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Jo Anne Simon

Assembly District 52

Press Releases

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Joint Letter to EDC on Nonessential Helicopter Flights

Oct 3, 2025

Why I voted NO on the BMT

Sep 26, 2025
Dear Friends & Neighbors, Mayor Eric Adam’s plan for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) will move forward, after Monday’s last-minute Task Force vote (17 in support, 8 opposed). I voted against the plan. When the NYC Economic Development Corporation...

Assemblymember Simon Condemns PSC Vote in Support of the NESE Pipeline

Sep 24, 2025
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon released the following statement in response to the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) vote in support of National Grid’s long-term gas plan, including the Williams NESE pipeline:  “The PSC’s...

Joint Statement from 8 Members of the BMT Task Force Vote Against the EDC Proposal

Sep 24, 2025
Brooklyn, NY – Today, eight members of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) Task Force released the following statement in response to the passage of the Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC’s) BMT vision plan: “We participated in the BMT Task...

Joint Letter to the Governor on Protecting New Yorkers from Skyrocketing Energy Bills

Sep 5, 2025

As NYC Slammed By Storm + Major Flooding, Electeds Urge Governor Hochul To Sign 100-Foot Rule Repeal

Aug 6, 2025
Brooklyn, NY – Yesterday, New Yorkers once again suffered from extreme heat and storms that shut down the subways and flooded our streets. (Dramatic videos show NYC subways and train stations flooding in torrential downpour) In response, Senator...

Assemblymember Simon Passes Bill Reforming New York’s Hospital Closure Process

Jun 11, 2025
Albany, NY – Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (AD-52) announced her Local Input in Community Healthcare (LICH) Act, A6004, passed the Assembly this week. This significant piece of legislation requires public notice and public engagement when a hospital...

Sponsors of NY HEAT Introduce Customer Savings and Reliability Act

Jun 10, 2025
Albany – Today, Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and Senator Liz Krueger, sponsors of the NY HEAT Act, introduced the Customer Savings and Reliability Act (CSRA). The new bill was drafted based on feedback and discussions within the Assembly Democratic...

AM Simon Introduces Deed Theft Legislation

May 16, 2025
Brooklyn, NY – On Friday, May 16th, New York State Senator Jabari Brisport and Assemblymembers Jo Anne Simon and Brian Cunningham, joined by the December 12th Movement and directly impacted community members, announced the introduction of a new package...

Assemblymembers Demand NY HEAT Act in the Budget

Mar 28, 2025
Albany, NY – On Thursday, Assemblymembers Simon, Gallagher, González-Rojas, Levenberg, Stirpe, Tapia, Burdick, Rosenthal and Shrestha rallied at the Capitol to urge their colleagues to put the NY HEAT Act (A4870) in the final budget. Every utility...
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Publications

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BMT Community Meetings

Nov 13, 2025
BMT Community Meetings
Learn about the BMT plan, what’s next, and how to write a public comment on the plan. Your input matters — the City must respond to community feedback. RSVP here: bit.ly/bmt-nov17

No Cost Mammogram Screening

Oct 20, 2025
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I am proud to once again partner with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation to offer no-cost mammogram screenings at our office at 341 Smith Street on Thursday, November 20th, from 9 am-4:30 pm. Adults 40-79 who live in NYC and haven’t had a mammogram...

Constituent Service Walk-In Hours October

Sep 24, 2025
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Flu Shot Drive: October 9, 2025

Sep 16, 2025
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We are partnering with NYU to provide free flu shots to the community at the NYU Langone Health Cobble Hill ED (70 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn) on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 from 2pm - 7pm.  NYU has strict safety measures in place to ensure the safest...

Java with Jo Anne

Sep 16, 2025
We would also greatly appreciate your feedback on our Java with Jo Anne events. When is the best time for you to make it to Java? Is there a topic you would like to see covered? Please fill out this brief feedback form.

Constituent Service Office Hours

Aug 6, 2025
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Our office is currently under construction, but you can meet with us in person at our upcoming constituent service events. If you need help navigating public benefits, connecting with government agencies, or have questions about local issues, you can...

Assemblymember Simon's Testimony on ConEd's Proposed Rate Hikes

Jul 10, 2025

New York State Assembly’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge

Jun 30, 2025

Resources for Older Adults 2025

May 14, 2025

Parapet Info Session — May 5th

Apr 29, 2025
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News Articles

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Ryder Cup Helicopter Flights Cause Chaos in Brooklyn - Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Oct 8, 2025

Assemblymember Simon Explains the Repeal of the 100 ft Rule – Capital News Room

Jul 9, 2025

NY Lawmakers Call Attention to Dyslexia Advocacy Day – Spectrum News

May 16, 2025

Temporary Carroll Gardens Library to Open in Community Board 6 Office Space – Brooklyn Paper

May 16, 2025

Ordinary New Yorkers need Energy Bill Relief. Let’s Pass NY HEAT Act

Apr 5, 2025

Time is running out on the NY HEAT Act – Brooklyn Eagle

Mar 20, 2025

New Yorkers rally for NY HEAT Act to Combat rising Utilities – CBS 6 Albany

Mar 19, 2025

EmPIRE Worker Protection Act will help New Yorkers fight wage theft – Times Union

Mar 17, 2025

Simon Calls for NY HEAT Act in response to Con Ed Rate Hike – Brooklyn Eagle

Feb 12, 2025

State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon will take over NY HEAT Act – Spectrum News

Feb 5, 2025
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