STATEMENT BY SENATOR SIMCHA FELDER IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR CUOMO’S STATE OF...
"I strongly support Governor Cuomo’s plan to reduce taxes across New York State," said Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn), who was selected to deliver the message to the Governor today that the Senate...
View ArticleFELDER PRAISES NYPD, FDNY & BORO PARK HATZOLOH FOR HEROIC EFFORTS IN RESCUING...
"It is nothing short of miraculous that this 10-year-old child was rescued virtually unharmed from a manhole on the corner of 49th Street and 13th Avenue,” said Senator Simcha Felder. “It is my...
View ArticleSTATEMENT BY SENATOR SIMCHA FELDER REGARDING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MENACHEM...
“I am encouraged by today’s New York Daily News report that the NYPD has found the van used in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Menachem Stark.The NYPD and other law enforcement personnel...
View ArticleSTATEMENT BY SENATOR SIMCHA FELDER ON THE PASSING OF 14-YEAR-OLD AVONTE OQUENDO
“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learned of the Medical Examiner’s findings confirming that the remains discovered in Queens were those belonging to 14-year-old Avonte Oquendo,”...
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SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES FELDER’S & LENTOL’S LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION IN...
Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) and Assemblyman Joseph Lentol (D-Brooklyn) introduced a Legislative Resolution in Albany yesterday -- which was passed unanimously -- honoring the memory of Rabbi...
View ArticleFELDER: OVER $11,000 IN HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED...
Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) is pleased to announce that over $11,000 in HeartShare grants have been allocated to date in the 17th Senate District through the Senator’s office to help low-income...
View ArticleFELDER CHAMPIONS LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND...
Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn), Chair of the New York City Education Subcommittee, and Senator Martin Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) have sponsored legislation which will create an education investment...
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FELDER’S “CLAIM YOUR UNCLAIMED FUNDS” EVENT A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS
On Tuesday, February 25, Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) hosted a “Claim Your Unclaimed Funds” event at his district office in conjunction with the Office of the New York State Comptroller....
View ArticleFELDER URGES DE BLASIO TO RESTORE FUNDING TO PRIORITY 5, 6, & 7 CHILDCARE...
In the wake of recently published reports that the de Blasio administration does not intend to restore millions of dollars for certain after-school programs, Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn), Chair...
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FELDER HOSTS GROUP OF 200 STUDENTS AT THE STATE CAPITOL IN ALBANY
A group of approximately 200 students from the Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion had an opportunity to see their government in action yesterday during a tour of the State Capitol hosted by Senator Simcha...
View ArticleSTATEMENT BY SENATOR FELDER DENOUNCING REVIVAL OF PROPOSED PLASTIC BAG TAX
“I was disheartened to learn that this absurd plastic bag tax legislation requiring consumers to pay 10 cents for paper and plastic bags at retail and grocery stores has once again reared its ugly head...
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FELDER WELCOMES EDWARD R. MURROW HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND IN ALBANY
In keeping with his commitment to increase funding and access to music and arts programs in New York City’s schools, Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) welcomed the Edward R. Murrow High School Concert...
View ArticleFELDER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY ON SHAIMOS TRUCK...
In response to numerous reports of abuse by so-called shaimos truck vendors who take money to bury religious books and articles but fail to do so, Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) will introduce...
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FELDER IS MAKING HOUSE CALLS WITH LAUNCH OF SUCCESSFUL “SENATOR ON SITE”...
Doctors may not make house calls anymore, but Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) has reinstituted the concept with the launch of his Senator On Site or “SOS” initiativeintended to tackle outdoor safety...
View ArticleStatement by Senator Simcha Felder Regarding Arrests in the Menachem Stark Case
“I hope that the alleged murderers are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and are condemned to a life behind bars. I am confident that the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office will mount a...
View ArticleSTATEMENT BY SENATOR SIMCHA FELDER IN RESPONSE TO ARREST OF GRAFFITI VANDAL...
"The New York Police Department has proven once more why it’s called New York’s Finest," said Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn). “When news of this anti-Semitic incident first broke at the conclusion...
View ArticleFELDER-SILVER BILL EXTENDS PETITION SEASON TO ACCOMMODATE ORTHODOX JEWISH VOTERS
Legislation introduced by Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) which amends the election law to accommodate Orthodox Jewish voters has passed the State...
View ArticleSTATEMENT BY SENATOR FELDER REGARDING PROPOSED FUNDING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL VOUCHERS
"During our many years in the City Council, Mayor Bill de Blasio and I worked together tirelessly to restore voucher funding every year. I am pleased that today's executive budget reflects a partial...
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FELDER’S WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF TRANSPORTATION LAW
As his after 4 P.M. school bus program enters its second year, Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) took time last week at a workshop for non-public schools to reflect on the continued success of the...
View ArticleFELDER SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO HELP PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) has taken the lead as the prime Senate sponsor of a bill which streamlines the process of special education placements and requires a more expeditious placement and...
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