State Rep. Jake Blumencranz
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Blumencranz partners with NY Blood Center for urgent donation drive
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 31 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gold Coast Library in Glen Head. Currently, New York is facing one of the most critical shortages of O-positive and O-negative blood since before the pandemic. Across the state, people of all ages rely on blood donations as they recover from injuries and fight illnesses. Blumencranz is partnering with the New York Blood Center to help reverse this trend.
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Blumencranz Advocates for Changes to Squatters’ Rights Law
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) recently spearheaded a campaign to amend the state’s laws concerning squatters’ rights. Blumencranz introduced his proposal, A.6894, during a press conference where he emphasized the need to safeguard homeowners' rights and redefine squatting as criminal trespassing. He highlighted the urgency of the issue by referencing recent incidents, such as the tragic death of a woman in Manhattan at the hands of squatters.Blumencranz's proposed legislation aims to extend the period required for squatters to gain homeowner rights from 30...
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Blumencranz Calls for Increased Child Care Access at Press Conference
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) attended a press conference earlier today in support of increasing funding for child care services across New York. Blumencranz was joined by his fellow members of the Minority conference as they called for historic investments for these vital programs. They specifically called for increasing the Empire State child credit, raising the state Earned Income Tax Credit amount from 30% to 45%, and expanding collaboration between school districts and child care agencies. These initiatives are focused on increasing the affordability...
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Blumencranz Calls for Emergency Assistance Following Plainview Fire
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) has reached out to the New York state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and New York state Homes and Community Renewal for urgent assistance following a devastating fire at a senior living apartment complex in Plainview on Feb 21, 2024.In his letter, Blumencranz expressed his deep concern over the incident, which resulted in the loss of two lives and left several individuals requiring treatment for smoke inhalation. He is urging the state agencies to swiftly deploy emergency recovery and housing resources to...
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Blumencranz Introduces Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from AI-Generated Deepfakes
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) has hit the ground running during the 2024 Legislative Session by introducing two comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) bills aimed at protecting New Yorkers from the dangers of AI-generated deepfakes.Blumencranz emphasized the importance of safeguarding vulnerable populations, stating, "Protecting our most vulnerable populations from abuse must be our top priority as leaders, especially in the wake of emerging technologies such as AI and the corresponding proliferation of deepfakes across the internet."Addressing the...
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Blumencranz to Host Blood Drive at Gold Coast Library
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) has announced that he will host a blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) on Thursday, Jan. 11 at Gold Coast Library. The event is scheduled to take place from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., providing an opportunity for community members to contribute to a worthy cause.In a statement, Blumencranz emphasized the importance of blood donation, stating, "Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to make a lasting impact on those in need." He further highlighted the significance of such initiatives in addressing...
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Blumencranz Hosts Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) recently hosted this year’s Toys for Tots holiday toy drive and expressed his pride in the turnout. Blumencranz collaborated with various libraries in the area, such as the Gold Coast, Hicksville, Syosset, Jericho, Locust Valley, and Bethpage libraries, which served as drop-off locations for new, unwrapped toys. Participants also had the option to drop off toys at the assemblyman’s district office."This year’s Toys for Tots drive was a total success and showed the generosity of Long Islanders during the holiday season," said...
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Blumencranz Announces Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) has unveiled this year's Toys for Tots holiday toy drive in collaboration with the Marine Corps Reserve. The initiative, running from November 15 to December 15, allows individuals to contribute new, unwrapped toys for disadvantaged children at designated drop-off points within the district."The holidays can be a very challenging time for families across Long Island," expressed Blumencranz. "This is why I’m partnering with Toys for Tots to make a positive impact on the children in our district. I encourage everyone to come out...
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Blumencranz Urges Gov. Hochul to Veto Bill That Would Expose Jewish Business Owners
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) and his colleagues in the state Assembly have called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto the LLC Transparency Act. The legislation, if passed, would require the publication of the names and business addresses of LLC beneficial owners in a Business Entity Database. Blumencranz expressed concerns about the potential risks this could pose to certain business owners, particularly those from the Jewish community.Blumencranz emphasized the need for additional safeguards in the bill, stating, “The so-called ‘LLC Transparency Act’ would...
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Blumencranz: Every Drop Counts
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) held a blood drive yesterday, July 26, and was very proud of the turnout. Participants came out to Gold Coast Library to donate blood and we saved nearly 100 lives thanks to all of the donors. Blumencranz hopes this event will bring a positive impact to the community and highlight the importance of donating blood.Blumencranz expressed his satisfaction with the event, stating, "This event was a great success, and the turnout was amazing." He further added, "Seeing all the people who came out to donate makes me proud to be a...
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Blumencranz: Melanie’s Law Should Be Passed Immediately
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) is advocating for the immediate passage of Melanie’s Law, a legislation that aims to protect individuals from domestic violence. The law is named after Melanie Chianese, who tragically lost her life due to a loophole in the existing system.Blumencranz, along with other lawmakers and advocates, is pushing for the urgent implementation of Melanie’s Law to prevent similar tragedies from occurring. He emphasized the importance of the law by stating, "Melanie Chianese’s life should never have been taken." Blumencranz also...
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Blumencranz: Constructive Solutions are required to Properly Address New York’s Migrant Crisis
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) along with his Assembly Minority colleagues Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R,C-Staten Island), Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden), and Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) have put forth new legislation to address the migrant crisis in New York. The proposals are designed to address public concerns and risks associated with the recent surge of unmonitored migrants in the state.Blumencranz emphasized the importance of these proposals by stating, "Whether the migrant crisis is directly...
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Blumencranz Holds Joint Press Conference on the First Responder Epinephrine Preparedness Initiative (EPI) Act
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) and Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, along with Toni Taylor, Co-founder, and Executive Director of the Allergy Advocacy Association, held a joint press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany today. The press conference focused on the legislation proposed by Blumencranz and Darling known as the First Responder Epinephrine Preparedness Initiative (EPI) Act.Blumencranz expressed his pride in co-sponsoring the bill, stating, "I am very proud to have co-sponsored this bill that will actively save New York lives." He...
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State Budget Passed, Local Budgets May Suffer, Warns Blumencranz
Blumencranz, a key figure in state budget conversations, has expressed concerns regarding the recently passed 2023-24 state budget. According to Blumencranz, the budget is riddled with shortcomings that could have significant repercussions on local budgets in the near future.In a statement, Blumencranz highlighted, “The 2023-24 state budget cut corners and was full of irreparable holes—it will essentially leak taxpayers’ dollars until there is no funding left for those who need it most. The budget lacks fiscal assurance for the future in key issues while creating new...
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Assemblyman Blumencranz Advocates for School Bus Safety Measures
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) emphasized the importance of school bus safety measures during an Operation Safe Stop event hosted by the Jericho School District. Joined by various community leaders and stakeholders, Blumencranz highlighted the need to address concerns over student safety when traveling to and from school."Brainstorming safety measures for school buses and enforcing penalties for those who do not stop for them on the road are essential in protecting young students," stated Blumencranz. He further expressed, "Parents who utilize school bus...
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Blumencranz Urges Resumption of State Budget Negotiations to Support New Yorkers
Assemblyman Blumencranz has called for the immediate resumption of state budget negotiations in order to reassure New Yorkers of their financial security. Blumencranz emphasized the urgency of finalizing the state budget, noting the unprecedented delay it has faced. He expressed concern over the impact of the delay on families seeking stability and security, stating that it could lead to further disillusionment among constituents.Blumencranz, speaking on behalf of the Assembly Minority Conference, highlighted the need to address the concerns of New Yorkers who feel...
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Blumencranz Hosts Successful Internship & Job Fair for Students
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) recently sponsored an Internship & Job Fair event for college and high school students on April 1, which saw participation from various employers and notable figures in the community.Among the employers present at the fair were Doyle Securities, Amazon, Northwell Health, Camps R Us, and YMCA Long Island. The event also welcomed Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker and Representative of Nassau County Minority Affairs Lionel Chitty. Students from Bethpage High School and the Young Explorers of the Nassau County Law Enforcement...
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Blumencranz Urges Mental Health Awareness in Schools
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) recently emphasized the importance of addressing mental health awareness in schools during a gathering in Albany. The assemblyman, along with other state lawmakers, discussed concerns over school safety and security in light of recent school shootings.Blumencranz stressed, “We cannot allow mental health issues in children and teens to be swept under the rug, nor can we allow students and teachers to be left unprotected when entering the school building.” He further added, “My condolences to the families of those who have been...
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Blumencranz Sponsoring Internship and Job Fair for High School and College Students
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) is sponsoring an internship and job fair for college and high school students that will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023. There will be a number of employers in attendance seeking out ambitious students looking to gain an internship or employment experience in a variety of fields such as business, fashion, health care and more."I am really looking forward to this event as I think it is a great opportunity for students across the state," said Blumencranz. "Internships and employment in exciting new fields will give students...
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Blumencranz: Raising the Age Will Not Lower Crime
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) has voiced his support for a bill aimed at reforming the Raise the Age (RTA) legislation, stating that increasing the age at which a child can be prosecuted as an adult will not lower crime rates. Blumencranz, along with local district attorneys and members of the Senate and Assembly Minority Conferences, announced the proposed conference bill designed to address the flaws in the existing RTA law.According to recent statistics from the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) on RTA, Blumencranz highlighted concerning...