Albany, New York – Following passage of the 2016-2017 state budget, Assemblyman David Weprin issued the following statement: “With measures to extend to paid family leave to all New Yorkers, set an hourly minimum wage of $15, and significant investments...

Fresh Meadows, New York – Over 150 eastern and central Queens residents joined Assemblyman Weprin, Councilmember Rory Lancman, the FDNY, the American Red Cross and the Office of the Mayor for a smoke/carbon-monoxide alarm giveaway and forum on fire...

Queens, New York – Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows, Richmond Hill) was joined by community leaders, governmental representatives, and concerned residents of the 24th Assembly District at the 24th Assembly District South Asian Advisory Panel...

Richmond Hill, New York – On Friday, Assemblyman David Weprin joined New York River Fund Outcome & Expectations Coordinator Okeano Bell, Logistics Team Member Rakesh Sohanlall, and Logistics Team Member Rajendranand Basdeo to donate over 1000 lbs. of...

Albany, New York – Today, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed ‘Alice’s Law,’ A2615B, a major motor vehicle insurance fraud reform law sponsored by Assemblyman David I. Weprin. ‘Alice’s Law’ positions New York State to enact legislation...

It is with great sadness that I join my Assembly colleagues today to mourn the passing of one of our most devoted legislators, the Honorable Barbara M. Clark. Serving in the Assembly since 1987, Assemblymember Clark was a dedicated advocate for quality...

Richmond Hill, New York –Assemblyman David Weprin and the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance were joined by State Committeeman (AD-24) Dr. Taj Rajkumar, representatives from Community Board 9, the Richmond Hill Lions club and the Richmond Hill Block...

Assemblyman David I. Weprin has been elected to serve as the National Co-President of the National Association of Jewish State Legislators (NAJL). Weprin will be serving with other state legislators on the national board of the organization, responsible...

New York, NY – On Monday, January 4th 2016, Assemblyman David Weprin (D - Richmond Hill) joined Governor Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Congressman Gregory Meeks & other elected officials at the...

Queens, New York – On Tuesday Evening, Assemblyman David Weprin was joined by John J. DeCristoforo, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, and others to gift collected toys to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens in Richmond...

Queens, New York – On Saturday, December 12th, the American Debate League hosted the Queens Fall Classic Debate Tournament at M.S. 172 in Glen Oaks, Queens, NY. As debate programs have been a recent addition to after school programs in Queens, this...

Queens, New York – Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) was joined by Senator Tony Avella, Councilman Barry Grodenchik, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens Civic Congress, Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free, and other...

Richmond Hill, NY – In partnership with New York State libraries, Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D – Richmond Hill) today announced the kickoff of the Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge. The primary goal of the program is to encourage students...

Albany, NY – This past Monday, in an effort to further improve the quality of life for New Yorkers living with disabilities, the Assembly passed a series of bills and legislative resolutions sponsored by Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D – Fresh Meadows)....

Briarwood, NY – Today, Senator Tony Avella and Assemblyman David Weprin were joined by Seymour “Sy” Schwartz, president of the Briarwood Community Association, to announce the renaming of the Briarwood subway station. While undergoing construction,...

Jamaica Hills, NY – Today, Assemblyman David Weprin, Councilman Rory Lancman, Senator Leroy Comrie, and Nicole Garcia – Deputy Borough Commissioner for Queens Department of Transportation (DOT) were joined by community leaders and members of the Jamaica...

Albany, New York – The New York State Assembly today unanimously passed a legislative resolution introduced by Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D – Fresh Meadows) memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March of 2015, as ‘Early Intervention...

Queens, New York – At a press conference today, Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) was joined by the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens Civic Congress, Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free, and other community-small business advocates to strongly...

Albany, NY – At a press conference today, with a dozen New York adoptee rights advocacy members, Assemblyman David I. Weprin (D – Fresh Meadows) stood with several Sponsoring Assembly Members on both sides of the aisle to unveil the new Adoptee Bill...