District 18

Amanda Farías

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Majority Leader Amanda Farías Leads City Hall Rally Demanding Action on Intro 29 and the Hidden Crisis of Brain Injury Among Domestic Violence Survivors

October 28, 2025

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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Majority Leader Farías’ TBI Training Legislation for First Responders Heard at City Council Health Committee Hearing

June 26, 2025

New York, NY — Today, Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías‘ legislation Intro 29 was heard before the Committee on Health. Developed through partnership with Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA‑GNY), this bill would require specialized training for first responders to properly identify and address traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among survivors of domestic violence.

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New York City Council

District 18

Amanda Farías

Majority Leader Amanda Farías Leads City Hall Rally Demanding Action on Intro 29 and the Hidden Crisis of Brain Injury Among Domestic Violence Survivors

Majority Leader Farías’ TBI Training Legislation for First Responders Heard at City Council Health Committee Hearing

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