Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham Calls for the Immediate Passage of the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention ActMar 10, 2024Brooklyn, N.Y. – New York State Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn), the author of A.4571, the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act, held a press conference highlighting the need to immediately pass the bill following the... Diverse Statewide Group of Interfaith Leaders, Advocates, and Legislators Rally for Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act at NYS CapitolMar 5, 2024Albany, NY – In a show of unity, faith leaders, housing advocates, and a diverse group of elected officials gathered at the New York State Capitol in Albany in support of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S7791/A8386). The event, held in the... Elected Officials, Department of Labor and Non-Profit Partners Host Jobs Fair at Major Owens Health and Wellness Community CenterMar 5, 2024The offices of New York State Assembly Members Brian A. Cunningham and Phara Souffrant Forrest, along with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Labor and Jobs4Us, will host a Central Brooklyn job fair tomorrow,... Statement From New York State Assembly Member Brian Cunningham on SUNY DownstateFeb 28, 2024I remain steadfast in my commitment to preserving Downstate Medical Center, a lifeline for thousands of low-income people of color in District 43. The recently announced investment of $200 million to cover two years of operating costs and $300 million... To Be Clear: My Statement on SUNY DownstateFeb 28, 2024I remain steadfast in my commitment to preserving Downstate Medical Center, a lifeline for thousands of low-income people of color in District 43. The recently announced investment of $200 million to cover two years of operating costs and $300 million... Hinchey, Cunningham, Bipartisan Coalition Call for Passage of Melanie’s LawFeb 28, 2024Albany, NY – Assemblyman Brian A. Cunningham and Senator Michelle Hinchey, the sponsors of Melanie’s Law (S6288/A6026), led a press conference in Albany today calling for the bill’s passage in the 2024 legislative session alongside Co-Prime Sponsors... Assembly Member Cunningham Responds to White House Student Loan ReliefFeb 21, 2024Following the announcement of President Biden’s latest tranche of student debt relief, Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement: “Student debt has saddled our communities for too long, depressing economic output... Statement From New York State Assembly Member Brian Cunningham on the SUNY Downstate Reimagining PlanFeb 15, 2024Let me be unequivocally clear: Closing SUNY Downstate is not an option that is on the table or one that I would ever support. However, it's no secret that Downstate, like many hospitals across our borough and state, faces financial challenges due to Medicare... Statement on the Passing of Dr. John FlateauJan 10, 2024“Today, we said goodbye to Dr. John Flateau. As a professor and Chair of the Department of Public Administration at Medgar Evers College, he was central to my education and professional growth, as he was to so many others. His legacy reaches far beyond... New York Establishes Reparations Commission as Governor Hochul Signs Bill Recognizing Legacy of SlaveryDec 19, 2023New York, NY – Today, Governor Hochul signed into law S.1163-A/A.7691, which creates the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. The Commission will study the legacy of slavery in New York State, discrimination against people of... Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham Visits White House to Discuss the Administration’s Investments in New YorkDec 19, 2023Washington, D.C. – Today, New York State Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn) traveled to the nation’s capital today to meet with officials from the Biden-Harris Administration as part of the White House’s Communities In Action initiative.... State Legislators, Domestic Violence Groups Call to Close Deadly Loophole by Passing Melanie’s LawOct 26, 2023(Brooklyn, NY) – Led by Assemblymember Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn) and Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill) in the Assembly and New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D- 41st Senate District), a bipartisan group of elected officials,... Speaker Carl E. Heastie Visits Healthcare Providers to Discuss Public Health Investments in Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham’s DistrictSep 20, 2023Brooklyn, NY – Assemblymember Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn) welcomed Speaker Carl E. Heastie (D-Bronx) to the 43rd Assembly District to discuss his request for capital investments in LaSante Health Center and SUNY Downstate Medical Center. SUNY... Elected Officials, Community Leaders Gather in Support of Safer Crossings for StudentsSep 15, 2023Brooklyn, NY – Elected officials and street safety advocates, led by Assemblymember Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn), held a press conference Friday at Parkside Preparatory Academy to support the passage of A.5001 (Cunningham) by the Assembly. Introduced...
ConEdison Announces Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub
Sep 14, 2023
