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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK ––– Council Member Farah N. Louis, Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, issued the following statement after being injured in a car accident on Monday, June 28.

STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N. LOUIS

“Council Member Farah N. Louis, D-45, was involved in a car accident on Monday, June 28. She was hospitalized following the incident, but is expected to make a full recovery and return to work as soon as possible. Louis’ office remains open and accessible for constituent services. The Council Member thanks her colleagues, friends and neighbors for the outpouring of support that she has received over the last 24 hours.”

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New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis represents the 45th Council District, which comprises Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Marine Park, Flatlands, & Kensington in Brooklyn, NY. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addictions. She is also a member of the committees on Civil Service and Labor; Economic Development; Education; Finance; Housing and Buildings; Youth Services; Women and Gender Equity. Council Member Louis is the Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus and Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus.