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"The strength of the team is each individual member. The Strength of each member is the team."

~ Phil Jackson

On Friday, May 26, Staffer Sandy joined me at Transit Tech CTE High School to present NY State Senate Resolutions to the Boys' Varsity Basketball Team's principal, players, and coaches, who won the 2023 PSAL Division A Championship. Congratulation and best wishes to the entire team. Congratulations to the graduating seniors attending college in the upcoming school year.

Follow the link to read the resolution https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2023/j601

It is also Guyana's Independence Day, and I celebrated with students.

On Friday, May 26, staffer Jennifer represented Senator Persaud at the J.H.S. 292 Annual Career Day event. Jennifer teamed up with former Council member Rafael Espinal to discuss the journey, what critical skills are needed and desired qualifications required to become elected officials. 

On Thursday, May 25, during Period Poverty Awareness Week, Senator Persaud hosted a Period Inequality Awareness webinar and discussed this important issue. 

Period poverty describes many low-income women and girls who struggle to afford menstrual products.  It also refers to the increased economic vulnerability women and girls face due to the financial burden of menstrual supplies. 

Thank you to the panelists for their participation and efforts to end Period Poverty. Senator Lea Webb - NYS Senate, Assemblymember Jennifer Lunsford - NYS Assembly, Assemblymember Michaelle Solages - NYS Assembly, Tamara Dawson -The Campaign Against Hunger, Vanessa Bracetty-Ormsby - Expecting Relief, Lacey Gero - Alliance for Period Supplies, Aydan Garland-Miner - Period.  and Chantal Alison-Konteh- Her Village Inc. 

Webinar link: Period Inequality Awareness

On Thursday, May 25, SD-19 staff and volunteers distributed menstrual products and resources to constituents for Period Poverty Awareness Week at the Rockaway Parkway L train Station.

On Wednesday, May 24, staffer Michael represented Senator Persaud's office at the NYPD 63rd Precinct Community Council's general meeting. Officer Harry Cruz received a NY State Senate Certificate for Cop of the Month.

On Monday, May 22nd, Staffer Jonathan represented Senator Persaud at the Breakfast of Champions Panel Discussion Event at Brookdale University Hospital moderated by Kevin A. Howell from the Anchor Group. The event had two themes: how to improve home healthcare workers' work/life balance and providing more opportunities for young people to get involved in home healthcare work.

On Sunday, May 21, Senator Persaud hosted an E-Waste collection and Paper Shredding event in partnership with the NYC Department Of Sanitation.  Senate staff and volunteers collected over 150 pieces of electronics.  They also distributed food supplies and resources to people who came from near and far to have their shredding done or to bring e-waste for disposal.  

The Campaign Against Hunger provided food supplies for distribution.  Also in attendance were representatives for the Department of Sanitation and the Department Of Environmental Protection, who distributed resources and giveaways.  

On Saturday, May 20, Senator Persaud and staff participated in Community Education Council 19 & Community School District 19’s Annual Community Health & Wellness Fair at East New York Family Academy. Despite the rain, vendors provided the community with many resources, activities, and giveaways.

On Saturday, May 20, Senator Persaud and staffer Sandy attended the Building Our City! Building Trades and City Jobs Fair at Transit Tech High School. Thank you to Council Member Sandy Nurse, who organized the event and allowed us to partner.   Students, parents, and the general community received information from trade organizations and other stakeholders.  Several students signed up for upcoming training or programs.  

On Friday, May 19, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosted its Launch Party for Brooklyn Made. Brooklyn Made is a 1,200-square-foot retail store at Innovation Alley in Industry City selling Brooklyn-themed merchandise with 55 vendors across the borough. Staffer Sandy and Amar Dyal represented Senator Persaud.

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The Legislature had a very busy week in Albany as the scheduled recess date of June 8 is approaching quickly.  This week the Senate passed packages of bills to improve rail safety and to better protect our veterans and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. A number of Senator Persaud’s bills also advanced through the process including:

PASSED SENATE: S. 1195 would require the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets to maintain a publicly available database of the results of its graded inspections on its website.
PASSED SENATE: S. 1522 would modernize references to “menstrual products” or “menstrual pads” in various statues.
Reported from Committee:  S. 7259-A would establish a Fiscal Cliff Task Force to examine various benefit “cliffs” and make recommendations.
Reported from Committee: S. 1196 would require biomarker testing to be covered by Medicaid and private insurers. 
Reported from Committee: S. 2465 would require insurers to allow patients a one hundred twenty-day window for additional screening for breast cancer.
Reported from Committee: S. 5991-A would permit doulas to be in the operating room during cesarean sections.
Reported from Committee: S. 5992-A would permit new and expectant mothers to have access to their doulas while at a maternal healthcare facility.

On Tuesday, May 23, Senator Persaud attended the Assembly & Senate All-Stars vs. The Lexington School for the deaf basketball Game 2023 in Albany.  The Lexington students defeated the “All Stars” and took home the trophy.  

On Monday, May 22, Senator Persaud attended the Italian American Heritage Day event and had the pleasure of meeting Lidia Giuliana Matticchio, an Italian American celebrity chef whose cooking shows she has seen on TV.

On Monday, May 22, Senator Persaud joined colleagues at the Asian American Pacific Task Force for an AAPI Heritage Month celebration.

