Entered City Council: 01/01/2010
Current Term Expires: 12/31/2013

Represents: Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, LeFrak City, Corona, Rego Park, and Woodside

Committees: Immigration (Chair); Education; Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup Relations; Juvenile Justice; Parks & Recreation; Veterans

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Daniel Dromm is an educator, community organizer, union leader, and political activist. His experience and dedication to the community has led to Daniel Dromm being overwhelmingly elected as the New York City Council Member for the 25th District (representing Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, LeFrak City, Corona, Rego Park, and Woodside) with over 75% of the vote on November 3rd, 2009.

Daniel Dromm is an award-winning New York City public school teacher. Since 1984, he has instructed and inspired thousands of students at PS 199Q in Queens. In 2006, Dromm was chosen as "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" by his school's principal and in 2009, he was chosen as "Educator of the Year" by the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside.

In 1992, Dromm courageously came out as an openly gay teacher. The story became front-page news in daily newspapers throughout the city. The ensuing battle tested Dromm's resolve as a fighter who is unafraid to take on the powers that be. Dromm defeated several unsuccessful attempts to remove him from his job and became a role model for equality in the workplace. This episode in Dromm's life illustrated to him how important tenure is as a protection for teachers. Dromm attended St. Mary's Elementary and Boys' High School in Manhasset, NY and graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. He earned his master's degree from City College. Prior to working for the NYC Department of Education, Dromm was Educational Director of the Grant Day Care Center in Harlem. It was there, while fighting for the rights of the poor to affordable childcare, social services and education, that he acquired his effective organizing skills.

Deeply committed to civil rights and social justice, Dromm has established himself a fighter against prejudice, discrimination and violence as the founder and former co-chairperson of the Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee. Fifteen years ago, he organized the first Queens LGBT Pride Parade and Festival which he still puts on the first Sunday in June in Jackson Heights. Dromm co-founded the Queens Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG). He helped found Queens Pride House. Dromm also co-founded the Generation Q Youth Services Program in Astoria.

A delegate to the 2000 Democratic National Convention, and a former board member of the JFK Democratic Club in Jackson Heights, Mr. Dromm has tried hard to promote the ideals and values of the Democratic Party throughout Queens. He co-founded the Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens. Dromm is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Jackson Heights and a board member of the Corona-based Community Conciliation Network. He is an active member of the 115th Precinct Community Council. Dromm regularly volunteers with the Jackson Heights Beautification Group.

Dromm is fluent in Spanish and has been honored by the Sociedad Puertorriquena de Queens for his commitment to the Latino community. He is a member of the NAACP - Corona/East Elmhurst branch and has also been honored by the Korean-American Association of Central Queens. In October of 2006, Dromm received a Community Leadership Award from the Times/Ledger newspapers. He received the Marsh-Raimo Award from the UFT, which recognizes an individual who has shown continued commitment to the teacher's union through political action.

Daniel Dromm strongly believes that in order to bring about change, one must affect the political structure. To that end, Dromm's latest initiative is creating the New Visions Democratic Club, a progressive local party club dedicated to serve our diverse community. Dromm has presided over an incredible expansion in membership of New Visions since 2007. It is creating change that motivates Daniel Dromm to serve the public on the City Council.

Int 0003-2010 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the Administration for Children’s Services to review strategies and create a plan of action to protect children who qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

Int. 0410-2010 A Local Law to amend the New York City charter, in relation to allowing immigrants lawfully present in New York City to vote in municipal elections.

Int 0140-2010 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the New York City Police Department to allow individuals to request certain records through its website.

Int 0139-2010 A Local Law to amend to administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing the minimum distance at which a vehicle can park adjacent to a fire hydrant.

Int 0138-2010 A Local Law to amend to administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring towed vehicle storage facilities to provide 24 hour access.

Res 0409-2010 Resolution calling on Congress to pass and President Obama to sign the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (the 'DREAM Act') in order to provide immigration relief to undocumented immigrant students pursuing higher education and to undocumented immigrants who serve in the armed forces.

Res 0605-2010 Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass H.R. 147 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans.

Res 0408-2010 Resolution calling upon the New York City Department of Education to make use of available free resources from the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network(GLSEN) in its implementation of the Respect for All initiative in order to protect and support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.

Res 0197-2010 Resolution urging Congress to pass the Uniting American Families Act and to consider the elements of the Uniting American Families Act when preparing a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Res 0196-2010 Resolution calling upon New York State Legislature to pass the "Dignity For All Students Act" (A.03661-C/S.01987B), a bill that would establish policies and procedures to provide all students in public schools with an environment free of harassment and discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex.

Res 0094-2010 Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass A.9016/S.4041-B, legislation that would legalize the medicinal use of marijuana.

06.06.11 Dromm Applauds MTA's Move to Lease Vacant Property at Roosevelt Avenue Transit Hub

06.02.11 NYC Council Member Dromm Celebrates President Obama's Proclamation for LGBT Pride Month

05.27.11 Dromm Announces 2nd Annual "June in Jackson Heights"

05.25.11 Council Members Van Bramer and Dromm Travel to Albany to Demand Stronger Rent Protection Laws

05.05.11 NYC Council Members Applaud Illinois Governor's Decision to Withdraw from Secure Communities

05.02.11 Lions Club for LGBT People and Friends Forms in Jackson Heights

04.19.11 Dromm, Ferreras and Activists Call for Accelerated Timeline of PCB removal in Public Schools

03.28.11 Eat Elmhurst Brings First Ever Restaurant Week to Elmhurst, Queens!

03.11.11 Dromm Delivers 2011 State of the District Address

03.10.11 Dromm Brings Anti-Bullying Program to IS 61

03.07.11 Dromm Joins I Am a Muslim, Too Rally with Faith Communities in Support of American Muslims

02.23.11 Dromm Applauds President's Order to End DOMA

02.08.11 Dromm Secures $4.5 Million Citywide and $100,000 locally for Immigrant Groups' Funding

02.05.11 Dromm and Asian Community United Society Hold First Ever Lunar New Year Celebration in Elmhurst, Queens.

12.28.10 Dromm Demands Mayor Immediately Send Sanitation Plows to Queens to Prevent Further Disasters

12.20.10 Dromm Fulfills Campaign Promise to Make Community Office Wheelchair Accessible

12.16.10 Fire Hydrant Legislation to Create Thousands of Legal Parking Spots and Prevent Tickets

11.19.10 NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm Announces $1,000,000 in Funding for Emergency Department Renovation at Elmhurst Hospital Center

