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Andrew Hevesi

Assembly District 28

Press Releases

Hevesi Co-Chairs Hearing On Pay Equity in New York State

Dec 13, 2011
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Queens), Chair of the Assembly Oversight, Analysis, and Investigations Committee, along with Assemblyman Keith Wright, Chair of the Assembly Labor Committee, Assemblyman Peter Abbate, Chair of the Assembly Governmental Employees...

Hevesi Hosting Year Long Food Drive

Dec 13, 2011
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) will be hosting a year long food drive beginning this week, and continuing through December of 2012. Canned non-perishable food can be dropped off at Assemblyman Hevesi’s district office during business hours,...

Pushing Out Brownfield Blight and Bringing In Jobs

Dec 13, 2011
It can sometimes be a challenge to see how legislation affects the very areas and landscapes that surround us every day. However, I have recently introduced a bill into the New York State Assembly that could assist in transforming vacant, blighted lots...

Hevesi, Stavisky and Koslowitz Host 2nd Bi-Annual Jewish Leadership Breakfast

Nov 1, 2011
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills), Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Whitestone), and Council Member Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) convened the 2nd Bi-Annual Jewish Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, October 28. With community affairs officers from...

Hevesi Teams with NYPD to Combat Bullying in Local Schools

Oct 24, 2011
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Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Queens) had the privilege last Friday morning of presenting a New York City Police Department program aimed at curbing bullying to one of his district’s schools. The interactive socio-drama performed by officers from the...

Hevesi Makes the Grade by Legislating Green

Oct 18, 2011
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Queens) Chairman of the Subcommittee on Renewable Energy had a rewarding year for the efforts he put towards greening up New York State. The EPL/Environmental Advocates 2011 Voter’s Guide, the environmental scorecard for...

Why Mixed Martial Arts is Being Hit Below The Belt in New York State: The Stigma v. The Reality

Jun 20, 2011
When you hear the word Jujitsu, what do you think of? I think of the agility, strength, and discipline that must be needed to study this style of martial art which dates back to the Samurai. The same is true of other fighting arts, like Judo, Karate,...

Hevesi Topped Off Earth Day with Green Legislation

May 5, 2011
On May 2nd, 2011, New York State Assembly passed their annual Earth Day Legislative Package. Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi’s (D – Forest Hills) Green Roofs Bill (A.96) was included in this package. This bill amends the public buildings law to allow for...

DOE Responds to Hevesi and Pols Incubation Concerns

Apr 14, 2011
In response to the March 1st decision by the Panel for Education Policy to incubate Maspeth High School (24Q585) in the Queens Metropolitan Campus (Q686) the local community voiced numerous concerns. Prominent among these was the indefinite duration of...

Hevesi Hails Countdown Crosswalk Clocks as Major Safety Feat for Neighborhood

Apr 13, 2011
In response to numerous accidents in which pedestrians have been seriously injured or killed crossing Queens Boulevard, Assemblyman Hevesi sent a letter on December 8, 2010 to the Queens County Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation...

Hevesi Urges Citizens to Report Graffiti

Apr 1, 2011
As the temperature rises and people begin to spend more time outdoors, Assemblyman Hevesi would like to remind residents to be alert and aware of graffiti in their neighborhoods. Instances of graffiti rise in the summer and the Assemblyman is urging citizens...

Cuomo Signs Hevesi Transparency Bill into Law

Apr 1, 2011
On March 25, 2011, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Assembly Bill A.261, which requires the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to submit an annual report detailing energy efficiency portfolio standard and approving programs, into law....

Hevesi Proposes Critical Legislation to Protect Children From Sex Offenders

Mar 11, 2011
Closing a critical gap in state laws to protect kids, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) today introduced legislation that will make it easier for organizations that work with children to do more complete background checks on employees and volunteers...

Hevesi Seeks to Strengthen Pedophile Law

Mar 8, 2011
Closing a critical gap in state laws to protect kids, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) today introduced legislation that will make it easier for organizations that work with children to do more complete background checks on employees and volunteers...

Hevesi Highlights Property Tax Relief Programs

Feb 11, 2011
Property tax increases can often fiscally burden New York City homeowners. Properties are assessed for tax value each year by the Department of Finance. What many home, condo, and apartment owners do not realize is that the Department of Finance also...

Hevesi Urges Residents to Clear Snow Surrounding Fire Hydrants

Feb 7, 2011
The mounting snow on neighborhood streets in Queens creates a fire safety concern. While many of the fire hydrants on main streets have been cleared of snow, home owners on side streets have neglected to dig out hydrants. The FDNY is concerned about the...

Hevesi Applauds Governor Cuomo for Protecting Important Environmental Programs in 2011-2012 Budget

Feb 4, 2011
On Tuesday, February 1, 2011, Governor Cuomo unveiled his proposed 2011-2012 budget for the state of New York. New York State faces an approximate deficit of $10 billion dollars, which the governor has pledged to close through cuts to service rather than...

Hevesi Warns Constituents Against Scam Mailers

Jan 31, 2011
In light of recent news and reports from constituents of scam schemes in our neighborhoods, Assemblyman Hevesi would like to remind residents to be alert and aware of the efforts of these dishonest predators and share some tips on how to avoid being caught...

Hevesi and Members of the Jewish Legislative Caucus Urge Commissioner Aubertine to Re-Instate Kosher Food Inspectors

Jan 24, 2011
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi and members of the New York State Chapter of the National Jewish Legislators today sent a letter to Commissioner Darrel Aubertine calling on him to re-instate a portion of the kosher inspection unit that was eliminated by Governor...

Hevesi Jumpstarts 2011 Session

Jan 10, 2011
Assemblyman Hevesi got an early start to the legislative session by introducing eleven pieces of legislation during the pre-filing, or pre session, filing period. One of these bills, A.261, is slated to move through the Assembly Energy Committee during...