Assemblymember Michael Novakhov (R, C-Brooklyn) today expressed his support for the decision to indefinitely postpone the proposed congestion pricing plan. This outcome marks a significant victory for New Yorkers and the principles of common-sense governance....

Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) commends the Lincoln Center for its decision to cancel a scheduled performance by the Mariinsky Group, a pro-Putin ensemble led by Valery Gergiev. The group's participation in the 25th Anniversary Gala of the...

“It’s been six months since the barbaric terrorist group Hamas attacked innocent men, women and children in Israel. The atrocities of that day cannot be overstated, and every day since that attack Israel has been defending itself not only against...

Today, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) announced the 45th Assembly District has received $20,000 in grants from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). These grants will go to Homecrest Community Services, a non-profit organization that...

Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) voiced his displeasure with the cuts to education and law enforcement proposed by Mayor Adams. The proposed cuts to the NYPD would bring the number of police officers to the lowest levels in decades. Novakhov...

“Over the last few weeks, we have seen the absolute worst of humanity on display as militants from the terrorist group Hamas have inflicted pain, terror and death upon the people of Israel. I share the pain of all civilians who have lost their lives...

Brooklyn, NY-Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) voiced his support for retired municipal workers in New York City who are speaking out against changes to the Medicare system proposed by City Hall. Under these changes, people would be transferred...

 Albany, NY- “As a freshman Minority member of the Assembly, I reflect on the 2023 Legislative Session with a mix of pride, frustration and a renewed commitment to my principles. This session was marked by intense debates, partisan clashes and the...

Today, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) reacted to an anti-Semitic bill introduced by New York Socialists. At a time where anti-Semitic crime and rhetoric is on the rise, this bill is completely tone deaf and bigoted. The bill (A.6943) would...

“It is completely unacceptable that the city is sending migrants to live in local public-school gymnasiums. Schools should be safe-haven places of learning for our children, not places to house hundreds of migrants that our schools, teachers and parents...

“I am very pleased to hear the governor and Legislature have agreed to expand charter schools in New York. I firmly believe every child deserves a quality education, and they should not be denied one simply because of where they happen to live. These...

“I was proud to join my colleagues today to call for tax relief for New Yorkers. Simply put, New York is too expensive for many people and that is causing them to leave, resulting in New York leading the country in outward migration. We must fix this...

Today, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) joined his colleagues and members of the Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security at a press conference to call for more safety precautions to be taken to protect schools. After a series of statewide...

Today, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), local district attorneys and his Republican colleagues to call for an end to ‘Raise the Age.’ Raise the Age allows for those under the age...

“I am very much opposed to using taxpayer dollars to bail out Signature Bank. Taxes should be used to fund essential services, not bail out banks that have failed. The bottom line is that the failure of Signature Bank is a result of a poor economy due...

Today, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) voiced his support for a bipartisan effort to implement stricter bail laws for those accused of selling fentanyl. This effort is led by both Minority and Majority lawmakers in both chambers of the Legislature,...

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a young NYPD officer assigned to the 60th Precinct. The family of the fallen officer, as well as all of the members of the NYPD, are in my thoughts and prayers. We have to take care of those who take...

“It would appear that Gov. Hochul is blissfully unaware of the struggles my constituents are facing, based on her budget proposal. While she did touch on some good things like increased funding for mental health and drug abuse, she also failed to give...

Albany, NY - Today, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) joined his colleagues in the state Legislature to call for the passage of Senate Bill S2175, which would add stillbirth as a qualifying event for Paid Family Leave in New York. “I was extremely...