The 19th Senatorial District represents Constituents in Canarsie, Cypress Hills, East New York, Brownsville, Lindenwood, Ocean Hill, Starrett City and portions of Howard Beach.

Link to Senate hearings: www.nysenate.gov

Link to the New York State Office for the Prevention of domestic violence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJWVoTGnc0U

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"Relationships are based on four principles: respect, understanding, acceptance and appreciation."

~Mahatma Gandhi

Senator Persaud enjoys visiting seniors and had the pleasure of visiting Ms. Doris Letitia Fordyce twice to celebrate her 104th birthday. Senator Persaud presented Ms. Fordyce with a bouquet and a New York State Senate Resolution honoring her special day.

On Thursday, May 11, Senator Persaud attended the Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)’s outdoor Gala. Senator Persaud and CWNY have partnered to bring services to Senate District 19 constituents on multiple occasions. To learn about CWNY, go to www.cwny.org.

On Thursday May 11, Senator Persaud visited Alphapointe New York and their state of the facility. Thank you, Alphapointe Management Team, for your hospitality and your passion for vision rehabilitation, education and advocacy.

On Thursday May 11, staffer Christine attended the Mother's Day Event and Fashion Show at the Penn Wortman Older Adults Center and distributed Mother's Day gifts to the attendees. 

On Wednesday May 10, staffer Jennifer represented Senator Persaud at the Community Board 17 Youth & Education Committee Cops & Kids event. 

On Wednesday May 10, Chief of Staff Tanequa represented Senator Persaud at the 12th annual Mothers Against Gangs Luncheon & Fashion Show and presented Certificates of Appreciation to NYPD officers.

On Wednesday May 10,May 11, Chief of Staff Tanequa represented Senator Persaud at the Services for the UnderServed - S:US Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Alabama House located in the district.

On Tuesday May 9, staffers Michael, Christine, Tanequa, and intern Deandre hand-delivered over 30 Citations to teachers across the district in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.

On Tuesday May 9, Chief of Staff Tanequa represented Senator Persaud at the announcement for the launch of NYC Reads—a landmark citywide campaign to declare literacy and reading instruction as the core focus. 

On Monday, May 8, staffer Jennifer represented Senator Persaud at the NYCDOE - CEC District 18 Town Hall with NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks..

On Sunday, May 7, Senator Persaud attended the 44th annual Community Legislative Breakfast of COJO Flatbush.

On Sunday, May 7, staffers Jonathan and Jennifer represented Senator Persaud at the Hebrew Educational Society (HES.) Healing Through Word - An Anti-Gun Violence Spoken Word Event.

On Saturday, May 6, Senator Persaud attended the Eid Al Fitr Celebration at The Bridge Multicultural Project on Flatbush Ave. Three honorees received NY State Senate Citations. 

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, Senator Persaud hosted the annual Senate District 19 Pre-Mother's Day Giveaway. Three hundred adults and children received clothing, shoes, accessories, food supplies, and raffle prizes. The event was co-sponsored by Kings Plaza, Ashley Stewart, Agape, Shoppers World, Amazon, and NYC ACS- Family Assessment Unit with support from Millennium Development, Guyana Cultural Association, and Rainbow Shops.

On Friday, May 5, staffers Christine and Jennifer represented Senator Persaud at the Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School Better World Day Event at Floyd Bennett Field. They participated in activities and toured the site for the new campus.

On Friday May 5, Senator Persaud and staffer Sandy had an excellent meeting with the administrative team of Sofive Brooklyn to learn about their facility and programs. If you are interested in indoor soccer here in Brooklyn, visit their website at https://www.sofive.com/.

On Thursday, May 4, Senator Persaud and staff attended the NYPD 69 Pct—Community Council's Gala. Senator Persaud presented New York State Senate Citations to the honorees.

On Wednesday, May 3, Staffer Tanequa Strong represented Senator Persaud at the NYPD 75th Precinct Community Council meeting.

On Wednesday, May 3, staffer Christine attended the final art show and party entitled "Making TV Magic!" at the Vandalia Older Adults Senior Center in Brooklyn.

On Tuesday, May 2, Staffer Tanequa represented Senator Persaud at John Jay College of Criminal Justice for CUNY Black Male Initiative, a branch of the organization My Brothers Keeper.

On Saturday, April 29, staffers Heather and Jonathan represented Senator Persaud at the Beraca Community Development Corporation Community Baby Shower Event.

On Saturday, April 29, staffers Jennifer and Sandy represented Senator Persaud at the Consuming Fire Ministries Prayer breakfast led by Bishop Cheryl Ault-Baker.

On Friday, April 28, Staffer Jennifer represented Senator Persaud at the NYPD 75th Precinct NCO Sector "B" Build the Block Meeting.

