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BROOKLYN, NY — New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after a video depicting excessive use of police force and aggression towards an unarmed young black man named Fitzroy Gayle in Canarsie went viral.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N.
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STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N. LOUIS
CITY HALL, NY — In a unanimous vote, New York City Council Members Farah N. Louis and Vanessa L. Gibson were elected as co-chairs of the Women’s Caucus on the cusp of Women’s HERstory Month.
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BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after a uniformed NYPD officer was shot in a marked police van in the Bronx on Saturday by an unidentified man who asked for directions. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was later rushed to Lincoln Hospital by his partner
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BROOKLYN, NY – On this very solemn day, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the moment when darkness and despair turned into hope as millions were liberated from the Auschwitz death camp 75 years ago.
Hate can only prevail in the absence of humanity, which is why we must remain forever united against all forms of anti-Semitism.
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Nearly sixty years ago, civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shared his dreams of equality, freedom, economic and civil rights in our nation’s capital. Sadly, those dreams remain largely unfulfilled as we continue to grapple with discrimination and prejudice.
Communities of color are struggling to break the cycle of poverty and preserve their right to vote.
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Today, I am calling on America to stand with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Since December 28th, 2019 and each day since then, the media has been flooded with images of an island in crisis following a major earthquake. The earthquake—the strongest to hit the island in over a century— has knocked out power, displaced thousands, and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.
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BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after an intruder attacked five people celebrating Hanukkah on Saturday night at the home of Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg in Monsey, NY. A suspect was later apprehended in Harlem.
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The very essence of community and the heartbeat of District 45 is Unity or Umoja. Together, we possess the talent, creativity, and faith to fulfill our purpose.
As residents, small business owners, and not-for-profit organizations let us continue to work collectively as neighbors to create new opportunities for upward social mobility.
May the light of the Kinara forever guide our path towards a better tomorrow for future generations.
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One of the greatest events ever recorded in history was the birth of Jesus Christ. His unconditional love for mankind was unparalleled. Today, the holiday spirit continues to live on through our acts of kindness and compassion.
May we forever cherish the greatest gift of all time, our many blessings, and the traditions shared with loved ones.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.
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From the victory of the Maccabees to the miracle of the oil, the story of Hanukkah continues to inspire generations.
During the eight-day Festival of Lights, Jewish households near and far will reflect on their perseverance and persistence of faith to overcome every obstacle.
May the Menorah shine ever so bright – illuminating homes and reigniting hope in hearts throughout the united 45th Council District.
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