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News from Senator Jeffrey D. Klein and Assemblyman Dov Hikind For Immediate Release: December 27, 2013 Contacts for Senator Klein: Eric Soufer, Anna Durrett, Jason Elan 718-822-2049 Contact for Assemblyman Hikind: Yehudah Meth 718-853-9616 Senator Klein, Assemblyman Hikind Denounce American Studies Association Boycott of Israel; Announce New Legislation Aimed at Cutting Off Taxpayer Dollars to Colleges and
We have a lot to discuss tonight, including the ASA boycott of Israel… And my son Yoni, a practicing therapist helping kids at risk, will have some keen insights regarding Bill de Blasio’s daughter’s message and courage. Don’t miss this show!  
NEWS FROM ASSEMBLYMAN DOV HIKIND December 24, 2013 Contact: Yehudah Meth For Immediate Release 718-853-9616 (office) 973-945-4903 (cell) HIKIND CALLS ON AG SCHNEIDERMAN TO ADDRESS ASA’S ILLEGAL BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL DERSHOWITZ JOINS HIKIND IN CONDEMNING ‘BIGOTED BOYCOTT’ WHICH VIOLATES NEW YORK STATE HUMAN RIGHTS LAW Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) called upon New
I was informed by the commander of the 70th police precinct that there was another assault on a woman—what looks like a Knockout attack—this Shabbos afternoon on Elm Ave. in Flatbush. The incident wasn’t reported until after Shabbos. I urge everyone to be cautious. That doesn’t mean fearful, just sensible and conscious of your surroundings.
I’ve been thinking about the miracle of Jacob Ostreicher’s return to the United States. I say miracle because it seems to go against the laws of nature. Jacob—Yanky—was imprisoned in a country where justice is a game. He was robbed and mistreated and forced to endure the type of physical and emotional abuse that most
NEWS FROM ASSEMBLYMAN DOV HIKIND December 17, 2013 Contact: Yehudah Meth For Immediate Release 718-853-9616 (office) Congressman Grimm Joins Hikind’s Effort to Deport Nazi War Criminals Plans to Enlist Other Congressional Representatives to Fight for Justice for Holocaust Survivors Congressman Michael Grimm (R-Staten Island) is supporting Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) in calling on Germany to accept
I received a phone call after Shabbos notifying me of another unfortunate Knockout attack that occurred during Shabbos. The attack occurred today at approximately 1 pm on a Jewish woman on Avenue M and East 3rd in the Midwood community. The victim did not report the attack, which she said was committed by an African-American
NEWS FROM ASSEMBLYMAN DOV HIKIND December 5, 2013 Contact: Yehudah Meth For Immediate Release 718-853-9616 (office) 973-945-4903 (cell) HIKIND PRAISES DE BLASIO OVER BRATTON APPOINTMENT Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) had high praise for NYC Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio regarding his appointment of William J. Bratton to head the New York City Police Department. “William Bratton has a distinguished
Laurie, I was, quite frankly, dismayed by what you wrote regarding “the Knockout Game.” I have great respect for you and fully expect that you will be an excellent addition to the city council, but I would be neglectful if I didn’t point out that some of your comments were downright counter-productive. Expressing, as you