Winter 2019 Assemblyman CYMBROWITZ Reports to the Community

1800 Sheepshead Bay Road • , NY 11235 • 718-743-4078 [email protected]

Lawmaker Commends MTA for Including Sheepshead Bay B/Q & Dear Friend, Kings Highway N Station Accessibility Upgrades in Capital Plan The year is almost over and a new legislative session Assemblyman Cymbrowitz commended the MTA for including the Sheepshead Bay B/Q and will soon begin. For me, Kings Highway N stations on the list of 70 stations citywide to receive accessibility upgrades in that means going back to its new Capital Plan. Albany and focusing on the Assemblyman Cymbrowitz has been an pressing challenges that outspoken proponent of the need for full confront our community accessibility at stations in his district and and our state. As Chair of throughout the city, and has previously offered the Housing Committee, that $1.3 million in funding to go toward upgrades includes moving forward at the Sheepshead Bay station. our agenda to create and “Inaccessibility at our train stations is an issue preserve affordable housing that comes up constantly in my district and for for families, seniors and good reason—we have thousands of seniors and vulnerable residents who people with disabilities who want to get around need our help. our city, who want to remain fully engaged in the Even with the Albany life of the community, and have been deprived agenda, being accessible of that opportunity simply because they can’t to the community remains access the local train station,” Assemblyman Assemblyman Cymbrowitz and New York City Transit my foremost priority. My Cymbrowitz said. President Andy Byford during a recent visit to the staff and I are here for Sheepshead Bay B/Q station. you, whether that means answering your questions, helping you navigate Federal Monitor OKs $450M for bureaucracy or providing support with a neighborhood New Boilers & Elevators at NYCHA issue or individual matter. Developments, Assemblyman Remember that we are your Cymbrowitz Announces go-to resource right here in the community. Marlboro Houses will receive funding for six new boilers as part of a $450 million plan Please take a few minutes to to improve heating systems at housing read this newsletter, which complexes run by the New York City Housing spotlights some of the things Authority. I’ve been doing in and In November, Assemblyman Cymbrowitz, around our community. For Chair of the Assembly’s Housing Committee, your convenience, this mailer announced that the federal monitor appointed also includes the 2020 New Welcoming Voters on Election Day to oversee NYCHA, Bart Schwartz, had York City Parking Calendar, Assemblyman Cymbrowitz stopped by the signed off on the release of $450 million in which lets you know when Sephardic Community Center on Election long-delayed state funds for new boilers and alternate-side parking is Day to greet voters and chat with community elevators at NYCHA developments. suspended throughout the members and our officers in blue. Among year. I encourage you to The plan calls for the installation of 108 new those with the Assemblyman were Sephardic keep this calendar handy boilers and replacement of 158 elevators at Community Center CEO Joey Tawil (center), to avoid getting a ticket. NYCHA complexes across New York City. 61st Precinct Captain Gaby Celiba (next to Boiler replacements at Marlboro will occur Joey) and Community Affairs Officer Sammy Feel free to visit my district during the first phase of the two-part plan. Shaya (left). office at 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road any Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. You can reach me at (718) 743-4078 or email Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Helps Crown cymbros@nyassembly. Be Proud Foundation’s Your Highness Grandmother gov. If you’re on Facebook, please “like” my page, visit Assemblyman Cymbrowitz was me on Instagram and on pleased to attend the 18th Annual Twitter at @stevecym. Have Your Highness Grandmother a healthy and safe winter. Pageant sponsored by the Be Proud Sincerely, Foundation. This joyous event always showcases the importance of family and community. Thanks to Raisa Chernina for staging another great pageant and celebrating the many Steven H. Cymbrowitz generations that make our community Member of Assembly so special. More Tenants Can Now Benefit from Rent Freeze Programs, Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Says More tenants can now benefit from rent freeze programs for seniors and people with disabilities thanks to a recent change in law that allows renters to keep so-called preferential rents for as long as they remain in their apartment. This legislation was first introduced by Assemblyman Cymbrowitz when he became Housing Committee Chair and was included in the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act passed by the Legislature in June. Preferential rents involve landlords charging a “preferential” amount under the rent-stabilized maximum. The Rent Freeze Program, administered by the NYC Department of Finance, helps eligible seniors aged 62 and over and tenants Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Leads Rent Law Briefings with qualifying disabilities (18 and over) stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent. A property tax credit covers Assemblyman Cymbrowitz was joined by NYS Division of Housing and the difference between the actual rent amount and what the Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas for briefings tenant is responsible for paying at the frozen rate. To apply, in New York City and Albany on the Housing Stability & Tenant Protection check if you’re eligible, or get more information, go to www. Act. The briefings gave assemblymembers the opportunity to get their nyc.gov/rentfreeze or call Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’s office questions answered about the implementation of the new rent laws that at (718) 743-4078. were passed in Albany in June.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Hosts Free Flu Shots for the Community

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Visits Avenue Z Jewish Center

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz did his part to help residents stay healthy Assemblyman Cymbrowitz enjoyed visiting the Avenue Z Jewish Center and talking with members about issues he’s during the winter months by sponsoring free flu shots in his district been working on in Albany and in the community. Many office. This year, the lawmaker partnered with two local medical centers, thanks to Rabbi Jacobson, Felix Filler, Jay Freese and Maimonides and Mt. Sinai Brooklyn. He’s shown here with Maimonides members of the Avenue Z Jewish Center for giving him nurse Damalai Dalgety as he sets a good example for the community. such a warm welcome.

