SPECIAL REPORT TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE 41ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT |
Dear Neighbor, This report highlights many of the accomplishments and new laws enacted during this legislative session to improve the lives of New Yorkers - property tax savings - criminalization of Human Trafficking - tougher DWI laws - an end to deceptive College Loan practices and examining Subprime Mortgage practices. We eliminated the NYC Clothing Sales Tax, established an Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights, cracked down on sexual predators and implemented an Anti-Leafleting law for private property.
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Assemblywoman Weinstein Participates in State Leaders Meeting
As Chair of the New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee, Assemblywoman
Helene Weinstein weighed in on a number of legislative issues that affect her
constituents during a meeting held with Governor Eliot Spitzer, Lieutenant
Governor David Paterson, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Senate
Minority Leader Malcolm Smith.
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ASSEMBLYWOMAN HELENE WEINSTEIN:
GIVING NEW YORK'S KIDS SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT As a champion for New York’s public schools, Helene Weinstein has made a difference in the lives of our students. This year, Helene Weinstein helped deliver the largest increase in state education funding in New York City’s history. The new funds can be used to lower class sizes, provide academic support services, and help modernize New York City classrooms.
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PROTECTING HOMEOWNERS – SUBPRIME MORTGAGES Assemblywoman Weinstein convened the first of several Assembly hearings to examine Subprime Lending Practices and to determine how the State can help those facing foreclosure. Many subprime mortgage lenders have preyed on financially-strapped borrowers by offering a low introductory interest rate for the first few months, followed by a sharp increase after the introductory period expires. It is estimated that tens of thousands of subprime mortgages in New York will end in foreclosure, leaving many homeowners and their families dispossessed.
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WEINSTEIN COMBATS HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The Assembly successfully enacted a new law that criminalizes Human Trafficking, the enslavement of people against their will by means of force or threat for the purpose of sexual or labor exploitation and provides assistance to victims. This new law will:
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ASSEMBLYWOMAN WEINSTEIN PROTECTS THE COLLEGE DREAM To protect college students and parents from being steered by lenders and higher education institutions to student loans laden with conflict of interest, Helene Weinstein cosponsored the “Student Lending Accountability, Transparency and Enforcement Act”. This bill provides a code of conduct for lenders and institutions of higher learning that will help to end deceptive and misleading practices uncovered by the NYS Attorney General Cuomo’s investigation. The bill establishes rules and standards, coupled with tough penalties for those who violate them. Going to college is challenging enough. Students and parents should not have to fear being exploited when they take out student loans. |
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Friends United Block Association Honored
Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein presents Friends United Block Association (FUBA)
President Gardy Brazela, and FUBA Vice President Paul Wheatley, with a N.Y.S
Assembly Citation in honor of their 11 years of astounding service to the Canarsie
Community, including their outstanding youth program. Assemblywoman Weinstein
has provided funds for both the Friends United Youth Center and an upgrade of their
existing computer lab.
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63rd Precinct Community Council Installation Celebration
Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, Councilman Lewis Fidler, Assemblyman Alan Maisel,
63rd Precinct Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Frank Cangiarella and Community
Board 18 District Manager Dorothy Turano were on hand to congratulate the 63rd Precinct
Community Council President, Flo Hirsch, officers and board members at the annual
installation of new officers and board members. The event was also a celebration of the
council’s continued dedication to improving the quality of life for the community.
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Weinstein Addresses Community Concerns
Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein met with Robert Mundy, from the Brooklyn/Queens
Division of Catholic Charities to discuss funding for senior/social services programs
operated by Catholic Charities.
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Immigrants Day in Albany With Russian Community
Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein met with Russian community leaders to discuss issues
of concern, including, affordable housing, health and social services, and the need for
Russian-language election and voting materials. Joining the Assemblywoman were Leonard
Petlakh, Executive Director of the Kings Bay YM-YWHA, Boris Palant, President of the
Association of American-Russian Attorneys, and Lenny Tylman, Chairman of the Board of
the American Brotherhood For Disabled People.
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Middle Class STAR Property Tax Rebate – You MUST Apply! Assemblywoman Weinstein’s Office can help you apply for the 2007 NYS Middle Class STAR Rebate Program enacted by the legislature this year. This is in addition to the NYC $400 tax rebate you may also receive. Property owners who receive the basic STAR exemption on their property will be sent an application form by the State. You MUST Apply by returning that form or filling out your application online or you will not receive your rebate! Senior citizens who are property owners and receive an enhanced STAR exemption on their property will receive a rebate check automatically. For seniors with enhanced STAR, no application is required. You must apply no later than November 30, 2007. Call our Office for application assistance. |
SKIP A TRIP TO THE DMV
Join the hundreds of your neighbors who have already received their Non-Driver IDs at Helene Weinstein’s Community Office. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be returning to Weinstein’s Office on: Thursday October 11th, 2007
Apply for a Non-Driver’s I.D. Card Call to Schedule (718) 648-4700 |
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15th Annual Bayfest
Assemblywoman Weinstein, a sponsor of Bayfest, joined children during one of the
many fun and educational activities at the 15th Annual Bayfest festival in Sheepshead
Bay.
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Assemblywoman Weinstein Attends Fraser Civic Meeting
Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein recently spoke to the attendees at a Fraser Civic
Association Meeting. The Assemblywoman often visits civic associations to inform
those in attendance of the programs and services offered in her district office.
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HELENE WEINSTEIN CAN HELP YOU OBTAIN A SENIOR HALF-FARE METROCARD
Helene Weinstein brings the Senior Half-Fare MetroCard Bus to the Community Office at 3520 Nostrand Avenue on the third Thursday of every month.
Upcoming dates: Apply for the Senior Half-Fare MetroCard and receive one on the spot. |
ASSEMBLYWOMAN WEINSTEIN
*Appointments are necessary |
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