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District 18

Amanda Farías

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

Community Spotlight

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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Mayor Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission approved five ballot proposals on July 21, 2025. These proposals will appear on your ballot this November, and they deserve your attention. On the surface, they deal with land use and city governance. But underneath, they represent a major shift in how power is distributed in New York City—and who benefits from it.

Right now, Council Members like me have a seat at the table.

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