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District 45

Farah N. Louis

Flatbush, Midwood, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Marine Park, Canarsie

“The Department of Sanitation has always been a vital partner in preserving the environmental health, safety, and sustainability of our communities. By restoring funding and litter basket service while spurring neighborhood cleanups, we are taking a major step forward to provide a much-needed service for all New Yorkers, especially during the post-pandemic recovery. We need to ensure we provide quality of life with the support of New York’s Strongest to keep us moving in the right direction,” said Council Member Farah N.

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Chag Kosher V’Sameach

March 26, 2021

Amid a year-long pandemic and unprecedented challenges, families turned to their faith for solace and understanding.

As we reflect on the Israelites’ bondage and long-awaited exodus, may we never forget the promise of deliverance. Centuries later, their story and challenging path towards freedom inspire young and old.

Although this Passover will not be celebrated as customary due to State mandates on large gatherings and physical distancing, we must continue to rely on G-d and each other for strength and words of encouragement.

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“The expansion of 3K for All within School Districts 17, 18, and 22 is a crucial step towards closing the achievement gap and advancing education equity. Our bright scholars, regardless of zip code, deserve unlimited access to opportunities that will help them learn and excel. Early childhood education has been proven to provide our youth with a headstart in life by entering the classroom at a young age.

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“Women wear many hats and need a dedicated space where they can freely explore the resources that are readily available to turn their dreams into reality. WE NYC has become a digital hub for diverse and multi-talented women to connect and network at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Women have always been at the forefront of our economy, and it is time that we invest in building their confidence, capacity, and contract awards to stabilize families and communities across this city,” said 

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CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
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NEW YORK – Council Member Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn), Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus and Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, joined community advocates, faith leaders, and elected officials at a rally against hate on Sunday following anti-Asian violence in New York City and Georgia.

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CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900

NEW YORK – Council Member Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn), Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus and Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, joined community advocates, faith leaders, and elected officials at a rally against hate on Sunday following anti-Asian violence in New York City and Georgia.

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“Today is a celebration of HERstoric proportions because we are memorializing a Brooklyn-born champion for gender equality, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. From Harvard Law School to the Supreme Court, she transformed the barriers that she encountered into opportunities to end gender-based discrimination. It is truly fitting that on her birthday and during Women’s HERstory Month, we are renaming the Brooklyn Municipal Building to commemorate her legacy after decades of public service.

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CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900

BROOKLYN, NY—Council Member Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn), Vice Co-Chair of the Black Latino and Asian Caucus (BLAC), released the following statement after Meisha Porter became the first Black woman to serve as the New York City Schools Chancellor.

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“One year ago, we stood face-to-face with a public health crisis that would challenge us in unprecedented ways. District 45 was among the hardest-hit communities. We lost loved ones that we longed to see, embrace, share laughs and experiences. As New Yorkers, we overcame the darkest period of this pandemic by relying upon each other’s courage and strength. We were inspired by our frontline and essential workers who risked their lives to save and serve others.

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CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BROOKLYN, NY—Council Member Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn), Vice Co-Chair of the Black Latino and Asian Caucus (BLAC), released the following statement after a 16-year-old boy and son of a close friend was found with a gunshot wound to the chest at a Popeye’s restaurant in Canarsie.

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District Office

1434 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: 718-629-2900
Monday - Thursday
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Friday | By Appointment Only

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250 Broadway, Suite 1810
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-788-6859
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