The literacy rate amongst children is at a crisis level: two-thirds of fourth-gradersnationwide are unable to read proficiently. This represents a complete failure to prepare our students for the most ...

The inauguration of Jo Anne Simon, the newly elected New York State Assemblymember from the 52nd Assembly District, was nothing short of a grand celebration. With U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, Public ...

COBBLE HILL — ASSEMBLYMEMBER JO ANNE SIMON BEGAN AN INFORMAL TRADITION some time ago to meet with her constituents over coffee to discuss their needs and concerns. She is hosting the next in the “Java ...

Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, who represents Brooklyn’s 52nd district, said her experience working with the communities in her district and the surrounding neighborhoods will be her path to victory in ...

They’re hungry for a change in New York’s voting laws. State lawmakers said there’s a way to keep voters waiting in line from bolting or even fainting: feed them. A bill introduced by Assemblywoman Jo ...

Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon, right, joins worker rights groups in calling for passage of the EmPIRE Act, which would boost the state Department of Labor's ability to fight wage theft, on Monday at the ...

A Brooklyn assemblywoman is using informal meetings with locals to help her community. Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon says she wanted her constituents to feel comfortable talking to her about some of the ...