Press Releases

Brown Calls for Study to Determine if Long Island Can Exist as Separate Entity from New York

 “I believe we should conduct a hypothetical study regarding whether or not Long Island would be successful if it seceded from New York,” said Brown. “The needs of Long Island and its residents differ greatly from the rest of New York state. We...

Brown Supports Call to Require Financial Literacy Class for NY High School Students To Graduate

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) discovered recently that advocates are pushing for New York high schools to require students to take at least one personal finance class prior to graduation. This immediately caught Brown’s attention as he...

Brown: State of The State Address Opens the Door for Unity

“Gov. Hochul prioritizing crime and the affordability crisis during her State of the State address is a step in the right direction and a sign of hope that we can turn things around for the good of all New Yorkers. But Albany must consider other issues...

Statement From Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-North Port) On Gov. Hochul’s Veto Of Fentanyl Task Force Legislation

“The state Legislature agreed to act in a bipartisan manner to pass an important bill (A.9348) that would point New York in the right direction by creating a task force on the dangers of fentanyl,” said Brown. “Gov. Hochul’s veto of this crucial...

Brown Calls for A Full Investigation of State Unemployment Fraud

“A recent report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli revealed New York State lost $11 billion due to fraudulent employment payments to scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This audit shows the Department of Labor’s negligence and lack of oversight...

Brown Moving Assembly District Office To More Centralized Commack Location

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) is announcing his District Office will be moving to a more centralized location within the 12th Assembly District. The Assemblyman is moving the office from Northport Village to Commack so more residents can...

Brown Obtains Grant for Northport High Students to Ease Transition, Create Pilot Mentorship Program

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Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) obtained a $25,000 bullet aid grant to Northport High School to help ease the transition of freshmen students into high school by creating a pilot mentorship program and make them become part of the school community....

Brown Grants Brentwood Library New "Makerspace"

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) recently awarded the Brentwood Library a bullet aid grant to build a new “Makerspace” room. These types of creative spaces are becoming more popular as public libraries reimagine their place in modern society...

Brown Fights to Acquire $100,000 State Grant for Shotspotter Program

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) is pleased to inform the Brentwood community that he is working to obtain a $100,000 state grant to help Suffolk County restore the “ShotSpotter” Program. Amid rising concerns over crime in some communities...

Brown: State Not Ready for Marijuana Legalization

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) was joined by local and state officials in a recent letter to Gov. Hochul and state Cannabis Control Board Chair Tremaine Wright, urging them to prepare New York state for the upcoming legalization of marijuana....

Marijuana Letter

Deer Overpopulation Along the North Short of Suffolk County

Brown Fights to Prevent Opioid and Drug Crisis

August 25, 2022-- The opioid, fentanyl, and drug crisis is a focus in the portfolio of Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport). Since his freshman year in office in November 2020, Assemblyman Brown has been actively involved in the fight to end the...

Brown Collecting Donations for Food Drive to End Hunger

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) will host a Food Drive with Long Island Cares on Saturday, August 13 through Sunday, August 14 at King Kullen at 50 New York Ave. in Halestie between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. As inflation continues...

Major Win For Long Island Veterans

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Last week, the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission announced it has abandoned its initial plan to eliminate inpatient emergency and rehabilitation services. Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport)...

Brown: Only Citizens Can Vote

“I fully support the court’s decision to strike down New York City’s law providing non-citizens with voting rights. The right to vote is an exclusive natural privilege granted to American citizens. We welcome anyone to our country, but if they wish...

Brown Hosts Successful Beach Clean-Up at Centreport Beach

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) hosted a successful beach clean-up event in Centerport on Saturday, June 18, at Centerport Beach. Brown was joined by Town of Huntington Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth, Town of Huntington Deputy Parks Commissioner...

Brown Hosts Successful Blood Drive Event In Northport

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) today announced another successful annual Blood Drive event in Northport on Wednesday, June 15 at the Northport Public Library. Brown collaborated with the New York Blood Center, one of the largest independent,...

Brown Slams LIPA-PSEG’s Reckless Spending

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) today condemned the actions of LIPA and PSEG Long Island after a report revealed four of their top executives are paid to live in different states, $1M was spent in promotional advertisements and even more was...

Brown: Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Must Resign

“The Hochul administration promised to restore faith in government, but the recent news concerning the campaign fraud of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin demonstrates Albany’s false promises. New Yorkers have grown tired of the lingering corruption in Albany,...