NYS Assemblyman Ari Brown, Mayor Ben Weinstock, Trustee Dan Plaut and Trustee Myrna Zisman Unveil ‘Kidnapped from Israel: Milk Carton Project’ in Andrew J. Parise Park Dec 22, 2023 Cedarhurst, December 22, 2023— New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst), Mayor Ben Weinstock, Trustee Dan Plaut and Trustee Myrna Zisman are proud to announce the unveiling of the thought-provoking and poignant “Kidnapped From Israel:...
Brown Donates Kidney to Purple Heart Recipient: ‘The Least I Could Do for The True Heroes, Our Veterans’ Dec 19, 2023 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) is making headlines for going above and beyond his political duties. Inspired by the selflessness of our veterans, Brown decided to donate one of his kidneys to a Purple Heart recipient veteran in need. Brown saw this...
More Waste of Taxpayer Dollars Dec 14, 2023 “Having just donated a kidney to a Vietnam veteran this past week, I am appalled at this egregious misuse of funds that should be going to help our own citizens and veterans in need. Over 70,000 meals were wasted on unappreciative migrants in just 20...
Statement From The Assembly Minority Members Of The New York State Assembly Education Committee Nov 28, 2023 The recent incidents of violence and antisemitism at Hillcrest High School in Queens demand immediate and steadfast attention. The tepid public statements from NYC Schools Chancellor Banks are simply not enough. New Yorkers deserve swift, significant...
We Will Not Bear this Burden: Long Islanders Challenge $228 Million National Grid Proposal Nov 17, 2023 “We stand here today united with our fellow Long Islanders, concerned over the proposed National Grid rate increase. As residents of Long Island, we are already burdened with an excessive tax load, and this further escalation will only deepen the financial...
We Will Not Bear This Burden: Long Islanders Challenge $228 Million National Grid Proposal Nov 15, 2023 “I stand here today united with my fellow Long Islanders, concerned over the proposed National Grid rate increase. As residents of Long Island, we are already burdened with an excessive tax load, and this further escalation will only deepen the financial...
Brown Urges Middlebury College Not to Screen Antisemitic Film ‘Israelism’ Nov 15, 2023 “Tomorrow, Middlebury College is scheduled to showcase the film “Israelism,” a production deeply entrenched in an antisemitic narrative designed explicitly to advance an anti-Zionist agenda. This film propagates hate by portraying Israel as an apartheid...
Assemblyman Ari Brown Visits Businessman Peter Tsadilas to Thank Him for Standing with Israel and The Jewish People Nov 9, 2023 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) visited Peter Tsadilas, owner of the Golden Globe Diner in Huntington, to thank him for his steadfast support of Israel. Tsadilas recently put up a display of Israeli flags and posters calling for the release of Israeli...
The Rising Tide of Hate: Colleges Unsafe for Jewish Students Nov 2, 2023 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) today condemned the rise of antisemitism at major universities, especially in New York City, and called on school administrators to take immediate action to curb hate and ensure Jewish students’ safety. “Jewish...
Assembly Minority Introduce “Dismantling Student Antisemitism Act” (“Dsa Act”) Requiring Colleges to Combat Incidents of Hate Nov 2, 2023 In response to the rising incidents of antisemitism on college campuses, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Assembly Minority Conference have introduced legislation requiring colleges within New York state to directly address recent alarming...
Nassau County Synagogues Targets of Rosh Hashanah Bomb Threats Sep 20, 2023 Over the weekend while Jewish communities across Long Island were observing the holy days of Rosh Hashanah, several Nassau County synagogues were victims of bomb threats. The source of the threats remains under investigation, but the Nassau County Arson...
Brown: Defund CUNY Sep 14, 2023 On Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) joined fellow Assemblymen Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay), Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Sen. Jack Martins, and County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip...
Brown: “Sinkholes Are Money Pits and Wind Turbine Transmission Excavation Will Make It Worse” Aug 15, 2023 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst), Ranking Minority on the Assembly Local Governments Committee, has been fielding calls from residents regarding an uptick in sinkholes in his district and throughout Long Island, including a 20-foot-deep sinkhole that...
Brown: Statement on Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Implementation Aug 3, 2023 “As a lifelong New Yorker and Long Islander, I am opposed to the implementation of congestion pricing. While it may be touted as a solution to alleviate traffic woes and promote sustainability, I firmly believe congestion pricing is a flawed and unjust...
Brown Denounces Swastikas in Merrick Playground Jul 31, 2023 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) condemns in the strongest terms the recent incident of antisemitic swastika hate symbols that were graffitied on a playground in Merrick, New York. The Assemblyman stands united with fellow Assemblymember Dave McDonough...
Brown Holds Line: Joins Local Communities in Opposition to Proposed Wind Farms Jun 7, 2023 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) continues to raise concerns over back-door channeling to undermine residents of the 20th Assembly District. Despite community opposition to a bid from Equinor to build on-shore infrastructure and offshore wind turbines...
Irresponsible Spending in State Budget Does Not Serve New Yorkers May 2, 2023 “My colleagues in the legislature believe in fiscal responsibility, a smaller government and empowering individuals to make their own decisions. Unfortunately, the New York State Budget falls short on every one of these values. First and foremost, the...
Brown Meets with New York Liberty Water Execs May 1, 2023 On Wednesday, April 26, Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) met with executives from Liberty Water in his Albany office to discuss the quality of local service and bringing clean water and energy to residents in a sustainable, responsible manner. The...
Assemblyman Brown Salutes the Spirit of West Point Cadets Apr 27, 2023 “I’m honored to express my deepest admiration for the cadets of West Point that visited us here today on the floor of the NYS Assembly. The outstanding service, dedication and patriotism these young patriots display, are true reflections of the American...
Assemblyman Ari Brown Observes Yom Ha'atzmaut Apr 26, 2023 Today, we celebrate Yom Haatzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. On this day, 75 years ago, the State of Israel was established, officially announcing to the world that the Jewish people had returned from the diaspora, from the harsh unwelcoming countries...