A Special Report to the Residents of the 41st Assembly District

I strongly believe that one of my most important responsibilities is to listen carefully, answer questions and help solve your problems. Along with my experienced community office staff, I can assist you with a variety of important services and help to resolve community problems.

Electrical Danger Averted
Mr. Y spotted a dangerous wire hanging in his neighbor’s property. He called the Assemblywoman who, after reaching out to Con Edison, secured a necessary air rights easement, as it was on private property, after which Con Ed made the repairs.

Street Plate Problem
Ms. L called the Assemblywoman after a street construction plate blocked the drain on her corner, causing massive flooding after rainfall. The Assemblywoman called several agencies and utilities, and, after attributing the steel plate to National Grid, had the company reposition it allowing water to drain properly.

Unemployment Worries
Mr. G had applied for unemployment, but months later had not heard from the agency. He called the Assemblywoman, who contacted the Department of Labor, confirming receipt of, and processed, application.

Lifeline Restored
Ms. T called the Assemblywoman, distraught, after her Verizon Lifeline services was canceled months after she had sent in the recertification, leaving her isolated. A call to Verizon recovered her application, and service was restored.

Abandoned Car Removed
Ms. W called on behalf of her neighbors who were fed up with an abandoned vehicle that had been sitting on their block for weeks. The Assemblywoman reached out to the NYPD who, after marking the car, removed the derelict vehicle within days.

Con Ed Correction
Mr. K asked the Assemblywoman to dispute a $100 fine that ConEd had imposed after alleging that his Smart Meter wasn’t installed on time. The Assemblywoman quickly reached out to the utility and provided proof that it had been installed well before the deadline, and they struck the fine from his bill.

SNAP Saved
Mr. E forgot to send his SNAP Benefits Recertification in on time and was worried they would be canceled. Assemblywoman Weinstein reached out to HRA to make sure his benefits remained active and was able to help expedite the recertification process.

Non-Drivers ID
Mr. F was having difficulty compiling the documentation required to apply for a Non-Drivers ID and called Assemblywoman Weinstein for help. A call was made to the DMV for a review of the documents he had, and she worked with Mr. F to confirm he had sufficient proof for a successful application.

Retirement Recovery
Mr. W, a retiree, visited the Assemblywoman after repeated failed attempts to navigate the online retirement system. A quick phone call to the Comptroller’s office gave the constituent all the info he needed, as well as help with logging on in the future.

Flatlands Library Reopening!

With a state grant of $500K from Assemblywoman Weinstein, the Flatlands Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library reopened after a 3-month closure, to debut a new expanded meeting room. These improvements expand the library’s role, creating a true hub for local programming and provide space for local community groups.

Yeshiva of Flatbush

During a visit to Yeshiva of Flatbush, organized by TEACH NYS, students asked the Assemblywoman all about her role as a legislator and community leader, and introduced her to the revolutionary ST²EM curriculum the Yeshiva is pioneering.

Assemblywoman Weinstein and State Senator Roxanne Persaud joined Ed Jaworski of the Madison Marine Homecrest Civic Association to bid farewell to Debra Garafolo, the longest serving Principal of Marine Public Junior and Intermediate School 278. Also present were Community Leader, Lori Maslow, and Reeves Eisen, representing State Senator Andrew Gounardes.

After years and years of advocating on behalf of homeowners with exorbitant sidewalk violations, Assemblywoman Weinstein is happy to announce that sidewalks damaged by city trees are now the City’s responsibility.

Up until now, homeowners would be saddled with the cost of repairing sidewalks damaged by trees owned by NYC, most of which predate their ownership of the property. The Trees & Sidewalks Program will place the expense on the City, cancel liens against homeowners for damage caused by city trees and review all outstanding sidewalk violations.

The process will include the completion of 5,500 urgent repairs over the next three years and will expedite the re-evaluation process for homeowners in the process of selling or refinancing their homes. For more information on this program you can call our community office.

DID YOU KNOW?!

The American Red Cross schedules free
Smoke Detector Installations upon request!
To schedule an appointment,
call 877-733-2767
or visit http://SoundTheAlarm.org/NYC

Flu shots

Assemblywoman Weinstein sponsors a number of health and consumer programs year-round, including the annual flu shot program, available both at her office and at the Philip Howard apartment building (pictured). Thank you to the nurses from Mount Sinai Brooklyn for giving your time to keep our community healthy!

Caribbean Women’s Health Association

The Assemblywoman met at her community office with the dedicated staff of the Caribbean Women’s Health Association, a comprehensive, integrated, culturally appropriate and coordinated “one-stop” service, to discuss their ongoing expansion of services and funding needs.

September 11th Memorial

Assemblywoman Weinstein attended a somber September 11th Memorial Ceremony in Marine Park with Father Doyle of the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church and 63rd Precinct’s Captain Souffrant.

CUNY Chancellor

City University of New York Chancellor, Félix V. Matos Rodríguez met with Assemblywoman Weinstein to discuss issues affecting CUNY and higher education.

Kings Bay Co-Op

Helene Weinstein addressed Kings Bay II’s Co-op shareholders at their annual meeting, inviting residents to take advantage of upcoming health screening and outreach programs at her Community Office.

Coney Island Hospital Groundbreaking

Assemblywoman Weinstein joined her government colleagues to break ground on site of Coney Island Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art, flood resistant, 11-story tower building and emergency department.

63rd Precinct Build the Block Event

The Assemblywoman welcomed new NYPD 63rd Precinct cadets at the Precinct’s quarterly Build the Block Neighborhood Policing meeting. Check for your local meeting by visiting: tinyurl.com/NYPDNCO-WEINSTEIN

Welcome to Fall Concert

At the Annual Welcome to Fall Concert, co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Weinstein and Councilwoman Farah Louis, seniors danced along to live music and were dazzled by acrobatic performances.

