08.30.24 District 31 Weekly E-Mail - mailchi.mp/council/022023…

Rockaway Beach of course 💁🏽‍♀️

As yesterday marked #OverdoseAwarenessDay and today begins #NationalRecoveryMonth, we remember and honor those we have lost to overdoses, and the families who are working to heal from their unimaginable heartbreak and loss. The Council has passed laws to prevent and combat

NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 47, sponsored by Council Member Amanda Farías This law codifies New York City's Ferry Discount Program to be no greater than half of the regular price fare and extends it to NYC high school students.

. New York City Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers Issues Statement on #HershGoldbergPolin.

On #LaborDay, we honor the contributions of those who built our country's middle class and the pioneers of the labor movement who continue to champion dignity, fair wages, and safe workplaces for all. Happy Labor Day, NYC!

Shout out to Mark D. Levine, CMSelvenaBrooksPowers and all of our elected officials who care for ALL New Yorkers! #ProudToCare #WestIndianDayParade #NewYorkCarnival

It’s #LaborDay in New York City. Today, I joined my @nyccouncil colleagues to celebrate the annual WIADCA on Eastern Parkway, celebrating the many hardworking New Yorkers on this day.

#rememberance🕯️ #vigil🕯️ #suicideprevention #suicudeawareness #preventsuicide #HBCU @WilberforceUniversity No registration is required.

After a summer of critical signal modernization work, full service on the G line between Brooklyn and Queens is back! 💚 Here's some of the work we did: ✅ replaced 17 switches ✅ installed more than 300 transponders and 3,000 feet of composite railroad ties ✅ built new train

🌴 • The West Indian Day Parade 🧡🖤

Vibrant flag colors, rhythmic beats and endless joy at the 2024 West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn! ✨

Our Black, Latino and Asian Caucus members joined the community yesterday in celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage pon di road. Thank you to everyone who participated and danced with us! #WestIndianDayParade

Congratulations to my colleagues in government Carmen De La Rosa & Jessica Ramos for such a successful #WomenInLabor event today, honoring some dynamic women in the movement.

The @nyccouncil Committees on Economic Development and #Transportation & #Infrastructure will convene a joint hearing on September 10. This hearing will include Intro 864, Prime Sponsored by me, which would require a study on expanding ferry service along the Rockaway Peninsula.

Every year, WIADCA brings the community together to uplift our heritage, diverse identities united across the diaspora. While the joy of the parade was diminished by news of nearby violence, we are immensely grateful for the new memories with our contingent and Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander.

Statement on Queens Midtown Tunnel from @nyccouncil Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

First day of kindergarten for my baby today 😭😭😭😭 Heart be still. Wishing all of our students a safe, blessed school year. 🙏🏾

The first day of school has arrived for all public schools in New York City today! I am praying for God’s protection over our educators, students and families. Have a wonderful school year. Enjoy each moment because time waits for no one.

Remember to TAP🤳 and GO🚇 with your new MTA #OMNY cards! 💚