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New York State Assemblyman Darryl Towns

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Albany Office:

Phone:
518-455-5821

Fax:
518-455-5591

Address:
Legislative Office Building 424
Albany, NY 12248

District Office (1):

Phone:
718-235-5627

Address:
840 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Email: townsd@assembly.state.ny.us

About Darryl Towns

• Towns was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1992.
• Most notably, Assemblyman Towns spearheaded efforts to create the Bushwick Neighborhood Based Alliance – a coalition of community-based organizations, government agencies and community advocates working to improve local social and economic conditions.
• The Brooklyn legislator has received numerous honors in recognition of his unwavering support and service to the community, including the PROGRESS Community Leadership Award, the East New York Development Corporation Community Service Award, and the New York City Housing Authority Outstanding Service Award. In recognition of his legislative efforts, he has also been presented with the Margaret Sanger Award, the 1997 Black Man of Distinction Award, as well as being a member of the Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Advisory Board.
• During his tenure in the State Assembly, Towns has championed a variety of measures. In fact, ten of the bills he has introduced have been signed into law.
• He is Chair of the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Banks and the New York State Black, Puerto Rican/Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. He also serves on several Assembly Committees, including Economic Development, Health, and Mental Health. Additionally, he is an active member of the National Black Caucus for State Legislators, and a member of the New York State Assembly and Senate Hispanic/Puerto Rican Task Force.
• A graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Towns served in the United States Air Force. Prior to his election, he was the Director of Community Affairs at Brooklyn’s Interfaith Hospital.
• The son of veteran Congressman Ed Towns, the Kings County lawmaker lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Karen Boykin-Towns, and their daughters, Jasmine and Trinity.

Driving Directions

ALBANY OFFICE:

From the North:
Take Interstate 87 (Northway) to Interstate 90 (East) exit
Proceed east to Interstate 787 and take Empire Plaza exit.

From the South:
Take New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit 23 – straight through Toll Booth to Interstate 787
Take Empire Plaza exit.

From the East:
Take Interstate 90 and cross Hudson River
Take exit to Interstate 787 South, along river.
Take Empire Plaza exit.

From the West:
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to Exit 24 (Albany)
Proceed east on Interstate 90 to Interstate 787 South, along river
Take Empire Plaza Exit.

Paul B. Harding, Esq.
Managing Partner
Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP
P.O. Box 15141
Albany, NY 12212-5141
(P) 1.518.862.1200
(P) 1.800.529.9922
www.1800LAW1010.com

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New York State Assemblyman Felix Ortiz

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Albany Office:

Phone:
518-455-3821

Fax:
518-455-3828

Address:
Legislative Office Building 627
Albany, NY 12248

District Office (1):

Phone:
718-492-6334

Address:
404 55th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Email: www.ortizf@assembly.state.ny.us

About Felix Ortiz

• In 1980, Assemblyman Ortiz was the first member of his family to move from Puerto Rico to the United States.
• He was elected to the office of New York State Assembly in November 1994, defeating a one-term incumbent.
• As a result of his efforts on behalf of immigrants and other workers, the Speaker of the Assembly selected Assemblyman Ortiz to chair the Subcommittee on Sweatshops.
• With the help of the State Attorney General, Assemblyman Ortiz was able to recover back wages previously denied by the factory owners.
• In 2000, Assemblyman Ortiz achieved passage of the nation’s first law to ban the use of hand held cell phones while driving a motor vehicle.
• He worked to provide farmers with economic relief in 2002 by passing a law requiring schools to purchase locally grown produce.
• Assemblyman Ortiz passed New York’s first Statewide Child Obesity Education Program law which ensures that nutritionally based education programs be a part of every classroom.
• In 2004, he passed a law to create five eating disorder centers across the state to help those who suffer from illnesses such as anorexia and bulimia.
• He continues the fight to pass laws mandating that fast food restaurants post the nutritional value of foods they serve to help consumers make more informed choices.

Driving Directions

ALBANY OFFICE:

From the North:
Take Interstate 87 (Northway) to Interstate 90 (East) exit
Proceed east to Interstate 787 and take Empire Plaza exit.

