Today, at Korean Community Services (KCS), Assemblyman Edward Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) alerted Queens residents about their first chance to vote early for this year’s general election starting Saturday,...

On October 7, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (A.230) authored by Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein prohibiting ambulance and first response service providers from disclosing or selling private patient information to third parties for...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) is once again sponsoring his annual Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest. Students from grades 2 through 5 are invited to participate. The essay or drawing should have a Halloween theme, such as an account of...

On August 8, 2019, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) sponsored his 7th Annual Summer Blood Drive at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, in conjunction with the New York Blood Center. “Thank you to everyone who donated at our blood drive,...

Flushing, NY – Surrounded by Korean-American groups throughout New York City, Senator Toby Stavisky and Assemblyman Edward Braunstein announced that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) will update references to the East Sea. On May 8th...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced today that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law legislation he authored criminalizing the publication of “revenge porn,” or the non-consensual sharing or publication of an intimate image....

Today, at the Shiv Shakti Peeth Temple, elected officials stood in solidarity with community leaders to condemn last week's brutal attack on Swami Ji Harish Chander Puri that occurred a few blocks from his temple. While the perpetrator was apprehended...

Co-ops and condo will have expanded opportunities for tax abatements under a new law signed earlier this month by the Governor, Senator Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein announced. The J-51 tax exemption, which expired on June 30,...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his annual Mother's Day Essay Contest for students in grades two through five:2nd Grade Grand Prize Award: Allison Kim, who attends PS 159 in Bayside. 3rd Grade Grand Prize Award: Marilena...

Today, at Korean Community Services (KCS), Senator John Liu, Assemblymembers Nily Rozic and Edward C. Braunstein, Congresswoman Grace Meng and Council Member Paul Vallone commended the Board of Elections for their swift action in response to a letter,...

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced today a letter sent to New York City Board of Elections (“BOE”) President John Wm. Zaccone in response to the list of approved early voting...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winner of his office’s annual Women’s History Month Art Contest, which required participants to draw a picture of a woman from New York who they admire. The winner of this year’s...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WF-Fresh Meadows) announced upcoming transit improvements including a 20% reduction for a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) monthly pass for commuters in Northeast Queens, $3 million...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that the Assembly & Senate today unanimously passed legislation he authored to criminalize the unlawful dissemination and publication of intimate images, commonly referred to as revenge porn, and...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and the Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza, along with co-sponsor Community Board 11, organized our community’s record-breaking 23rd Annual Valentines for Vets Gift Drive to honor hospitalized veterans...

On January 29, 2019, Assemblyman Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that he helped pass legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence in New York. The legislative package includes the “red flag” bill, which prevents individuals determined to...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) wrapped up his office’s 8th Annual Holiday Gift Drive for veterans and needy and hospitalized children. Once again, thousands of toys for children, as well as hundreds of items for veterans, including...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade Grand Prize award: Augustina He, who attends P.S. 115: The James J. Ambrose School in...

On October 22, 2018 at PS 209 in Whitestone, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) was joined by representatives from local schools, superintendents, and officials from the United Federation of Teachers, and the Council of School Supervisors and...