FJCC Hate Crime Meeting

The Flatbush Jewish Community Council convened an urgent meeting on security issues in the Jewish Community. Local leaders from Synagogues and Yeshivas across greater Brooklyn are facing rising incidents of anti-Semitic and hate crimes. Present were local elected officials, NYPD representatives, the Brooklyn DA’s office, and Deborah Lauter, NYC’s new Chief of Hate Crimes.

20 Years at Strivright

Assemblywoman Weinstein joined Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, administrators, and students to celebrate 20 years of invaluable service to hearing & speech impaired children outside the Strivright Auditory/Oral School building at Fraser Square.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Assemblywoman Weinstein joined seniors at the Kings Bay YM-YWHA Senior Adult Day Care Program as they celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with traditional dance and song.

Your Highness Grandmother Pageant

Every year, the Be Proud Foundation presents awards to the most beautiful and talented Grandmothers at the Your Highness Grandmother Pageant. The Assemblywoman and Assemblyman Cymbrowitz were in attendance, presenting NYS Assembly Citations to the winners and judges, and receiving their own awards for support of the organization.

Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein often works with the NYC Department of Transportation to repair and improve dangerous and hazardous street conditions that negatively impact the quality of life and the safety of you and your neighbors. Some examples of the improvements made after intervention from the Assemblywoman this past year are:

Traffic Signal installation @
- Quentin Road & East 24th Street
- Avenue V & Coyle Street
- Avenue X & East 22nd Street
- Avenue K & East 32nd Street
- Avenue K & New York Avenue
- Avenue T & East 24th Street
- Nostrand Avenue & Marine Parkway
Speed Hump installation on Batchelder Street between Avenues T & U
Road resurfacing in various areas of the 41st Assembly District
Site visits by the Department of Transportation at hazardous intersections

Types of conditions we can help with include:

"Daylighting" – Prohibiting parking at street corners; improving visibility
Traffic signal and stop sign installations
Speed-bump installations
Sidewalk re-inspections
Street light installation and repair
Pothole and street repairs

You can report hazardous conditions by contacting Assemblywoman Weinstein’s community office.

67th Precinct Clergy Council

Fayth Henderson of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council met with the Assemblywoman, along with local Pastors Monrose, Straker, Galbreath, & Cockfield to discuss the holistic approach to curbing gun violence, and the importance of all residents confidently participating in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Pre-Thanksgiving Gathering

Assemblywoman Weinstein joined Councilwoman Farah N. Louis, and Flatbush Flatlands Civic Group members Sallie Bennett, Violene Roberty, Troy Thompson, Ricardo Black and Gerard Brewster for a Pre-Thanksgiving Community Luncheon at PS 109 with Principal Kerdy Bertrand.

Summer Reading Recognition

Studies show that students who read regularly over summer vacation are more prepared than others who haven’t. Every year Assemblywoman Weinstein visits schools, like PS 52, and presents certificates to students who have completed the NYS Assembly’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Sheepshead Bay Rehab Reopened

Assemblywoman Weinstein joined other elected officials and community leaders to participate in a ribbon cutting for Sheepshead Bay Nursing Home’s new bedside dialysis program, rehab center and 50 years of service to the community.

Avenue D Cleanup

Assemblywoman Weinstein joined Community Board 17 Youth Committee member, Hercules Reid and students from Project LEAP as they banded together to conduct a much-needed cleanup of Avenue D.

Pathmark Grand Opening

The Assemblywoman was glad to be on hand as she and her constituents welcomed Pathmark back to the East Flatbush/Flatlands Neighborhood. The store, reopened by the Katz family of grocers, was sorely missed and brings a selection that matches the diverse needs of the community.

61st Precinct Community Council

At the 61st Precinct Community Council monthly meeting, community members registered their quality of life and safety concerns with Community Affairs Officers. The Assemblywoman stopped in to publicize programs she offers at her Community Office and listened to some of those concerns.

MTA Subway Accessibility

Many Subway stations aren’t accessible to elderly or impaired individuals. Assemblywoman Weinstein met with officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to urge for ADA Accessible renovations at local B/Q and F line stations.

Shalom Taskforce

Assemblywoman Weinstein met with Shoshannah Frydman, Executive Director of Shalom Task Force, and Hotline Director, Sharon Russ, to discuss their needs and how vital the confidential Domestic Violence Hotline, 888-883-2323 – open to ALL – is to victims all across New York City.

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

At the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dinner, the Assemblywoman and her colleagues posed with the New York Penn League Championship Cup, won by the Brooklyn Cyclones for their 2019 Championship win.

Assemblywoman Weinstein’s Community Office can help you apply for various programs included but not limited to:

NYC-210 - a rebate of $62.50 (individuals) or $125 (couples) who do not file a Tax Return and can’t be claimed a dependent on another’s return. You can apply for the last 4 years!
Disabled Parking Permit Applications - issues a permit or placard to individuals with a documented disability allowing for either on-street and off-street parking.
Senior Citizen/Disabled Homeowner’s Exemption - a reduction in property taxes for homeowners over the age of 65, or those with a documented disability, and a combined income below $58,399.
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption - a rent freeze for heads of household, 62 or older, who pay more than one-third (1/3) of their monthly income on rent and make under $50,000 a year.
Seasonal Heating and Electric Bill Assistance - through the HeartShare and HEAP programs!

Assemblywoman Weinstein’s Community Office

3520 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 • (718) 648-4700
Monday - Thursday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm • Friday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

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