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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

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

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,

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,

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

On Thursday, May 21, the students at the Spinka Yeshiva at 5801 15th Ave. in Boro Park were thrilled to see Assemblyman Dov Hikind visiting their science fair. Our Assemblyman—the father of three children and grandfather of six—was as delighted to see the students as they were to host him. Accompanied by Rabbi Avraham Greenstein,

Assemblyman Dov Hikind was honored to address the gathering at the Bobov45 dinner in Boro Park where he talked about fighting for Education Tax Credits as well as his recent tour of the 62nd Street Bobov45 building.

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

Assemblyman Dov Hikind was delighted to receive a tour of the beautiful, new Bobov45 girl’s school in Boro Park.  

Assemblyman Hikind was proud to speak at the Yavneh Dinner in support of Yerushalayim.  

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

“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

Assemblyman Hikind was proud to stand with NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding the Parental Choice in Education Act. “When education tax credits were not included in the budget, many people thought it was over,” said Hikind to the huge crowd at Yeshiva Shaare Torah in Flatbush, “but our Governor has taken it upon himself

“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

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