Michael Novakhov, a Republican assemblyman representing a Brooklyn district in the New York State Assembly, used his social media account on February 19, 2026, to address recent political developments and community improvements.
In a post published early that morning, Novakhov criticized newly elected official Mamdani’s approach to public safety. On February 19, he wrote: “Not even 60 days into his administration, Mamdani is delivering exactly what he’s always stood for: defunding the police & cutting public safety to chase his radical communist agenda. New Yorkers deserve better than policies that weaken our communities & jeopardize our safety.”
Later in the day, Novakhov shifted focus to local infrastructure achievements. At 18:51 UTC, he posted about progress at the Sheepshead Bay subway station: “For years, we pushed for accessibility at the Sheepshead Bay station. Today, that advocacy paid off. I made the promise to my community that I would get this done. Promises made, promises kept. I was honored to be joined by @MTA CEO Janno Lieber, my colleague in the City”.
At 21:02 UTC on the same day, Novakhov further highlighted the milestone for transit accessibility: “A great day for Sheepshead Bay. The new ADA elevator at the Sheepshead Bay station is now open, making this station accessible for seniors, people with disabilities, and families who rely on public transit every day. This project took persistence and partnership. I appreciate”.
Novakhov’s background includes immigration from the former USSR and two decades of experience in radio broadcasting; he co-founded Freedom FM in 2019 (official website). Elected to the Assembly in 2022 as a member of the Republican Party (official website), he has prioritized issues such as crime reduction and access to affordable health care and housing (official website). Novakhov continues efforts aimed at improving quality of life for Brooklyn residents through both legislative work and local advocacy (official website).
