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District 18

Amanda FarĂ­as

Soundview-Bruckner, Soundview-Clason Point, Castle Hill-Unionport, Harding Park, Parkchester, Westchester Square

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 FarĂ­as 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 (FarĂ­as), establishes a comprehensive local system for analyzing, publishing, and addressing pay disparities across the private sector.

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📸 Skate Party 2025

September 26, 2025

What a turnout we had at our Skate Party in Caserta Playground—always exciting to see families, kids, and neighbors come out to roll, dance, and celebrate community together. A true Bronx moment filled with joy, connection, and community!

Now the school that helped raise me has a street named in its honor: Preston High School Way — right here on the corner of Schurz and Lafayette. I’m proud to have helped make it happen for every past, present, and future Panther.

📸 Tour of P.S. 138

September 2, 2025

First Day of School in Newly Renovated Extension

I had the pleasure of touring PS 138’s newly renovated extension on the very first day students returned to school. Joined by Superintendent Joynt, Principal Evans, and leaders from Community School District 8, I was proud to see the incredible upgrades that will transform the educational experience for our young people. These improvements give our students a safe, modern, and inspiring place to learn and grow — right here in the Bronx.

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Legionnaires’ Disease has once again taken lives in New York City. In Harlem, more than 100 people have been sickened and several have died. Sadly, this is not the first outbreak. In 2015, 12 people died at the Opera House Hotel in the Bronx. In 2022, two people died and 24 were infected in Highbridge, while five died in a Morningside Heights nursing home.

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Community Spotlight

August 18, 2025

HeARTwork Against Hate: A Bronx Student’s Vision for a Hate-free NYC.

Our future is bright when our youth uses their voices and creativity to stand up for what matters. That’s exactly what Weijing Lin, a 10th grader at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, did in this year’s HeARTwork Against Hate contest with their piece City of Love (2025).

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778 Castle Hill Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473
Phone: 718 792-1140
Fax: 718 931-0235

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250 Broadway, Suite 1833
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212 788-6853
Fax: 212 788-1656

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District18@council.nyc.gov