Press Releases

Assemblyman Dinowitz Celebrates New Law to Promote Equitable Selection of Subway Accessibility Improvements

New York, NY – The fight for full compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout New York’s subway system has surely taken a hit from the COVID-19 economic crisis, but it will move forward in an equitable and transparent...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Celebrates Installation of New Left-Turn Signal

Bronx, NY – After many years of advocacy, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz can finally end his crusade to get a left-turn signal installed at the intersection of Riverdale Avenue and West 231st Street. The New York City Department of Transportation finally...

Legislators Announce Delay in Chase Plans to Close Knolls Crescent Bank Branch

Bronx, NY – Chase Bank has informed the Office of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz that they are delaying the closure of their Knolls Crescent branch until at least May 2021. They also stated that they will continue to reevaluate the decision to close this...

Legislators Celebrate Win for Tenants as Governor Signs Longtime Bill into Law

Albany, NY – In less than one month, tenants will have one extra tool in the fight against bad landlords thanks to legislation from State Senator Robert Jackson and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. The newly signed law establishes a 60-day maximum for...

Legislators Celebrate Signing of Law to Restrict Auto-Renewal Contracts

Albany, NY – Notoriously difficult-to-cancel contracts will soon be reined in under recently signed legislation from State Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. The legislation (A3173/S1475) was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on November...

Legislators and Advocates Call for End to De Facto Poll Tax on Absentee Ballots

Albany, NY – As record numbers of New Yorkers vote by absentee ballot in the upcoming November 3 election, many have been dismayed to learn that they need to add their own postage in order to return their ballot. Legislators and advocates gathered virtually...

Community Residents Rally to Demand Neighborhood’s Only Bank Remain Open

Bronx, NY – The fight for southern Riverdale’s only bank was ratcheted up a notch as Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Andrew Cohen, representatives of Community Board 8 and Congressman Eliot Engel, and numerous community residents rallied...

23 Legislators Join Assembly Judiciary Chair to Oppose Judicial Terminations

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, was joined by 23 colleagues in a formal letter to Chief Judge Janet DiFiore opposing recently announced cuts from the Office of Court Administration. OCA is terminating...

Judiciary Chair Dinowitz Pushes Back Against Judge Reductions

Albany, NY – On October 1, the New York State Office of Court Administration announced that they would terminate 46 Supreme Court judges as of December 31, 2020 instead of recertifying them to continue working past the age of 70. By law, judges are...

Local Leaders Call for City to Address Rampant Dangerous Driving in Northwest Bronx

Bronx, NY – Community stakeholders are extremely concerned about an apparent uptick in dangerous driving behavior on Independence Avenue, with local residents sharing photos and videos of aggressive speeding and residual tire marks from frequent donuts...

Autozone Finally Removes Graffiti Following Requests from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz

Bronx, NY – It wasn’t quick, but Autozone finally has removed unsightly graffiti that had covered the southern wall of a yet-unopened new store in Kingsbridge. Constituents had reported the graffiti via Twitter and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Introduces Legislation to Dramatically Increase Penalties for Utility Company Failures

Albany, NY – In response to dramatically underwhelming penalties threatened against utility providers following failures to adequately prepare for and respond to Tropical Storm Isaias, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is introducing legislation to significantly...

Legislators and Advocates Announce Push for ‘Green Transit/Green Jobs’ Legislation in New York State

Albany, NY – One year after New York State enacted monumental climate change legislation, a pair of state legislators are pushing their proposal to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector and promote the creation of new, good, climate-friendly...

Governor Signs Absentee Voting Expansion Bill from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz

Albany, NY – Voters in New York State will be able to vote absentee until at least the end of 2021, thanks to newly signed legislation from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. The legislation was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on August 20, 2020...

Assemblyman Dinowitz to Introduce Legislation Modernizing Utility Consumer Bill of Rights

Albany, NY – With parts of New York State, including the Bronx, still in the process of recovering from widespread power outages after Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced plans to introduce legislation modernizing...

Statement from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz on Anti-Semitic Candidate Questionnaire from NYC-DSA

Bronx, NY – In response to the inclusion of two anti-Semitic questions on the NYC Council candidate questionnaire from the NYC Chapter of DSA, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has issued the following statement: “Asking candidates for municipal...

Statement from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz on Con Edison Response to Widespread Power Outages

Bronx, NY – On August 4, 2020, damage from Tropical Storm Isaias resulted in the loss of power for over 200,000 Con Edison utility consumers including over 22,000 homes in the Bronx. In the 24 hours following the beginning of these outages, Con Edison...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Introduces Legislation to Combat Ballot Postmark Disenfranchisement

Albany, NY – As the June 23 ballot fiasco continues to unfold, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has introduced legislation to ensure that future absentee voters are not disenfranchised due to problematic postal procedures. The legislation would supersede...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Comments on Passage of Automatic Voter Registration & Redistricting Bills

Albany, NY – Amidst the flurry of legislation that passed this week, there are two bills which have gathered acute interest from electoral reform advocates. One bill would create an automatic voter registration system in New York State beginning...

Assemblyman Dinowitz Passes Bill to Extend Absentee Voting Through 2021

Albany, NY – As part of a set of election reforms to address voting problems that arose in the June 23 primary election, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has successfully passed legislation that would expand New York voters’ ability to vote by mail...