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District 45

Farah N. Louis

Flatbush, Midwood, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Marine Park, Canarsie

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“On this #InternationalGirlsDay, I’m reminded of my mother, sisters, and all of the smart, passionate women I had as peers and role models growing up.

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Council Member Farah Louis, Senator Roxanne Persaud, and The Multicultural Bridge Project organized a Humanitarian Coat & Clothing Distribution for asylum seekers currently staying at the Highland Park Shelter in East Flatbush, in partnership with the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS). Winter coats, boots, clothing, and pajamas donated by companies and members of the community were be handed out, along with hygiene products.

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Council Member Farah Louis joined Johanne Brierre, BKLYN Commons CEO and founder of New York Beauty Suites in presenting CEO Sony Pierre and the ARA staff with a proclamation declaring Saturday, October 8, 2022, as ARA Emotional Wellness & Mental Hygiene Day.

“Over 1.6 million adults in New York City experience mental illness annually. This space is about creating a comfortable destination for wellness entrepreneurs to serve their clients.

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On Monday, Council Member Farah Louis and Brooklyn Borough
President Antonio Reynoso hosted Quisqueya: A Celebration of Haitian and Dominican
Heritage. The event is a celebration of both National Hispanic Heritage Month and National
Dessalines Day, which was observed earlier this month. Quisqueya brings communities from all
corners of New York City together to acknowledge our accomplishments, commonalities and
shared roots.

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“In press conferences held in seven different U.S. cities on Oct. 6, members of the National Haitian American Elected Officials Network called on Biden to not be complicit in the humanitarian crisis in Haiti. They insisted Biden keep his promises, as a candidate, to support Haiti.”

Read more on the Haitian Times (link).

“Labor Day weekend is typically labeled as the unofficial end to summer festivities but today, our Seniors (Golden Saints) in District 45 joined us for a little turn-up to end carnival season. Thank you Paul Curiale, Alton Aimable and Mr. Pearly for hosting a great Senior Post-Labor Day Concert.”

See photos on Flatlands Independent (link) and Flickr (link).

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