New York, NY – Gerstman Schwartz LLP & Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein are excited to announce a new legal action partnership with StandWithUs to combat the rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes. This innovative criminal justice initiative seeks to address...

Earlier today, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein hosted NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for a day in his district, in an effort to highlight the significant issues affecting the local Midwood and Boro Park communities. The two spent the day visiting with...

Over a hundred members of the community participated in today’s free e-waste disposal event hosted by Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein. The event was held in front of the Assemblyman’s district office at 1310 48th Street and presented an opportunity...

As the people of Haiti begin the difficult process of recovering from a devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives, the Chassidic community in New York rallied together to support relief efforts for the victims.  Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein...

During the summer months, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein set up temporary pop-up offices throughout Midwood in an effort to connect with constituents from across his district. These pop-up locations were manned by Assemblyman Eichenstein himself as well...

Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein partnered with the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) in sponsoring a pop-up site to answer constituent questions about summonses and assist with the hearing process. Over 130 local residents were served...

Brooklyn, NY – Anti-Semitic crimes of all kinds are on the rise and Jews are being targeted regularly on the streets of New York. However, bringing criminals to justice has become increasingly challenging.As the courts and the NYPD deal with frustrating...

Applications are now open for up to $50,000 in grants available to small businesses as well as small for-profit independent art and cultural organizations in the State of New York. The $800 million Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program, which...

From the horrific attack of a young man from the Five Towns on the streets of Manhattan just a few weeks ago to the vicious murder of a great-grandfather at a Monsey Chanukah party just before the calendar flipped to 2020, to vile incidence of swastikas...

Covid-19 vaccines are readily available now and all New Yorkers age 16 and over are eligible. The vaccines offer the best protection against serious and life-threatening illness from the virus. Join the millions of New Yorkers who have already been...

Under New York State law, local school districts are required to provide transportation funding for all of their students, including those children who attend non-public schools. Yet as the pandemic raged, all schools were effectively shut down by Governor...

Motorists approaching the merging point of the Prospect Expressway and the Brooklyn Queens Expressway often make a split-second decision about whether to continue onto the elevated ramp to the left, merging onto the BQE, or take the Hamilton Avenue Exit,...

Last week, a rainy-day wreaked havoc across multiple intersections in Boro Park and Flatbush. Resulting in excessive flooding, the dangerous conditions prompted Senator Simcha Felder, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, Councilman Kalman Yeger and Councilman...

"After weeks of pleading and advocating that our kids must go back to school, I am glad that Governor Cuomo has heard our call. Countless studies and data samples have shown that it is possible to ensure a healthy and safe school environment for our children...

We are appalled by Governor Cuomo’s words and actions today. He has chosen to pursue a scientifically and constitutionally questionable shutdown of our communities. His administration’s utter lack of coordination and communication with local officials...

Councilman Chaim Deutsch, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, State Senator Simcha Felder, and Councilman Kalman Yeger joined together to pen a letter to Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza last week, demanding action for special education students and providers. ...

Borough President Eric Adams today joined State Senator Simcha Felder, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Councilman Kalman Yeger, calling on NYC Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia to dismiss all sanitation tickets issued during the height of the...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, in addition to the obvious health crisis, New York also faced a devastating economic crisis. Countless businesses faced lockdown orders that led to many constituents losing their jobs. While many filed for unemployment...