Albany, NY – April 8, 2025 – On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Assemblyman Robert J. Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley) hosted a Tax Day press conference at the Million Dollar Staircase in the New York State Capitol.

(Pictured from left to right : Sen. Steve Rhoads, Assemblyman Michael Durso, Assemblyman Ari Brown, District Attorney Anne Donnelly, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman Ed Ra and Sen. Jack Martins)

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) joined his Minority colleagues in unveiling a bold and comprehensive strategy to eradicate human trafficking and hold criminals fully accountable.

New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) stood alongside Minority leaders and Border Czar Tom Homan to call for immediate action on illegal immigration, border security and reversing dangerous sanctuary state policies that put New Yorkers at risk.

On March 11, 2025, New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) joined his colleagues in the Assembly in a united call for increased funding to protect nonpublic schools, particularly in response to the alarming and undeniable surge in antisemitic attacks across the state.

On March 11, 2025, New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) joined his colleagues in the Assembly in a united call for increased funding to protect nonpublic schools, particularly in response to the alarming and undeniable surge in antisemitic attacks across the state.

Cedarhurst, NY – Assemblyman Ari Brown, (R,Cedarhurst) joined Assemblyman Ed Ra and other Minority colleagues today at the State Capitol for a press conference regarding A06088, a bill aimed at holding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) accountable.

ALBANY, NY – New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) stood alongside Sen. Steve Rhoads and fellow lawmakers today at a press conference on the “million dollar staircase” demanding urgent state action to address the financial crisis at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC).

Albany, NY – Today, New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) stood alongside his colleague, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks), at the Million Dollar Staircase in the State Capitol to support the introduction of the Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law (A.3938). Also in attendance was Smullen’s wife, Megan, whose strength and grace in the face of unimaginable loss was deeply moving.

Albany, NY – Today, New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) stood alongside his colleague, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks), at the Million Dollar Staircase in the State Capitol to support the introduction of the Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law (A.3938). Also in attendance was Smullen’s wife, Megan, whose strength and grace in the face of unimaginable loss was deeply moving.

ALBANY, NY – New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) stands in full support of his colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference as they call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to take immediate action to restore order in the state’s correctional facilities.

Assemblyman Ari Brown -- Did you ever wonder why cars have become so bland—literally toaster ovens on wheels?

Assemblyman Ari Brown -- Did you ever wonder why cars have become so bland—literally toaster ovens on wheels?

Albany, NY – Assemblyman Ari Brown (R,C-Cedarhurst) yesterday demanded action on Assemblyman Robert Smullen’s Bill A. 2005, which would allow rural school districts to request a waiver from the state’s zero-emission school bus requirements. The bill directly addresses the financial burden and operational challenges rural districts face trying to meet these expensive and unworkable mandates.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) pictured speaking on fixing the issues with the Early Intervention Hub.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) pictured speaking on fixing the issues with the Early Intervention Hub.

Mineola, NY – September 9, 2024 – NYS Assemblyman Ari Brown joined Tunnel to Towers Chairman and CEO Frank Siller and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman today for a press conference at the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative & Executive Office Building in Mineola.

Today, Assemblyman Ari Brown met with Sapir Cohen at Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's office. Cohen, who was recently released from captivity in Gaza, shared her experiences following the brutal October 7 attack by Hamas on Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her boyfriend, Sasha Trufanov, remains a hostage.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) joined his Senate and Assembly Minority colleagues in the West Capitol Park today to denounce the state Parole Board's relentless release of cop-killers.

Today, Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) and Sen. Steven Rhoads (R,C-5th SD) introduced a hard-hitting, no-nonsense bill (S.9193/A. ) aimed at defunding university that coddle terrorist organizations and allow them to run rampant on their campuses.

Weber and Brown Introduce “Combating Campus Antisemitism Act”

Assemblyman Brown with Town Councilwoman and Former Assembly Member Missy Miller.

Brown shares first-hand experience at Donate Life press conference in Albany. Editor’s note: see Ari’s remarks here.

“We are in an epic battle of good versus evil.”

A Statement from Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst)

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) calls for “enforcement and punishment of the criminal, protect the honest citizenry”

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) attended a press conference today, January 22, 2024, reacting to Gov. Hochul’s proposed school aid cuts in the Executive Budget.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) Speaks on Million Dollar Staircase in Albany.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) and his colleagues on the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) cosponsors law enforcement measures with Gandolfo.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) stood with Assemblyman Steve Stern who introduced a series of hard hitting bills (A.8383, A.8384, A.8395 and A.8397) targeting the insidious spread of fentanyl and the repeated release of criminal drug dealers endangering communities by lacing drugs and items with this lethal substance.

Assemblyman Ari Brown, Mayor Ben Weinstock, Trustee Dan Plaut and Trustee Zisman stand in Andrew J. Parise Park.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) pictured next to Peter Tsadilas, owner of the Golden Globe Diner.

Assemblyman Ari Brown [second row left] joins a coalition of lawmakers and district attorneys in Albany today for a press conference calling for a repeal of “Raise the Age”.

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) joins a group of state legislators and local officials from across the state at a press conference in Albany on March 20, 2023 to oppose Gov. Hochul’s housing mandates.