Assemblyman Cymbrowitz enjoyed the festivities with hundreds of community residents who attended the 61st Precinct’s “National Night Out.” The annual event is designed to bring the community together with police officers in an enjoyable setting. Pictured, with the Assemblyman, in front of one of the inflatable children’s rides (L-R) are Sgt. Michael Doyle and Auxiliary Police Lieutenant Steven Matsas. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz joined his staff answering questions, providing informational pamphlets and offering free give-a-ways at a table they had set up. “It’s important everyone, especially our children, realizes that we must form a partnership with the dedicated police officers who patrol our community. ‘National Night Out’ is an excellent way to bring everyone closer together,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz explained.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz once again providing free flu shots

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz was one of several hundred community residents to receive a flu shot last season in his office. Influenza can be a serious disease. That’s why he suggests that everyone heed the warnings of the Health Department and get a flu shot. He is once again providing free flu shots, in conjunction with Beth Israel Medical Center’s Kings Highway Division, in his district office. Please call for flu shot details and dates, as well as information about other health screenings and talks.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz says “come on up”

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz is inviting classes to come visit him in Albany. Touring the Capitol and seeing the Legislature in action is an excellent way to reinforce textbook lessons about our government. “Experiencing something is said to be the best way to learn. Coming up to Albany will show students just how their government functions. This is important because we want to motivate our young people to become involved in government so that they’ll be sure to vote when they turn 18,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz with students from the Windmill Montessori School on the staircase of the Legislative Office Building during their visit to his office and tour of the Capitol and Assembly chamber earlier this year. Pictured with the students are (L-R) co-teachers Izzy Herzberg and Lauren Harding and Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ Albany Office Manager. The Windmill Montessori School was one of the many schools that have visited Assemblyman Cymbrowitz in Albany.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz sponsors luncheon for seniors

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz invited close to 400 local seniors to join him at a luncheon, at Kingsborough Community College, to celebrate the end of summer. The seniors had a kosher lunch, enjoyed music and dance, learned Tai Chi, hopefully made some new friends and went home with gifts. Representatives from District Attorney Charles Hynes’ office, the Social Security Administration, Kingsborough’s My Turn Program, which provides tuition-free classes for seniors, and the NYC Human Resources Administration were on hand to provide information and answer questions. A good time was had by all.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Inspects Subway Station Renovations

With five of the seven subway stations in his district undergoing complete reconstruction Assemblyman Cymbrowitz has been visiting the sites to see the progress firsthand. New York City Transit has informed him that the southbound side of the Avenue M, Avenue J and Kings Highway stations will be placed in service in September. Work will then begin on the northbound side. There’s even better news at the Avenue U and Neck Road stations where the northbound, and final, side will be placed in service in October. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz is pictured as NYC Transit Engineers explain the construction process on the Avenue M station.

Please join Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ E-mail mailing list

If you would like to receive occasional e-mail updates from Assemblyman Cymbrowitz, add your e-mail address to his e-mail mailing list (your e-mail address will not be given to anyone else) just e-mail him at cymbros@assembly.state.ny.us or call his office. Please be sure to include your full name as well as your e-mail address.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz met with Rabbi Melvin I. Burg, President of the Jewish Community Council of Kings Bay, to discuss his organization’s many programs. The Assemblyman helped staffers distribute over 400 food packages for Rosh Hashanah, but the organization also provides community residents with many other services year round including screening to determine which government programs a person is eligible for, financial counseling, legal and immigration assistance and a food pantry. “We are fortunate to have organizations like the Jewish Community Council of Kings Bay in our community. Its staff and volunteers understand the needs of our residents and are able to do what is necessary to help,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz explained.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz inserting his sample ballot during a demonstration of the new voting system at the Kings Bay Y.

The old type of “lever” voting machines are a thing of the past. This election begins a new era with a new way to vote. It’s important that everyone feels comfortable with the system. Voters will mark their choices on a paper ballot using either a special pen or ballot marking device. They will then insert the paper ballot into a scanner which collects the votes and saves the paper ballot in a locked chamber. “It’s important that everyone who is eligible to vote does so. No one should be put off by the new method of voting, we’ll all be using this new technology for the first time and there will be plenty of help at the voting sites to guide us through the process,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said. An added benefit of this new system enables most physically challenged voters to vote independently. If you would like to watch a video on how to vote, you may either go to http://www.vote-ny.com/english/machine-ds200.php to see how to use the paper ballot or http://www.vote-ny.com/english/machine-automark.php for a demonstration on how to use the ballot marking device. If you have any questions, you may either contact the Board of Elections (866-868-3692) or Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ office.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz with two of his “Community Care Team” members after they had just cleaned up both the Voorhies Avenue subway and Belt Parkway at Sheepshead Bay Road overpasses.