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31 May 2015
Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) expressed his shock over remarks made by Brooklyn Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte who made divisive, inciting remarks about the Jewish community last night. Appearing on Leon Goldenberg’s “Community Matters” radio program, Bichotte spent several minutes in a combative rant about Jewish pressure being placed on her following her vocal opposition to NYS
29 May 2015
Assemblyman Dov Hikind met yesterday with Captain Kenneth Quick of the 66th Precinct regarding the ongoing issue of commercial trucks parking overnight along 21st Avenue in Boro Park. The Assemblyman was joined by members of his staff, Community Board 12 Chairman Yidel Perlstein, District Manager of Community Board 12 Barry Spitzer, and community members Moshe Weber
27 May 2015
On June 7 at 11 a.m., Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) will be sponsoring a Fire Safety/ Home Protection event where free safety devices will be given out, including state-of-the-art wall outlets and digital timers. The public will be treated to informative presentations designed to save lives from the FDNY and a licensed electrician. The event,
27 May 2015
Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) addressed an Isru Chag Emergency Tax Credit Meeting this afternoon to advise members of Agudah Israel of America and its affiliates regarding steps that need to be taken in hopes of achieving education tax credits this legislative session. Hikind was joined by his colleagues Assembly Members Phillip Goldfeder and Michael Simanowitz,
26 May 2015
Building on momentum set by bills in Illinois and other states, Assemblyman Hikind drafting bill to combat ‘anti-Semitic’ BDS in New York. by Ari Soffer New York State legislators are working on a bill to ban the state’s pension fund from doing business with companies that boycott Israel. The proposed bill is being spearheaded by
20 May 2015
Legislation will mirror bill passed by both houses of Illinois Legislature and signed by Governor Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) and his colleagues are working on a bill to prevent New York State’s pension fund from doing business with companies that boycott Israel. The bill already has the support of more than a dozen Assembly Members
19 May 2015
Recently, the Bus Transit Association (which represents 300 school bus drivers) alerted Assemblyman Hikind that the road conditions in Boro Park had deteriorated drastically, with many pot holes still in dire need of repair, as well as large sink holes that were very dangerous. Assemblyman Hikind decided to ride a Boro Park school bus with
18 May 2015
“KAREN MAGEE IS SPREADING MISINFORMATION, PRETENDING TO CARE ABOUT ‘ALL’ KIDS” Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) scolded The New York State United Teachers union for a disingenuous radio ad knocking NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo’s latest push for education investment tax credits. NYSUT’s ad, which began airing today, casts the tax credit as one that helps the
14 May 2015
“PORTABLE DEVICES WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO FIND INSURANCE PROOF WHEN NEEDED” Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) thanked the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for now allowing motorists with smartphones or other portable electronic devices to provide proof of insurance coverage to law enforcement or as otherwise needed. Assemblyman Hikind first proposed this amendment to New
12 May 2015
THE EFFORT TO HELP PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS CONTINUES Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) had high praise for NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo who today introduced the Parental Choice in Education Act, which will support and protect alternative school options for parents and students across New York State. The Act provides for $150