Press Releases

Statement from Assemblywoman Rozic on New City-Wide Administrations

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) released the following statement following the inauguration of the new Mayor, Comptroller, and Public Advocate: “I offer my sincere congratulations to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer,...

Stavisky and Rozic Congratulate 2013 Sloan Award Winners

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Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) congratulated two outstanding teachers who were among this year’s seven Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics winners. Yunseon Esther Kim,...

Rozic Warns Homeowners About Deceptive STAR Solicitations

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic today issued a consumer advisory warning Queens residents of solicitations offering a fee-based service to apply for the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption—when homeowners can apply for free. Enrollment...

After Push from Rozic, Stavisky and Koo, DOT Approves Traffic Improvements

Queens, NY – In response to a request for traffic calming measures on Cherry Avenue and Main Street, which was recently the site of the tragic death of Allison Liao, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to enhance safety at...

Rozic Enrolls Homeowners in STAR Tax Program

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Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) hosted a STAR Program Workshop and Registration Drive for local residents with the New York State Department of Taxation of Finance and the New York City Department of Finance. As a result of...

Statement from Assemblywoman Rozic on Recent Tragedy on Main and Cherry Streets

Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic released the following statement upon news that a 3-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on Main and Cherry Streets: “Yesterday, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in our community. My thoughts and prayers...

Rozic and Meng Host Homeowner Townhall

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Queens, NY— Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) held a Homeowner Townhall in conjunction with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) to assist homeowners with issues such as: property taxes, foreclosure prevention, financial assistance and loan...

Rozic and Gennaro Call on DOT to Help Slow Traffic on Busy Queens Street

Fresh Meadows – Councilman James F. Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) joined fellow community leaders and the principal of nearby Holy Family School to draw badly needed attention to the problem of speeding vehicles along a residential stretch of 75th Avenue...

Avella, Rozic, Braunstein, Quinn, Weprin Announce Funding Restoration for Local Beacon Program

Queens, NY – State Senator Tony Avella (D-Bayside), Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows), Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside), City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D-Chelsea), and Council Member Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens) commended...

Letter to Texas Senator Wendy Davis

Rozic, Carlucci and Stringer Announce Bill to Fill Talent-Gap and Stop Talent-Drain of NY Engineers

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NEW YORK, NY – To secure a future skilled workforce and boost economic development throughout the State, New York State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Queens), New York State Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and Manhattan Borough President...

Statement from Assemblywoman Rozic on Passage of Women’s Equality Act

Assemblywoman Rozic issued the following statement announcing the passage of the Women’s Equality Act: “As the youngest woman serving in the legislature, today I am proud to have voted for the Women's Equality Act. By passing this historic legislation...

Rozic Passes Bill to make MTA safe for all New Yorkers

Albany, N.Y. – Today, the New York State Assembly passed Assemblywoman Nily Rozic’s (D, WF-Queens) MTA Safety Reporting Act (A02370/S01238). The bill requires the MTA to submit annual reports on attacks, injuries or deaths reported to or otherwise...

Statement from Assemblywoman Rozic on OPWDD Funding Restoration

Assemblywoman Rozic issued the following statement announcing the passage of legislation to restore OPWDD funding: “Today, I voted to keep a promise to restore funding crucial to the operation of programs that serve the developmentally disabled community....

Rozic Demands Relief for Flood-Prone Fresh Meadows

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New York – Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and Assembly Member Nily Rozic held a joint press conference with homeowners in Fresh Meadows today to call for sewer upgrades and more responsive policies to handle ever more frequent flooding in Queens. As...

Rozic Introduces Legislation to Keep Children United with Families in Stable Homes

Albany, N.Y. – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WF-Queens) announced the “Relative Caregiver Bill” with Senator Martin Golden (R-Brooklyn) that would give second degree relatives of a child the opportunity to petition for custody if the parents...

Rozic, Stavisky, Kim and Koo Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Flushing, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Assemblymember Ron Kim, and Council Member Peter Koo celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage by recognizing community leaders for their dedication and hard work. Among...

Rozic Passes First Bill in New York State Legislature

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Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WF-Fresh Meadows) announced passage of her first bill in the State Assembly. This piece of legislation (A6905/S4220) extends the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) authority to regulate...

Rozic Partners with P.S. 31 to “Dig Into Reading”

Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) is partnering with P.S. 31 in Bayside to promote a reading program that will be fun and educational for children. This year’s program theme is “Dig Into Reading” and will allow students...

Rozic Calls on MTA to Use $40M Surplus, Expand Bus and Subway Service

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Call for more buses in “transit desert” of Eastern Queens Ridership highest since 1950, new numbers show – Crowded buses and trains need immediate relief Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) joined the advocacy group Riders...