11.17.10 Dromm Joins Council Members, State Officials, Parents and Teachers to Introduce a Resolution to Request New York State Commissioner of Education, David Steiner Deny Cathleen P. Black a Waiver

11.16.10 Dromm, Ferreras, DenDekker Hold Fundraiser for Local Crime Victim

11.14.10 Dromm Honors Beijing LGBT Center

10.11.10 Dromm-Led Clean Jackson Heights Initiative Kicks-Off

09.24.10 Dromm, Van Bramer, Ferreras, Peralta and Union Officials Demand Funding be Restored to Keep Pest Control Workers Necessary to Combat Rat Infestation in Queens

09.23.10 Dromm, NAACP's Jealous Meet to Promote One Nation March on October 2nd in Washington, DC

09.20.10 Jackson Heights Council Member Meets with Member of Medellin City Council

09.15.10 Dromm, Community Board Announce District-Wide Survey of Street Conditions

09.01.10 Democrat Dromm Addresses Republican Club

08.30.10 Dromm Visits Junior Tennis League

08.26.10 Dromm and Peralta Stress the Need to Continue Relief Efforts for Pakistan Flood Victimm

07.28.10 Selma Mones, Founding Member of PFLAG-Queens Passes Away

07.18.10 NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm Applauds Governor Paterson's Signing of Bill Eliminating the Stop and Frisk Database

07.08.10 Dromm Organizes Free Legal Workshop for Victims of Immigration Fraud

07.02.10 Dromm and LGBT Activists Gather for a Candlelight Vigil to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Julio Rivera's Anti-Gay Murder

07.01.10 78th Street Temporary SUmmer Plaza Kicks Off in Jackson Heights, Queens

06.15.10 Restaurant Week Kicks Off in Jackson Heights, Queens

06.01.10 Jackson Heights, Queens' Multicultural Artist Colony, Comes Alive with Month Long Bevy of Activities in Dromm Sponsored "June in Jackson Heights"

05.27.10 Dromm and Van Bramer Queens Gay Pride Grand Marshals

05.10.10 Dromm, Ferreras, and Department of Transportation Welcome Muni-Meters to Jackson Heights

04.30.10 Dromm Rebukes Arizona Law and Demands Comprehensive Immigration Reform

04.20.10 Dromm Calls on Charter Commission to Expand "Advice and Consent" Role of City Council

03.25.10 New York City Council Votes for Dromm Sponsored Bill to Help Immigrant Children in Foster Care

03.23.10 Council Member Dromm Helps to Launch Progressive Caucus of the New York City Council

02.15.10 Dromm, Peralta and Fire Union Officials Demand City Firehouses be Kept Open in Wake of Massive Fire in Jackson Heights

02.03.10 Council Moves to Protect Undocumented Immigrant Children

01.25.10 Dromm Elected Chair of Immigration Committee

12.16.09 Dromm, Peralta, and DenDekker Demand MTA Lease Vacant Property at Roosevelt Avenue Transit Hub

Dear Neighbors,

I am excited to invite you once again to June in Jackson Heights. Last year’s initiative was tremendously successful!

We were able to showcase our artists while benefitting our local businesses. Over one thousand people visited Space 37, the gallery exhibit sponsored by Queens Media Arts Development. We enjoyed great music right outside the post office courtesy of Make Music New York. The Jackson Heights Art Club held their annual On the Fence exhibit at PS 69 that blended perfectly with the 37th Avenue Art Gallery. Residents and visitors sampled food from all over the world in our first-ever Restaurant Week.

The positive impact from last year can be seen even today. Several places have added regular showings of local artists. Businesses are finding new and creative ways to connect with the community. We have also noted there are fewer vacant retail spaces along 37th Avenue. These are signs of slow and steady improvement. We need to continue to nurture our local economy and encourage growth.

This year’s initiative is every bit as exciting as last year’s. With more artists, new events and new restaurants to sample I am looking forward to this June. I hope you will find some time to take part in what makes this neighborhood such a special place and enjoy June in Jackson Heights!

Sincerely,

Council Member Daniel Dromm

Please visit www.juneinjacksonheights.com for more information.

There is a new initiative encouraging businesses and residents to work together for a cleaner Jackson Heigths!

Check out www.cleanjacksonheights.com for more information.

Expense Funding FY 2012

The deadline for submitting the Council Member Dromm Item Request Form is Friday, March 18, 2011.

Submitting an application does not guarantee a group will be funded.  All groups are subject to the Council's vetting process.

The application for FY 2012 funding is linked below.

Application Form

Deirdre Breslin, PhD.
Special Assistant for Education & Community Relations

Diana DiPrima
Special Assistant

Alex Florez
Communications Director

Yessika Giraldo
Director of Constituent Services & Community Organizing

Sebastian Maguire, Esq.
Legislative Director & Counsel

Michael J. Mallon
Special Assistant & Director of Scheduling
Liaison to the LGBT Community

Andrew Ronan
Chief of Staff

Carolyn Tran
Constituent Services Liason