From the South:
Take New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit 23 – straight through Toll Booth to Interstate 787
Take Empire Plaza exit.

From the East:
Take Interstate 90 and cross Hudson River
Take exit to Interstate 787 South, along river.
Take Empire Plaza exit.

From the West:
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to Exit 24 (Albany)
Proceed east on Interstate 90 to Interstate 787 South, along river
Take Empire Plaza Exit.

DISTRICT OFFICE (1):

From Albany:
Take the ramp onto I-787 S
Take exit 1 toward I-87 (Toll road)
Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-87 S and merge onto I-87 S (Partial toll road)
Take exit 15 for NY-17 S/I-287 S toward New Jersey
Merge onto I-287 S (Entering New Jersey)
Take exit 66 on the left to merge onto NJ-17 S toward Mahwah
Take the NJ-4 E ramp to Fort Lee/New York
Keep left at the fork to continue toward NJ-4 E and merge onto NJ-4 E
Take the I-95 N ramp to G W Bridge/New York City
Merge onto US-9 N (Partial toll road) (Entering New York)
Continue onto George Washington Bridge/Interstate 95 Upper Level N/U.S. 1 Upper Level N
Take exit 2 to merge onto Harlem River Dr toward FDR Dr/Manhattan
Take the R F K Bridge exit toward Bruckner Expy/Grand Central Expy (Toll road)
Merge onto Robert F Kennedy Bridge (Partial toll road)
Slight right to merge onto I-278 W toward Queens/Long Island/NY Airports
Take the exit onto I-278 W toward Brooklyn/Staten Is
Take exit 23 toward 39th St
Turn left at 2nd Ave
Take the 1st left onto 39th St
Take the 1st right onto 3rd Ave
Turn left at 52nd St
Take the 2nd right onto 5th Ave
Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto 55th St
404 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220 will be on the left

From Long Island:
Take County Rd 16/Portion Rd
Merge onto County Rd 97 S/Nicolls Rd via the ramp to I-495/L.Expwy S
Take the ramp to I-495 W/New York
Merge onto Expy Dr N
Merge onto I-495 W via the ramp on the left to New York
Take exit 17W toward I-278 W/Bklyn – Qns Expy/Brooklyn
Merge onto Queens Midtown Expressway Lwr Deck En
Take the ramp to 48 St/I-278 E
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-278 W/Brooklyn and merge onto I-278 W
Take exit 23 toward 39 St
Turn left at 2nd Ave
Take the 1st left onto 39th St
Take the 1st right onto 3rd Ave
Turn left at 52nd St
Take the 2nd right onto 5th Ave
Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto 55th St
404 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220 will be on the left

From Buffalo:
Merge onto I-190 S via the ramp to I-90/NY-5 W/Skyway
Take exit 54-61 to merge onto I-90 W toward Erie
Take exit 54 for NY-400/E Aurora/NY-16 toward W Seneca
Merge onto NY-400 S
Take the U.S. 20 A/NY-78 exit toward E Aurora
Turn left at NY-78 S/Big Tree Rd/E Main St/U.S. 20A E
Continue to follow U.S. 20A E
Turn left at NY-39 E/Leicester Rd/U.S. 20A E
Turn right to stay on NY-39 E/Leicester Rd/U.S. 20A E
Continue to follow NY-39 E/U.S. 20A E
Turn right at NY-36 S/Mt Morris Rd
Continue to follow NY-36 S
Turn right to merge onto I-390 S
Continue onto NY-15 S
Merge onto I-86 E/NY-17 E (Passing through Pennsylvania) (Entering New York)
Continue onto I-81 S (Entering Pennsylvania)
Slight right at I-380 S/I-84 E/US-6 E (signs for Carbondale/Mt Pocono)
Continue to follow I-380 S
Merge onto I-80 E (Entering New Jersey)
Slight left at I-280 E (Partial toll road)
Take the exit toward I-95 S/New Jersey Turnpike S (Toll road)
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-95 S/New Jersey Turnpike S and merge onto I-95 S/New Jersey Turnpike S (Toll road)
Take exit 13 to merge onto I-278 E toward Verrazano Bridge/Goethals Bridge (Partial toll road) (Entering New York)
Take exit 20 for 7 Ave toward 65 St
Merge onto 7th Ave
Turn left at 55th St
404 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220 will be on the left

Paul B. Harding, Esq.
Managing Partner
Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP
P.O. Box 15141
Albany, NY 12212-5141
(P) 1.518.862.1200
(P) 1.800.529.9922
www.1800LAW1010.com

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New York State Assemblywoman Joan Millman

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Albany Office:

Phone:
518-455-5426

Fax:
(518) 455-4787

Address:
Legislative Office Building 748
Albany, NY 12248

District Office (1):

Phone:
718-246-4889

Address:
341 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Email: www.millmaj@assembly.state.ny.us

About Joan Millman

• She has diligently served the 52nd Assembly District, now a unified “brownstone” district, which includes the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, Gowanus, Park Slope, Columbia Street Waterfront, and Prospect Heights.
• Millman has been a leading advocate on senior and education issues and for consumer rights.
• She was recently appointed Chair of the Commission on Government Administration, where she continues to advocate for budget reform, and for greater oversight of government administered programs.
• Millman is also a sponsor of legislation to reform the Rockefeller Drug Laws, the Women’s Health and Wellness Bill and the Safe Weapon Storage Act.
• Assemblywoman Millman was an early advocate for the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge Park and has worked to revitalize all of Brooklyn’s waterfront.
• has been on the forefront of the struggle to clean up the Gowanus Canal and adjacent properties, and leads the fight to re-open Engine Company 204.
• She has been a strong advocate for our schools and has worked to protect our senior centers.
• Assemblywoman Millman is Chair of the Assembly Committee on Election Law. She is a member of the Assembly Standing Committees on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; Education; Labor; Transportation; and the Assembly Majority Steering Committee.

Driving Directions

ALBANY OFFICE:

From the North:
Take Interstate 87 (Northway) to Interstate 90 (East) exit
Proceed east to Interstate 787 and take Empire Plaza exit.

From the South:
Take New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit 23 – straight through Toll Booth to Interstate 787
Take Empire Plaza exit.

From the East:
Take Interstate 90 and cross Hudson River
Take exit to Interstate 787 South, along river.
Take Empire Plaza exit.

From the West:
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to Exit 24 (Albany)
Proceed east on Interstate 90 to Interstate 787 South, along river
Take Empire Plaza Exit.

DISTRICT OFFICE (1):

From Albany:
Take the ramp onto I-787 S
Take exit 1 toward I-87 (Toll road)
Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-87 S and merge onto I-87 S (Partial toll road)
Take exit 15 for NY-17 S/I-287 S toward New Jersey
Merge onto I-287 S (Entering New Jersey)
Take exit 66 on the left to merge onto NJ-17 S toward Mahwah
Take the NJ-4 E ramp to Fort Lee/New York
Keep left at the fork to continue toward NJ-4 E and merge onto NJ-4 E
Take the I-95 N ramp to G W Bridge/New York City
Merge onto US-9 N (Partial toll road) (Entering New York)
Continue onto George Washington Bridge/Interstate 95 Upper Level N/U.S. 1 Upper Level N
Take exit 2 to merge onto Harlem River Dr toward FDR Dr/Manhattan
Continue onto F D R Dr
Take exit 2 to merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
Continue onto Adams St
Continue onto Boerum Pl
Turn right at Atlantic Ave
Take the 1st left onto Court St
Turn left at 1st Pl
Turn left at Smith St
341 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 will be on the right

