Mother’s Day is all about celebrating the woman and the village of women who raised and shaped who you are as a person. To all the Mothers, Mother-to-be, and Mothers who have lost children, and those who have lost their Mothers due to natural causes or the novel Coronavirus, I wish peace to you on this day and hope that you are spending it with loved ones.
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BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after Officer Francisco Garcia used excessive force against 33-year-old Donni Wright during NYPD enforcement of the social distancing mandate at the intersection of 9th St. and Avenue D in Manhattan on Saturday.
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Did you know that 1 in 6 women identify as survivors of sexual violence? Although conversations around consent have taken the national stage, rape remains a chronically underreported crime in New York City.
A Violence Free Future needs everyone, every voice to speak out against sexual assault. Today, I’m wearing denim in solidarity with the global community of survivors.
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Tonight, Muslims throughout our community will welcome the beginning of Ramadan.
During the month-long observance, every household will fast and pray from sunrise to sunset, when they will then share a meal to break their fast.
Despite these challenging times as we remain distant to stop the spread of COVID-19, it is our faith and family that will help us overcome adversity.
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718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Mark Gjonaj, Chair of Small Business, and Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) introduced a food safety bill during the inaugural virtual Stated Meeting. Intro 1921 would require third-party food delivery services and food service establishments to display sanitary inspection letter grades online.
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BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) introduced two bills intended to increase public safety during the first-ever virtual Stated Meeting of the New York City Council.
Towards the close of 2019, numerous reports shook our communities when a multitude of women had gone missing, exposing a larger systemic issue that had not gathered enough attention.
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“Today, Christians worldwide will commemorate this day by celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of His Second Coming.
“Have a blessed Easter Sunday.
“May it be a time of faith, hope, and new life.”
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“The journey from Jerusalem to Golgotha was agonizing and treacherous, yet for many Christians it was an act of love that would pave the way for mankind to be forgiven and not condemned.
“For God so loved the world, that he sent His only begotten Son as our Redeemer from a life of transgressions and sins.
“Throughout Holy Week, we commemorated His final days on Earth, but today we honor His sacrifice on Calvary.
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718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
NEW YORK, NY — Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), a member of the Council Committee on Youth Services, issued the following statement after Mayor Bill de Blasio announced budget cuts to the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOUIS
“Amid a health and economic crisis, New Yorkers are in need of access to vital services and opportunities.
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As we face challenging times, the story of unshakable faith and freedom from bondage continues to inspire generations that G-d will always deliver us out of despair.
May the celebration of Passover uplift your spirits while strengthening the bonds of family and community amid the global pandemic.
Chag Kosher V’Sameach
