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This morning, NYS Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) discussed Israel Prime Minister’s invitation to address Congress with Geraldo Rivera on WABC radio. “Controversial? Prime Minister Netanyahu, the elected leader of the State of Israel, was invited by the Speaker of the House to address Congress,” said Hikind. “This is the Prime Minister of our ally, a

Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) met with NYC Councilman Carlos Menchaca this morning to discuss the need for adequate parking for yeshiva school buses. The Assemblyman has been working on this issue for many months with the Department of Transportation and other elected officials, as well as representatives of the yeshiva Bus Transit Association.

‘Only Netanyahu will Tell Us the Truth’ In an exclusive Arutz Sheva interview, Dov Hikind talks about the Iranian menace, Netanyahu as leader, Rabbi Kahane, and his parents. By Uzi Baruch, Yoni Kempinski First Published: 1/29/2015 New York State�?Assemblyman Dov Hikind, a veteran Jewish leader and radio host, told Arutz Sheva he is “thrilled” to

ISSUE OF GREAT CONCERN TO COMMUNITY YEARS AGO RETURNS WITHOUT RESIDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is raising concerns about the Cross Harbor Freight Program, which was an issue of great concern to the community years ago and has now returned. CHFP, a program championed by Congressman Jerold Nadler, is intended to evaluate alternatives designed

The very word Auschwitz evokes such strong emotions that some might think those of us effected by it would be better off avoiding its use, avoiding its memory. That we’d be better served looking forward and not backward to that almost unimaginable moment in history when Jews were sent by the trainload to be murdered.

In anticipation of the upcoming blizzard we have collaborated and prepared �?the necessary resources to help those in need. Please take note of the following important information: 1- We urge you to not take your car out once the storm hits- you will not �?be able to park it properly. By the last big storm

“THIS IS A SOLID, POSITIVE STEP, BUT THERE’S STILL MUCH TO BE DONE.” Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is calling NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo’s inclusion of education tax credits in his budget bill a win for New York State and his community in particular. This afternoon, in his State of the State address, the Governor proposed

URGES GREATER MEASURES TO COMBAT TERRORISM LOCALLY Assemblyman Hikind attended yesterday’s NYPD counter-terrorism presentation at Yeshiva Chaim Berlin. Sponsored by the FJCC, the presentation focused on active-shooter action training, as well as Homeland Security and Preparedness training. Numerous yeshiva executives were on hand, along with principals, rabbis, administrators, teachers, shul representatives and community leaders. “I’m

Assemblyman Hikind recently visited the Boro Park Jewish Community Council (JCC) to see their operations at work. A long-time supporter of the JCC, Dov was given a tour of the services that are performed at this vital community center, including aid with Food Stamps applications and recertification (the JCC is a Food Stamps provider), Medicaid

NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo Condemns ICC Probing Israel Over Gaza War Governor Cuomo has never been shy about standing up for what’s right. He was the only U.S. governor who visited Israel this past summer while Israeli citizens were under attack. He saw clearly with his own eyes what was going on as Hamas terrorists

YORK (CBSNewYork)�?— Following a recent�?wave of anti-Semitic�?attacks across Europe, people in Brooklyn are worried about their streets, their schools and their synagogues, and say now is the time to hire additional protection. On the streets of Midwood and Borough Park, fears of anti-Semitic�?terrorism�?have people demanding more security,�?CBS2’s Dick Brennan reported Thursday. “I think it would

HIKIND: “We’re working together to resolve all issues. I’m very optimistic that we’ll see a historic resolution to this issue.” Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) met this morning with NYC Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and NYC Councilman David Greenfield to further his ongoing efforts to resolve morning sanitation pick-ups impeding school buses. Assemblyman Hikind

HIKIND: “Despite a greater need for police protection, police coverage of potential targets isn’t increased—it’s halved!” Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is calling on NYPD Commissioner William Bratton to provide the level of protection to the Jewish community that he believes is warranted given the rising number of global terror incidents, as epitomized recently in Paris.

Hikind: To quote Governor Cuomo, “It’s a matter of jusice.” Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is more than optimistic about Education Investment Tax Credits becoming a reality this year and with good reason—he expects New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to lead the charge and bring parents long-awaited tuition relief. “While Governor Cuomo supported a bill

Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) expressed his great appreciation for Department of Transportation Keith Bray following a meeting that allowed the Assemblyman to enumerate the numerous issues impacting his community. Commissioner Bray and his staff met with Assemblyman Hikind along with Community Board 12 Chairman Yidel Perlstein and District Manager Barry Spitzer to discuss issues ranging