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On June 17, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein visited the Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Clearview Older Adult Center to recognize volunteer members of the community hub. He also joined Senator Toby Ann Stavisky to announce a combined allocation of $45,000 in state operating funds to the Center.
On June 13, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein congratulated the 2024 winners of his annual Mother's Day Essay & Poetry Contest for students in grades two through five. Left to right: April Lee, Evelyn Cho, Eleni Katakis, and Ryan Rampersaud.
On June 2, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein attended the Bayside Village BID’s Food & Music Fest and Restaurant Stroll: an afternoon of food, entertainment and activities.
On May 27, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein marched in the Little Neck-Douglaston and Whitestone Memorial Day Parades.
On May 24, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein joined his colleagues in calling for Mayor Adams to reverse harmful budget cuts and support Queens libraries.
On May 17, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein had a dialogue with students at P.S. 169 about his job as a NYS Assemblyman during his visit to their Career Day.
On April 28, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein’s office hosted a free rain barrel giveaway event at Crocheron Park.
On April 6, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein marched along Bell Boulevard in the 6th Annual Bayside Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
On April 1, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein assembled homeowners and state and city electeds to push for passage of his bill A.5050, which would provide impacted co-ops with financial relief from Local Law 97.
On March 15, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein visited P.S. 79 and P.S. 115 during Civics For All Week to answer students' questions about his work as an NYS Assemblymember and how they can become active members of their local community.
On March 8, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein attended the Chinese-American Planning Council Nan Shan Older Adult Center's Spring Festival Dim Sum brunch in Flushing and celebrated the Year of the Dragon.
On February 26, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein stood with other electeds and Services Now for Adults Persons (SNAP) to oppose the city’s proposal to expand the Creedmoor Migrant Tent Shelter.
On February 10, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein welcomed the Year of the Dragon in the Flushing Chinese Business Association's annual Lunar New Year Parade.
On February 9, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein delivered thousands of donations to local veterans in his annual gift drive, “Valentines for Vets”
On January 28, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein attended an International Holocaust Remembrance Day observance at the Hillcrest Jewish Center, where he heard from Holocaust survivors who bravely shared their stories.
On January 26, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein attended the Flushing Chinese Business Association’s 42nd Anniversary Gala.
On January 25, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein met with Deputy Inspector Kevin J. Coleman, the new NYPD 109th Precinct Commanding Officer, to discuss how to work together to improve the quality of life in Northeast Queens.
On January 16, 2024, Assemblyman Braunstein joined his colleagues in hosting Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York Euy Whan Kim, Kwang Kim of the Korean American Association of Greater New York, and Yun Suk Jung of the Albany Korean Association at the NY State Capitol as part of the Assembly's Korean American Day celebrations.
On December 19, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein’s office was packed with toys to donate to local children in need.
On December 13, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein joined Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and Israel in New York to meet with families of hostages taken during the October 7th attack by Hamas.
On November 30, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein presented North Shore Towers resident Elaine Farber with a NYS Proclamation for her 100th birthday.
On November 19, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein attended the Deepavali Celebration hosted by the Hindu Temple Society of North America.
On November 8, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein congratulated the winners of his annual Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest.
On October 18, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein attended the Queens Jewish Community Council’s Annual Gala.
On October 18, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein hosted a stakeholder meeting with the 109th Precinct, NYPD Queens North, and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to discuss an enforcement plan to prevent disruptive car meetups near Little Bay Park.
On October 6, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein marched with the Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) in their Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence.
On September 10, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein hosted a free rain barrel giveaway event at Crocheron Park.
On September 7, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein was pleased to join the Benjamin N. Cardozo High School community in celebrating the completion of the new annex, which alleviated overcrowding.
On August 10, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein hosted his 11th Annual Summer Blood Drive.
On August 2, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein joined the Asian American Federation for the unveiling of the “Color of Sound” mural in Murray Hill.
On August 1, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein attended the 111th Precinct’s National Night Out in Douglaston.
On August 1, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein attended the 109th Precinct’s National Night Out in Flushing.
On August 1, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein attended the 105th Precinct’s National Night Out event in Glen Oaks.
On July 24, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein joined his colleagues and members of the community at Queensborough Community College/ CUNY for an informative conversation with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.
On July 19, 2023, Assemblyman Braunstein stood with his colleagues in government in opposition to NYC’s proposed plan to create a 1,000-bed tent shelter for asylum seekers on the Creedmoor campus.
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Braunstein Opposes Funding for Creedmoor Housing Plan in Budget Bill
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NYS Homes & Community Renewal Commissioner Testifies During Budget Hearing on Housing
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Mayor Adams Testifies During Budget Hearing on Local/General Government
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Greek History Month in NY
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NYC Mayor Adams Testifies During Budget Hearing on Local/General Government
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Assembly 2021-2022 Budget Proposal
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Braunstein Questions Mayor de Blasio About the Lack of Vaccination Sites in Northeast Queens
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Public Hearing Examining Power and Communication Failures During Tropical Storm Isaias
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Public Hearing on COVID-19 Impact on Hospitals in New York
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2020 Joint Budget Hearing on Health
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Queens Bus Redesign
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Braunstein Fights to End Revenge Porn
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Braunstein Champions Legislation Against Revenge Porn
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Braunstein Fights for Education Funding and Property Tax Reform.
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Braunstein Fights to Keep Guns Out of Dangerous Hands
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caption: 'March 13, 2018<br />"As Queens is known as the borough of immigrants, Regent Chin's personal background also makes her an ideal candidate. Her story as a first-generation Chinese immigrant, who attended New York City public schools, provides her with an understanding of the many challenges newly arriving New Yorkers face when navigating our education system," said Assemblyman Edward Braunstein while participating in a joint session of the NYS Assembly and NYS Senate to elect the Regents.<br />Â ',
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Braunstein Nominates Chin to State Regents Board
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Caring For Our Most Vulnerable Citizens
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Introducing Small Business Advocates
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Capitol Improvement Tax Abatement Program
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Consul General of the Republic of Korea in New York
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Fighting for Tax Reform & Property Tax
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Strengthening College Campus Safety
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2014-2015 Assembly Budget Resolution
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Tax Abatement Bill
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Assemblyman Braunstein on EPIC restorations
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Standing up for Co-Op Owners