In an effort to promote the early detection of prostate cancer, Assemblyman Dinowitz authored a bill granting New York City public employees the right to take up to four hours of paid leave annually for screenings to detect the disease (A.409B). Currently,...

Albany, NY – “New York State’s Blue Laws are archaic, outdated, and frankly, biased against those communities that don't observe their Sabbath on Sundays. Though I believe we must update these laws to more equitably treat those who observe the Sabbath...

Bronx, NY – Today, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, and Council Member Andrew Cohen Announced they were allocating $1.2 million in public funds to modernize the Wakefield Playground. The announcement was made...

Albany, NY – Today the New York State Assembly Codes Committee will be considering a bill introduced by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx), Chair of the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection, which would require warning labels on sugar-sweetened...

Albany, NY – Today Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) reaffirmed his strong support for legislation to reduce the ability of deep-pocketed special interests to make unlimited campaign donations. The legislation, which has already passed the Assembly...

“Earlier this year I applauded Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for releasing a report that revealed the unscrupulous practices plaguing the ticketing industry for concerts and sporting events. Though the revelation that the concert and sports ticket...

Albany – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D- Bronx) announced that the Assembly has passed his legislation creating the independent Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) for the fourth year in a row (A.180). New York’s utility consumers are...

Albany, NY – Today Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) called on the New York State Senate to pass a bill reducing the ability of deep-pocketed special interests to make unlimited campaign donations. The legislation, which has already passed the...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) denounced today the online retail giant Amazon.com following a report by Bloomberg for failure to provide equal services to areas of New York City with high minority populations. Over the last few...

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D- Bronx) has released a statement calling for Governor Cuomo and the State Senate to include the independent Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) in their 2016-17 budgets. In addition to Assemblyman...

Albany, NY – New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and State Senator Gustavo Rivera (D, WF-Bronx) have introduced a bill today expanding legislation they passed in 2012 banning smoking within 100 feet of any school entrances or exits...

Bronx, NY – In the wake of complaints by several local residents, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is alerting his constituents to a dangerous condition outside of 3835 Bailey Avenue where a large tree’s roots have broken through a brick retaining wall,...

Albany, NY – In the wake of two recent Supreme Court Decisions, United States v. Jones (2012) and Riley v. California (2014), where the Court unanimously upheld Fourth Amendment privacy rights against warrantless government surveillance, Assemblyman...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D – Bronx) announced that New York State tax forms are now available to be picked up at his district office. Constituents are invited to stop by Assemblyman Dinowitz’s office on 3107 Kingsbridge Avenue between...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D- Bronx) has released a statement denouncing Consolidated Edison Inc.’s recently proposed rate hike that would increase costs to ludicrous new heights for countless New Yorkers and local businesses. Additionally,...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has announced that he will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings at senior centers across the district. The Town Halls will focus on matters that largely affect seniors including housing and consumer issues;...

Bronx, NY – Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has announced that he was successful in convincing the NYC Department of Transportation to install traffic calming measures in North Riverdale. After numerous complaints from constituents about vehicles traveling...

Albany, NY – “As we embark on a new legislative session, the challenges – and opportunities – are clear. We must focus on making New York stronger and helping families get ahead by increasing opportunities and fairness. Last year, the Assembly...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Patty Ritchie are announcing their legislation to protect children from tip over incidents involving heavy pieces of falling furniture or televisions has been signed into law. The measure was inspired by...

Bronx, NY — After receiving complaints from several constituents, all of whom received parking tickets after Thursday, December 17th on the Fieldston Road overpass as a result of newly installed parking signage, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced...