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BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after 29-year-old Jacob Blake was shot at close range several times in the back by Kenosha police as he attempted to enter his vehicle occupied by his sons.
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), the Women’s Caucus Co-Chair, calls for pay parity on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOUIS
“The pay gap between American men and women is one of the greatest injustices this country has battled for decades.
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), co-chair of the Women’s Caucus, issued the following statement after the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced California Senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate.
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Our faith is what empowers us to trust and make sacrifices that would be considered impossible by the majority of us.
Ibrahim (Abraham) was a prophet whose obedience was tested by God when he was commanded to sacrifice his firstborn son. As he laid his son on the altar, God provided an animal in his stead. Ibrahim’s story continues to inspire generations.
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At sundown, the Jewish community will observe Tisha B’Av, or a day of mourning. This somber occasion commemorates the destruction of the First and Second temples in Jerusalem, and the succession of tragic events that occurred on this day.
During this period of reflection and repentance, observers will contemplate the individual and national impediments that have prolonged their exile, while renewing their personal commitment to love one another unconditionally.
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CITY HALL, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-BROOKLYN) joined Mayor Bill de Blasio and Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte to announce that a new recreation center will be built at Nostrand Playground in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn.
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BROOKLYN, NY – On Tuesday, during a Stated Meeting, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) introduced two bills intended to strengthen New York City’s response to the continued threat of COVID-19.
“Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic going forward must be holistic and equitable.
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after a 22-year-old man was shot and killed in East Flatbush on Monday evening.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOUIS
“This summer season should have been a reprieve from months of sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instead it has become a season of violence, countless deaths, and profound sorrow.
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) released the following statement as millions worldwide pay their final respects to a civil rights icon, U.S. Representative John Lewis. He died on July 17 at the age of 80 while battling pancreatic cancer.
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) released the following statement after TV personality Regis Philbin died on Friday of natural causes at the age of 88.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOUIS
“Last week, Regis Philbin, one of the hardest working men in television that I admired, passed away. With a 60-year career in the television industry, he epitomized how true grit and determination could help you overcome your fears and pursue your dreams.
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