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A collection of 31 issues

Reminder: Citywide 25 MPH Speed Limit Takes Effect Tomorrow

Source: Flickr/nycstreetsA citywide speed limit reduction goes into effect tomorrow, November 7, dropping from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. Part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Vision Zero [/tag/vision-zero/] initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and make streets safer, the speed limit bill

Cymbrowitz, Akselrod Differ On Public Financing Of Campaigns, Traffic Safety Initiatives

Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz and challenger Ben Akselrod sought to distinguish themselves from each other at a candidate’s forum for the 45th Assembly District organized by [/wednesday-assembly-candidates-face-questions-manhattan-beach-community-group-meeting/] the Manhattan Beach Community Group last week. Although the rivals agreed on many issues, the two expressed different approaches to campaign financing and

Ben Akselrod Plans Second Challenge To Assemblyman Cymbrowitz

Steven Cymbrowitz (l.) and Ben Akselrod (r.)Conservative Democrat Ben Akselrod appears to be launching his second attempt to unseat incumbent Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, recently filing papers with the state to form a campaign committee. Akselrod mounted his first challenge to Cymbrowitz in 2012, rising from relative obscurity to a

Learn How To Protect Your Child From Identity Theft, Says Assemblyman Cymbrowitz

The following is a message from the offices of Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz: Photo by Erica ShermanThe only thing worse than having maxed-out charge cards and a mortgage in default is when your kids have them. Hard to believe, but the Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that no fewer than 8.

Last Minute: Assembly Insurance Committee Chair Holding Roundtable At 2 p.m.

Yes, it’s last minute, but we’re passing it along anyway… State Assembly Insurance Committee Chair Kevin A. Cahill will be holding a roundtable today at 2:00 p.m. at the Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton – Manhattan Beach (3300 Coney Island Avenue) to discuss the claims settlement practices of

Gallo Says Using Craigslist Puts Cymbrowitz In League With Drug Dealers

The ad Gallo refers to.Republican contender Russ Gallo, seeking to unseat Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, blasted the incumbent in a press release this morning for advertising a job posting on Craigslist, which he said is “notorious for being used by criminals and those peddling immorality.” According to Gallo, Cymbrowitz’s

Rhoda Jacobs Wins 42nd Assembly District Democratic Primary Race

Rhoda Jacobs [/blog/tag/rhoda-jacobs] has won the Democratic primary race for the 42nd State Assembly District (map [/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/42ad.jpg]) by a significant margin. With 91% of precincts reporting, Jacobs captured 69.7% of the vote (3,182) to Rodneyse Bichotte [/blog/tag/rodneyse-bichotte]‘s 30.

Assemblywoman Weinstein Sponsers Bill To Prevent Forclosure Fraud

Helene WeinsteinAssemblywoman Helene Weinstein has sponsored The Foreclosure Fraud Prevention Act [http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/A10629-2011] of 2012, which would increase the penalties for deceitful practices relating to home foreclosures if passed. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman introduced this bill in the New York State Legislature on Friday.

Federal Judge Called In To Help Guide Redistricting

Tuesday, a panel of federal judges declined to dismiss a legal challenge to New York State’s redistricting process, instead naming a federal judge to assist in drawing up new district maps, writes the New York Times. The panel mandated that lawyers for New York’s legislative leaders convene with

Cymbrowitz: NY Needs Comprehensive Plan To Combat Underage Drinking!

Cymbrowitz during the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee’s hearing on underage drinking. (Source: Cymbrowitz's office)Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, as chair of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee, recently held a hearing on underage drinking. Through testimony presented at the hearing, the assemblyman concluded that underage drinkers comprise