MOUNT VERNON, NY – February 6, 2020 — New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi conducted a press conference today to announce the allocation of $1 million in capital funding from the 2019-2020 budget cycle for the revitalization of the Mount Vernon High School Culinary Program. She was joined by Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Hamilton, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, City …
11 Bronx Gang Members Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Racketeering, Firearms, And Narcotics Offenses
NEW YORK, NY — January 30, 2020 —Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Dermot F. Shea, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), Peter C. Fitzhugh, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), and Margaret Garnett, Commissioner of the New York City Department …
Senator Biaggi and Assemblyman Hevesi Build on Gains of 2019, and Introduce Three Bills to Support Survivors of Child Abuse and Hold Perpetrators Accountable in Court
ALBANY, NY – January 25, 2020 — State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi have introduced three pieces of legislation to support survivors of child abuse seek justice, and create meaningful accountability for individuals who endanger the welfare of children. S7247/ A9103 amends the Criminal Procedure Law to allow evidence of how a sex crime victim first disclosed the …
As a Bronx Principal, I Witnessed Trauma on a Daily Basis. Now, I’m Running for Congress to Make My Students’ Lives Better.
By JAMAAL BOWMAN
The majority of American children have been traumatized by the American political and economic system. And if you’re black, brown, or poor, the trauma is more pronounced. As a middle school principal in the Bronx, I personally experienced the suffering of my students and families and the secondary trauma of school staff. My school’s current PTA president lost her son …
By JAMAAL BOWMAN
Senator Biaggi Introduces Bills to Protect Survivors of Domestic Abuse Against Gun Violence and Hold Repeat Offenders Accountable Bill
ALBANY, NY – January 11, 2020 — This past week New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (SD-34) introduced two pieces of legislation that serve to protect survivors of domestic abuse against the threat of gun violence, and hold repeat offenders accountable for domestic violence. S7125 creates a new crime of “Domestic Violence” in the Penal Code that aligns with federal …
Governor Cuomo Signs Biaggi Bill Requiring ACE’s Training for Daycare Providers
THE BRONX, NY and MOUNT VERNON, NY – December 22, 2019 — On December 17th, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation sponsored by State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (S4990A), requiring training with respect to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for daycare providers. State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) issued the following statement: “Training in adverse childhood experiences will give daycare providers the important …
Governor Cuomo Signs Sen. Biaggi’s Bill Allowing Domestic Violence Survivors to Terminate Residential Leases
THE BRONX, NY and MOUNT VERNON, NY – December 21, 2019 — On December 20th, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation sponsored by State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (S4281A), providing for the termination of a residential lease by a survivor of domestic violence. The bill allows tenants to pay rent, pro-rata, up to the lease termination date. State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) issued …
Bipartisan Members of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus Introduce Legislation to Honor Elijah Cummings
WASHINGTON, DC — November 21, 2019 — Representatives Eliot L. Engel (D-NY-16), Fred Upton (R-MI-06), Pete King (R-NY-02) and TJ Cox (D-CA-21), all members of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, have introduced legislation to honor Elijah E. Cummings’ long-time advocacy for those living with asthma. The Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act would expand federal, state, and local efforts to …
Hudson Valley Stonewall Dems Endorse Eliot Engel for Re-election
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY —November 18, 2019 — The Hudson Valley Stonewall Democrats, a grassroots LGBTQ advocacy group based in the Hudson Valley, has endorsed Congressman Eliot Engel for re-election to Congress in New York’s 16th Congressional District, which covers parts of Westchester and Bronx counties. In their endorsement the organization cited Congressman Engel’s long record of pro-LGBTQ+ support in Congress, …
Statement From Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. Regarding City Planning Commission Vote on the Mayor’s Jail Proposal
THE BRONX, NY — September 3, 2019 — “It is unfortunate that the City Planning Commission has declined to listen to the serious concerns of the people of my borough, and has instead chosen to move forward with a plan to close Rikers Island that builds a new jail in the wrong place. “Throughout this process, I have made it …