Braunstein Announces Agreement to Continue Q28 Bus Service at Bay Terrace Shopping Center
Nov 21, 2011
Press Releases
Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest Winners
Nov 18, 2011
Scandal at Penn State Highlights Need for Legislation Mandating Stronger Reporting Requirements for Colleges and Universities in New York
Nov 9, 2011
“The recent scandal at Penn State University involving legendary football coach Joe Paterno, highlights a serious problem that needs to be addressed in New York State,” said Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside). “Currently, there is no mechanism...
Braunstein and Bayside Historical Society Sponsor Cleanup of Lawrence Cemetery
Oct 4, 2011
Braunstein Calls on MTA to Reconsider Surcharge on MetroCards Purchased at LIRR Vending Machines
Aug 22, 2011
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 starting in 2013.
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Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein’s Mobile District Office Is Coming to You
Jul 20, 2011
Governor Cuomo Signs Braunstein's First Bill into Law
Jul 15, 2011
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed a law authored by Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Senator Joseph I. Griffo (R-C-IP-Rome) to ban certain substances dangerously marketed as "bath salts" from sale, manufacturing, possession, and distribution...
Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Mother's Day Essay & Poetry Contest Winners
Jun 28, 2011
Assemblyman Braunstein and Senator Avella Applaud New Budget Deal Saving Engine 306
Jun 28, 2011
Senator Tony Avella (D-Bayside) and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) applauded the announcement of a new budget deal that would save the twenty firehouses throughout New York City that were targeted for closure in Mayor Bloomberg’s original...
Braunstein Announces Graduation Award Winners
Jun 24, 2011
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the 64 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 1,800 New...
Assembly Approves Braunstein's Bill to Impose Statewide Ban on Sales of "Fake Bath Salts"
Jun 20, 2011
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein today announced the passage of legislation in the Assembly and Senate prohibiting the sale of bath salt products containing harmful stimulants that are being ingested by users to experience...
Statement from Braunstein on Ethics Reform Agreement
Jun 4, 2011
“The recent announcement of an agreement to overhaul the ethics rules for the New York State legislature is a great first step to improving the public's faith in our government,” said Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside). “Last summer...
Braunstein Announces His First Bill to Pass the Assembly
Jun 3, 2011
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that the Assembly unanimously passed legislation he introduced which requires that the New York State Office of the Aging (SOFA) assess the programs offered by all senior centers across the state...
Assemblyman Braunstein Announces Northeast Queens Photo Contest Winners
May 9, 2011
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Northeast Queens Photo Contest for students in grades six through twelve.
The prize for First Place went to Robert Fein, for his picture titled "Far, Far Away," which was...
Braunstein Introduces Bill to Ban Dangerous “Bath Salt” Drugs in New York
Feb 28, 2011
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-C-IP-Rome) announced the introduction of A.4769-A/S.3322 – new legislation which would ban the sale, manufacturing, possession, and distribution of so-called “bath salts”...