Assemblyman Ari Brown Addresses Response to Terrorist Attacks and Criticizes Global Reaction Aug 8, 2024 Today, Assemblyman Ari Brown met with Sapir Cohen at Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's office. Cohen, who was recently released from captivity in Gaza, shared her experiences following the brutal October 7 attack by Hamas on Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her...
Foundation Aid: Restoring Fairness to New York’s School Funding: An Urgent Call for Reform Jul 30, 2024 In recent years, the New York State education system has grappled with issues of fairness and adequacy in its funding formulas. As a member of the State Education Committee, I am acutely aware of the challenges our schools face and the pressing need for...
We Stand on The Shoulders of These Two Giants Apr 24, 2024 On April 24, 2024, we celebrate the 100th birthday of the late Mayor Andrew J. Parise, a stalwart figure in the annals of Cedarhurst's history and a beacon of honor and integrity. Mayor Parise's journey toward becoming a beloved public servant was forged...
Brown Urges Swift Response to BDS Support at Binghamton University Apr 19, 2024 Editor's note: Letter to Governor Attached Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) assembled a bipartisan group of Assembly members to express profound dismay over the Binghamton University Student Association’s support for the Boycott, Divestment and...
Brown Champions Donate Life, Urges Compassionate Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Apr 16, 2024 In a heartfelt testament to the power of selflessness and compassion, Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) is spearheading a movement to promote organ, eye and tissue donation through the Donate Life initiative. Recognizing the profound impact of such...
Brown Calls for Immediate Release of Jewish Hostages Apr 2, 2024 Today, Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) spoke passionately on the Million Dollar Staircase at the Capitol, addressing the urgent need for the release of Jewish hostages. Brown’s powerful remarks underscored the importance of standing together in...
Brown Addresses Squatter Issue: Advocates for Owner and Landlord Rights: Mar 27, 2024 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) today issued a statement addressing the alarming issue of squatters in New York and the dire need for legislative action to protect property owners’ rights. Recent incidents have highlighted a concerning trend where...
Brown Demands Justice For New York’s COVID Response Mar 25, 2024 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) joined state and federal Minority representatives today to call for an independent investigation into New York state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then-Gov. Cuomo decided to keep COVID-positive patients in...
Local Heroes Commended for Swift Response in Safeguarding Community Mar 13, 2024 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R,C-Cedarhurst) today praised the commendable display of dedication and valor from Auxiliary Police Inspector Danny Gluck, Fourth Precinct Inspector Vincent Boden and County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder who are being hailed...
Brown Writes Letter to FEMA: Calls for Transparency Feb 6, 2024 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) addressed FEMA, emphasizing the grave apprehensions voiced by local homeowners in the Village of Cedarhurst and the residents of the Town of Hempstead regarding the hasty progression of a proposed seawall near Lawrence...
Brown Honors Tova Plaut for Exemplary Advocacy Feb 6, 2024 In a ceremony held today at the Cedarhurst Village Hall, Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) presented a citation to Tova Plaut, founder of the New York City Public School Alliance, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to championing the rights...
Brown Shares Remarks on Chamber Floor for Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan 29, 2024 “There are those who continue to try to drive the Jewish people ‘into the sea,’ but in fact, as history has proven, they are the ONLY ONES LEFT STANDING. So I say, ‘NEVER FORGET,’” said Brown. ***View full Resolution...
Governor’s Dilemma: Soft on Crime Versus Curtailing the Opioid Epidemic Jan 8, 2024 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) stood with Assemblyman Steve Stern who introduced a series of hard hitting bills (A.8383, A.8384, A.8395 and A.8397) targeting the insidious spread of fentanyl and the repeated release of criminal drug dealers endangering...
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Brown Respond to Equinor/BP Terminating the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate Agreement Jan 4, 2024 Albany, NY – Today, the Empire Wind 2 offshore wind project announced an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to terminate the project’s Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) Agreement in...
NYS Assemblyman Ari Brown and Atlantic Beach Mayor George Pappas Unite to Condemn Antisemitic Incident Jan 2, 2024 Atlantic Beach, NY - In response to a disturbing incident of antisemitism, NYS Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) and Atlantic Beach Mayor George Pappas jointly denounce the reprehensible actions of Michael Decandia of Atlantic Beach. The incident...
NYS Assemblyman Ari Brown, Mayor Ben Weinstock, Trustee Dan Plaut and Trustee Myrna Zisman Unveil ‘Kidnapped from Israel: Milk Carton Project’ in Andrew J. Parise Park Dec 22, 2023 Cedarhurst, December 22, 2023— New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst), Mayor Ben Weinstock, Trustee Dan Plaut and Trustee Myrna Zisman are proud to announce the unveiling of the thought-provoking and poignant “Kidnapped From Israel:...
Brown Donates Kidney to Purple Heart Recipient: ‘The Least I Could Do for The True Heroes, Our Veterans’ Dec 19, 2023 Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) is making headlines for going above and beyond his political duties. Inspired by the selflessness of our veterans, Brown decided to donate one of his kidneys to a Purple Heart recipient veteran in need. Brown saw this...
More Waste of Taxpayer Dollars Dec 14, 2023 “Having just donated a kidney to a Vietnam veteran this past week, I am appalled at this egregious misuse of funds that should be going to help our own citizens and veterans in need. Over 70,000 meals were wasted on unappreciative migrants in just 20...
Statement From The Assembly Minority Members Of The New York State Assembly Education Committee Nov 28, 2023 The recent incidents of violence and antisemitism at Hillcrest High School in Queens demand immediate and steadfast attention. The tepid public statements from NYC Schools Chancellor Banks are simply not enough. New Yorkers deserve swift, significant...
We Will Not Bear this Burden: Long Islanders Challenge $228 Million National Grid Proposal Nov 17, 2023 “We stand here today united with our fellow Long Islanders, concerned over the proposed National Grid rate increase. As residents of Long Island, we are already burdened with an excessive tax load, and this further escalation will only deepen the financial...