Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), who broadly represents the Northwest Bronx and who is currently running for reelection was involved in an altercation seemingly with a member of the public during an event he was hosting in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx on May 9.
In a video posted online by Mary Muldoon to a Bronx-based community group on Wednesday, May 20, the assemblyman, 71, is first seen outside the Emerald Isle Immigration Center at 4235 Katonah Avenue near some temporary street stands and banners for the Center, for City Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), the assemblyman’s son, and for Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
A representative for the assemblyman’s office later said, “The event was our paper shredding event outside the Emerald Isle Immigration Center, Saturday, May 9th.” The assemblyman regularly hosts such paper shredding events where members of the public can attend and shred sensitive documents for free. The one held May 9 was co-hosted by the borough president, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), State Sen. Jamaal Bailey (S.D. 36) and the councilman.
The assemblyman is seen near the stands talking to people on the street when he is approached by another man dressed in white sneakers, a grey/blue sweatshirt and dark colored pants. The man approaches Dinowitz with an outstretched arm and the two are seen shaking hands…