Senator Iwen Chu
@SenIwenChu
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NYS Senator representing District 17: Kensington, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, and Bath Beach
Brooklyn, NY
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My statement on today’s Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Justice Hector LaSalle:
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This morning while my staff was working at our District Office, a man threw a cluster of bricks through our window. We are grateful that no one was harmed. Thank you
@NYPD68Pct
for the quick response! My statement on this reprehensible act of violence:
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See my statement regarding the incorrect report, we need a public apology from the New York Post
@nypost
.
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An arrest has been made by
@NYPD68Pct
. TY Captain Schafer, detectives, & officers for the great work. My team & I appreciate the outpour of support - every call & message has meant a lot to us. Safety in our communities is vital and I'll continue to work towards a safer New York
This morning while my staff was working at our District Office, a man threw a cluster of bricks through our window. We are grateful that no one was harmed. Thank you
@NYPD68Pct
for the quick response! My statement on this reprehensible act of violence:
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Thank you to everyone that attended my inauguration today! Honored to serve!
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Celebrating the historic level funding for AAPI communities in the State budget. $30 Million for over 150 CBOs to deliver crucial social services & combat anti-Asian hate. This investment was only possible with the advocacy & fighting spirit of the AAPI community members & groups
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Father of the Sunset Park hammer attack victims, Mr. Liu, has authorized
@pcra_nyc
and my office to set up this GoFundMe for the children’s long way challenge ahead. Let’s show a warm helping hand to David and Sophie and help them through this tough time.
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We LOVE our NY Libraries! Thank you to the many advocates that joined the NY Libraries Advocacy Day. Libraries serve a great purpose to our communities and as Chair of the Libraries committee, I’m going to ensure they have the resources they need.
@NYLA_1890
@BKLYNlibrary
@QPLNYC
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First day of the legislative session! Honored to be appointed Chair of the Libraries Committee and to serve as a member of Education, NYC Education, Higher Education, Civil Service & Pensions and Commerce, Economic Development & Small Business committees!
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Standing strong with
@32BJSEIU
as they fight for a new and better contract for over 20,000 commercial office cleaners! They are essential workers and the foundation of our buildings, keeping buildings safe, clean and welcoming for tenants, the public and tourists. Solidarity!
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At
@NYSenator_JSS
’s Brooklyn Inauguration with Senators
@LiuNewYork
@BrianKavanaghNY
@SenatorPersaud
and many community members! Beautiful celebration of our colleague!
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Safety is my top priority! Proud that my bills for no riding on sidewalk notices and plug warning tags have been signed into law, along with other li-ion battery safety bills. These measures ensure e-bike&e-scooter users know riding on sidewalks is illegal, to prevent accidents.
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Roxy the therapy dog is working her magic in the halls of Albany! Roxy is apart of UAlbany campus & aids students facing mental health issues. It is important for everyone to take a moment for self-care. Thanks to SUNY Albany Police Dept &
@senfernandez34
for bringing Roxy around
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Standing with the Bay Ridge community as we grieve the loss of YieJie Ye and hold his three children in our thoughts. We also pray for the the victims and individuals impacted by this senseless tragedy. We must come together & support YieJie’s family. Please contribute if you can
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The fight to secure $30 million for AAPI communities continues. Thank you to EBC members & advocates for rallying with us. The time is now to invest in mental health, public safety, & educational issues. I’m proud to push for additional funding for AAPI initiatives at CUNY & SUNY
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For Library Week, it is my honor to recognize these 10 outstanding librarians that go above and beyond for New Yorkers. They have demonstrated commitment and passion for their work while providing a great service to communities across New York State. Thank you to our librarians!
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Join me and my fellow AAPI legislators this weekend at the 52nd Annual NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, Asian Legislators Caucus Weekend in Albany!
