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From Hunts Point to Riverdale, the Bronx rallies behind climate justice now

Bronx Times 30 Oct 2021
Statements of support were shared from Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz ... Assembly Member, Jeffrey Dinowitz, head of the Assembly’s Bronx delegation, was represented by Jack Gorman, a climate activist leader with Jewish Climate Action Network NYC, Bronx Jews for Climate Action and GreenFaith.
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Bill would require COVID vaccine for NY school kids, pending federal approval

The Leader 26 Oct 2021
The bill, introduced last week by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, would add COVID vaccines to the list of inoculations that students must have for school — effective 30 days after full federal approval for children 5-11 ... "I would hope that the number one concern that people would have is protecting the lives of children," Dinowitz said.
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Riverdale community furious over controversial men’s shelter proposal

Bronx Times 21 Oct 2021
Democrats New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and New York City Councilman Eric Dinowitz both voiced opposition to the facility. Jeffrey Dinowitz said the “proposal already seems like a done deal.” He added that the city government is supposed to be transparent and work with the community, not against it.
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CB8 Transportation Committee approves traffic light study in wake of pedestrian fatality

Bronx Times 18 Oct 2021
Traffic calming measures are rubberized bumps that help encourage drivers to make the left turn onto Johnson Avenue at a safer angle and slower speed ... Democrat City Councilman Eric Dinowitz and Democrat state Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz both praised the DOT for acting quickly to make the intersection safer ... “I lived there as a kid ... .
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Top brass head for exits as chaos engulfs NYC consulting firm

Politico 15 Oct 2021
Rev ... Christian Monterrosa/AP Photo ... He also indicated support for a bill Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) plans to introduce in Albany that would bar companies of any size from workers sign noncompete clauses. Dinowitz said he has discussed his legislation with people at Mercury, but said he has long been concerned about the issue ... .
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During Questioning In Albany, NYPD Commissioner Shea Backtracks On Bail Reform Law As Big Reason ...

CBS Sports 14 Oct 2021
“I certainly have a lot of confidence in the police in New York City,” said Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, who represents the Bronx ... Dinowitz simply wanted to know, “Were there people out with no bail, for example, or bail being set and they made bail, I ...
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Local artist honored for uplifting street art

Bronx Times 14 Oct 2021
On Oct ... State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, City Councilman Eric Dinowitz, City Council candidate Pierina Sanchez, Melva Miller, chief executive officer of Association of a Better New York, and community members came out to support the work ... .
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Back of the Ballot: Proposed NY amendment would expand jurisdiction of NYC civil courts

Auburnpub dot com 11 Oct 2021
The amendment was proposed by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, a Bronx Democrat ... Dinowitz explained in June that the limit was last changed in 1983 when it increased from $10,000 to $25,000 ... Dinowitz noted that addressing that large caseload is a priority for the state Unified Court System.
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Gifted and Talented programs helped me and my family — de Blasio is taking away hope

New York Post 08 Oct 2021
More On. Gifted and Talented. De Blasio’s bid to kill Gifted & Talented programs must not stand ... My ex-Assembly colleague Jeffrey Dinowitz pegged it right in telling me that all children deserve to have their specific needs addressed ... Jeffrey Dinowitz had spoken out about getting rid of the gifted program in NYC.William Farrington see also.
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Lehman College alums impacting NY politics, Bronx development

Bronx Times 04 Oct 2021
... house in the state; Bronx state Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz ’75; Bronx City Councilman Oswald Feliz ’14 and Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., ’05 ... Randi Martos, chief of staff for Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Randi Martos, chief of staff for Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.
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Lawmakers hope to expand speed camera capabilities in NYC and intensify consequences

The Villager 23 Sep 2021
State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, a Democrat who represents District 81 in the Bronx and is a co-sponsor of the Assembly bill, told the Bronx Times he doesn’t see how anyone could object to the cameras being on all the time. “The cameras are there,” Dinowitz said ... Most dense areas of the city are in school zones anyway, Dinowitz said.
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Elected officials, safe streets advocates call for change after pedestrian fatality

Bronx Times 17 Sep 2021
10, state Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, City Councilman Eric Dinowitz, Community Board 8 District Manager Ciara Gannon and advocates for safe streets gathered to commemorate Mullens’ life and demand the DOT take action ... Several years ago, Jeffrey Dinowitz was successful in getting ...
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Newest eviction moratorium takes effect in NY as Hochul signs special session bill

Bronx Times 03 Sep 2021
Lost amid all the flash flooding news, Gov ... 2 statement ... 15 ... 31, and Hochul called the state Legislature back into session on Sept ... “This legislation is as much health policy as it is economic policy, and we must do everything we possibly can to keep New Yorkers safe amidst a surge in the Delta variant,” added Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz ... .
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Newest Eviction Moratorium Takes Effect as Hochul Signs Special Session Bill

Long Island Press 03 Sep 2021
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York ... 2 statement ... 15 ... “This legislation is as much health policy as it is economic policy, and we must do everything we possibly can to keep New Yorkers safe amidst a surge in the Delta variant,” added Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz ... .
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Ridgewood Savings Bank to keep open Sedgwick Avenue Branch

Bronx Times 02 Sep 2021
In addition to being in contact with New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’s office over the past several weeks, the bank has worked closely with numerous other partners including the state Department of Financial Services, University Neighborhood Housing Program, Van ...
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