“Over the past few months, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office has handed out plea deals that defy all logic and undermine the very meaning of justice. This latest deal for Miriam Yarimi, who killed a mother and her two young daughters, is outrageous....

On Sunday, Oct. 5, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) hosted a memorial and vigil to mark the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel. The event took place at the Holocaust Memorial Park at West End Avenue. The assemblyman was...

Brooklyn, New York, July 1st - On Monday, June 30th the New York City Council decided to vote in favor of moving forward the casino bid in Coney Island known as the Coney. This procedural vote sets a dangerous precedent for the city and runs counter to...

The targeted terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, at a peaceful walk for Israeli hostages held in Gaza is a despicable and cowardly act of hate-fueled antisemitism. The victims were participant. in a walk organized by Run for Their Lives, a group that...

“I welcome the reports confirming that Mohammed Sinwar, the Hamas leader responsible for orchestrating the October 7 massacre and countless other acts of terror, has been killed. “This development is a significant moment in the ongoing fight against...

“New Yorkers deserve a budget that makes everyday life easier, but unfortunately, this budget does not address the financial strain families face each day. Although the Albany Majority included penalties for committing crimes while wearing masks and...

Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R,C-Brooklyn) is calling on state leaders to make the budget negotiation process more transparent. As the budget is negotiated behind closed doors and finalized without public input, local schools and law enforcement are...

Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R,C-Brooklyn) is announcing he has been named as an alternate to the 2025 Agriculture/Environmental/Housing Budget Committee by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski). Novakhov is championing this opportunity...

Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R,C-Brooklyn) joined his Minority colleagues today to call for a full forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to uncover any wasteful spending following years of MTA budgets skyrocketing. The MTA...

Assemblymember Michael Novakhov (R, C-Brooklyn) today expressed his support for the decision to indefinitely postpone the proposed congestion pricing plan. This outcome marks a significant victory for New Yorkers and the principles of common-sense governance....

Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) commends the Lincoln Center for its decision to cancel a scheduled performance by the Mariinsky Group, a pro-Putin ensemble led by Valery Gergiev. The group's participation in the 25th Anniversary Gala of the...

“It’s been six months since the barbaric terrorist group Hamas attacked innocent men, women and children in Israel. The atrocities of that day cannot be overstated, and every day since that attack Israel has been defending itself not only against...

Today, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) announced the 45th Assembly District has received $20,000 in grants from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). These grants will go to Homecrest Community Services, a non-profit organization that...

Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) voiced his displeasure with the cuts to education and law enforcement proposed by Mayor Adams. The proposed cuts to the NYPD would bring the number of police officers to the lowest levels in decades. Novakhov...

“Over the last few weeks, we have seen the absolute worst of humanity on display as militants from the terrorist group Hamas have inflicted pain, terror and death upon the people of Israel. I share the pain of all civilians who have lost their lives...

Brooklyn, NY-Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) voiced his support for retired municipal workers in New York City who are speaking out against changes to the Medicare system proposed by City Hall. Under these changes, people would be transferred...

 Albany, NY- “As a freshman Minority member of the Assembly, I reflect on the 2023 Legislative Session with a mix of pride, frustration and a renewed commitment to my principles. This session was marked by intense debates, partisan clashes and the...

Today, Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (R-Brooklyn) reacted to an anti-Semitic bill introduced by New York Socialists. At a time where anti-Semitic crime and rhetoric is on the rise, this bill is completely tone deaf and bigoted. The bill (A.6943) would...

“It is completely unacceptable that the city is sending migrants to live in local public-school gymnasiums. Schools should be safe-haven places of learning for our children, not places to house hundreds of migrants that our schools, teachers and parents...