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Community members from Bay Ridge to Coney Island & beyond gathered yesterday to stand with Jamal Sawaid. We will not tolerate this attack and loudly demand justice for Jamal. My office stood in solidarity with his family & the Yemeni American community.
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AAPI history is American history! Learning the rich and diverse cultures that make up the AAPI diaspora will be a great benefit to students, and in the long-term fight anti-Asian hate & intolerance. I’m proud to cosponsor S5963A and work w/ Senator
@LiuNewYork
to see its passage!
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Today’s hint of snowfall was perfectly timed for the Dyker Park Christmas Tree Lighting! Great to hear local band and school chorus. The lights are bright and Santa is jolly! 🎄
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2024 is Year of the Dragon! I'm so excited and proud to work with local CBOs to bring multiple celebrations to southern Brooklyn! Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate Lunar New Year! 🧧 🐉
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The fight for a more affordable CUNY system is personal for me. Many immigrant & working class communities choose CUNY because of its quality, stellar reputation & affordability. We must pass the New Deal for CUNY for the next generation of students!
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Congratulations to
@WECNYC1
for the grand opening of the Sunset Park office! Community members will be able to take ESL classes and utilize community space. I’m proud to support WECNYC for their dedication to empowering women and communities of southern Brooklyn.
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🚨 Calling all librarians! My office is now accepting nominations from across New York State for the 2023 Outstanding Librarians Award. If you know a librarian who goes above and beyond for their community, complete the nomination form by April 12:
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Celebrated our annual LNY event with hundreds of families from Southern BK. Being your strong voice to amplify AAPI representation is my passion and commitment. Loved
@SenSchumer
’s perfect new year greetings in Chinese!
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The need in our communities is real and urgent. New York has an opportunity to invest in AAPI communities and deliver real impact to their lives. From
@AMGraceLee
and me ⬇️
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Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important celebrations for the Asian community. The full moon on that day symbolizes family reunion. This year, I get to celebrate this festival with southern Brooklyn families by hosting the parade on 8th Ave. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
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Proud to be in this cohort of amazing women leaders in government
#WomenEmpowerment
#CaucusWeekend
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Kicking off the inaugural New York State AAPI Summit is a historic moment for our state, and for the representation of Asian New Yorkers. After being sidelined and silenced for too long, the issues and concerns being faced by the AAPI community are finally being elevated to (1/3)
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This is what community is all about! This morning we got together for a community clean up of Leif Ericson Park! Thank you
@B_R_E_G_
,
@pcra_nyc
,
@HCS_Homecrest
,
@NYCParks
,
@JustinBrannan
, offices of
@RepDanGoldman
and
@NYCCouncil38
for being great community partners! 🍂 🍂🍁
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The community has come together for Mr. Zhao, who lost his wife Xiaohong Chen due to fatal car accident. As the family grieves this loss, they face high burial costs, next month’s rent, food, counseling & more expenses. We must step up & help this family.
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Wishing families across New York and beyond a Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Rabbit bring happiness, good fortune, health and prosperity! 🧧
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Southern Brooklyn showed up big to celebrate the LNY! I was proud to host this celebration with
@Sen_Gounardes
,
@JustinBrannan
,
@NYCCouncil38
& the southern Brooklyn Asian Coalition! Love seeing the joy of the young children and our seniors! Community is what LNY is all about!
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Congratulations to Balady Halal Market for another beautiful community Iftar! Thank you for 20 years of work and commitment in Bay Ridge. I was proud to present the resolution commemorating Ramadan passed by NY Senate to Essa and the whole community.
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I am proud to see "Dr. Ahmad Jaber Way" established in honor of his legacy at the corner of Ovington Ave and 5th Ave this morning. Dr. Jaber's dedication to our community will be forever remembered. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
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Thrilled to announce the unanimous passage of my bill protecting ebook access in our libraries! Among the first of its kind, this bill ensures everyone can enjoy the wealth of knowledge found in ebooks. Proud to champion equitable access to information for NY’ers!
