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Statement from Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein Regarding New Developments at Maimonides Medical Center

Since I took office, the future of Maimonides has been at the forefront of our agenda. Not a week has gone by over the last several years that we have not been working on this issue behind the scenes. The fact is that Maimonides is in a fiscal crisis...

Kohanim Can Now Travel on Roads Along Cemeteries on the Outskirts of Boro Park and Midwood

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Recently, overhanging branches along streets bordering Washington Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery, located on the outskirts of Boro Park and Midwood, have prevented Kohanim from traveling along these roads. Although they were trimmed in past years, the...

Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Deputy Chief Richie Taylor Arrange Special Tour of NYPD Highway Patrol Headquarters for Harmony Services Community

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 This morning, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and NYPD Deputy Chief Richie Taylor arranged a memorable tour for members of Harmony Services, Inc., an adult care program serving individuals with special needs. The visit took place at the NYPD Highway...

Assemblyman Eichenstein and Senator Sutton Announce Passage of Bill to Stop Shabbos Sanitation Tickets

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Albany, NY – Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Senator Sam Sutton are proud to announce the successful passage of their important legislation that prohibits the New York City Department of Sanitation from issuing fines after 3 PM on Fridays, a crucial...

Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein Sponsors FREE Chol Hamoed Pesach Extravaganzas

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Pesach is a time for creating cherished family memories, and once again, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein is proud to sponsor two exciting Chol Hamoed Pesach Extravaganzas filled with rides, top-tier entertainment, and fun for the entire family. Best of...

Shabbos Sanitation Ticket Blitzes MUST Stop

New York State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein introduced legislation at the State Legislature that would amend a discriminatory NYC Department of Sanitation regulation that unfairly penalizes New York City’s Jewish community. Last year, the NYC Department...
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