Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and the Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza, along with co-sponsors Dr. William M. Duke and Community Board 11, organized our community’s 17th annual Valentines for Vets gift drive to honor our hospitalized...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing), announced that the New York State Assembly and Senate passed vital legislation (A.3354/S.2320) that makes the property tax more equitable for co-op and condo owners...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and the Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza are sponsoring our community’s 17th Annual Valentines for Vets gift drive. “We will be collecting donations of cards, candy, toiletries, and new clothing...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) recently wrapped up his holiday gift drive for hospitalized veterans, as well as a toy drive for needy and hospitalized children and the young victims of Hurricane Sandy. Thousands of toys for children, as...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation, which he introduced, that strengthens the law by protecting New Yorkers who suffer serious harm caused by individuals who falsely represent themselves...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest for students in grades two through five: 2nd Grade Grand Prize award: Aaron Omar, who attends PS 115: The Glen Oaks School in Floral Park.3rd...

Today, Senator Tony Avella was joined by Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, Community Board 11 Chair Jerry Iannece, civic leaders, and dozens of fed up homeowners at a rally protesting the sudden increase in air traffic from LaGuardia Airport that has caused...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R/C/IP -Rome), whose bipartisan leadership in the legislative effort to restrict the sale and use of drugs commonly called “bath salts” helped put New York ahead of the...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside), member of the New York State Assembly Transportation Committee, called on the MTA to reconsider the proposed $1 surcharge on new MetroCards purchased at LIRR vending machines. This proposal was included...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that an agreement has been reached with the MTA to restore Saturday and add Sunday service to the Q76, which runs from Jamaica to College Point, and travels through Auburndale and...

Over the past week, co-op owners in Northeast Queens have been expressing concern that the New York State Legislature failed to extend the New York City co-op tax abatement which expires June 30. While this is in fact true, co-op owners should...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the 71 students from 33 local schools who he presented New York State Assembly Citation of Merit awards during graduation this year. Assemblyman Braunstein also provided nearly 2,000 New York State...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the passage of legislation in the Assembly and Senate, which he introduced, that strengthens the law by protecting New Yorkers who suffer serious harm caused by individuals who falsely...

Senator Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein were the featured speakers at this year’s Mitchell Linden Civic Association Annual Meeting. Both currently represent Mitchell Linden, and were honored with awards of appreciation for their...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the Assembly passed legislation to increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 per hour beginning in January 2013, while also increasing the minimum wage for food-service workers who receive tips...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein, Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, and local leaders announced that they have introduced A.9483/S.6573, legislation which would protect Co-ops from incurring excessive legal fees when they successfully challenge an inaccurate...

“While the economy is starting to rebound, many New Yorkers are still struggling, particularly the most vulnerable among us,” said Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside). “Seniors especially need our help in these tough economic times. That’s...

Every four years, the City of New York extends a program granting most co-ops and condo owners a 17.5% abatement on their property taxes. This program aims to lower the effective tax rates (total property tax per $100 of market value) of co-ops to bring...

(Bayside, Queens) Today, Senator Tony Avella and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein announced they have introduced legislation in the State Senate (S.6101) and in the Assembly that would grant New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)...

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) recently wrapped up his toy drive for hospitalized and needy children and gift drive for hospitalized veterans. Several thousand toys for children, as well as toiletries and clothing...