In recognition of his birthday and advocacy to end social injustices, we commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day.
We remember a revolutionary leader, former President of South Africa, and philanthropist who challenged us to change the world through education. He taught us that “sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great.”
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance announced Amy Cooper would be charged with a misdemeanor for filing a false police report. On May 25th, Ms. Cooper was asked to place her dog on a leash by Christian Cooper in adherence to Central Park regulations.
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after multiple shootings across this city led to one fatality and struck seven innocent bystanders including an 11-year-old boy in East Flatbush while sitting on a stoop.
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BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after NYPD Officer David Afanador was caught on video putting a Black man in an alleged chokehold on Sunday, which is banned by the NYPD and illegal statewide.
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One year ago today, I stood in the chambers of City Hall and took the oath of office to become Council Member of the 45th District — the first woman to serve in this capacity. I am in complete awe as I join my colleagues virtually for a Stated Meeting, reminiscent of the exact same order of events that took place on my very first day.
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BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after a Georgia grand jury indicted the three suspects in the murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery who was fatally shot while he was jogging. Four months later, the indictment includes four counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and one count each of false imprisonment and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.
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Life is full of special moments that remind us of how truly blessed we are to be surrounded by love.
Today, we celebrate the dads in our lives who support us in all that we do while honoring those we lost in our lifetime.
Thank you for being our role models and making tremendous sacrifices to ensure that we become the best version of ourselves.
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Kristia Winter, Communications Director
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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.
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Kristia Winter, Communications Director
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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.
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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.
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