Albany, NY – A lengthy battle waged by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and advocates for survivors of childhood sexual abuse has finally come to a close with the Governor's signature on Erin's Law. The law requires public schools to teach children about...

New York, NY – Less than two weeks after a major blackout roiled midtown Manhattan that knocked 73,000 utility customers out of service, including the New York City Transit subway system, another blackout hit 52,000 customers in southeastern Brooklyn...

Bronx, NY – Following the agreement of a resolution in the United States House of Representatives opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel (HR 246), Assemblyman...

Albany, NY – In honor of the fifty year anniversary of the moon landing, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz sponsored a resolution in the New York State Assembly to honor this historic achievement. On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 Project successfully landed...

ALBANY, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) issued the following statement in response to today’s denial of a temporary restraining order against Dinowitz’s legislation (A2371/S2994) to repeal non-medical exemptions to school vaccine...

Albany, NY – A bill which had become the top priority for advocates of childhood sexual abuse survivors has now passed both chambers of the New York state legislature. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, lead sponsor of the legislation, successfully shepherded...

Albany, NY – Upon the passage of the Climate and Community Protection Act, which has previously passed the Assembly in each of the past three years, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz issued the following statement:“Every generation seems to have...

Albany, NY – A consumer’s right to complain shall not be infringed, at least in New York State, pending newly passed legislation from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. With the advent of consumer-submitted online reviews using platforms such as...

Albany, NY – After months of increasingly urgent demands from the medical community and families of immuno-compromised children for action to combat the ongoing measles outbreak, controversial legislation from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State...

Albany, NY – The New York State Assembly and State Senate reached agreement on a rent bill that significantly expands tenant protections in New York State. The bill is expected to pass both chambers before rent laws expire at June 15. Assemblyman...

On Sunday, June 9, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz joined thousands of fellow New Yorkers to celebrate the 62nd Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade

Bronx, NY – On May 20, building permits were filed with the NYC Department of Buildings to construct another new building in the Northwest Bronx – this time for a new eight story building at 3631 Johnson Avenue. The proposed building would include...

New York, NY – State legislators have introduced a bill with support from advocates which establishes clear targets for the MTA, long maligned for historic intransigence towards making New York City’s subway system accessible to those with disabilities...

New York, NY – For many years, as the New York State Legislature debated early voting, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz repeatedly sounded the alarm about problematic wording that disadvantaged large counties. The law creating an early voting program,...

Bronx, NY – Starting in March 2020, New Yorkers will no longer be able to get single-use plastic bags when they go to their local grocery store or other retailer. To help residents of the Northwest Bronx prepare for this change, Assemblyman Dinowitz...

Bronx, NY – The Henry Hudson Bridge, long a costly charge for Bronx residents who wished to cross the Harlem River, will soon be free for anyone with a car registered in Bronx County who has an EZ Pass. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, who secured the...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz issued the following statement regarding the misappropriation of Holocaust-era symbols to promote anti-vaxxer causes:“I am truly sickened by the horrifying rhetoric that has emerged among anti-vaxxers....

New York, NY – State and city legislators gathered along with medical professionals and other vaccination proponents on Thursday afternoon, with the unified goal of expanding vaccination efforts and reducing the number of people who choose to not...

Bronx, N.Y. – The ongoing DDC water main replacement project has caused its fair share of headaches in the community. The work to replace the ancient water mains beneath the streets has led to numerous water shut downs, planned and unplanned, affecting...

Bronx, NY – Over the past several months, a series of town hall meetings has been held in every corner of the Northwest Bronx to hear directly from constituents what they want to see from government and in their communities. Democracy in Action will...