Helping Kids Reach Their Full Potential Assemblyman Cymbrowitz recently toured two schools, Reach for the Stars and Shema Koleinu, which serve children with autism and related disabilities. He met with administrators and faculty and learned about the services these schools provide to help children with special challenges learn to the best of their ability and meet their full potential.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Meets With Jewish War Vets Assemblyman Cymbrowitz recently spoke to members of the Fleischman- Horowitz-Col. Marcus Post #6 of the Jewish War Veterans and briefed members on issues he’s been working on both in the community and in Albany. Special thanks to JWV State Commander Jack Holzman (pictured) and Post Commander Arthur Feigenbaum for inviting him to address the group. 2020 New York City Parking Calendar

January 1 New Year's Day* May 21 Solemnity of the Ascension Wednesday Major Legal Holiday Rules in Effect Thursday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended

January 6 Three Kings Day May 24-26 Eid Al-Fitr / Ramazan Bayramı Monday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Sunday-Tuesday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Monday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended May 25 Memorial Day* Monday Major Legal Holiday Rules in Effect January 24 Lunar New Year's Eve Friday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended May 29-30 Shavuot – Two Days Friday-Saturday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended January 25 Lunar New Year Saturday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended July 3-4 Independence Day* (observed) Major Legal Holiday Rules in Effect February 12 Lincoln's Birthday Friday-Saturday Wednesday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended July 30-August 1 Eid Al-Adha / Kurban Bayramı February 17 Washington's Birthday (Presidents’ Day) Thursday-Saturday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Monday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended

February 26 August 15 Feast of the Assumption Ash Wednesday Saturday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Wednesday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended

March 10 Purim September 7 Labor Day* Tuesday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Monday Major Legal Holiday Rules in Effect

April 9 Holy Thursday September 19-20 Rosh Hashanah – Two days Thursday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Saturday-Sunday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended April 9-10 Passover – 1st Day and 2nd Day Thursday-Friday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended September 28 Yom Kippur Monday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended April 10 Good Friday Friday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended October 3-4 Succoth – Two Days Saturday-Sunday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended April 15-16 Passover – 7th Day and 8th Day Wednesday-Thursday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended October 10 Shemini Atzereth Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended April 16 Holy Thursday (Orthodox) Saturday Thursday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended October 11 Simchas Torah April 17 Good Friday (Orthodox) Sunday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Friday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended October 12 Columbus Day Monday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Alternate Side Parking or ASP (Street Cleaning Rules): Most Alternate Side Parking signs are clearly marked with the “P” November 1 All Saints Day symbol with the broom through it. Some signs are the traditional Sunday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended 3-hour ones, but others can vary considerably. Some metered parking zones have Alternate Side Parking rules. When Alternate November 3 Election Day Side Parking is suspended for a holiday or other reason, the Tuesday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended parking meters remain in effect.

*Major Legal Holiday Rules: The city suspends ASP rules on the November 11 Veterans Day Wednesday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended legal and religious holidays listed in this brochure. No Stopping, No Standing and No Parking regulations are also suspended, except where those regulations are normally in effect seven days November 14 Diwali Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended a week (for example: "No Standing Anytime"). Parking meter Saturday regulations are also suspended. On all other holidays, only street cleaning rules are suspended. November 26 Thanksgiving* Thursday Major Legal Holiday Rules in Effect Email Alerts and Twitter: Sign up at www.nyc.gov/html/dot/ html/contact/email_signup.shtml or follow @NYC_DOT on December 8 Immaculate Conception Twitter or NYC DOT on Facebook. Tuesday Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Parking tickets: Parking tickets may be paid online at www1. nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/pay.page or they may be paid December 25 Christmas Day* by mail or in person. Parking tickets can no longer be paid by Friday Major Legal Holiday Rules in Effect phone, but if you need phone assistance, call 311. Alternate Side Parking regulations may be suspended from time to time because of snow emergencies, inclement weather conditions Reminder: or other emergencies. Visit www.nyc.gov/dot/parkingrules or dial Parking meters are not in effect Sundays. 311 for further information or log on to www1.nyc.gov/311. TTY deaf or hearing-impaired, dial 212-504-4115. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Welcomes Ensuring that We Never Forget New Director of Peace Islands Institute Assemblyman Cymbrowitz gathered at the Holocaust Memorial Park in Brooklyn with the Association of East Assemblyman European Jewry and community leaders including Cymbrowitz was Councilman Mark Treyger (l.) and Attorney General pleased to welcome Letitia James (2nd from r.) to honor the memory of all the new Executive those lost during the Holocaust and to stand together Director of Peace to ensure they are never forgotten. Islands Institute New York, Emre Celik. Over the years he’s worked with the Peace Islands Institute to strengthen the relationship between southern Brooklyn’s Jewish and Turkish- Muslim communities through programs such as the Young Peace Builders, a teen engagement project run jointly by the Kings Bay Y and Turkish Cultural Center of Brooklyn.

From Beach to Manhattan Beach Assemblyman Cymbrowitz congratulated volunteers who participated in an innovative cleanup of two Manhattan Beaches – in Brooklyn and California – organized by Grades of Green in partnership with iMishpacha and the Manhattan Beach Community Group. Pictured with the Assemblyman are (l. to r.): State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Justin Bulova of Grades of Green, Manhattan Beach Community Group president Judy Baron, Mariya Markh of the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, and iMishpacha founder Leonid Vayner.

1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235 PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Albany, New York Assemblyman Permit No. 75 STEVEN CYMBROWITZ Winter 2019 Reports to the Community

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Honors Some Super Readers

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz continued his annual tradition of presenting certificates of merit to students in his district who completed a Summer Reading Challenge. “These young people share a passion for reading and a curiosity about learning that will serve them well in the future,” he said. “It was also nice to meet so many of their parents who took the time to show their support.”