Happy First Day of School!
I want to welcome all of you to a new season of exploration, imagination, and knowledge.
Education is such an integral part of our lives. Every lesson is a journey and an opportunity to discover our potential.
Although the coursework and schedule may be challenging at times, you must never allow the fear of failure to define who you are or diminish the greatness that is within you.
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In The City That Never Sleeps, there are always New Yorkers in transit to or from work – weekdays, weeknights, and weekends – to keep us healthy, safe, and on the move.
Being a civil servant can often be a thankless job, but it is an instrumental role that has a tremendous impact on our everyday lives. From healthcare and sanitation to public safety and transportation, we depend on every person to do their part to keep us on track.
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From the classroom to the boardroom, Black women and women of color have persistently experienced gender – and race-based wage inequity that has perpetuated the systematic cycle of discrimination and oppression.
The disparity between what we are paid and what we are worth does not reflect our invaluable contributions within the public and private sectors of our workforce.
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Media Contact: Kristia Winter
718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill announced the termination of Officer Daniel Pantaleo for his role in the death of Eric Garner in 2014.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N.
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718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after the Trump Administration proposed changes to the public charge rule that would drastically reduce the number of immigrants who could obtain green cards.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N.
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Today, Muslims – locally and globally – are observing Eid al-Adha is remembrance of Ibrahim’s test of faith, obedience, and willingness to sacrifice his son.
As you commemorate the Festival of Sacrifice amongst family and friends, may we come together to reflect on the importance of selflessness and caring for the needs of others in our community.
As always, I am honored and proud to stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in district 45 and throughout the City of New York.
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(From l-r) Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, Vibert and Dulcina Jeune, Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, Council Member Farah N. Louis, and Sanford Rubenstein, Esq.
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BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement calling on the NYPD to fast-track Crisis Intervention Training, increase accountability and transparency regarding 911 calls involving emotionally-disturbed persons (EDP) following the 2017 death of Dwayne Jeune in East Flatbush.
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Media Contact: Kristia Winter
212-788-6859 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after a heavily armed gunman wearing body armor opened fire in the Oregon district of Dayton, Ohio. The gunman was shot and killed by police. Nine people were killed and 27 are injured.
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Media Contact: Kristia Winter
212-788-6859 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after a gunman opened fire at a mall and nearby Walmart in El Paso, Texas. Although the alleged suspect is in police custody, at least 19 people are dead and 40 sustained injuries.
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Media Contact: Kristia Winter
212-788-6859 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Trials Rosemarie Maldonado recommended the termination of Officer Daniel Pantaleo for his role in the death of Eric Garner in 2014.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N.
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