News from Assemblyman Goldfeder

April 28, 2016 In This Issue A New Board for NYRA Protecting Our Children Welcoming NY's Finest  ______  Office Locations     Howard Beach    162-38 Cross Bay Blvd.  Howard Beach, NY 11414 718-641-8755   Rockaway Beach 95-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.  Rockaway Beach, NY 11693   718-945-9550     Albany LOB 542  Albany, NY 12248 518-455-4292 ________ Rockaway Rotary 5K Race  Click here to sign up for Sunday'srace to benefit Rockaway Rotary!   ______ Quick Links   News   Photos YouTube Dear Neighbor,  On behalf of my wife, Esther, and our entire family, I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of congratulations on the birth of our son, Gabriel. I am truly humbled by all the kind words we've received these past few weeks. It's your support and encouragement that gives me the strength to work towards a better future for all our families. You can stay up to date with community news and daily updates by following me on Facebook and Twitter. Stay Strong,   Giving Families a Voice at Aqueduct Recently joined my colleagues in proposing a plan to restructure the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and give our local community more say in how Aqueduct Racetrack is run. In a letter to the Governor, I proposed creating a new 15-member Board of Directors with 2 permanent members from Ozone Park, as well as a Community Advisory Board to regularly meet with NYRA and ensure this historic facility grows and succeeds together with our community. VIDEO: Protecting Our Children    I was appalled to learn that a foster care agency accused of multiple cases of sexual abuse was selected by the city to open a home in Far Rockaway. In response, I wrote to Mayor de Blasio urging a halt to the plan and to criticize the city for keeping the community in the dark. I'm pleased to report the city has now agreed to cancel the proposal, but we still need to be vigilant in protecting our most vulnerable children and ensuring the best for our community and families.   Welcoming Our New Leaders in Blue  Every day, the men and women of the NYPD put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Their work is made possible by the great Commanding Officers who run our local precincts and lead by their example. It was a pleasure to meet with our two newest COs, Capt. James Fey of the 106th and Capt. Janice Holmes of the 100th, to welcome them to the community and discuss ways to protect our families. Stay Safe!

Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, 95-16 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693