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What a joyful day to celebrate Lunar New Year with tens of thousands of families from Sunset Park and Bensonhurst. May the Luck Cards bring you and your family a prosperous Year of the Dragon.
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Joined community members at the Women's Empowerment Coalition of NYC Ramadan Iftar. I loved sharing space and food with
@WECNYC1
! Proud to present this resolution commemorating Ramadan passed by NY Senate to Somia and all the phenomenal women.
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My colleagues and I joined
@SUNYChancellor
King and
@NYS_OGS
@OGSCommissioner
Moy for a Women’s History Month reception. I had a wonderful time celebrating and uplifting the accomplishments of women throughout our State!
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I had a great time at
@RuralNYS
resource fair learning about the many ways the rural community supports New York State! Loved meeting Little Moo and
@Cecilia_Tkaczyk
! 🐑
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Wishing all the students a fun and exciting first day of school! I was so happy to greet students and parents at PS 177 and PS 170 this morning. A big shout out to our teachers and school staff for making today memorable for our little ones.
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Please join us for a community vigil on Monday, February 20th to honor the life lost and those injured and impacted by violence. A time for us to gather and be in community with one another. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
@BayRidgeCares
@cpc_nyc
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The heavy rain today has flooded a lot of homes in Southern Brooklyn. I visited constituents and small businesses in Bath Beach and Bensonhurst to make sure people were safe and have the resources needed to deal with the aftermath. Call our office if you need help: 718-333-0311.
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Proud to stand with our workers, unions and advocates as co-sponsor of the “Raise the Wage” Act! As we fight the rising costs of living in our City and State, we must provide our workers with a livable wage. It’s the right thing to do for our working families.
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Honored to be at
@WhiteHouse
today to discuss the top pressing issues of New York State. From gun violence to healthcare costs, I’m advocating for solutions and partnership with the Federal government. We must come together for working families and communities across the country.
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Southern Brooklyn knows the dangers of unregulated lithium-ion batteries all too well. My common sense legislation mandates battery testing, fire suppressant systems in businesses, and more. I spoke with
@CapPressRoom
on the urgency to pass my bills:
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Congratulations to the Brooklyn Chinese-American Association on their new Multiple Human Services Complex! Proud to allocate $1M for their vital services spanning early childhood, victim services to senior care, marking another milestone in their 36 years of service!
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The
@WECNYC1
Women’s Small Business Fair has it all! Hand made art pieces, cultural goods, and so much more! I love seeing our amazing small businesses and the independent women running them! Stop by 5320 3rd ave before 9pm to support!
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Had a great time in celebrating Lunar New Year today in Manhattan Chinatown with
@GovKathyHochul
@SenSchumer
@NYCMayor
@BrianKavanaghNY
@FDNY
and many more!
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A wonderful time celebrating the LNY in Brooklyn today! It was great to be at the Brooklyn Chinese American Association 34th Annual LNY Celebration Parade on 8th ave & ring in the
#YearoftheRabbit
w/
@chuckschumer
at Chinese American Social Services LNY Parade on 18th ave!
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Families across Brooklyn are still combating food insecurity and high cost of living. Every family deserves a fresh and healthy meal on the the table. Proud to allocate funding to the Sunset Park Family Health Center to help any family in need.
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Great to be with community members in Bay Ridge this morning to deepen our understanding and partnership with each other. Together, we will address our most pressing issues and work to benefit the community as a whole.
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First day of the NYS Legislative Session! It's an honor to be a voice for southern Brooklyn. Let’s get to work!
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As Chair of the State Senate Libraries Committee, I fought hard to increase resources and secured $10M in capital funding for NY libraries this year. I stand firmly with our partners and urge the city to restore the $58.3M budget cut.
