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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Co-sponsored by Council Members Christopher Marte and Lynn Schulman, the legislation would protect people and pets from landlord’s anti-furball animus.
By Brian Berger
Christopher Marte may not have won the race for City Council speaker, but he’s not lifting a hind leg on his constituents, or the people and pets of greater Gotham.
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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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From Council Member Christopher Marte’s Office:
Legislation tackles shelter overcrowding and removes unnecessary barriers in New York City’s already challenging rental market
New York – Today at the New York City Council’s Stated Meeting, Council Members Christopher Marte and Lynn Schulman introduced the “Just Paws Eviction” legislative package, a two-bill effort to eliminate blanket no-pet clauses in both subsidized and unsubsidized rental housing across New York City.
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CITY HALL, NEW YORK – Council Member Lynn Schulman was officially sworn in on December 15, for a new four year term as the New York City Council Member representing District 29, continuing her long-standing commitment to serving the communities of central Queens. During her tenure, Council Member Schulman has established herself as a steadfast advocate for public health, seniors, and working families.
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By Bill Parry
Queens Public Library hosted a kickoff for a $39 million project to replace the Rego Park library branch with a groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 9 that was more than 30 years in the making.
The city’s Department of Design and Construction will manage the project that doubles the size of the current branch at 91-41 63rd Dr.
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By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Lynn Schulman teamed up with the Met Council on Jewish Poverty to provide over 250 turkeys to healthcare workers at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center last week.
Schulman and the Met Council provided more than 250 turkeys and all the Thanksgiving fixings to Jamaica Hospital staff on Friday, Nov. 21, including nurses and first responders such as EMTs and paramedics.
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