Assemblyman David Weprin’s Statement on the Federal Highway Administration Approval of Congestion Pricing
Jun 27, 2023
Queens – I am deeply disturbed by the Federal Highway Administration’s blanket approval of the Central Business District Tolling Program, also known as Congestion Pricing. New Yorkers cannot afford this $1 Billion tax hike, which is being camouflaged...
Assemblyman David Weprin Applauds as Less is More Parole Reform Act is Signed into Law by Gov. Hochul
Sep 17, 2021
Manhattan, NY - Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Less Is More Parole Reform Act into New York State law. NYS Assemblyman and Correction Committee Chair David Weprin championed the bill for years in the state legislature before this historic moment....
Assemblyman David Weprin Presents Proclamation to Dr. Sheldon Schwartz on his 102nd Birthday
Jul 21, 2021
Queens, New York – Assemblyman David Weprin presented an Assembly Proclamation to Dr. Sheldon Schwartz on his 102nd birthday. Family members of Dr. Schwartz, members of JASA Holliswood Senior Center, and Assemblyman Weprin celebrated the centenarian’s...
Calls for Property Tax Relief for Queens Residents Come from Assemblyman David I. Weprin and Community Activists
Jul 12, 2021
Hollis, New York – Yesterday, at Haggerty Park, Assemblyman David I. Weprin called on the NYC Department of Finance to grant Queens homeowners much needed property tax relief. Together with community activists and representatives from Queens Village...
Assemblyman David I. Weprin Leads Virtual Rally Supporting the Protect In-Person Visiting Bill
Apr 28, 2021
Albany, New York – Today, Assemblyman David I. Weprin, Chair of the Committee on Correction, led a virtual rally in support of the Protect In-Person Visiting bill, which passed out of committee. The bill safeguards the right of families, friends, and...
Assemblymembers David I. Weprin and Jeffrion Aubry Applaud the Passage of the HALT Solitary Law
Apr 1, 2021
Albany – Today, the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act was signed into law in New York State, enacting a long-sought-after limit on the practice following an eight-year long campaign by members of the legislature and advocacy...
Assembly Member David Weprin Votes in Favor of Marijuana Legalization
Mar 31, 2021
Queens, New York – “As an early supporter of legalized marijuana and a sponsor of the legislation signed into law this morning, I look forward to seeing the hundreds of millions in revenue help small businesses around our city and our state and give...
Assemblymember David Weprin Joins Borough President Richards, Council Member Koo, and Others to Condemn Recent Attack, Rising Hate Crimes
Mar 26, 2021
Queens, New York – Assemblymember David I. Weprin today joined Borough President Donovan Richards, Council Member Peter Koo, and a host of other elected officials and community leaders to show their support for a Nepal-born Lyft driver recently assaulted...
Assemblymember Weprin Honors the Late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Mar 24, 2021
Brooklyn, New York – Assemblymember David I. Weprin today joined Rabbi Shmuel Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization and State Senator Zellnor Myrie, in addition to a host of community leaders to commemorate the 119th anniversary of the...
NY Assembly Correction Chair, David I. Weprin, Virtually Rallies to Acknowledge the Passage of the Fair and Timely Parole Bill Out of Committee
Mar 10, 2021
Albany, New York – Assemblymember David I. Weprin’s Fair and Timely Parole Bill has been voted out of the Committee on Correction, of which he is the Chair, on the morning of March 9th. This bill has been voted out of the Senate Committee on Crime...