#NoCutsToLibraries
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Our State budget is delivering critical investments and resources directly to the hard working communities of southern Brooklyn. We fought hard and won $30M in historic funding for AAPI CBOs, 100% funding for public schools, expanded child tax credit and so much more! (1/2)
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So excited to join
@bay_development
,
@JustinBrannan
,
@Sen_Gounardes
& community members for today's announcement! $6Million investment from
@JustinBrannan
, Bay Ridge will be getting a new community center that will serve everyone in the neighborhood. A great win for the community
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Celebrating amazing women with
@WECNYC1
for International Women’s Day! The work of these fearless leaders is inspiring and exciting. Great to see and honor our youth leaders!
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Deadly fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are avoidable tragedies. To combat this,
@EachusAD99
and I introduced an e-bike safety legislation package to make batteries safer and make sure retailers and storage companies don't put our neighbors at risk. (1/2)
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From children learning to read, adults using research materials, to book clubs, libraries are a valuable resource for everyone! This week, let's show our appreciation to the librarians who make who make our libraries a welcoming and valuable resource. TY for everything you do!
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Eid Mubarak! Wishing the Muslim community in southern Brooklyn and around the world a blessed Eid Al Fitr! Enjoy the celebrations, family traditions and great food with your loved ones! ✨
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It was a pleasure to meet with the leadership team of
@EmergeBrooklyn
! They are providing crucial services to communities through a food pantry, youth programs, small business development, and translation services. Looking forward to working together!
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I'm glad Public Schools Chancellor heard my complaints and pledged to restore the school menu. Our students deserve a quality, nutritious, and healthy school lunch and I need to see consistency from NYC Public Schools. More about the unacceptable food situation at our schools 👇
NYC schools to restore lunch menus after complaints about moldy, unappetizing food
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Having a great time at the 86th st Bensonhurst Street Festival! Kids, seniors, and families are all enjoying the fantastic weather and buying from local vendors!
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Always enjoyed
@NewUtrechtHS
Annual Chinese New Year Celebration! Their energy rose to the roof!
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#LibraryChangedMyLife
when I was an international student at Brooklyn College & needed resources at no cost. I was able to focus on my studies & gained a lifelong appreciation for libraries! New Yorkers of all ages rely on libraries & that's why we need to
#FullyFundLibraries
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Illegal dumping is a regular problem in this 62nd street corridor. Our Community Clean Up event brought over 80 youth volunteers out to pick up trash and take care of a public space. Around 60 bags were filled with trash from the street. Together, we can work towards a cleaner BK
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So sudden and sad. Don had been a strong advocate for the Asian and Chinese communities in NY. He will be missed forever and his fighting spirit will remain in our hearts and in our works. Don, my friend, may you rest in peace.
It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of our dear Board President Don Lee due to illness. Don has devoted his life to speaking out for disadvantaged communities, fighting for the rights of the elderly, and seeking benefits for
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A pleasure to cohost this convo w/
@SUNYChancellor
,
@AMGraceLee
&
@LiuNewYork
! AM Lee & I have a bill to create 1st ever AAPI leadership institute & was invaluable to learn about HLI’s work in SUNY. These institutions provide so much, not just to our ed system, but the entire NYS
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As we work on the State budget, I continue to meet with stakeholders and community groups to understand NY's budget needs. Mr. Baby the Parrot agrees - we need to fully fund our libraries and fight for our animals!
#AnimalAdvocacyDay
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My team and I are ready to get to work! Find out if you live in State Senate District 17: . To connect with us, stop by our mobile office hours, contact us by emailing iwenchu
@nysenate
.gov or call 718-333-0311
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Bay Ridge has a new center! Today we cut the ribbon to the
@bayridge_center
, a facility our older adults can enjoy & utilize! This is an essential resource for the growing older adults population in southern BK! I was proud to join the celebration & congrats to BRC team!
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Yesterday’s community cleanup was a success! We came together as a community to pick up trash in Sunset Park. We all love our local park and it was great to take care of it to start our day!
