FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
BROOKLYN, NY — On the heels of historic protests, police reforms and advancements towards racial justice, hundreds gathered on the steps of the Brooklyn Public Library for a Cel-Liberation Rally to commemorate Juneteenth.
The inaugural youth-led rally was organized by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.
…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement lauding the New York State legislature for passing the Say Their Name Reform Agenda Package, which was signed into law by Governor Andrew M.
…
Every June, while we celebrate the end of the school year and start of summer, we face the grim reality of increased gun violence.
With the proposed elimination of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) due to the city’s budget shortfall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in uncharted territory.
We need to invest not divest from communities hardest hit by the pandemic like District 45.
…
With our nation engulfed in anti-police brutality protests, there are parallels that can be drawn between the U.S. and Caribbean Diaspora – the journey towards freedom, equality, and justice.
Today, we stand united regardless of race, religion, and faith to forge a progressive and inclusive path that will eradicate the systemic racism and prejudice that has sown discord in our community.
…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement calling for cuts to the NYPD’s budget as the city faces a $9 billion budget shortfall due to resources exhausted in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after the Office of Minneapolis Attorney General Keith Ellison upgraded charges against Officer Derek Chauvin who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes. He is charged with second-degree murder, in addition to the original charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter with culpable negligence. The other three officers on the scene were charged with aiding and abetting murder for failing to intervene.
…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
BROOKLYN, NY — Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after police and protesters clashed last night during a demonstration held at Barclays Center in response to the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police while in their custody.
…
In an ever-changing world, unshakeable faith is often the only constant in our lives. Tonight, the Jewish community will celebrate Shavuot to commemorate when the Torah was given to Moses by G-d atop Mount Sinai. Centuries later, the laws and teachings found in the Torah remain fundamental to Jewish life and culture. Wishing all who will observe this joyous occasion a chag sameach.
…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-BROOKLYN) introduced two pieces of legislation intended to keep the NYPD accountable and increase access to housing services, respectively.
Introduction 1953, introduced alongside Council Members Carlina Rivera and Rafael Salamanca, will mandate the NYPD to report on its Public Health Enforcement activities.
…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-BROOKLYN) issued the following statement after Christian Cooper asked Amy Cooper to put her dog on a leash as per park regulations. Moments later, Ms. Cooper made a 911 call falsely claiming that an African-American man was threatening her life in Central Park.
…
