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Three-Day Jerusalem Conference to Feature Renowned Speakers in the Field   Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) will be one of the keynote speakers at an international conference in Israel, “Shedding Light on the Darkness of Abuse.” The three-day event, organized by Tahel – Crisis Center for Religious Women and Children, a nonprofit organization, will take place

  Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is urging people to shop anywhere but Amazon this holiday season. Hikind is putting out this message in light of Amazon’s insensitive use of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japanese insignia all over the MTA Times Square shuttle train to promote one of their television shows. “We live in a society

HIKIND WELCOMES JONATHAN POLLARD’S LONG OVERDUE RELEASE FROM PRISON   Appeals to President Obama: Pollard Should Be Allowed to Move to Israel   Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn), who has long advocated on behalf of Jonathan Pollard, welcomed his release from federal prison. Hikind also appealed to President Barack Obama to allow Pollard to fulfill his

This Is Not About Refugees—It’s About Protecting Our National Security Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) blasted Congressman Jerrold Nadler for his floor statement opposing H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015, which would require additional background checks on Iraqi and Syrian refugees seeking admission to the United States. “In today’s statement,

I had a great meeting this morning at my home with Agudath Israel of America Executive Vice President Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel and Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz, Vice President for Community Affairs, to discuss the upcoming 2016 session in Albany and the legislative agenda. We have worked together over the years on important issues facing our

Calls on Kerry to Apologize Immediately Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) voiced his outrage over U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s remarks today at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, where he stated that the recent attacks in Paris are different from the Charlie Hebdo attacks earlier this year, suggesting there was a “legitimacy” and “rationale” behind

Applications and Assistance Available at Hikind’s Office   Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is reminding New Yorkers that assistance is available for eligible households who need help with the cost of heating their homes this winter. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opens Monday, November 16, 2015, is a federally funded program and overseen by

“I’m Sick of the Double-Standard” Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) voiced his outrage over what he termed a “double-standard and anti-Semitic policy” by the European parliament, in light of their announcement on labeling Israeli products made in the Golan Heights, Judea, and Samaria. Hikind stated, “Israel is a small country, the one democracy in the Middle

Multiple Accidents Have Occurred Where Two-Way Street Changes to One-Way     Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is requesting that the Department of Transportation (DOT) remedy a dangerous intersection at 13th Avenue and 60th Street, where a two-way street changes into a one-way street. In recent weeks, there have been numerous accidents, with drivers driving the wrong way, underscoring the

HIKIND OUTRAGED BY ATTACKS ON MEMBERS OF CROWN HEIGHTS JEWISH COMMUNITY     In a press conference today, Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) urged New Yorkers to stay vigilant and calm in response to recent attacks on members of the Jewish community in Crown Heights. Hikind pledged to work with local community leaders and elected

Councilman Lancman Welcomes Menchaca’s Statement   We Want to Put This Matter Behind Us     Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) and Councilman Carlos Menchaca (D-Brooklyn) met today at Hikind’s home to discuss community outrage over Menchaca’s recent support of anti-Israel social media posts by Linda Sarsour, the executive director of the Arab American Association of