Following reports of immigration enforcement activity near Church Avenue and Kings Highway, Council Member Farah N. Louis joined Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and local leaders to canvass East Flatbush businesses and residents, ensuring community members understood their legal rights. Amid rising anxiety around federal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) deadlines, Council Member Louis urged constituents and local leaders to lobby Congress for broader federal protections.
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New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis introduced Introduction 0978, landmark legislation expanding household income eligibility for the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs from $50,000 to $75,000. The bill seeks to protect low-income seniors and residents with disabilities from rising housing costs and neighborhood displacement.
“We must protect our low-income residents from being priced out of neighborhoods they call homes for decades,”
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Council Member Farah N. Louis joined Assemblyman Kalman Yeger, local community boards, and residents outside 5244 Kings Highway to oppose the city’s sudden plan to convert an existing family shelter into a single adult men’s shelter without community consultation. Council Member Louis called on City Hall and the Department of Homeless Services to prioritize transparency and respect district voices.
“This is about transparency, accountability, and respect,”
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Council Member Farah N. Louis joined fellow elected officials, community leaders, and advocates at Brooklyn Borough Hall during a National Day of Action to demand federal action protecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals. The citywide rally was organized in response to ongoing federal attempts and court rulings threatening to terminate TPS protections, a decision that would put more than 350,000 work-authorized individuals at risk of deportation.
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The New York City Council has approved a comprehensive legislative package sponsored by Council Member Farah N. Louis designed to expand educational access and create clearer pathways to municipal employment. The legislative push centers on Intro 691-A, which addresses systemic racial inequities in science, technology, engineering, and math fields by requiring the Department of Education to gather student feedback on STEM programming and publicly report on class offerings and enrollment trends across public schools.
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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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