“Labor Day weekend is typically labeled as the unofficial end to summer festivities but today, our Seniors (Golden Saints) in District 45 joined us for a little turn-up to end carnival season. Thank you Paul Curiale, Alton Aimable and Mr. Pearly for hosting a great Senior Post-Labor Day Concert.”
See photos on Flatlands Independent (link) and Flickr (link).
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Introduction 409, sponsored by Council Member Farah Louis, would require DOHMH to post the annual Maternal Mortality and Morbidity report on its website. The annual Maternal Mortality and Morbidity report is mandated per Local Law 188 of 2018 however, there was no requirement for the data to be posted on the department’s website – till now.
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Council Member Farah Louis in partnership with Flatbush Development Corporation issued block party packages to over a hundred block associations in the district for their summer block parties in the community.
News 12’s Kurt Semder discussed with the co-chairs of the City Council Women’s Caucus on their plans to protect abortion access after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
See the segment on News 12 (link).
Council Member Farah Louis and the Flatbush Gardens Tenants
Association organized a protest early this morning against Flatbush Gardens
Management, demanding immediate changes to management that creates
uninhabitable living conditions, expedite urgent repairs to units and the
implementation of safety measures for the entire Flatbush Gardens’ complex and
garages.
The rally-to-protest was held in front of the Flatbush Gardens Management Office,
located at 3301 Foster Avenue, where residents gathered to express their disdain and
frustration regarding the deplorable living conditions and poor management
operations in a complex of over 50 buildings.
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During the event, several elected leaders announced their initiatives to bring opportunities to people of color in our communities and to continue the fight against gun violence on our streets. These discussions were interwoven with profound performances by youth organizations from our community to celebrate the joyous nature of our Freedom Day event.
“I believe our presence here is proof of our progress,”
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On Saturday, May 13, Council Member Farah Louis led the “Daddy & Me” dance with community partners Flatbush Development Corporation, 70th Precinct, CAMBA, and COPO. This event allows students to bring someone they view as a father figure and celebrate the bond and impact they’ve had on their lives.
The initiative is led by Council Members Farah Louis and Rita Joseph, FDC, CAMBA, and COPO (Council of People Organization).
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With 2022 finally here, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy and healthy New Year.
When transitioning into a New Year, it is always a good time to reflect on and appreciate all the challenges we overcame in the past year; appreciate the successes, celebrate the end of an era and the beginning of another.
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“In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognized the depth of the food insecurity crisis and its disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. There are New York City families who face hunger and diet-related illnesses because they lack access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food. From farms to street vendors and supermarkets, the food infrastructure is powered by essential workers who deserve to earn a living wage, not at risk of poverty.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), Co-Chair of the New York City Council Women’s Caucus and Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, issued the following statement after President Donald J.
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