From Long Island:
Take County Rd 16/Portion Rd
Merge onto County Rd 97 S/Nicolls Rd via the ramp to I-495/L.Expwy S
Take the ramp to I-495 W/New York
Merge onto Expy Dr N
Merge onto I-495 W via the ramp on the left to New York
Take exit 17W toward I-278 W/Bklyn-Qns Expy/Brooklyn
Merge onto Queens Midtown Expressway Lwr Deck En
Take the ramp to 48 St/I-278 E
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-278 W/Brooklyn and merge onto I-278 W
Take exit 26 to merge onto Hamilton Ave toward Battery Tunnel/Manhattan
Turn left at Smith St
341 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 will be on the right

From Buffalo:
Merge onto I-190 S via the ramp to I-90/NY-5 W/Skyway
Take exit 54-61 to merge onto I-90 W toward Erie
Take exit 54 for NY-400/E Aurora/NY-16 toward W Seneca
Merge onto NY-400 S
Take the U.S. 20 A/NY-78 exit toward E Aurora
Turn left at NY-78 S/Big Tree Rd/E Main St/U.S. 20A E
Continue to follow U.S. 20A E
Turn left at NY-39 E/Leicester Rd/U.S. 20A E
Continue to follow NY-39 E/U.S. 20A E
Turn right at NY-36 S/Mt Morris Rd
Continue to follow NY-36 S
Turn right to merge onto I-390 S
Continue onto NY-15 S
Merge onto I-86 E/NY-17 E (Passing through Pennsylvania) (Entering New York)
Continue onto I-81 S (Entering Pennsylvania)
Slight right at I-380 S/I-84 E/US-6 E (signs for Carbondale/Mt Pocono)
Continue to follow I-380 S
Merge onto I-80 E (Entering New Jersey)
Slight left at I-280 E
Take exit 17A toward Count 508 E/Jersey City
Merge onto Newark Turnpike
Turn right toward County Rd 646/St Pauls Ave
Turn left at County Rd 646/St Pauls Ave
Take the 2nd left onto Tonnele Ave
Turn right to merge onto NJ-139 E toward Holland Tunnel
Merge onto I-78 E (Partial toll road) (Entering New York)
Take the ramp to Downtown/Brooklyn
Slight left at Laight St
Continue onto Thompson St
Continue onto Canal St
Turn right at Lafayette St
Continue onto Centre St
Turn left to merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
Continue onto Adams St
Continue onto Boerum Pl
Turn right at Atlantic Ave
Take the 1st left onto Court St
Turn left at 1st Pl
Turn left at Smith St
341 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 will be on the right

Paul B. Harding, Esq.
Managing Partner
Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP
P.O. Box 15141
Albany, NY 12212-5141
(P) 1.518.862.1200
(P) 1.800.529.9922
www.1800LAW1010.com

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New York State Assemblyman Alan Maisel

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Albany Office:

Phone:
518-455-5211

Address:
Legislative Office Building 528
Albany, NY 12248

District Office (1):

Phone:
718-968-2770

Address:
2424 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Email: www.maisela@assembly.state.ny.us

About Alan Maisel

• Mr. Maisel has been involved in civic, community and political activities for 37 years.
• His background includes membership on the District #1 Regional Board of B’nai B’rith, Executive Vice President of the Brooklyn Staten Island Council of B’nai B’rith and Chairman of the New York City Anti-Defamation League – B’nai B’rith Coordinating Committee.
• Mr. Maisel has received awards and honors from many of the District’s civic and community organizations, including Brooklyn Israel Bonds, Rambam-Canarsie, B’nai B’rith, The Amersfort Flatlands Development Corporation, the Mill Island Civic Association, Friends United Block Association and the Parent Associations of PS 236, PS 251 and IS14.

Driving Directions

ALBANY OFFICE:

From the North:
Take Interstate 87 (Northway) to Interstate 90 (East) exit
Proceed east to Interstate 787 and take Empire Plaza exit.

From the South:
Take New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit 23 – straight through Toll Booth to Interstate 787
Take Empire Plaza exit.

From the East:
Take Interstate 90 and cross Hudson River
Take exit to Interstate 787 South, along river.
Take Empire Plaza exit.

From the West:
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to Exit 24 (Albany)
Proceed east on Interstate 90 to Interstate 787 South, along river
Take Empire Plaza Exit.

