February 9, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY, NY — Yesterday, the New York City Council passed Int. No. 0025A-2024, a groundbreaking piece of legislation sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz (District 11) aimed at easing the burden of applying for the city’s older adult rent freeze program for those living in city-run Mitchell-Lama housing.
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April 11, 2024
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Lower Manhattan — At New York City Council’s Stated Meeting at City Hall today, Council Member Eric Dinowitz introduced the final bill of his legislative package regarding the reformation of the current system through which to submit service requests to 311. The legislative package, entitled Citywide Accessibility Responsiveness and Efficiency in 311 (CARE 311), seeks to effectively expedite the submission process and adapt it according to the needs of the community, thereby making it more accessible.
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June 21, 2024
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Lower Manhattan — Yesterday, Council Member Eric Dinowitz successfully championed the conaming of the intersection of E. 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue as “Sandra Pabon Way”, in honor of Sandra Pabon who had served as the chaplain of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council, as well as Democratic District Leader and Democratic State Committee Woman.
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June 28, 2024
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Lower Manhattan — After months of dogged perseverance, Council Member Eric Dinowitz, a well-known champion for the restoration of city funding for public libraries, was able to confirm that the budget would be fully restored. In a handshake deal that occurred yesterday between Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council, the new agreement would walk back the $58 million in cuts to the libraries, as had initially been proposed by the mayor.
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January 29, 2024
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BRONX, NY— On January 23, 2024, Council Member Eric Dinowitz’s office took an active role in New York City’s annual HOPE Count, organized by the Department of Social Services (DSS), to address the pressing issue of homelessness in our city.
From midnight to 2:30 AM, Council Member Dinowitz and his team hit the streets to engage with unsheltered individuals, contributing essential data to this vital initiative.
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January 31, 2025
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New York, NY – 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the New York City Council held a historic Holocaust Remembrance Event on January 29, 2025, in the City Hall Chambers, marking this solemn occasion. The event was organized by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the Jewish Caucus, in partnership with Speaker Adrienne Adams’ office, and honored the memory of Holocaust victims, reinforcing the City Council’s commitment to education and remembrance of the Holocaust.
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January 23, 2025
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Lower Manhattan — Today, the New York City Council passed Resolution 0713-2025, co-prime sponsored by Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Keith Powers, recognizing January 27, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi death camps, and commemorating January 27 annually as Auschwitz Remembrance Day in New York City to honor the memories of the over one million Jews and tens of thousands of others who were brutally murdered there at the hands of the Nazis during World War II.
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March 27, 2025
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Bronx, NY — Today on Thursday, March 27, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams presented a $1 million check to P.S. 94 Kings College School’s Principal Diana Baez and Superintendent Roberto Hernandez for a major cafeteria renovation. This investment will modernize the school’s cafeteria, improve the dining experience for students, and ensure a safe, comfortable, and updated space for school meals.
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April 2, 2025
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Bronx, NY — On Wednesday, April 2, Council Member Eric Dinowitz visited The Matilda School (4520 Matilda Avenue) to present a $100,000 investment in academic technology upgrades, ensuring students and teachers have access to modern tools that support interactive and innovative learning experiences. This funding will provide new computers, tablets, and smartboards, equipping classrooms with essential resources to enhance student success.
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April 7, 2025
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Bronx, NY — On Sunday morning, April 6th, Council Member Eric Dinowitz proudly presented a check for $50,000 to Mosaic Mental Health leaders at Mosaic Mental Health’s 16th Annual 5K at the corner of Van Cortlandt Park and Broadway in Riverdale, reinforcing his strong and consistent commitment to expanding access to mental health care and crisis intervention in District 11.
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