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BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to impeach the President of the United States for the third time in the nation’s history. President Donald J.
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BROOKLYN, NY—New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis, a member of the Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings, released the following statement after Flatbush landlord Jason Korn was cited as the top offender on the City’s 2019 Worst Landlords List.
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BROOKLYN, NY – Representatives from Urban Dove Charter School, East Midwood Jewish Center, Flatbush Jewish communal leadership, and elected officials from city and state levels want to steer the conversation away from stereotypes and misconceptions.
“With a signed lease in place, we understand that the Urban Dove Charter School has the legal right to transition into the East Midwood Jewish Center.
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BROOKLYN, NY—New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis released the following statement after a fatal crash earlier this week at East 55th Street and Foster Avenue in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. The crash killed 23-year-old Joanna Dixon who just celebrated her birthday on Thursday while her best friend sustained serious injuries.
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BROOKLYN, NY—New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis released the following statement after a fire erupted earlier this week at 1776 Nostrand Avenue in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. The fire, which was caused by a space heater that was plugged into a power strip and deemed accidental by the Fire Department, resulted in the death of 70-year-old Jean Lalanne, and injured seven others, including one police officer.
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We cannot thank our veterans enough for their sacrifice and service, to ensure we can enjoy our freedom each and every day. Please take the time to reflect on our unsung heroes on this solemn day and thank those who served and are serving. Their commitment to the betterment of our community extends beyond the military. We salute our valiant veterans!
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BROOKLYN, NY – Hundreds gathered in support of teen ingenuity and innovation on Saturday at Brooklyn Borough Hall, where nearly thirty Brooklyn students made their entrepreneurial debut and pitched their small businesses during The First Annual Teen Entrepreneur Explosion.
New York City Council Member Farah N.
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I acknowledge that there are real needs for safety improvements across the city and that several communities need expanded, protected access to bike lanes. However, I am here as a voice for MY community and the people who elected me—and they do not see this plan as an improvement. Large swaths of the 45th District have a transit deserts—with few train lines and diminishing bus service, my constituents have no choice but to drive.
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Media Contacts
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332-223-9301
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Kristina Naplatarski ( eynoso)
212-788.7095 /(646) 584-2676
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BROOKLYN, NY – Hundreds gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall, a beacon of unity, for Quisqueya: A Celebration of Haitian and Dominican Heritage on Friday.
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BROOKLYN, NY—New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis, a member of the Council Committee on Youth Services, issued the following statement in response to the subway melee between NYPD and youths at Jay St-MetroTech station.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N.
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