Dear Neighbor,During the last legislative session, we successfully restored much-needed funding for our schools and senior programs, secured funding for affordable and sup-portive housing for seniors, vet-erans, and hard-working families, and stood up for the programs that make a difference in peo-ple’s lives. These much needed investments will make New York a stronger place to live, work and do business.

In the 18 years I’ve been in the Assembly I am proud to have had an accessible office where the people whom I am privileged to represent are welcome to give feedback on the many accom-plishments in our community, as 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 email cymbros@nyassembly.gov. If you’re on social media, please “like” my page on Facebook.

Thanks for your support and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Steven H. CymbrowitzMember of Assembly

Assemblyman CYMBROWITZ1800 Sheepshead Bay Road • Brooklyn, NY 11235 • 718-743-4078

cymbros@nyassembly.gov

Reports to the Community

Summer 2018

The $168.3 billion budget provides a total of $26.6 billion in education funding, an increase of $914 million over the previous year, and allocates $118 million to support the 27,000 students in the Excelsior Scholarship

program, which makes SUNY and CUNY schools tuition-free for New Yorkers who earn less than $110,000 this year. In addition, the budget includes $15 million for STEM instruction in non-public schools, tripling the $5 million in last year’s budget.

The budget continues phasing in middle-class tax cuts, which are projected to save families $4.2 billion annually by 2025, and continues the local property tax relief credit, which will provide an average reduction of $380 to 2.6 million taxpayers in 2018.

“The final budget includes so many of the important issues and policies we have been fighting for to strengthen the quality of life for the hardworking people of my district and throughout New York State,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said.

2018-19 NYS Budget Enhances Quality of Life for New Yorkers

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz helped cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of NetCost Market’s beautiful new 27,000-square-foot supermarket at 3100 Ocean Avenue. He also presented an Assembly Proclamation to NetCost President and CEO Edward 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,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said. “I wish NetCost many years of success at its newest location.”

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Welcomes NetCost to Sheepshead Bay

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.

As speaker after speaker warned that the world must “never forget” the six million Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis, Assemblyman Cymbrowitz

(D-Brooklyn) honored the student winners of his Holocaust Memorial Creative Arts Contest at Kingsborough Community College.

During the event, the lawmaker announced that he was able to provide $700,000 in State funds that will quadruple the size of Kingsborough’s existing Holocaust Center and create a new Intercultural and Student Center. These facilities will be accessible to the college and community for programming and research.

The ceremony featured remarks by Holocaust survivor Jehuda Lindenblatt, Kingsborough Community College Interim President Peter M. Cohen and Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson. Cohen spoke about the projects made possible by Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ funding and Anderson talked about Brooklyn College’s Stand Against Hate program, which sponsors events across many genres to promote understanding among diverse communities.

In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Assemblyman Cymbrowitz presented Assembly Resolutions to Cohen and Anderson as well as Marisa Hollywood, assistant director of the Kupferberg Holocaust Center at

Queensborough Community College, which each year loans a multi-media exhibit to the ceremony. Met Council provided a photographic display of Holocaust survivors creating pottery.

“With the passage of time, there are fewer and fewer people who bore witness to the Holocaust. The survivors need all of us to carry on their mission and make sure that the Holocaust stays vivid in our hearts and minds,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz.

The event featured performances by the Edward R. Murrow High School String Orchestra, Chamber Winds and Madrigal Choir.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz sponsors the contest with the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center, Holocaust Memorial Committee, Lena Cymbrowitz Foundation and Project Witness.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Honors Winners of18th Annual Holocaust Memorial Creative Arts Contest

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 with Peter M. Cohen, Interim President of Kingsborough Community College, and Michelle J. Anderson, President of Brooklyn College

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 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.”

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Honors Super Summer Readers

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 to succeed.”

Marlboro Houses Celebrates 60th AnniversaryAssemblyman 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.

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz is joined by Assemblymember Helene Weinstein, Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, Enes Kanter and Assemblyman Michael Cusick.

Sheepshead Bay Hosts Summer Stroll & Health Fair

Russian Heritage Month in New York State

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz invited a number of distinguished Russian-Americans to Albany in celebration of Russian Heritage Month in the State of New York. He also presented an Assembly Resolution he introduced for the occasion. “Russian Heritage Month honors the rich diversity of cultural traditions brought to our nation from the many countries of the former Soviet Union,” he said.

Assemblyman

STEVEN CYMBROWITZ

1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Reports to the Community

Summer 2018

Sheepshead Bay Road was filled with activities galore during the annual Sheepshead Bay Summer Stroll & Health Fair. The popular free event was hosted by Assemblyman Cymbrowitz, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Kingsborough Community College and the Sheepshead Bay Merchants Association.

Highlights included a “Man. vs. Hero” sandwich-eating contest sponsored by Jimmy’s Famous Heros, art displays, a demonstration by students at T Kang Taekwondo, free health screenings, belly dancing show, and the Brooklyn Public Library Mobile Unit. Kids enjoyed the balloon-sculpting artistry of Zippy the Clown, bubble show and more.

Major sponsors included Maimonides Medical Center, NetCost Market, Gourmanoff, the New York City Department of Transportation Weekend Walks Program, Gothic Press Printers and Kiwanis International. Additional sponsorship was provided by the Kings Bay Y, Community Board 15, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Selfhelp, Dynamic Youth Community and Fidelis Care.

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