NEW YORK, NY — Council Member Farah N. Louis proudly announced the passage of Introduction 925, known as Ben-Z’s Law, following a powerful press conference on the steps of City Hall earlier today. The bill represents a major victory for housing advocates, tenants, and families across New York City, marking a critical step forward in preventing radiator-related tragedies and ensuring safer homes for children.
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May 30, 2025
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CONTACT: Joshua Greene, Communications Director JGreene@council.nyc.gov
New York, NY – Yesterday, New York City Council Members Farah Louis and Christopher Marte introduced “The Wheel Deal,” a legislative package aimed at making Citi Bikes more affordable and accessible for two underserved groups: public school students aged 16 and up and older adults.
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March 28, 2025
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CONTACT: Joshua Greene, Communications Director JGreene@council.nyc.gov
Brooklyn, NY – Yesterday, in celebration of Women’s History Month, New York City Council Member Farah Louis hosted the 5th Annual Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinction Celebration at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. The event honored extraordinary women whose leadership and service are making an impact on communities across New York City.
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March 26, 2025
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CONTACT: Joshua Greene, Communications Director JGreene@council.nyc.gov
New York, NY – Today, New York City Council Member Farah Louis introduced Intro. 1224, legislation to expand digital access for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
This bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services to ensure that all homeless shelters in New York City are equipped with no-cost, reliable Wi-Fi, providing individuals with essential access to critical resources and opportunities to rebuild their lives.
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February 27, 2025
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CONTACT: Joshua Greene, Communications Director JGreene@council.nyc.gov
NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City Council Member Farah Louis joined City Council colleagues, local and state legislators, community advocates, and clergy leaders to stand in solidarity with the Haitian community and demand permanent protections for Haitian nationals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
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“Today is a momentous occasion for the residents of Flatbush and East Flatbush as we celebrate the reopening of the Clarendon Library—a cherished institution that has stood as a pillar of our community for over 100 years. After months of tireless advocacy and collaboration, we are thrilled to see this vital resource back in service months ahead of schedule.
The journey to this day has not been easy.
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Read more on Gothamist (link), NY Carib News (link), PIX 11 (link), Carribean Life (link), Blavity (link), Waymaker Journal (link), and New York Daily News (link).
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Read more in the Brooklyn Eagle (link) and watch on CBS News (link).
“Today, the City Council has taken vital steps toward protecting maternal health and workplace equity by passing Intros 891 and 892. These bills ensure transparency in maternal health oversight and mandate lactation accommodations for working mothers. No woman should face preventable risks during childbirth, nor should new mothers have to choose between work and providing for their children,” said Council Member Farah N.
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“City lawmakers are poised to pass legislation this week greenlighting a study on the legacy of slavery in New York City, including possible payment of monetary and non-monetary reparations.”
“For some advocates, passage of the bill would be groundbreaking development in a decadeslong battle for racial justice.”
Read more on Gothamist (link), the New York Times (link), Amsterdam News (link), NY1 (link), PIX11 (link), and the Associated Press (link).
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