Rep. Dan Goldman Hosts Roundtable with Downtown Brooklyn Leaders to Discuss Community Priorities

September 12, 2025 Press Release Congressman Joined by  NYS Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, Councilmember Lincoln Restler, and Local Leaders from Across Downtown Brooklyn Communities View Photos from the Roundtable Here NEW YORK, N.Y. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) convened a Downtown Brooklyn Leaders Roundtable at St. Francis College today, joined by Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, City Council Member Lincoln Restler, and the offices of State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and local neighborhood and business leaders from Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill. The roundtable provided a for um to share updates on legislative work, discuss pressing community concerns, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. “The diverse and vibrant neighborhoods of Downtown Brooklyn — from Dumbo to Cobble Hill — face pressing challenges that require collaboration across community leaders, local organizations, and government partners,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “I was pleased to bring together leaders from those neighborhoods to listen to their pressing worries, coordinate our ef for ts to address urgent priorities like af for dable housing, small business support, public safety, and food security, and ensure that our community thrives.” Participants highlighted pressing issues such as: Housing and af for dability – Protections for tenants, the building of new af for dable housing Food security – preserving SNAP benefits and supporting local food access programs Small business and economic development – assisting neighborhood businesses and promoting equitable growth Public safety – strengthening community partnerships and tackling quality of life issues Education and work for ce development – supporting local schools and job training programs, pathways to employment for young adults, supporting higher education institutions Health and mental health – providing support to those with mental health conditions, access to Medicare and Medicaid Protecting democracy and getting constituents civically engaged and in for med Congressman Goldman has worked across all levels of government to support af for dable housing, protect public benefits, strengthen small businesses, and advance public safety initiatives. Earlier this year, Goldman led ef for ts to secure Employee Retention Tax Credit refunds for New York-based small businesses, fought to protect af for dable housing programs from Trump administration cuts, and co-led the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act to ensure families of law en for cement officers killed in the line of duty are not denied benefits due to arbitrary retirement designations. ### Issues : Civil Rights, LGBTQIA+ Rights, and Combating Hate Gun Violence Prevention Housing Immigration In the District Social Security and Medicare Economy Environmental Justice and Climate Resiliency