FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2026
NEW YORK, NY – Following today’s vote of the New York City Council, Council Member Amanda Farías was appointed Chair of the Committee on Women and Gender Equity, where she will lead the Council’s legislative and oversight efforts to advance equity, safety, and economic security for women, trans, and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2026
New York, NY — Today, New York City marked its first official Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated gathered at City Hall, filling its halls in the organization’s signature colors: salmon pink and apple green. Their presence symbolically “painted” City Hall in recognition of the sorority’s enduring legacy of service, scholarship, and community leadership.
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What an incredible day in Soundview! With the partnership of the Caribbean Equality Project (CEP), Phipps Neighborhoods, and a long list of generous sponsors, we were able to support over 1,300 families with fresh food, Thanksgiving staples, and essential resources. This is our annual community event, and it’s gotten bigger every year! This is what community looks like — neighbors showing up and organizations uniting to give back.
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Intro 29 is my legislation to require the Director of the New York City Office to End Gender-Based Violence, in consultation with the New York City Fire Commissioner and Police Commissioner, to develop a training program for first responders on how to recognize and respond to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that may result from domestic violence. The training, which would be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders and subject matter experts, would cover topics such as the prevalence and causes of TBI among domestic violence survivors, how to identify symptoms, how to respond to support individuals in emergencies, and the long-term health impacts of repeated brain injuries.
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PRESS RELEASE
October 28, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK, NY – New York, NY — In a powerful show of unity and resolve, New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías (District 18) today led a rally on the steps of City Hall alongside survivors, advocates, medical professionals, and community organizations in full anticipation of the committee vote and City Council passage of Intro 29 tomorrow, October 29.
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What an incredible turnout at our Fall Festival in Soundview Park! Families from across #District18 came out to celebrate the season with us! Special thanks to @bronxbpgibson and @amemeritatorres for coming out to join us 🧡
From the pumpkin patch and haunted obstacle course to the double giant slide, airbrush tattoos, and face painting, the park was alive with laughter and excitement.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2025
New York, NY — Today, on Latina Equal Pay Day, New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías and Council Member Tiffany Cabán call for a final push to pass a historic pay equity package designed to close wage gaps, foster salary transparency, and advance equal pay in New York City. The package, composed of Introduction 982 (Cabán) and Introduction 984 (Farías), establishes a comprehensive local system for analyzing, publishing, and addressing pay disparities across the private sector.
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