Press Releases

Assembly Passes Measure to Provide Insurance Coverage for Eating Disorders

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes & State-Federal Relations Chair Nily Rozic Discuss Housing & Transit Infrastructure, and Changes to Federal Tax Law With N.Y. Congressional Delegation

Public Comment Sign-on Letter Opposing Title IX Proposed Rule Changes

“The United States Department of Education under Secretary Betsy DeVos has proposed rule changes to Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 — which has historically provided student protections against discrimination on the basis of...

Sen. Kaminsky, Assemb. Rozic Introduce Bill Mandating Fingerprint-Based Background Checks for All School Employees

Albany, NY – Senator Todd Kaminsky and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic introduced legislation requiring prospective employees at all schools across New York State to undergo fingerprinting and comprehensive, state-conducted background checks. Their legislation...

Rozic Spearheads Assembly Holocaust Remembrance Day Resolution

Albany, NY – Last week, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic spoke on the Assembly’s resolution commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day (K47) which she introduced. The resolution recognizes the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust on the anniversary...

Rozic-Backed Bill to Extend Property Tax Payment Deadline for Furloughed Federal Workers Passes the State Assembly

Albany, New York – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that legislation (A881) she co-sponsors which would extend the property tax payment deadline for furloughed workers passed the Assembly.   Rozic, who serves as...

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Appointed Chair of State Assembly State-Federal Relations

Queens, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Flushing) announced her appointment by Speaker Carl Heastie as Chair of the State Assembly’s State-Federal Relations. The Committee will address the impact of the federal government on New Yorkers....

Rozic Convenes Hate Crimes Coalition Roundtable

New York, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) hosted a roundtable discussion with community leaders and activists on the increase of hate crimes across New York. The group discussed how their communities can work together on legislative...

Assemblywoman Rozic Announces Signing of All-Night Liquor License Notification Bill

Albany, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WF-Fresh Meadows) announced the signing of legislation she authored to reform the application process for liquor permits that allow businesses to continue serving alcohol from 4 a.m – 8 a.m. These permits...

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Celebrates the Holidays throughout the District

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Queens, NY– Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) kicked off Chanukah celebrations together with the Bayside Hills Civic Association and Chabad of Northeast Queens. On the first night of the holiday, Rozic introduced local Cantor Smith who led...

Rozic Celebrates Ryan Middle School for Academic Excellence

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) joined George J. Ryan Middle School 216 to celebrate their receiving the 2018 National Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education. Ryan Middle School is the only school in...

In Letter to New York City Transit, Rozic Rejects Upcoming Service Changes

Queens, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) released a letter addressed to New York City Transit Authority (NYCT) President Andy Byford expressing opposition to upcoming service adjustments to the Q46 Bus Route. Beginning in...

Rozic Distributes Emergency Preparedness Kits in Puerto Rico


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Caguas, Puerto Rico – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) visited Puerto Rico together with Israel’s New York Consulate on an IsraAID Day of Service. While on the island, Rozic distributed emergency preparedness kits and other resources to...

Rozic, Stavisky Remind Parents to Schedule Gifted and Talented Tests for Children


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Queens, NY – State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Flushing) and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) announce legislation to ensure that all students are screened for gifted and talented educational resources and remind New York families of...

Rozic Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival at CPC Nan Shan Senior Center


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Flushing, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) stopped by the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) Nan Shan Senior Center for their Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Rozic was joined by Hong Dai, President of the Flushing Chinese Business...

Rozic: NYS Accepting Public Comments on Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy, Training, and Related Guidance for New York Employers

New York, NY – In response to Governor Cuomo releasing a draft model sexual harassment prevention, training, and related guidance for New York employers, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) issued the following statement: “This year...

Rozic Allocates $750,000 in Funding to Queens College

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Flushing, NY – Today, State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced funding she has allocated to Queens College (“QC”) in the amount of $750,000. Of the $750,000, $500,000 has been designated for upgrading and maintaining the outdoor...

Rozic, Stavisky Share Senior Resource Guide with Queens Seniors

Bayside, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows), State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Bayside) and local community leaders visited seniors at the Bayside Senior Center to announce the availability of a Senior Resource Guide, a reference...

Rozic Meets with New Commanding Officer of the 109th Police Precinct

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Queens, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) met with Deputy Inspector Keith Shine, the new Commanding Officer of the 109th Precinct in Flushing, Auburndale, and Queensboro Hill. Rozic welcomed D.I. Shine to the neighborhood ahead...

Rozic Scores a 100% on Environment by NY League of Conservation Voters

New York, NY – State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Flushing) has earned a perfect score on the New York League of Conservation Voters’ 2018 Environmental Scorecard. The annual scorecard selects the most significant environmental bills in each legislative...