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

SAFE Disposal Registration Link: https://bit.ly/43L8VKK

To see legislative work and sign up for weekly newsletter go to: 

https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/roxanne-j-persaud
 
Quote of the Week

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." 

~John Quincy Adams
 
 
Around SD19 Senator Persaud &
Staff On the Move 
 
DeAndre Girard Farewell

Congratulations to intern DeAndre Girad on the completion of his Spring semester internship in my district office. DeAndre will be graduating from Medgar Evers College, CUNY in a few weeks and will be pursuing a Law Enforcement career.

Best wishes to DeAndre and good luck on his future endeavors from Senator Persaud and the Offices of Senator Persaud.
 
KAPPA V Middle School Second Annual Health and Wellness Fair May 19, 2023

 On Friday, May 19, staffers Christine and Sandy represented Senator Persaud at the KAPPA V Middle School in partnership with BodyByRah Second Annual Health and Wellness Fair. The event's purpose was to help the community gain knowledge of healthy eating habits and how to incorporate exercise into their daily lifestyle.
 
SD 19 Food Distribution May 18, 2023

On Thursday, May 18, Senator Persaud partnered with The Campaign against Hunger and hosted a food distribution at the Penn Wortman Senior Center. Senate staff and volunteers were on hand to distribute food items and information and entertain the participants celebrating the Older Americans Month festivities.
 
School District 19's Second Annual STEM Expo
May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, May 16, staffer Jonathan attended School District 19's second annual STEM Expo at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
 
 Teresa Moore Older Adult Club
Mother’s Day Tea Party & Hat Show May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, May 16, staffer Tanequa represented Senator Persaud at the Teresa Moore Older Adult Club for their Mother's Day Tea Party & Hat Show, a time of fun and delicious food.
 
NYC Kids Festival May 15, 2023

On Monday, May 15, staffers Jonathan and Christine attended the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau's NYC Kids Festival in Marine Park, Brooklyn.
 
5th Annual Mother’s Day Community Fair
May 13, 2023

On Saturday, May 13, staffer Tanequa represented Senator Persaud at the 5th Annual Mother's Day Community Affair at Vandalia Older Adults Center. Over 80 people attended and received a surprise gift from Senator Persaud.
 
Paradise-Bachelor's Adventure-Melanie Damishana's (PARBAMEL) pre-Mother's day Prayer Breakfast May 13, 2023

On Saturday, May 13, Senator Persaud and staffer Sandy attended the Paradise-Bachelor's Adventure-Melanie Damishana's (PARBAMEL) pre-Mother's Day Prayer Breakfast. Entertainment for the event included Singer Yonette Hooper, drummer and singer Jeggae and International Dancer Zaman.
 
  NYPD PSA 2
May 12, 2023

On Friday, May 12, Senator Persaud met with NYPD PSA 2 Commander Cpt. Sean Claxton and Lt. Maldonado at the SD19 district office and discussed his vision for the area. Senator Persaud looks forward to a productive partnership.
 
 Millennium Vandalia Older Adults Community Center Home Care Workers Appreciation Ceremony
May 12, 2023

On Friday May 12, Staffer Tanequa representing Senator Persaud presented NY State Senate Certificates to the honorees at Millennium Vandalia Older Adults Community Center for the Home Care Workers Appreciation Ceremony.
 
SD 19 Upcoming Events
 

Join the webinar at: https://bit.ly/3Me5Yfc or you can enter 

on Facebook Live: @Facebook.com/sd19SenatorPersaud
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notary Services
 
Albany Review

On Tuesday, May 16, the Senate concluded a busy week of committee meetings and floor proceedings in advance of the final weeks of Session. On Tuesday 5/16, Senator Persaud’s legislation (S. 2144) that would help elevate working families in receipt of public assistance out of poverty was taken up and reported from the Senate Finance Committee. On Wednesday 5/17, the American Cancer Society was back at the Capitol advocating for Senator Persaud’s bill (S. 1196) that would require insurers to cover biomarker testing. On Tuesday, May 23rd, Chair Persaud will hold the session’s final Senate Social Services Committee meeting.

On Wednesday, May 17, the New York State Senate hosted its annual Women of Distinction Awards, honoring Women in New York. The sixty-three honorees were each selected by the Senator representing their district.  It was exciting to once again host this year's honorees in person and for them to enjoy the ceremony and reception. 

