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District 29

Lynn Schulman

Rego Park, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (North), South Ozone Park

A strong New York City means a stronger New York State and today’s announcement of $1.5 billion in additional state operating support over two years reflects the kind of partnership New Yorkers deserve. We commend Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani for stepping forward with a renewed commitment to collaboration between Albany and City Hall.

Today’s agreement reflects a long-overdue victory for Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and State Senator Gustavo Rivera whose legislation addresses inequity in Article 6 public health funding.

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By Dominique Jack

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Should the five boroughs face another public health emergency, dentists could be the ones administering vaccines, under a proposed New York City Council bill.

Resolution 0273-2026, sponsored by Lynn C. Schulman, seeks to allow dentists to give vaccines for the flu, COVID-19, HPV, or any other illnesses during a public health emergency.

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I’m deeply troubled that New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) employees launched a so-called ‘working group’ focused on foreign political issues—during work hours and using city resources—while New Yorkers face serious and urgent public health challenges at home.

We are in the midst of a health crisis in this country: health care costs continue to skyrocket, preventable and eradicated diseases are re-emerging, vaccination rates are slipping, and too many families are struggling to access basic care.

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CITY HALL, NEW YORK – At today’s New York City Council Stated Meeting, Council
Member Lynn Schulman reintroduced eight bills, building on the progress she made last session
to improve how city government delivers essential services and responds to the real, everyday
needs of New Yorkers.
Together, these bills focus on strengthening public health infrastructure, supporting working
families, expanding housing accessibility, improving street safety, and ensuring city systems
function with clarity, accountability, and compassion.

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We are outraged by the antisemitic attack that occurred in our district, in which a Rabbi was verbally harassed, physically assaulted, and threatened for being Jewish. This was a targeted act of hate, and it has no place in our community or anywhere in New York City.

No one should ever fear for their safety because of their religion, identity, or beliefs.

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Four Queens pols on speaker’s team; new and continuing committee chairs

By Stephanie G. Meditz

The City Council last Thursday voted to approve a slate of new leaders and committee appointments, as Speaker Julie Menin (D-Manhattan) led her first stated meeting.

Four Queens Council members will serve on Menin’s leadership team, which includes representation from across the city.

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By Ryan Schwach

Queens may no longer be in possession of the City Council speaker’s office, but several members of Queens’ Council delegation were appointed to significant leadership roles by Speaker Julie Menin on Thursday.

Southeast Queens Councilmember Nantasha Williams was named deputy speaker, and Councilmember Sandra Ung was tapped to serve as one of two deputy majority leaders.

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I am honored to be reappointed as Chair of the City Council Health Committee, and want to thank Speaker Menin for her leadership and dedication to public health and equity. We have worked closely together over the years, and this reappointment reflects our shared understanding of both the urgency and complexity of making sure that healthcare is accessible and affordable to all New Yorkers.

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Jewish people must be vigilant but proud, area and faith leaders say

By Stephanie G. Meditz

Jewish people in Queens and beyond are grieving during the Festival of Lights, after Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in decades, which was named a terrorist act, killed 15 people and injured dozens more.

The Dec.

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District Office

118-35 Queens Boulevard, Suite 900
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-544-8800
Fax: 718-544-4452

Legislative Office

250 Broadway Suite 1872
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-788-6981

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