Press Releases

Assemblywoman Rozic Announces First Public Forums of the New York State Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board

New York, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic announced that the newly-created Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board is holding hearings in Queens and is seeking public input. The board is tasked with a number of goals including the development...

Lawmakers Call for Traffic Calming Measures Near P.S. 120 Queens

Flushing, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows), State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Council Member Peter Koo (D-Flushing) called upon the City Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement traffic calming measures at the...

Lawmakers Celebrate Korean American Day in Queens

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Flushing, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) joined Assembly Members Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Ron Kim (D-Flushing) and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) to present Assembly and Senate resolutions honoring both Korean...

Rozic Meets with Queens Botanical Garden Leadership in Albany

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic met with Executive Director Susan Lacerte and Director of Development Stephanie Ehrlich of the Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) in Albany to discuss the programming QBG provides to the local community. During the meeting,...

Rozic, Lampitt Announce Legislation to Increase the Number of Women on State Public Boards

New York, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF – Flushing) has introduced legislation that would ensure adequate female representation and appointments of commissioners to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). The legislation follows...

Rozic Statement on Governor Cuomo’s 2019 Executive Budget Address

Albany, NY – In response to the Governor’s FY 2019 Executive Budget Address, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) issued the following statement: “As my colleagues and I enter this year’s budget negotiations, we are faced with an...

Rozic Meets with KAAGNY in Albany

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic met with leaders of the Korean-American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) in Albany. The meeting occurred following a full day during which KAAGNY was introduced in the State Legislature, met with various...

Rozic Returns to Townsend Harris High School for Legislative Breakfast

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Queens, NY – Last Friday, Assemblywoman Rozic went back to her alma mater, Townsend Harris High School, for their legislative breakfast. The gathering was an opportunity for local elected officials to meet with Townsend Harris students, alumni, parents,...

Rozic Appointed Chair of Task Force on Women’s Issues

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced today her appointment to serve as Chair of the State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues. The announcement comes as lawmakers return to Albany to commence the 241st legislative...

Rozic Statement on Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Proposal to Combat Sexual Harassment

Albany, NY – In response to the Governor’s proposal to combat sexual harassment announced during his 2018 State of the State address, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) issued the following statement: “The Governor’s focus on combatting...

Rozic: John Bowne High School Student Named 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholar

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Flushing, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that Emily Ramprashad of John Bowne High School has been selected as a nominee for the Career and Technical Education for the 2018 Presidential Scholars Program. Ms. Ramprashad...

Assemblywoman Rozic Announces New Law to Ease Work Schedules for State Employees

NEW YORK – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced that legislation (S5811A/A7634A) she authored with former State Senator Daniel Squadron (D- Brooklyn) that would require regular analyses to expand flexible working arrangements...

Rozic Teams Up with NY Knicks to Host Youth Basketball Clinics at P.S. 120

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Flushing, NY – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) partnered with Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks on Thursday to offer free basketball clinics at P.S. 120. More than 40 students were able to hone their skills with former Knicks...

Senator Bailey, Assemblywoman Rozic Announce Law to Create Gender Equity in Rehabilitation Programs in State Correctional Facilities

New York – Today, State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-Bronx) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Queens) announced that legislation they authored (A2534/S3498) to ensure rehabilitation programs in state correctional facilities for women inmates are equivalent...

Officials Hail State Action to Reverse NORC Funding Cuts That Would Hurt Seniors

New York, NY – At the urging of a group of state and city elected officials, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has decided to reverse a recent decision and extend contracts for existing Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC)...

Rozic Announces Legislation to Protect Models from Sexual Harassment

New York, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced the introduction of legislation that would provide models with protections against sexual and other forms of harassment in the industry. The bill, referred to as the “Models’...

Rozic Pushes Appointment of Audiologist, Flushing Business Owner, to the NYS Hearing Aid Dispensing Advisory Board

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Flushing, NY – To kick-off National Audiology Awareness Month, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Flushing) announced her support for Dr. MarieAnn Zumpone-Weibley’s appointment to the New York State Hearing Aid Dispensing Advisory Board. Dr. Zumpone-Weibley...

Assemblywoman Rozic, Congresswoman Meng Meet in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. – Today while in Washington, D.C., Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) met with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens). Rozic was in the D.C. area attending a conference for women state legislators. The lawmakers discussed ongoing...

Mid-Year 2017 Newsletter

Rozic Statement on the Passing of Activist Martha Baker

New York, NY – In response to the passing of Martha Baker, women’s rights activist and Fresh Meadows’ own, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) issued the following statement: “I am devastated by the passing of Martha Baker, a fearless...