Press Releases

Rozic Supports Equal Pay Day Resolution

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that the Assembly passed a resolution declaring April 8 as Equal Pay Day in New York State (K.1034). April 8th marks the day in 2014 when the average woman’s earnings will catch...

Rozic Champions Seniors in State Budget

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced upcoming changes that were included in this year’s state budget to two programs Queens’ seniors rely on. Starting in July, income eligibility will be raised for both EPIC and SCRIE...

Senator Avella and Assemblywoman Rozic Announce Funding Allocation for MTA Bus Restoration Study

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(Bayside, Queens) – Today, Senator Avella was joined by Assembly Member Nily Rozic, representatives from the office of Assembly Member David Weprin, and Queens civic leaders at a press conference announcing a $500,000 funding allocation to the Metropolitan...

Rozic Secures Vital Funding for STEM Scholarships

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WF-Fresh Meadows) announced today that the 2014-15 state budget contains critical funding for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiatives. “Queens is positioning itself as an innovative...

Rozic Announces $40M for Winter Weather Recovery

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WF-Fresh Meadows) announced today that the 2014-15 state budget includes a new, one-time $40 million fund to the benefit of highway and transportation departments repairing of roads damaged by extreme winter...

Eastern Queens Elected Officials Promote Student Safety Pledge

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Queens, NY – Today, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, State Senator Toby Stavisky, State Senator Tony Avella, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and Council Member Rory Lancman led P.S. 173 students, parents, and staff in a school safety pledge to memorialize...

Rozic Urges Tax Season Caution

Queens, NY – With tax season swiftly approaching, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Flushing) issued a warning for Queens residents. “It is important to understand what you should look for in a tax professional, whom to avoid, and the signs that...

Rozic Holds Event for Concerned Homeowners

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Queens, NY – In response to widespread concerns and confusion among homeowners about property tax assessments, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Flushing) hosted a Property Tax Assessment Workshop today with the New York City Tax Commission and the New...

Rep. Israel and Assemblywoman Rozic Call for Increased Bus Service to Douglaston

Douglaston, NY – Today, Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) joined New York State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) to call for increased bus service to Douglaston. Currently, there are too few bus stops in the neighborhood and infrequent...

Rozic, Vallone Congratulate & Welcome Commissioner Bill Chong

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) and Council Member Paul Vallone (D-Bayside) expressed their warmest congratulations to Commissioner Bill Chong on his appointment as the New York City Commissioner for the Department of Youth...

Goldfeder, Rozic Question MTA on Queens Transit Improvements

Queens, NY- Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway) called on the MTA to invest in Queens Public transit infrastructure and dedicate funding to improve transit option for every Queens community. "I commend...

Statement from Assemblywoman Rozic on New City-Wide Administrations

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) released the following statement following the inauguration of the new Mayor, Comptroller, and Public Advocate: “I offer my sincere congratulations to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer,...

Stavisky and Rozic Congratulate 2013 Sloan Award Winners

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Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) congratulated two outstanding teachers who were among this year’s seven Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics winners. Yunseon Esther Kim,...

Rozic Warns Homeowners About Deceptive STAR Solicitations

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic today issued a consumer advisory warning Queens residents of solicitations offering a fee-based service to apply for the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption—when homeowners can apply for free. Enrollment...

After Push from Rozic, Stavisky and Koo, DOT Approves Traffic Improvements

Queens, NY – In response to a request for traffic calming measures on Cherry Avenue and Main Street, which was recently the site of the tragic death of Allison Liao, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to enhance safety at...

Rozic Enrolls Homeowners in STAR Tax Program

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Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) hosted a STAR Program Workshop and Registration Drive for local residents with the New York State Department of Taxation of Finance and the New York City Department of Finance. As a result of...

Statement from Assemblywoman Rozic on Recent Tragedy on Main and Cherry Streets

Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic released the following statement upon news that a 3-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on Main and Cherry Streets: “Yesterday, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in our community. My thoughts and prayers...

Rozic and Meng Host Homeowner Townhall

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Queens, NY— Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) held a Homeowner Townhall in conjunction with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) to assist homeowners with issues such as: property taxes, foreclosure prevention, financial assistance and loan...

Rozic and Gennaro Call on DOT to Help Slow Traffic on Busy Queens Street

Fresh Meadows – Councilman James F. Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) joined fellow community leaders and the principal of nearby Holy Family School to draw badly needed attention to the problem of speeding vehicles along a residential stretch of 75th Avenue...

Avella, Rozic, Braunstein, Quinn, Weprin Announce Funding Restoration for Local Beacon Program

Queens, NY – State Senator Tony Avella (D-Bayside), Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows), Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside), City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D-Chelsea), and Council Member Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens) commended...