High school students making a difference in their community are encouraged to apply for the Yankee Youth Leadership Award, recognizing leadership, service, and community impact.
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Constituents can receive 50% off admission to The New York Historical using discount code FAMILY26.
Upcoming Programs:
Little New-Yorkers: Follow Chester!
Tuesday, February 10 | 3:30–4:30 PM (Ages 3–6)
A read-aloud and craft program exploring the true story of Chester Pierce, the first Black college football player to compete at a southern school, highlighting courage, teamwork, and history.
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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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