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Jo Anne Simon

Assembly District 52

Press Releases

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Joint Letter on Extending the BMT Comment Period

Mar 23, 2026

Assemblymember Simon’s Statement Against Efforts to Rollback of the CLCPA

Mar 6, 2026
Brooklyn, NY -- Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon released the following statement regarding the efforts to rollback the CLCPA: “Rolling back New York’s signature climate law would move the state in the wrong direction. We should be accelerating investments...

Assemblymember Simon and Senator Brouk on the Shooting of Jabez Chakroborty

Feb 27, 2026
New York City, NY – Senator Samra Brouk and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, Chairs of the Mental Health Committees in their respective houses, released the following statement regarding the mental health crisis response and shooting of then 22-year-old...

Elected Officials, Patient Advocates, and Labor Urge Governor Hochul to Sign the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act

Dec 17, 2025
Watch a recording of the event here. Photos upon request. Brooklyn, NY – NY State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and NY State Senators Brian Kavanagh and Jabari Brisport, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, 1199SEIU, NYSNA, health care and patient advocates,...

NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon on Governor Hochul's Veto of Their LICH Healthcare Act

Dec 16, 2025
Albany, NY – On Friday, December 19th, Governor Kathy Hochul again vetoed the Local Input for Community Healthcare Act (S1226 Rivera /A6004 Simon). This bill has now passed the legislature twice with bipartisan support. “It’s a real shame that the...

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
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Publications

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NY Health Act Teach In, May 2nd

Apr 15, 2026
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Thomas Green Park Community Festival, April 25th

Apr 15, 2026
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Know Your Rights Train, April 19th

Apr 15, 2026

Java with Jo Anne

Apr 15, 2026
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Join Java with Jo Anne, Thursday, April 30, 9:30 am, at DeKalb Market in Downtown Brooklyn (445 Albee Square West). Find us downstairs near the escalators closest to Trader Joe's and Pan D'Avignon, where we'll chat about local issues, community updates,...

2026 NYC Parking Calendar

Dec 5, 2025

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

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
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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
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News Articles

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New DSNY & DEP Facility Open in Gowanus – News 12

Apr 2, 2026

BMT Comment Period Extended – Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Apr 1, 2026

Public needs more time to evaluate maritime uses for the BMT -- Brooklyn Eagle

Mar 28, 2026

Advocates Call for More Funding for Attorney Student Loan Programs - Queens Daily Eagle

Mar 12, 2026

It’s Time to Put Mental Health Care over Insurance Company Profits -- Empire Report

Mar 5, 2026

100-foot Rule Costs All Gas Customers – Daily News

Dec 3, 2025

NY Must Stop Shortchanging Schools with Yesterday’s Data – City & State

Nov 21, 2025

Author Bill McKibben discusses NY Energy Challenges – Capital Tonight

Nov 20, 2025

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
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