On Wednesday May 17, Senator Persaud had the honor of meeting Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson in Albany.

On Wednesday, May 17, in Albany, Senator Persaud met former Ukrainian Miss Universe Julia Gershun.

On Wednesday, May 17, Senator Persaud and her colleague, Assemblymember Maritza Davila, attended the Brewery event in Albany and met the representative of Strong Rope Brewery, a Brooklyn-based brewery.

Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society and their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity. It is with this that Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim the last Wednesday in May as Senior Health and Fitness Day in the state of New York.

Senior Health & Fitness Day is a nationwide health and fitness event for seniors with the purpose of increasing good health awareness and promoting involvement in physical activity. To celebrate the 26th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations across the United States.

Health and fitness events, such as fitness walks, low-impact exercises, health screenings, health information workshops, will be held at local organizations including banks, health clubs, agencies on aging, houses of worship, hospitals, malls and shopping centers, New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Department, senior centers, and retirement committees. It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those organizations, which provide essential care and supportive services for elderly and disabled people and serve to enhance the quality of life for our loved ones which is why Senator Persaud is a proud sponsor of Senate Resolution J216.

Register Now For The Police Officer Exam!
The Police Officer Exam is open for registration until May 31, 2023

Apply here: https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/home

RSVP here: East Brooklyn Business Improvement District Registration

To apply go to: www.nyc.gov/jobs.

Enter the Job id in the top right-hand corner of flyer in the search bar.

For more info please call: 718-647-8100

Applications are now being accepted for affordable housing units at Simba Simbi Seniors located at 381 Chester Street, Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY 11212. This newly constructed elevator building on the corner of Livonia Ave and Chester Street will have 108 apartments available through the housing lottery for individuals or households that have at least one member who is 62 years of age or older at the time of application and meet the income and household requirements listed below. All units in the building come with Section 8 Project-Based Voucher. The application deadline for lottery units is May 26, 2023.  

Apply for a NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship!

The NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program is a collaboration of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and The City University of New York to help low- and moderate-income New Yorkers realize their full potential through higher education.
 Annually, the Resident Scholarship Program awards $1,000 in scholarships to eligible NYCHA residents who are enrolled at CUNY colleges.
 Application Opens: April 18, 2023
Apply online: on.nyc.gov/nycha-cuny

Attention NYCHA residents:

Are you familiar with Public Housing Assessment System, or PHAS? It is the
US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) inspection process and it helps New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) determine whether our developments meet the necessary HUD standards and where improvements are required.
NYCHA residents, employees, contractors, and the public can file complaints with these departments related to the following at NYCHA:
👉Potential violations of laws, rules, or regulations;
👉Improper maintenance work intended to hide actual building conditions;
👉Previously reported unsafe health and safety conditions related to lead, mold, pests, heating, elevators, and fire safety that were not corrected;
👉Policies or procedures not followed; or
👉Poor quality maintenance work in an apartment or building.
To file a complaint regarding any of the above issues, call the Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771 (and select menu option seven when prompted).

May 22-28, 2023 Period Poverty Awareness Week

The Alliance for Period Supplies created Period Poverty Awareness Week to draw attention to the issue of period poverty and the negative impact it has on people who menstruate.

We encourage everyone to join the movement and become advocates to help #endperiodpoverty – start a conversation about period poverty, host a virtual product drive, donate to the Alliance for Period Supplies or a local program, or do one of many other things, from right at home.

Source: Period Poverty Awareness Week

Free Spring and Summer Events- April 23,2023 -July 28, 2023                                          Learn more and Register online at: JBRPC.ORG/FBF

Pay It Off – a special limited time program through the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) Human Resources Administration (HRA) Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) that allows noncustodial parents to pay off their child support debt owed to NYC DSS twice as fast. Pay It Off will run June 1st through June 30th, 2023. Learn more here.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that crews will perform Long Island Rail Road track and infrastructure renewal and upgrades in Brooklyn and along the South Shore of Long Island this summer. Crews will replace tracks in the City Terminal Zone between Atlantic Terminal and East New York. 

In order to accommodate the work, new LIRR schedules taking effect on Monday, May 22, will adjust train departure times during weekday midday off-peak periods between Atlantic Terminal and East New York. Train schedules on other branches are not changing significantly but customers should always plan ahead by using the TrainTime app or mta.info. The timetables will last through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. 

City Terminal Zone 

Crews will replace tracks and perform additional track maintenance activities between Atlantic Terminal and East New York during weekday off-peak mid-day periods, and one of the Atlantic Branch’s two tracks will be out of service during these times. 

Scheduled departure times for trains from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal will be adjusted up to 18 minutes earlier and some trains from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica will be adjusted up to 11 minutes later, while others will be adjusted up to six minutes earlier. Service at Nostrand Avenue and East New York will be reduced from three trains an hour to two trains an hour. 

Last week Mayor Adams extended DEP’s successful water bill amnesty program, first announced in January, for an additional month — it will now run through May 31, 2023.

 We’re proud to share that this program has already brought in more than $80 million from delinquent accounts and has helped New York customers clear their debts, saving them $12 million in interest so far!

For more info: DEP's Amnesty Program

The Brooklyn Public Library Events Clendar is up for the Summer 2023 season.

Go here for more details: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/list.

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