Press Releases

Assemblyman Braunstein Sponsors Annual Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) is once again sponsoring his annual Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest. Students from grades 2 through 5 are invited to participate. The essay or drawing should have a Halloween theme, such as an account of...

138 Donors Participate in Assemblyman Braunstein’s Record-Breaking 7th Annual Summer Blood Drive

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On August 8, 2019, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) sponsored his 7th Annual Summer Blood Drive at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, in conjunction with the New York Blood Center. “Thank you to everyone who donated at our blood drive,...

Assemblyman Edward Braunstein and Senator Toby Ann Stavisky Announce Revised New York State Policy on the East Sea

Flushing, NY – Surrounded by Korean-American groups throughout New York City, Senator Toby Stavisky and Assemblyman Edward Braunstein announced that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) will update references to the East Sea. On May 8th...

Braunstein’s Legislation Criminalizing the Publication of Revenge Porn Signed into Law

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced today that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law legislation he authored criminalizing the publication of “revenge porn,” or the non-consensual sharing or publication of an intimate image....

Elected Officials and Community Leaders Decry Assault on Beloved Swami of Shiv Shakti Peeth Temple

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Today, at the Shiv Shakti Peeth Temple, elected officials stood in solidarity with community leaders to condemn last week's brutal attack on Swami Ji Harish Chander Puri that occurred a few blocks from his temple. While the perpetrator was apprehended...

Sen. Stavisky and Assemblyman Braunstein Announce Expansion of J-51 Tax Exemption

Co-ops and condo will have expanded opportunities for tax abatements under a new law signed earlier this month by the Governor, Senator Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein announced. The J-51 tax exemption, which expired on June 30,...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Mother's Day Essay Contest Winners

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his annual Mother's Day Essay Contest for students in grades two through five:2nd Grade Grand Prize Award: Allison Kim, who attends PS 159 in Bayside. 3rd Grade Grand Prize Award: Marilena...

Queens Elected Officials Announce New Early Voting Site in Northeastern Queens

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Today, at Korean Community Services (KCS), Senator John Liu, Assemblymembers Nily Rozic and Edward C. Braunstein, Congresswoman Grace Meng and Council Member Paul Vallone commended the Board of Elections for their swift action in response to a letter,...

Braunstein, Rozic Urge NYC BOE to Include Early Voting Sites in Northeast Queens

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced today a letter sent to New York City Board of Elections (“BOE”) President John Wm. Zaccone in response to the list of approved early voting...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Women’s History Month Art Contest Winner

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winner of his office’s annual Women’s History Month Art Contest, which required participants to draw a picture of a woman from New York who they admire. The winner of this year’s...

Braunstein & Rozic Announce Northeast Queens Transit Improvements

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WF-Fresh Meadows) announced upcoming transit improvements including a 20% reduction for a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) monthly pass for commuters in Northeast Queens, $3 million...

Braunstein Announces Assembly & Senate Passage of Revenge Porn Legislation

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that the Assembly & Senate today unanimously passed legislation he authored to criminalize the unlawful dissemination and publication of intimate images, commonly referred to as revenge porn, and...

Braunstein & Carrozza Thank Community for Record-Breaking Donations to the 23rd Annual Valentines for Vets Gift Drive

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and the Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza, along with co-sponsor Community Board 11, organized our community’s record-breaking 23rd Annual Valentines for Vets Gift Drive to honor hospitalized veterans...

Braunstein Announces Passage of Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence

On January 29, 2019, Assemblyman Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that he helped pass legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence in New York. The legislative package includes the “red flag” bill, which prevents individuals determined to...

23rd Annual Valentines for Vets

Assemblyman Braunstein Thanks Community for Donations to his 8th Annual Holiday Gift Drive

Assemblyman Braunstein is pictured distributing toys to children at St. Mary's Hospital for Children.
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) wrapped up his office’s 8th Annual Holiday Gift Drive for veterans and needy and hospitalized children. Once again, thousands of toys for children, as well as hundreds of items for veterans, including...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest Winners

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest Winners
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade Grand Prize award: Augustina He, who attends P.S. 115: The James J. Ambrose School in...

Assemblyman Braunstein Allocates Nearly $2 Million to Local Schools


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On October 22, 2018 at PS 209 in Whitestone, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) was joined by representatives from local schools, superintendents, and officials from the United Federation of Teachers, and the Council of School Supervisors and...

Assemblyman Braunstein and Senator Avella Announce Columbia University Study on How New Flight Patterns Affect Human Health

Assemblyman Braunstein & Senator Tony Avella stood with Dr. Peter Muenning from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health to discuss Columbia’s recent study, “The Trade-Off between Optimizing Flight Patterns and Human Health.” Also...

Over 100 Donors Participate in Assemblyman Braunstein’s 6th Annual Summer Blood Drive

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On August 9, 2018, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) sponsored his 6th Annual Summer Blood Drive at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, in conjunction with the New York Blood Center, which recently declared a blood shortage emergency in New York....