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Welcome to the Official Website for Council Member Amanda Far\u00edas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our office is here to make city government work for you. We help neighbors with everything from navigating city services and housing issues, to supporting small businesses, improving  public safety, and securing investments for our schools and parks. This site is your place to connect with our team, stay updated on local news, and find opportunities to get involved in community events. <\/p>\n

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Brief Bio:<\/strong> Amanda Far\u00edas is a second-generation Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, raised in Soundview and shaped by New York City\u2019s public schools and community institutions. She attended P.S. 69X and Holy Cross School and spent her formative years engaged in after-school and summer programming at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. She is a graduate of Preston High School and St. John\u2019s University, where she earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Government and Politics\u2014an academic foundation that launched her lifelong commitment to public service, civic engagement, and community empowerment.<\/p>\n

Far\u00edas served as Majority Leader of the New York City Council from January 2024-January 2026, and is currently in her second and final term as Council Member for the 18th District. She represents the neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Clason Point, Harding Park, Parkchester, Unionport, Soundview, and Westchester Square. (Read Complete Bio<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Official Website for Council Member Amanda Far\u00edas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our office is here to make city government work for you. We help neighbors with everything from navigating city services and housing issues, to supporting small businesses, improving  public safety, and securing investments for our schools and parks. This site is your place to connect with our team, stay updated on local news, and find opportunities to get involved in community events. <\/p>\n

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