Stefani Zinerman Newsroom

Zinerman Hosts Neighborhood Listening Sessions

Assemblymember Stefani L. Zinerman is expanding community engagement across Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights through a new series of neighborhood listening sessions that bring residents, business owners, and local organizations together to discuss issues affecting daily life in the 56th Assembly District. Following a strong turnout at the first gathering in Brooklyn, additional sessions are scheduled throughout June, giving community members more opportunities to share concerns, offer ideas, and help shape priorities for the district.

Zinerman Pushes Major $450Mil Aging Care Investment

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman is calling for stronger protections and expanded investments for older adults across New York as part of Older Americans Month 2026. The Brooklyn legislator is backing a nearly $450 million aging investment package aimed at improving home care, transportation, housing stability, caregiver support, and other essential services that help seniors age safely within their communities. Zinerman is also advancing legislation to strengthen oversight of nursing homes and long-term care facilities through a new District Long-Term Care Ombudsperson Council Program. Drawing on decades of advocacy work in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Zinerman said New York must prioritize policies that support healthy aging, independence, and dignity for older residents.

Zinerman Unveils Deed Theft Eviction Legislation

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman has unveiled new legislation aimed at protecting homeowners from eviction while property ownership is being disputed in court. The proposed Deed Theft Eviction Protection Act seeks to prevent families from being displaced during ongoing legal challenges, addressing a growing crisis impacting generational wealth and housing stability. Zinerman is also calling on state, city, and judicial leaders to take immediate, coordinated action before the legislative session ends.

Stefani Zinerman Unveils Brooklyn Affordability Plan

Assemblymember Stefani L. Zinerman has introduced a sweeping affordability plan aimed at stabilizing housing, increasing incomes, and reducing everyday costs for residents in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. The proposal outlines targeted actions to prevent displacement, strengthen tenant and homeowner protections, and expand economic opportunities, while addressing broader cost-of-living pressures facing families across Brooklyn’s 56th District.

Stefani Zinerman Demands Answers on Eviction Incident

Following a highly publicized eviction incident in Bedford-Stuyvesant that escalated into arrests and drew widespread community concern, Assemblymember Stefani L. Zinerman is calling for accountability and transparency in the NYPD’s response. The incident has also renewed urgency around her ongoing efforts to strengthen protections for homeowners across Central Brooklyn, particularly as residents navigate complex legal and housing challenges.

Stefani Zinerman Petitions Filed in Strong Show of Support

Assemblymember Stefani L. Zinerman has officially filed her 2026 reelection petitions, marking a key milestone in the race for New York’s 56th Assembly District and signaling strong support across Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn.

Stefani Zinerman Urges Turnout for Brooklyn Housing Fair

As housing challenges continue to affect Central Brooklyn, many renters and homeowners are facing rising housing costs, deed theft risks, uncertainty around housing programs, and barriers to homeownership. Events like the SD25 Renters & Homeowners Resource Fair, in Bedford Stuyvesant, give residents a chance to access trusted information, connect with support services, and better understand the resources available to help them protect their homes and navigate housing-related issues.