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District 18

Amanda Farías

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

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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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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District Office

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

Legislative Office

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

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District18@council.nyc.gov