On Thursday, April 28, staffers Tanequa and Jennifer represented Senator Persaud at the Sundance SADC Inc. Adult Day Care Center.

On Friday, April 28, Staffer Tanequa represented Senator Persaud at the Riverview Older Adult Center for its 10th Anniversary celebration.

On Thursday, April 27, Staffer Sandy gave input to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA team at the Rockaway Parkway "L" train in Canarsie, who collected feedback about the Bus Redesign Plan.

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Last week in Albany, Senator Persaud and colleagues voted on the nine remaining bills that comprise the New York State Budget for state fiscal year 2023-2024. Click here for additional information. Having finalized the budget, the Legislature will continue to meet for the next five weeks to address a host of other key issues before adjoining for the summer.

Having wrapped up the FY 2023-2024 budget last week, the Legislature is now entering the final weeks of the 2023 Session with just 14 days remaining before the anticipated close of session on June 8th. This week the Senate passed Senator Persaud's legislation that would require the state Department of Health to create informational materials on laparoscopic power morcellation to inform patients about this minimally invasive surgery to remove uterine fibroids - S. 2463-A. The Senate Finance Committee advanced Senator Persaud's bill to ensure that patients with a history of ovarian cancer can continue to receive screenings and tests that will ultimately help them remain cancer free -S. 1193. The Senate Agriculture Committee also advanced two of Senator Persaud's bills: S. 1195 would require the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets to maintain a public database displaying the results of retail food store inspections; and S. 2461 would establish a sanitary retail food store grant program. Senator Persaud, as Chair of the Senate Social Services Committee also held a meeting this week to advance a number of bills that would improve the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers.

Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 7-13, 2023, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Teacher Appreciation Week. In addition, National Teacher Appreciation Day will be celebrated on May 9, 2023; this day focuses on the teachers who work to make public schools great places for students to succeed in life, as well as to honor teachers and recognize the lasting contributions they make in the lives of their students.

Few other professionals touch as many people as do teachers. Teachers in the State of New York and in communities across the Nation will be in the spotlight the week of May 7-13, 2023, as students, parents, school administrators and the general public learn how teachers are making public schools accessible for every child. The citizens of this great Empire State recognize our teachers educate and nurture all students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers and life-long learners to successfully compete in the global marketplace.

It is with this in mind that Senator Persaud is sponsoring Senate Resolution J219 in recognition of this country's teachers and all they do to mold the great leaders, thinkers, and artists, of tomorrow.

 Hire youth ages 16-24                                                                                                       Foster coaching and mentorship skills in current employees                                               Six-week jobs/internships

Deadline May 26, 2023

To apply go to: https://worksitepreapp.nycsyep.com/

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

Positions available are listed in the flyer. Scan the QR code to register to attend.

In 1974, the International Council of Nurses established May 12 as International Nurses Day. It was extended a full weeklong celebration in 1994 to National Nurses Week. Sponsored and promoted by the American Nurses Association the weeklong event highlights the crucial contributions that nurses made to the community.

This holiday originated to honor the May 12 birthday of one of the greatest nurses Florence Nightingale. Nightingale laid the foundation for professional nursing during and after the Crimean War. She introduced hygiene protocols and other measures that drastically reduced infections and deaths in battlefield hospitals.  

Today in the present nursing is a highly sought after and respected career. It requires four years of study to become a nurse. This versatile career with dozens of specialties is a crucial link between patients and doctors. Historically one of the earliest fields to allow women in University was Yale University with its Independent Nursing School an unusual practice at the time. Don’t forget to celebrate these National heroes during the holiday this week.

Source: https://nationaltoday.com/national-nurses-week/

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).

National Asthma Awareness Month is celebrated across the country in May every year. The month aims to dispel myths about asthma and allergies, highlight the severity of these reactions, and explain how people can help. The events of this month are organized by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. They decided on the month of May as this is the month when the presence of pollen in the air aggravates conditions like asthma and allergies.

Asthma is an inflammatory disease that impacts the lungs, with symptoms like wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. The condition may be aggravated with exercise or at night, with a drop in temperature. While genetics has a role to play in asthma, environmental factors also influence the condition. These include exposure to air pollutants and allergens which irritate the lungs. The disease is lifelong and chronic, with no known cure, but is easily treatable.

In Australian and South African universities there is research that isolates the T-cells that cause the reaction to the proteins in allergens in inhalation allergies. It just has to be tested on humans which will occur soon. New asthma treatments are also helping most (90%) patients, which is very encouraging.

Source: https://nationaltoday.com/national-allergy-and-asthma-awareness-month/

For more info: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/services/collection-setout-times

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

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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