DISTRICT OFFICE (1):

From Albany:
Take the ramp onto I-787 S
Take edit 1 toward I-87 (Toll road)
Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-87 S and merge onto I-87 S (Partial toll road)
Take exit 15 for NY-17 S/I-287 S toward New Jersey
Merge onto I-287 S (Entering New Jersey)
Take exit 66 on the left to merge onto NJ-17 S toward Mahwah
Take the NJ-4 E ramp to Fort Lee/New York
Keep left at the fork to continue toward NJ-4 E and merge onto NJ-4 E
Take the I-95 N ramp to G W Bridge/New York City
Merge onto US-9 N (Partial toll road) (Entering New York)
Continue onto George Washington Bridge/Interstate 95 Upper Level N/U.S. 1 Upper Level N
Continue onto I-95 N
Take exit 6A toward I-678 S/Whitestone Bridge
Keep right at the fork to continue toward I-678 S and merge onto I-678 S (Partial toll road)
Take the exit toward J Robinson Pkwy
Merge onto Interborough Pkwy/Jackie Robinson Pkwy W
Slight left to stay on Interborough Pkwy/Jackie Robinson Pkwy W
Slight left at Pennsylvania Ave
Turn right at Flatlands Ave
Turn left at Ralph Ave
2424 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234 will be on the right

From Long Island:
Take the ramp to I-495 W/New York
Merge onto Expy Dr N
Merge onto I-495 W via the ramp on the left to New York
Take exit 42 for Northern Pkwy W toward New York
Merge onto Northern State Pkwy
Continue onto Grand Central Pkwy W
Continue onto Interborough Pkwy/Jackie Robinson Pkwy W
Slight left to stay on Interborough Pkwy/Jackie Robinson Pkwy W
Slight left at Pennsylvania Ave
Turn right at Flatlands Ave
Turn left at Ralph Ave
2424 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234 will be on the right

From Buffalo:
Merge onto I-190 S via the ramp to I-90/NY-5 W/Skyway
Take exit 54-61 to merge onto I-90 W toward Erie
Take exit 54 for NY-400/E Aurora/NY-16 toward W Seneca
Merge onto NY-400 S
Take the U.S. 20 A/NY-78 exit toward E Aurora
Turn left at NY-78 S/Big Tree Rd/E Main St/U.S. 20A E
Continue to follow U.S. 20A E
Turn left at NY-39 E/Leicester Rd/U.S. 20A E
Turn right to stay on NY-39 E/Leicester Rd/U.S. 20A E
Continue to follow NY-39 E/U.S. 20 A E
Turn right at NY-36 S/Mt Morris Rd
Continue to follow NY-36 S
Turn right to merge onto I-390 S
Continue onto NY-15 S
Merge onto I-86 E/NY-17 E (Passing through Pennsylvania) (Entering New York)
Continue onto I-81 S (Entering Pennsylvania)
Slight right at I-380 S/i-84 E/US-6 E (signs for Carbondale/Mt Pocono)
Continue to follow I-380 S
Merge onto I-80 E (Entering New Jersey)
Slight left at I-280 E (Partial toll road)
Take the exit toward I-95 S/New Jersey Turnpike S (Toll road)
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-95 S/New Jersey Turnpike S and merge onto I-95 S/New Jersey Turnpike S (Toll road)
Take exit 13 to merge onto I-278 E toward Verrazano Bridge/Goethals Bridge (Partial toll road) (Entering New York)
Take the Belt Pkwy E exit on the left toward Kennedy Airport (Toll road)
Merge onto Belt Pkwy/Shore Pkwy E
Take exit 11 N for Flatbush Ave N toward Marine Park
Merge onto Flatbrush Ave
Turn right at Avenue U
Turn left at Mill Ave
Slight right at Ralph Ave
2424 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234 will be on the left

Paul B. Harding, Esq.
Managing Partner
Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP
P.O. Box 15141
Albany, NY 12212-5141
(P) 1.518.862.1200
(P) 1.800.529.9922
www.1800LAW1010.com

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