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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 — 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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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. 

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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. 

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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. 

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