Press Releases

Brown Introduces Vaping & Marijuana Diversion Program Bills for Underage Users

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) has introduced two pieces of legislation this year in an effort to address issues that have emerged as a result of cannabis legalization. The first was bill A.5582A, which would require underage teens caught...

Brown: Suffolk County Libraries Receive State Aid for Construction Projects

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) is proud to announce the Commack Public Library, the Harborfields Public Library and the Northport Public Library, located in Suffolk County, have been chosen by the New York state Education Department and the New...

Brown Congratulates Seymour’s Boatyard on its Inclusion on Historic Business Preservation Registry

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) was very proud to receive the news that Seymour’s Boatyard, a historic local business in Northport he nominated to be included on the Historic Business Preservation Registry, will be added to the registry. The...

Brown Attends “Gabby’s Law” Press Conference

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Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) joined his colleagues Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) and Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) at a press conference advocating for “Gabby’s Law” to establish a “Teal Alert” for missing adults...

Brown: Melanie’s Law Will Help bring Peace to Chianese Family

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) attended a press conference calling for the immediate passage of Melanie’s Law (A.6026/S.6288) alongside Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill), Assemblyman Brian A. Cunningham (D-43rd District),...

Brown: We Need a Compassionate Approach to Combat Humanitarian Crisis New York is Facing

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) attended a press conference earlier today alongside Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R,C-Staten Island), Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) and Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown),...

Brown Sends out 2023 Legislative Survey to Assembly District 12

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) has sent out a legislative survey for 2023 that will be arriving in Assembly District 12 mailboxes within the next couple weeks. The survey covers topics including taxes and affordability, education, public...

Brown: State Budget Details Should not be Kept Hidden From Constituents

“The state budget has been delayed long enough—New Yorkers want to know where this enormous budget stands and whether it will deliver financial support for struggling families, businesses and organizations. I am hopeful this budget will be completed...

Brown: This Fifth Extender is a Slap in the Face to New Yorkers

“A fifth budget extender was passed yesterday, and it’s anyone’s guess how many more extenders there will be. It’s unfortunate the budget continues to be put off and I can only imagine how confusing these circumstances must be to New York families...

Brown: New York’s Economic Outlook Concerning and Must be Addressed Immediately

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“What we are seeing throughout New York is an economic crisis that is steadily driving more and more people out of state with each passing year. Taxes, inflation, debt and misplaced government spending have rendered our state an unaffordable money pit...

Brown: Emergency Extender Sheds Light On Failure Of One-Party Rule

“This emergency extender is, quite frankly, an insult to New Yorkers who rely on their State Legislature to represent their best interests and fight for policies that matter most to them. Delaying the state budget and the influx of funding for state...

Brown: Addressing Mental Health with our Youth is Important to Promote a Healthy and Safe School Environment

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) joined Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security Co-Chairs Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C-Gowanda), Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C-Holbrook) and Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R,C-Staten Island), as...

Brown: ‘Raise The Age’ Has Raised Crime

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) joined local district attorneys, as well as members of the Senate and Assembly Minority Conferences earlier today to announce a conference bill to reform the flawed Raise the Age (RTA) legislation. Raise the...

Brown: Environmental Impacts of High-Rise Plan Not Worth it

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“Gov. Hochul’s misguided plan is too heavy-handed for local governments and will be too costly for suburban communities—the cost of maintaining these multi-story high rises will weigh heavily on taxpayers and will forever change traditionally-suburban...

Brown: Majority 2023-24 One-House Budget Has Taken New York State Several Steps Backward

“While there are some positives in the budget proposal that I applauded, such as the increase in BOCES staff salaries, there are a number of items that have been rejected from the state budget that I found discouraging. The taxpayers of Suffolk County...

Brown: CBD-Product Packaging Needs to be Clearer to Protect Our Children

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Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) joined Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead), Sen. Dean Murray (R,C-3rd Senate District) and other members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences on the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany today to...

Brown: Candy-Like THC Products Should Be Banned From The Market

“To protect our children, THC products simply cannot be candy-like in appearance. When the presence of THC in a product is not communicated clearly on its packaging, there can be dangerous consequences, especially if the products happen to fall into...

El Asambleísta Brown Entrega Reconocimiento A Empresarios Dominicanos

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Hoy, el asambleísta Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) visitó el Restaurante Dominicano 5, ubicado en Deer Park, Nueva York. Allí, él tuvo la oportunidad de conocer y reconocer a los dueños del restaurante, Gerardo Chávez y Gladys Caba. En reconocimiento...

Brown Honors Owners of Dominican Restaurant 5 in Celebration of Dominican Independence Week

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Today, Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) visited the Dominican Restaurant 5 in Deer Park, New York. There, he had the opportunity to meet and recognize the restaurant’s owners, Gerardo Chavez and Gladys Caba. In celebration of Dominican Independence...

Brown: Supporting New Housing In New York Suburbs Will Drown Long Islanders

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“Gov. Hochul’s plan to increase housing in the suburbs will certainly backfire,” said Brown. “The plan fails to respect the authority of local zoning control and overrides the state’s environmental review laws and the voices of local residents....