Bronx, NY – Following the 6-3 Supreme Court decision on August 26 to overturn the CDC eviction moratorium, which was divided along party lines of the appointing President, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz issued the following statement: “This politically...

Bronx, NY – As New York families prepare to start the school year on September 13, a pair of legislators from the north and northwest Bronx are calling for a remote learning option to accommodate students who are medically unable or ineligible to be...

Bronx, NY – In response to the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to grant an injunction on behalf of landlords against part of the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) has issued...

Bronx, NY – In response to the announcement from Governor Andrew Cuomo that he will resign, effective in fourteen days, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following statement: “I am relieved that this deeply troubling episode in New York’s...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following statement: “The conduct described in the Attorney General’s report is nauseating and is antithetical to the ideals that we must uphold in New York State. I feel terrible for the...

Albany, NY – Amidst a continued failure to issue rent relief payments to property owners on behalf of tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following...

Albany, NY – If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is continuing his nearly decade-long effort to create an independent office of the Utility Consumer Advocate in New York State and has successfully passed legislation...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has passed a landmark bill (A2375B) which creates new standards for a profession that often has significant influence in the outcomes of custody and visitation hearings. The legislation was spurred by the tragic...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has again passed legislation (A1508) to allow seniors living in cooperative apartment buildings to apply for a reverse mortgage, which is a type of loan currently available to homeowners that transfers built-up...

Albany, NY – The New York State Legislature has unanimously approved a constitutional amendment that seeks to reduce court backlogs by expanding the jurisdiction of New York City’s civil court system. The measure will now appear on ballots statewide...

Albany, NY – The effort to combat colorectal cancer in New York has taken another step forward with the passage of legislation (A2085A) from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. The legislation aims to expand access to colorectal cancer screenings, which reduces...

Albany, NY – As New York State continues taking steps towards broadly expanded vote-by-mail options for eligible voters, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has passed legislation (A4186-B) in the Assembly that would require all absentee ballots statewide...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following statement on recent events in Israel: “Once again, innocent Israeli civilians – both Jewish and Arab – are under attack by Hamas and allied groups. Over 1,000 rockets have been...

Albany, NY – In an effort to help stem the growing number of fraudulent vaccination cards that are apparently available to New Yorkers and Americans nationwide, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is introducing legislation to make it easier for prosecutors...

Albany, NY – Legislation to extend New York’s landmark eviction and foreclosure moratorium until August 31, 2021 (A7175) has now passed the requisite committees in the Assembly and has been reported to the floor for a vote. This vote is expected to...

Bronx, NY – At long last, the New York City Department of Transportation has agreed to long-time community requests for a four-way stop sign to be installed at the intersection of Oxford Avenue and West 235th Street, in the heart of a commercial area...

Bronx, New York – In response to antisemitic vandalism and assault in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Representative Jamaal Bowman, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi, and Councilmember Eric Dinowitz issued the...

Bronx, NY – Less than a week after New York City announced that people aged 75 years and up could get walk-in vaccinations without an appointment at Bronx High School of Science, they are closing the site entirely and have not announced a replacement...

“I support Speaker Heastie’s decision on changes to our conference procedure, although I believe it is deeply regrettable that this change was made necessary at all. “The confidentiality of our conference meetings is sacrosanct. Providing members...

"The continued allegations about Governor Cuomo's behavior towards women working in his office are very serious. Sexual harassment and abusive workplaces cannot be tolerated. A truly independent investigation must be conducted expeditiously."