Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz and Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, called on the MTA to create a feasible solution to the immense traffic caused by construction at the Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges. The concurrent closure of toll booths and multiple...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winner of his Women’s History Month Art Contest, which required participants to draw a picture of a woman who they admire. The winner of this year’s contest is Tiffany Zheng, a 6th Grade...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside), Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing), and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that the recently adopted state budget rejected Governor Cuomo’s proposed cuts to senior centers in New...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that he helped pass the Assembly’s 2017-18 one-house state budget proposal, which invests in vital programs and services that are beneficial to families in Northeast Queens. The final budget will...

On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) was joined by Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) at a rally with over 100 seniors at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center in...

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 21st Annual Valentines for Vets Gift Drive to honor hospitalized veterans for the sacrifices...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein and the Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza are sponsoring our community’s 21st Annual Valentines for Vets gift drive. “We are collecting donations of cards, candy (sugar-free a plus!), playing cards,...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) wrapped up his office’s record-breaking 6th Annual holiday gift drive for hospitalized veterans and needy and hospitalized children. Once again, thousands of toys for children, as well as hundreds...

Assemblyman Braunstein is pictured with 5th Grade Grand Prize Winner Danielle Dennehy. Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade...

On September 30, 2016, Governor Cuomo signed into law Assemblyman Braunstein & Senator Tony Avella’s bill that increases the J-51 tax abatement cap yearly to reflect adjustments in the cost of living (A.10651). This abatement cap will be indexed for...

On October 20, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) was joined by Dennis Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Library, and local residents, as he announced a $500,000 grant to create an exterior self check-in and make the building entrance...

On September 28, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) attended the National Art League Student Art Show at the Douglaston/Little Neck Community Library’s Sylvia E. Weinstein Memorial Youth Art Gallery. During the event, Assemblyman Braunstein...

On September 26, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) was joined by Dennis Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Library, and local civic leaders, as he announced a $500,000 grant to replace the roof of the Whitestone Community Library. ...

On August 11, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) presented a New York State Legislative Resolution to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in honor of its 30th Anniversary. The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, which is located...

On August 11, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) sponsored his 4th Annual Summer Blood Drive at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, in conjunction with the New York Blood Center, which declared a blood shortage emergency in June. “Thank...

250 seniors attended Assemblyman Braunstein’s Senior Health and Wellness Forum at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center in Bay Terrace. On June 29, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) hosted a Senior Health and Wellness Forum at Selfhelp...

On June 27, 2016, State Senator Tony Avella and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein held a press conference to announce the passage of their bill expanding access to the J-51 Tax Abatement for middle class coop and condo owners. The J-51 tax abatement...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the 71 students from 32 local schools who he honored with New York State Assembly Citation of Merit awards during graduation this year. Assemblyman Braunstein also provided nearly 2,000 New York State...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Mother's Day Essay Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade Grand Prize Award: Andrew Wang from PS 203: The Oakland Gardens School.3rd Grade Grand Prize Award:...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced today that the Assembly is rejecting Governor Cuomo’s proposal to reduce funding for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs). NORCs are communities with a large percentage of senior citizens...