Press Releases

Brook-Krasny Attends Press Conference in Support of ‘The Fletcher Act’

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) attended a press conference earlier this week to show his support for the Fletcher Act. The Fletcher Act, named after Joseph Fletcher, permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based...

Brook-Krasny Comments on Migrant Attack on NYPD Officers

“New York’s finest are our last line of defense in keeping our community safe, and this senseless attack on our law enforcement officers is yet another symptom of the glaring crisis that has taken hold of our city. Right now, we have an uncontrolled...

Brook-Krasny Speaks on the Importance of Holocaust Remembrance

Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) spoke in the Assembly Chamber earlier this week on the importance of Holocaust Remembrance Day amid rising levels of antisemitism in New York City. As a long-time advocate for the Jewish community, Brook-Krasny...

Brook-Krasny Remarks on State Budget Proposal

“Gov. Hochul has decided to give over $2 billion to pay for housing, health care, education and other services for migrants in our city instead of helping Brooklynites who are struggling each day in the midst of an affordability crisis. This budget...

Brook-Krasny Remarks on Begining of Session

“It’s an honor to be back in Albany to serve the people of Southern Brooklyn in the state Assembly. This year, many pressing issues are weighing on the minds of New Yorkers, and I’m committed to continuing to fight for increasing affordability,...

Brook-Krasny Calls for Passage of ‘Gabby’s Law’ to Create Alert for Missing Adults

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) joined lawmakers at a press conference in Albany today to call for the passage of “Gabby’s Law” (A.3230) in honor of Long Island resident Gabby Petito who was murdered by her boyfriend in 2021. The...

Record High Spending Yields Low Return

“The last time I voted for a state budget we used roughly $80 billion less taxpayer money. State spending has increased dramatically every year but middle-class families and small businesses across Brooklyn are still struggling. “I would have liked...

Brook-Krasny Outlines First 100 Days in Office

No caption provided
Today, Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) outlined his first 100 days in office, which includes authoring, cosponsoring and supporting numerous proposals to make New York safer, more affordable, protect small businesses and support law...

Brook-Krasny Brings New York’s Atrocious Tax Climate to Forefront

Photo as described in caption
At a press conference in honor of tax day, Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) brought New York’s lackluster tax climate and economic outlook to the forefront. According to the 2023 edition of “Rich States, Poor States” published by...

Brook-Krasny Sponsors Ramadan Iftar Dinner for Turkish Cultural Center

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) sponsored a Ramadan Iftar dinner for the Turkish Cultural Center on Wednesday, March 29 at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Albany, New York alongside his Democratic colleague, Assemblyman Phil Ramos. Brook-Krasny...

Brook-Krasny Stands for Increased School Safety and Security

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) stood with his Assembly Minority colleagues today in Albany for a press conference to call for increased school safety and security and to announce the release of the final report of the Minority Conference...

Brook-Krasny Commemorates National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Albany

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) commemorated National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Albany on Wednesday by speaking on the Assembly Floor and meeting with veterans who were guests in the chamber. “On behalf of all refugees from the former...

Brook-Krasny Backs Repeal of Dangerous ‘Raise the Age’

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) joined a coalition of state lawmakers and district attorneys from both Saratoga and Delaware Counties today for a press conference in Albany to repeal “Raise the Age” laws that allow violent 16- and...

Brook-Krasny Speaks at Rally to Support Ukraine in Coney Island

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) proudly spoke at a rally today at Asser Levy Park on Coney Island in support of Ukraine – urging the community to do anything they can to support the nation and its people as they combat the ongoing Russian...

Brook-Krasny Attends Groundbreaking at Bay Ridge Center for Seniors’ New Location

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) proudly helped ‘break ground’ at the Bay Ridge Center for Seniors’ new location on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The center provides services and support for adults 60 years and older and will contain...

Brook-Krasny Speaks on Higher Education, Coney Island Creek at Brooklyn Borough Breakfast

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) spoke at the Brooklyn Borough Legislative Breakfast at Kingsborough Community College this week, along with local legislators in support of increased higher education funding for SUNY and CUNY schools for...

Brook-Krasny Reacts to Gov.’s Budget Address, Calls for More Investment in South Brooklyn

“While there are many areas of which the governor and I can agree on in terms of state spending, my top priority is to see that South Brooklyn receives the resources and funding it deserves. Brooklyn needs a local trade school to stifle our exodus of...

Assemblyman Brook-Krasny Introduces Ukrainian Official Oleksiy Goncharenko in Albany

Photo as described in caption
**Click Here to Watch an .MP4 Video of Brook-Krasny Introducing Oleksiy Honcharenko on the Assembly Floor**  Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) introduced Ukrainian Member of Parliament, Oleksiy Goncharenko, on the Assembly floor this week...

Assemblyman Brook-Krasny Rallies to Amend Bail Reform, Restore Judicial Discretion

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) joined Minority members from the Assembly and Senate conferences, crime victims’ advocates, and members of law enforcement for a rally in Albany to urge changes to the state’s cashless bail laws and...

Brook-Krasny Applauds Livestreamed Committee Hearings, Urges More Transparency

Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (R,C-Coney Island) today applauded the long-awaited implementation of livestreamed committee hearings. This will allow the public to witness conversations and see how various lawmakers vote on important legislation before...