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Brown Seeks to Help Hochul Bring Accountability, Restore Confidence in State Government

“I offer my genuine congratulations and good luck to Gov. Kathy Hochul on her swearing-in as the first female governor of New York state. I hope she keeps her word to restore confidence in our state government and I look forward to assisting her to...

Brown’s Office Gains Valuable Asset in New Manager Jordyn Rickles

Brown to Continue to Work with Assembly Judiciary Committee to Find Justice

“Today, Gov. Cuomo finally recognized the walls were caving in. Between the bombshell attorney general’s report and the extensive hard work and dedication of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, it was clear that there would be no escaping responsibility...

Brown Disgusted by Attorney General’s Findings in Cuomo Sexual Harassment Report

“The findings of the attorney general's investigation into sexual harassment claims against Gov. Andrew Cuomo are truly horrifying and disturbing and his responses alarming. As a member of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, I expect these revelations...

Brown Recaps the 2021 Legislative Session

“My first legislative session was filled with battles for the heart of our community and state. As your assemblyman, I took a firm stance against the progressive policies proposed by Majority lawmakers. “I fought against the record $212 billion budget,...

Brown Recognizes Step In The Right Direction On Bar And Restaurant Restrictions

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C,I- Northport) was reenergized by the steps being made today to undo several of the state-mandated restrictions on New York's bars and restaurants. The state Legislature and governor both took action today by repealing and...

Brown Joins Minority Colleagues in Calling on State Officials to Release Relief Funds for Tenants & Landlords

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C,I- Northport) is calling on state officials to release $1.3 billion in federal funding aimed to help tenants and landlords recover from economic hardships experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York State was approved...

Brown: One-House Budget Exacerbates Economic Problems

“Today, we were presented with the Assembly Majority’s proposal for our one-house state budget. This proposal seeks to raise taxes and increase the already out-of-control spending habits plaguing our state.  “In all reality, this is nothing more...

Brown: Impeachment Resolution Introduced by Assembly Minority

“Today, the Assembly Minority Conference reported our intention to introduce an impeachment resolution to remove Andrew Cuomo as Governor of the State of New York from office. Governor Cuomo has repeatedly stated he won’t resign.  I took an oath...

Brown: The Lies Just Keep Pouring In

“Last night we learned that the top aide to Gov. Cuomo admitted in a two-hour meeting with Majority officials that the state hid COVID-19 data regarding nursing homes from the Legislature to avoid federal scrutiny. Lies from the governor’s office...

Brown Urges Legislators to Subpoena Dr. Zucker: ‘Families Need Answers’

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C,I- Northport) is joining the Assembly Minority Conference, including colleagues on the Assembly Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committees in urging Majority colleagues to support their petition to use Section 62-A of...

Brown: Gov. Cuomo Lied and It’s Time to Remove His Powers

“We have known for months that the numbers coming out of the Governor’s office regarding COVID-19 deaths in our state’s nursing homes did not match reality. Today, the Attorney General released a report showing that the information we were given...

Brown Celebrates State Decision to Bring Back School Sports

​“News from the state today opens the door for allowing student athletes to get back to competition. I am excited to see the work many of us on both sides of the aisle have done to advocate for reinstating school sports has been successful in persuading...

Brown: Executive Budget Relies Entirely on Federal Bailout

“Today the governor presented his executive budget proposal for the coming year and, similar to last week’s State of the State speeches, he simply reiterated his unrealistic and out- of-touch policy wish list. The current fiscal policy is not sustainable....

Brown: State Budget Deficit Is Out of Control

“The big takeaway from the Governor’s speech this yesterday is that the state’s budget deficit is out of control and the governor doesn’t really have a concrete plan. Eerily absent from his speech this morning was any mention of the deficit the...

Brown Ready to Bring Balance Back to State Government

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R, C-Northport) being sworn in as assemblyman on Jan. 6, 2020 in Albany.
Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C- Northport) has officially been sworn in as the new Assembly Member for the 12th Assembly District in Long Island and one of the newest members of the State Assembly. Brown is proud to announce that he has been named the Ranking...

Policies Are Driving New Yorkers Away

New Yorkers are fleeing the state at unprecedented rates. Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) believes the radical policies championed by officials from New York City are to blame. Excessive taxation and declining trust in public safety are among...

Brown Appalled by Bill to Allow Removal and Detention

“I am unequivocally against Assembly Bill 416 that would give the governor the authority to remove and detain people that he determines to be a health risk. Additionally, it provides no limitations or specifications on where and for how long the governor...

Assemblyman Keith Brown: Eviction Law Is Short-Sighted and Flawed

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) warns that bill A.11181, which was signed into law last week, is deeply flawed and could result in significant problems down the road. The bill was meant to address growing concerns about evictions by extending...