Dear neighbors,

This week, join us at our Crown Heights Counts Census event, Senator on Your Block, and many other exciting events coming up in District 20!   

Join us for our event Census 2020: Crown Heights Counts to talk about how we can #MakeBrooklynCount and get the funding and representation our community deserves. Tuesday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, First Baptist Church of Crown Heights, 450 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11225. 

Senator on Your Block in Prospect Lefferts Gardens: come chat with me on Wednesday, September 18 from 5:00-7:00pm @ the Winthrop Stop on the 2/5 trains! 

Our office is co-hosting Caribbean Communities in Action: A Conversation about Human Rights and Our Communities. Wednesday, September 18th, 6:00-8:00pm, MS 61, 400 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn. More info here.  

The Office of Council Member Carlos Menchaca is hosting a community discussion on: Should Sunset Park Rezone Industry City? Tonight, Monday, Sept. 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Park High School.

There are numerous Small Business Workshops this week hosted by the New York Small Business Development Center. Check the link for more details!

The Homecrest Community Services Senior Health Fair in Southern Brooklyn will offer health screenings, as well as giveaways, prizes, and health services. Wednesday, September 18th, 9:00 AM-2:00PM @ 1413 Avenue T, Brooklyn NY 11229.

The Nostrand Avenue Improvement Association is hosting a Film Screening of the new movie "Crown Heights." Thursday, Sept. 19, Black Lady Theatre, 750 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Food will be served. Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6pm. More info here.

Churches United for Fair Housing is hiring a Bilingual Community Organizer. More info here.

One Brooklyn Health System (Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center) is hiring Registered Nurses, Technical Positions, and more. Find current job openings here.

Technical Assistance Grant Funding is available to nonprofits and municipalities that manage historic sites, museums, art facilities, and more. Find more info here.

Right to Counsel for NYCHA tenants facing a termination of tenancy (administrative) proceeding at 803 Atlantic Ave, has now begun! For more information, call our office at 718-284-4700.

See you in the community!

In solidarity,

Zellnor Y. Myrie