Press Releases

Assemblyman Braunstein Calls for Removal of Northern Boulevard Bike Lane

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced today that he has called on the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to immediately remove the bike lane recently installed on Northern Boulevard. In September, Assemblyman Braunstein sent...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest Winners

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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: Annette Mary Ajai, who attends P.S. 115: The James J. Ambrose School in...

Assemblyman Braunstein & Council Member Treyger Introduce Legislation Prohibiting Law Enforcement Officials from Engaging in Sexual Activity with Individuals in Custody

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Council Member Mark Treyger (47th District, Co-Chair of the Council’s Brooklyn Delegation) introduced legislation that would prohibit law enforcement officials from engaging in sexual contact with someone...

Assemblyman Braunstein’s Legislation Cracking Down on Unauthorized Surveillance Signed into Law

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that Governor Cuomo signed into law legislation he introduced to crack down on the unauthorized invasion of privacy by video surveillance. Following reports of cameras being installed to videotape...

Over 100 Donors Participate in Assemblyman Braunstein’s 5th Annual Summer Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Braunstein is pictured with Stop & Shop Bay Terrace's Store Manager Salvatore Carnazza and Jeff Greenberg, Perishable Manager. On August 10, 2017, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) sponsored his 5th Annual Summer Blood Drive...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Graduation Award Winners

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the 65 students from 34 local schools who he honored with New York State Assembly Citation of Merit awards during graduation this year. Assemblyman Braunstein also provided nearly 2,200 New York State...

Braunstein Requests Additional Bus Service

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: Chloe Li from PS 130 in Bayside. 3rd Grade Grand Prize Award: Julia Sweeney...

Assemblymen Edward Braunstein and Michael Simanowitz Charge MTA to Address Traffic Chaos Surrounding Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges

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 Braunstein Announces Women’s History Month Art Contest Winner

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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...

Braunstein, Stavisky, & Rozic Announce Senior Center Funding Restored in State Budget

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 Braunstein: Assembly Passes Budget Proposal That Moves Northeast Queens Forward

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...

Braunstein, Stavisky, & Rozic Join Seniors to Protest Governor's Proposed Cuts to Senior Centers

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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...

Braunstein & Carrozza Thank Community for Donations to the 21st 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 21st Annual Valentines for Vets Gift Drive to honor hospitalized veterans for the sacrifices...

Will You Be Their Valentine? Braunstein and Carrozza Sponsor 21st Annual “Valentines for Vets” Gift Drive

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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 Braunstein Receives Record-Breaking Donations to his 6th Annual Holiday Gift Drive

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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 Announces Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest Winners

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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...

Assemblyman Braunstein & Senator Avella’s J-51 Tax Abatement Bill Signed into Law

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...

Braunstein Presents $500,000 Grant to North Hills Community Library

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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...

Braunstein Presents $125,000 Grant to Douglaston/Little Neck Community Library

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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...