Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following statement regarding The Climate Change Superfund Act in New York City: “The worst air pollution in New York City history and the hottest day on earth in recorded history have resulted...

Albany, NY – The number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries has skyrocketed in recent years, with more than 25 fires so far in 2023 — more than four times the number of fires last year through February 24. This comes on the heels of 216 lithium-ion...

Bronx, NY – Residents and fellows at Montefiore Moses Campus have been voting since January 26, and are able to vote until February 16, on whether they want to form a union. The union local chapter would be part of the Committee of Interns and Residents...

ALBANY, NY – Voters across the state of New York have long expressed confusion about registering as independent voters, but soon that confusion will be eliminated. A new law sponsored by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator James Skoufis (A1819A)...

New York, NY – A longtime thorn in the paw of rent stabilized tenants has been removed by a newly signed law from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Robert Jackson. The duo, who have previously collaborated on pro-tenant bills to hasten...

Albany, NY – States hoping to enable scofflaw drivers to run a red light or speed through the streets of New York City may want to reconsider. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has introduced new legislation to counter legislative efforts in other states...

WHAT: Council Member Eric Dinowitz, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Bronx Community Board 8 Chair Laura Spalter will call on the New York City Department of Transportation to meaningfully engage with the community and to implement community-driven...

BRONX, NY – Last week, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) installed a traffic light at the corner of Kappock Street and Johnson Avenue, after Council Member Eric Dinowitz, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Bronx Community Board 8, Families...

BRONX, NY — In response to indications from NYC Department of Transportation that the proposed Riverdale Avenue road diet will proceed, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following statement: "For years, the NYC Department of Transportation...

BRONX, NY – A group of local Bronx leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to criticize the opaque and secretive process that seems to be occurring related the proposed construction and operation of a new 130-bed adult men’s congregate...

Albany – Today Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Chair of the Assembly Codes Committee, and State Senator Liz Krueger, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, along with environmental advocates and experts, announced the introduction of the Climate Change...

ALBANY, NY – After the Supreme Court of the United States denied a last-ditch petition to overturn Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’s 2019 law to prohibit all non-medical exemptions to school vaccine requirements in New York State, Assemblyman Jeffrey...

Bronx, NY – On Thursday evening, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted to adopt proposed rent increases for rent stabilized apartments of between 2% - 4% for a one-year lease and 4% - 6% for a two-year lease. The proposed rent increases would apply to...

Bronx, NY – As reports of spiking energy bills from Con Edison continue to come in throughout New York, a group of legislators are renewing their push for the creation of a new, statewide Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate. A letter to the Governor...

BRONX, NY – For the second consecutive weekend, a park in the northwest Bronx was discovered to have anti-Black graffiti. Elected officials join together to stand against hate and to continue calling for a thorough investigation. WHO: Assemblyman Jeffrey...

BRONX, NY – After anti-Black and vulgar graffiti was seen in the Spuyten Duyvil Playground on Saturday morning, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz issued the following statement:  “Playgrounds should be places filled with...

Bronx, NY – The NYC Department of Transportation has approved a traffic signal to be installed at the intersection of Kappock Street and Johnson Avenue. This decision follows months of advocacy from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Eric...

Albany, NY – A pair of bills from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz to reform the New York State court system have been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The first bill (A4319) will take effect on July 1, 2022, and removes a fifty-year old section...

Albany, NY – As more New Yorkers grow accustomed to working remotely, electronic signatures have taken on a new significance in the execution of official documents. On December 22, 2021, Governor Hochul signed into law a bill (A6015) from Assemblyman...