Summer 2018 Assemblyman CYMBROWITZ Reports to the Community 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road • Brooklyn, NY 11235 • 718-743-4078 [email protected] 2018-19 NYS Budget Enhances Dear Neighbor, Quality of Life for New Yorkers During the last legislative session, we successfully restored much- needed funding for our schools he $168.3 billion budget provides a total of $26.6 billion in education and senior programs, secured funding, an increase of $914 million over the previous year, and allocates funding for affordable and sup- T$118 million to support the 27,000 students in the Excelsior Scholarship portive housing for seniors, vet- program, which makes SUNY and CUNY schools tuition-free for New Yorkers erans, and hard-working families, who earn less than $110,000 this year. In addition, the budget includes $15 and stood up for the programs million for STEM instruction in non-public schools, tripling the $5 million in that make a difference in peo- last year’s budget. ple’s lives. These much needed The budget continues phasing in middle-class tax cuts, which are projected investments will make New York to save families $4.2 billion annually by 2025, and continues the local property a stronger place to live, work and tax relief credit, which will provide an average reduction of $380 to 2.6 million do business. taxpayers in 2018. In the 18 years I’ve been in the “The final budget includes so many of the important issues and policies we have Assembly I am proud to have had been fighting for to strengthen the quality of life for the hardworking people of an accessible office where the my district and throughout New York State,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said. people whom I am privileged to represent are welcome to give feedback on the many accom- Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Welcomes plishments in our community, as NetCost to Sheepshead Bay well as their concerns—especial- ly when it comes to quality-of-life issues such as trash, parking and graffiti. I encourage you to keep your thoughts and ideas com- ing. When we work on solving problems together, it unites us in our mission to improve the com- munity we all share. Please take a few minutes to read this newsletter, which contains important information on legisla- tive accomplishments and things I’ve been doing in our community. My district office is located at 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road and my staff and I are here to serve you. We’re open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. You can reach me at (718) 743-4078 or Assemblyman Cymbrowitz helped email [email protected]. cut the ribbon to celebrate the If you’re on social media, please grand opening of NetCost Market’s beautiful new 27,000-square- “like” my page on Facebook. foot supermarket at 3100 Ocean Thanks for your support and I Avenue. He also presented an look forward to hearing from you. Assembly Proclamation to NetCost President and CEO Edward Sincerely, Shnayder and his father, Sam, who started the supermarket chain back in 1991. “With this new store, Edward Shnayder has done a great job of continuing his family’s long presence in our community,” Steven H. Cymbrowitz Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said. Member of Assembly “I wish NetCost many years of success at its newest location.” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Honors Winners of 18th Annual Holocaust Memorial Creative Arts Contest s speaker after speaker warned that the world must In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, “never forget” the six million Jews who perished at Assemblyman Cymbrowitz presented Assembly Resolutions Athe hands of the Nazis, Assemblyman Cymbrowitz to Cohen and Anderson as well as Marisa Hollywood, (D-Brooklyn) honored the student winners of his Holocaust assistant director of the Kupferberg Holocaust Center at Memorial Creative Arts Contest at Queensborough Community Kingsborough Community College. College, which each year loans During the event, the lawmaker a multi-media exhibit to the announced that he was able ceremony. Met Council provided a to provide $700,000 in State photographic display of Holocaust funds that will quadruple the survivors creating pottery. size of Kingsborough’s existing “With the passage of time, there Holocaust Center and create a new are fewer and fewer people who Intercultural and Student Center. bore witness to the Holocaust. The These facilities will be accessible survivors need all of us to carry on to the college and community for their mission and make sure that programming and research. the Holocaust stays vivid in our The ceremony featured remarks hearts and minds,” Assemblyman by Holocaust survivor Jehuda Cymbrowitz. Lindenblatt, Kingsborough Assemblyman Cymbrowitz with Peter M. Cohen, Interim The event featured performances Community College Interim President of Kingsborough Community College, and by the Edward R. Murrow High President Peter M. Cohen and Michelle J. Anderson, President of Brooklyn College School String Orchestra, Chamber Brooklyn College President Winds and Madrigal Choir. Michelle J. Anderson. Cohen spoke about the projects made Assemblyman Cymbrowitz sponsors the contest with the possible by Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ funding and Anderson Manhattan Beach Jewish Center, Holocaust Memorial talked about Brooklyn College’s Stand Against Hate program, Committee, Lena Cymbrowitz Foundation and Project Witness. which sponsors events across many genres to promote understanding among diverse communities. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Tours New Ohel Headquarters in Midwood Assemblyman Cymbrowitz recently toured the new Midwood headquarters of Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services. David Mandel, Ohel’s CEO, showed the Assemblyman around the new Jaffa Family Campus on East 14th Street, which is the former home of the historic Vitagraph Studios. Ohel offers individual and family support services including foster care, adolescent residential programs, domestic violence counseling, substance abuse and addiction programs, sexual abuse programs, school-based mental health services and preventive care. “For almost half a century, Ohel has provided a helping hand to people of all ages. I’m pleased that Ohel’s services are now under one roof and accessible to all residents in need of guidance and support,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Brings Peace of Mind to Sheepshead Bay Senior Assemblyman Cymbrowitz recently visited a Sheepshead Bay constituent after he assisted her in resolving a longstanding and particularly difficult problem. Due to a clerical error, Nellie F., 80, found herself facing a lawsuit and eviction for almost $20,000 in back rent. Homebound, in poor health, and with nowhere else to turn, she sought help from Assemblyman Cymbrowitz. Through her niece, Shoshanna, she was able to bring documents to the Assemblyman’s office. Working with the Department of Finance for almost a year, the Assemblyman’s office was able to correct the clerical error, stop the eviction, and restore peace of mind to Ms. F. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Honors Super Summer Readers Assemblyman Cymbrowitz invited the children who participated in his annual Summer Reading Challenge to his district office in Sheepshead Bay to present them with Assembly certificates honoring their achievement. “The kids represented a cross-section of the community and all exhibited a real curiosity and love of learning. It was great to meet many of the parents who took the time to show their support as well,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said. “From journeys in imaginary lands to inspiring stories of triumph, books can take us to new places, expand our horizons and teach us important lessons,” said Assemblyman Cymbrowitz. “No matter the time of year, promoting and reinforcing the importance of reading is essential to ensuring a child’s future success.” Get Your Free Flu Shot at Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ Office Continuing a long tradition of helping residents to be proactive about their health, Assemblyman Cymbrowitz will once again provide free flu shots for the community in partnership with Mt. Sinai Brooklyn. The flu shots will be administered at his district office, 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, on two dates: Tuesday, October 9 10:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Thursday, October 18 3:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Please note that appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ office at (718) 743-4078. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz, Stroke Survivor, Thanks Maimonides’ Jaffe Stroke Center for Lifesaving Work Thirteen years after his own successful recovery from a stroke, Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn) presented a Proclamation to Maimonides Medical Center’s Jaffe Stroke Center to recognize the facility’s work in saving thousands of stroke patients each year. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz suffered a stroke on March 5, 2005. He credits the state-of-the-art care he received at Maimonides, and the quick action of his wife, Vilma (pictured next to him), with saving his life. On hand for the ceremony were Maimonides President & CEO Kenneth Gibbs; Dr. Steven Rudolph, Director of Stroke Medicine; Interventional Neuroradiologists Dr. Erez Nossek and Dr. Razvan Buciuc; Maimonides staffers, and Assemblyman Peter Abbate. NY Knick Enes Kanter Comes to Albany As part of the 13th Annual Turkish Day in the Assembly, Assemblyman Cymbrowitz had the honor of introducing Turkish- born NY Knicks center Enes Kanter in the Assembly Chamber. “Enes’ achievements in the sports world are rivaled only by the good work he does in the community and throughout the entire world,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said. “He has a deep sense of gratitude toward the U.S. for giving him the freedom Assemblyman Cymbrowitz is joined by Assemblymember to succeed.” Helene Weinstein, Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, Enes Kanter and Assemblyman Michael Cusick. Marlboro Houses Celebrates 60th Anniversary Assemblyman Cymbrowitz, Chair of the Assembly’s Housing Committee, joined NYCHA General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Vito Mustaciuolo, Marlboro Resident Association President Betty James, and many tenants and friends in celebrating Marlboro’s 60th anniversary at NYCHA’s NextGen Resource Fair. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz and Assemblyman William Colton, who both represent Marlboro, presented an Assembly Proclamation honoring the milestone anniversary.