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Great to speak abt the background I’m bringing to the State Leg & the work I’ve started for Brooklyn. How I see myself as a state legislator, I have 3 duties: budget, legislation & constituent services. My duties are all about resources, protection & services for my constituents
Having lived the immigrant experience - coming to America from Taiwan when she was 27 - Sen.
@Iwen4NY
wants to help smooth out the transition for immigrants living in New York.
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Asian women in New York working full time, year-round earn only 86¢ for every dollar white, non-Hispanic men earn. I stand with AANHPI women in demanding
#EqualPayNY
. We must value women’s work & address the insufficient pay of workers!
#AANHPIEqualPay
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It made my day receiving this incredible and heartwarming gift from IS 187! Thank you all so much for your support and gratitude. Special thanks to Ke Xin Huang for the beautiful artwork! I look forward to continuing support our local schools!
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After years of advocacy & hard work, the Maimonides Bay Ridge Emergency Dept is here! This is essential for southern Bk residents to get immediate care. TY
@MaimoHealth
leadership for the commitment to southern BK. TY to doctors, nurses, & all staff for the care they will provide
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Join us for our inauguration ceremony tomorrow February 5th at PS 176! Doors open at 1:30PM. Excited to share this moment with you all tomorrow!
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Honored to receive the award from
@NYPD62Pct
and community council at last night’s NNO. Day in and day out, our officers work tirelessly to help our community. TY for your service! I will continue to support local precincts&strengthen community relationships through NNO&beyond.
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I celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing and honoring these phenomenal women. These honorees have worked to uplift & better the lives of all southern Brooklyn residents in their respective fields of education, law enforcement, local small business, and community service.
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Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas 🎄
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It is my mission to ensure our AAPI community is seen and heard. Proud to sponsor the Moon Festival Parade, celebrating our rich culture and traditions! We will continue the important work to uplift and empower the AAPI community.
#AAPI
#MoonFestival
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Our heroes! Budget cuts & understaffed medical facilities create a crisis that will hurt patients throughout NYS. We cannot let this happen & must invest in meeting safe staffing ratios & equipping our nurses with resources so they can continue delivering quality care.
@nynurses
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I checked in w/ small business owners on Bay Parkway & 86 St. It’s important to address the quality of life issues in business corridors so businesses & consumers can utilize & enjoy these spaces. My office is here to help improve our communities. Call us 718-333-0311 w concerns!
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My bill has been signed into law! As chair of libraries committee, I’m thrilled to see education law amended to include digital materials when referencing school library materials. With print, audio, visual, & digital formats, school libraries offer so much to our young scholars!
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Great meeting with
@YAMAMerchants
co-founder Dr Debbie Almontaser and staff to discuss the pressing issues affecting Yemeni American Merchants. I look forward to working with YAMA to cut through bureaucratic red tape and enhancing safety for small business owners!
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I had a great time breaking bread at the community iftar hosted by Alfadila Community Services! As the community enters the last 10 days of the holy month, I wish all a safe and healthy fast.
#RamadanMubarak
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Join me and my team as we celebrate our District Office Grand Opening tomorrow! We are so excited to mark this joyous occasion and be a resource to the community!
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I'm excited to announce SD17's Student Delegation application is now open! High school students interested in local government will receive educational workshops and opportunity to engage meaningfully in improving our local community. Apply now!
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Met w/
@NYSCOPBAPR
about S5506, which would make sexual crimes against correctional officers a felony crime. Correction officers must be safe in their workplace & there must be accountability. I admire the courage of the survivors to advocate for a better and more just system.
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What a spooky day! I had so much fun giving our trick-or-treaters yummy candy and pumpkins!! To the princesses, superheroes, monsters, and all characters in southern Brooklyn, happy and safe Halloween! 🎃 👻
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Our back to school event was a major success! I was proud to distribute book bags, books, and school supplies to children of all ages at my district office. Thank you to our sponsors for helping us make an impact!
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