Latest News

STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN DOV HIKIND For Immediate Release August 28, 2014 Contact: Marc Kronenberg 718-853-9616 (office) Today, we awoke to horrible news that the body of Aaron Sofer, A’H, was found. All of us were hoping and praying that there would be a happy ending and that Aaron would be found safe. Hashem decided differently. We are stunned,

SEFORIM AND SHAIMOS, SANDWICHED BETWEEN HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, ORIGINATING FROM NY AND NJ   HIKIND: “DISRESPECTFUL? HEARTBREAKING! THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY.”   SHOCKING VIDEO FOOTAGE RELEASED   After months of research, Assemblyman Hikind (D-Brooklyn) revealed this morning that literally tons and tons of shaimos originating in the Tri-State area are ending up in

Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) attended a press conference in Lakewood today to address growing concerns over 23-year-old Aharon Sofer of Lakewood, New Jersey, who has been missing since Friday when he went on a hike with a friend in the Jerusalem Forest. “What I want to say to the Israeli government is this: Treat Aharon

Yesterday’s messages of unity were heard loud and clear.

Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer a valuable forum that made it possible for community members to identify resources that can aid in their business growth. The event, which took place at the Boro Park Y, featured numerous SBA partners who offered residents business advice on small-business

FEARS GROWING IN CROWN HEIGHTS JEWISH COMMUNITY “We can’t afford for New York’s Finest to be apprehensive when dealing with sensitive situations.” Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn), Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and community leaders will hold a news conference today in connection with the recent assaults on Avrohom Wolosow and Rabbi Yosef Raksin, and the

This Sunday, August 17,Assemblyman Hikind (D-Brooklyn) will address an important Pro-Israel rally. The rally, which runs from 3:45 to 7PM, is sponsored by the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI) and will take place in New York City’s Union Square. Speakers from a huge variety of backgrounds will stand for Israel and all the minority populations worldwide that

“THIS SHOULD SERVE AS A BLUEPRINT FOR ALL CITY AGENCIES HELPING THEM INCREASE SENSITIVITY TO OUR COMMUNITY.” A series of sensitivity training programs were initiated today for New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). Organized by Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn), the programs, which took place at the TLC Enforcement Division in Queens, were designed

With everything that’s going on in the world—with the obvious and documented increase in anti-Semitic incidents—there is naturally great concern in the community regarding the tragic murder of Rabbi Joseph Raksin. I share this concern. This certainly could be more than a simple robbery and we shouldn’t be hasty to dismiss the likelihood that this

In the summer of 2005, 120 surveillance cameras began recording Brooklyn subway stations thanks to Assemblyman Hikind, who secured MTA funds to place cameras in his district. No part of the nine stations on the D, F and N trains go unmonitored by the closed-circuit cameras, the Assemblyman explained. Images are simulcast on monitors for

Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer a valuable forum that will allow community members to identify resources that can aid in their business growth. The Small Business Resource Forum, which will present numerous opportunities that exist for local small business owners, is a valuable opportunity to

From bunko artists pretending to be IRS agents to those pretending to collect for ConEd, there is no end of individuals who attempt to take advantage of the generous spirit that our community is well known for. Assemblyman Hikind and Yanky Daskal, leader of the Boro Park Shomrim, discuss what’s happening in our community and