Press Releases

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Graduation Award Winners

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the 65 students from 34 local schools who he honored with New York State Assembly Citation of Merit awards during graduation this year. Assemblyman Braunstein also provided nearly 2,200 New York State...

Braunstein Requests Additional Bus Service

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Mother's Day Essay Contest Winners

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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: Chloe Li from PS 130 in Bayside. 3rd Grade Grand Prize Award: Julia Sweeney...

Assemblymen Edward Braunstein and Michael Simanowitz Charge MTA to Address Traffic Chaos Surrounding Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges

Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz and Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, called on the MTA to create a feasible solution to the immense traffic caused by construction at the Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges. The concurrent closure of toll booths and multiple...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Women’s History Month Art Contest Winner

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winner of his Women’s History Month Art Contest, which required participants to draw a picture of a woman who they admire. The winner of this year’s contest is Tiffany Zheng, a 6th Grade...

Braunstein, Stavisky, & Rozic Announce Senior Center Funding Restored in State Budget

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside), Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing), and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that the recently adopted state budget rejected Governor Cuomo’s proposed cuts to senior centers in New...

Assemblyman Braunstein: Assembly Passes Budget Proposal That Moves Northeast Queens Forward

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that he helped pass the Assembly’s 2017-18 one-house state budget proposal, which invests in vital programs and services that are beneficial to families in Northeast Queens. The final budget will...

Braunstein, Stavisky, & Rozic Join Seniors to Protest Governor's Proposed Cuts to Senior Centers

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On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) was joined by Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) at a rally with over 100 seniors at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center in...

Braunstein & Carrozza Thank Community for Donations to the 21st Annual Valentines for Vets Gift Drive

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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 21st Annual Valentines for Vets Gift Drive to honor hospitalized veterans for the sacrifices...

Will You Be Their Valentine? Braunstein and Carrozza Sponsor 21st Annual “Valentines for Vets” Gift Drive

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein and the Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza are sponsoring our community’s 21st Annual Valentines for Vets gift drive. “We are collecting donations of cards, candy (sugar-free a plus!), playing cards,...

Assemblyman Braunstein Receives Record-Breaking Donations to his 6th Annual Holiday Gift Drive

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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) wrapped up his office’s record-breaking 6th Annual holiday gift drive for hospitalized veterans and needy and hospitalized children. Once again, thousands of toys for children, as well as hundreds...

Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest Winners

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Assemblyman Braunstein is pictured with 5th Grade Grand Prize Winner Danielle Dennehy. Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade...

Assemblyman Braunstein & Senator Avella’s J-51 Tax Abatement Bill Signed into Law

On September 30, 2016, Governor Cuomo signed into law Assemblyman Braunstein & Senator Tony Avella’s bill that increases the J-51 tax abatement cap yearly to reflect adjustments in the cost of living (A.10651). This abatement cap will be indexed for...

Braunstein Presents $500,000 Grant to North Hills Community Library

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On October 20, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) was joined by Dennis Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Library, and local residents, as he announced a $500,000 grant to create an exterior self check-in and make the building entrance...

Braunstein Presents $125,000 Grant to Douglaston/Little Neck Community Library

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On September 28, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) attended the National Art League Student Art Show at the Douglaston/Little Neck Community Library’s Sylvia E. Weinstein Memorial Youth Art Gallery. During the event, Assemblyman Braunstein...

Braunstein Allocates $500,000 Grant to Whitestone Community Library

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On September 26, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) was joined by Dennis Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Library, and local civic leaders, as he announced a $500,000 grant to replace the roof of the Whitestone Community Library. ...

Assemblyman Braunstein Honors Ronald McDonald House of Long Island

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On August 11, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) presented a New York State Legislative Resolution to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in honor of its 30th Anniversary. The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, which is located...

131 Donors Participate in Assemblyman Braunstein’s 4th Annual Summer Blood Drive

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On August 11, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) sponsored his 4th Annual Summer Blood Drive at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, in conjunction with the New York Blood Center, which declared a blood shortage emergency in June. “Thank...

250 Seniors Attend Assemblyman Braunstein’s Senior Health & Wellness Forum

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250 seniors attended Assemblyman Braunstein’s Senior Health and Wellness Forum at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center in Bay Terrace. On June 29, 2016, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) hosted a Senior Health and Wellness Forum at Selfhelp...

Assemblyman Braunstein & Senator Avella Announce Passage of J-51 Tax Abatement Expansion for Middle Class Coop and Condo Owners

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On June 27, 2016, State Senator Tony Avella and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein held a press conference to announce the passage of their bill expanding access to the J-51 Tax Abatement for middle class coop and condo owners. The J-51 tax abatement...