Press Releases

Assemblywoman Maritza Davila Partners with Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to Bring Services to Small Businesses

Assemblymember Maritza Davila (D-Brooklyn) partnered with Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to deliver services to small businesses in Bushwick. The Chamber On-the-Go deploys trained specialists to connect with small business owners in neighborhoods across...

North Brooklyn CommUNITY Parade and Resource Fair

Assemblywoman Maritza Davila: Assembly Acts to Protect Tenants

Assemblywoman Davila announced that the Assembly passed a bill to strengthen New York’s rent-regulation laws and improve New Yorkers’ access to affordable housing (A.7526). The bill extends current law – while enhancing protections for tenants in...

Summer Jobs for New York City Youth

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs including: Government Agencies Hospitals Summer...

Assemblywoman Maritza Davila Helps Pass Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking and Support Victims

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Assemblywoman Davila (Brooklyn) announced the Assembly passed a series of bills she supported that would help prevent human trafficking, strengthen protections for victims and increase penalties on traffickers. “Human trafficking is a despicable...

Assemblywoman Maritza Davila: ‘Families First’ Budget Proposal Aims to Provide Economic Security for All

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Assemblywoman Davila (Brooklyn) announced the release of the Assembly’s 2015-16 “Families First” budget proposal (E.203). The $150.7 billion budget plan focuses on New York’s families by making investments in education, health and human services,...

Assemblywoman Maritza Davila: Assembly Budget Expands Access to Affordable Housing

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Assemblywoman Davila (Brooklyn) announced the passage of the Assembly’s 2015-16 state budget proposal, which strengthens economic security for families throughout New York by reducing burdens on homeowners and renters and expanding access to affordable...

Davila Will Host Pre-K Office Hours for Neighborhood Parents

This month, a DOE Pre-K for All Enrollment Specialist will be stationed by appointment in Maritza Davila’s district office to address parents and families’ questions and concerns about expanded free, full-day, high-quality pre-K, and give families...