Congratulations to Lucina Clarke LLC, the honoree representing Senate District 19. Lucina Clarke, M.S is the Executive Director and co-founder with her husband Wayne Clarke of My Time Inc, a support center for parents and caregivers of a child with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 
 

On May 16, Senator Persaud attended the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) reception hosted by Governor Kathy Hochul.
 
May Resolutions

This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2023, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Older Americans Month. Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society. Older Americans Month was established in 1963 to honor the legacies and contributions of older Americans and to support them as they enter their next stage of life.

When first recognized, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday, about a third of older Americans lived in poverty, and there were few programs to meet their needs. Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country.

Their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity, which is why Senator Persaud has sponsored Senate Resolution J215.

 
 
 
NYC Financing-Accessing Capital for Your Small Business (Wed. May 24)

The NYC Department of Small Business Services, in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, is bringing lenders of all types under one roof to help answer your questions. Join us for:
A panel discussion with Federal, State, and City representatives about financial resources available for your business
Workshop to help your business plan and apply for the financing options that are right for you
Presentation by the Small Business Administration
Networking with representatives from a variety of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and other lenders
Register here to attend: tinyurl.com/NYCFinancing
 
Summer Worksite Program

 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/
 
NYPD Recruit

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.
 
Brooklyn Fun Fact

Credit cards were invented in Brooklyn. The first semblance of the modern-day credit card, was introduced by a man named John Biggins in the mid-1940s. A Brooklyn banker working for Flatbush National Bank, he introduced his invention, a bank card called “Charg-It,” in 1946, to members of his local community. Only those with accounts at Flatbush National Bank could use the “Charg-It” card. Because this was experimental, they could use this bank card only at participating local stores. When the customer used the card to make a purchase, the merchant would give them the items without paying on the spot. The merchant would then deposit sales slips at the bank, who would reimburse the merchant, and later bill the customer who used the card. Others entered this marketplace years later to expand and build the modern-day Credit Card industry we know today.

Source: Charg-It Cards
 
 
Community Rows: Row New York
 

Row New York is looking for NYC community organizations to learn to row! Groups of ~8-16 participants ages 12 and up are welcome to visit the boathouse and learn the basics of rowing.

For more info go to Rows New York. 

To contact us:

Email- jwainwright@rownewyork.org.
 
Simba Simbi Seniors Housing

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.  

Please note that rents and income limits are subject to change and asset limits also apply. We encourage interested persons to apply online at: https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/.
 

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).
 
 
My Time Inc.

My Time Inc is bringing a new perspective to parent support.


For more info go to: www.mytimeinc.org

Call at: 718-975-0296

(Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
(Friday 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.)

email: info@mytimeinc.org
 
Military Appreciation Month

The month of May pays tribute to the members of the military. Introduced by Senator John McCain in 1999 Military Appreciation Month celebrated every May is a time for Americans to reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers, sailors, and all current and former military personnel. Celebrations culminate on the last Monday of the month, which is Memorial Day to honor veterans who died in service. The reason this holiday and time of year is so cherished by many Americans and has such impact is that the American Military as an entity predates the history of the country itself.

Source: National Today
 
 
Protect Yourself from EBT Skimming

To get a new EBT card and Change your pin call the EBT helpline: 888-328-6399.

or visit: otda.ny.gov/SNAP
IRS Text Scam

The IRS won't text you about a refund. It's a scam.

Let us Know: ReportFraud.FTC.gov
NYPD Adbvisory: Mailbox Fishing

To maintain accounts, check your balance.

Use pigmented ink.

Void or shred incorrect checks.

Ways to avoid having info taken by thieves who steal checks from mailboxes.
Reporting Medicare Fraud & Abuse

Medicare Fraud and abuse can happen anywhere, and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. 

For more information on this go to: www.medicare.gov.
Click to Cancel?

Have you signed up to get something sent to your home regularly? Has a company offered you a “free trial”? Or maybe you have a membership or subscription that bills your credit card automatically. Those can be convenient set-it-and-forget-it ways to get the products you want. But what’s your experience been when you tried to cancel? The FTC wants to hear your story.
Read more >
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection
 

But, according to the FTC, Premom shared users’ information with other companies, including Google and China-based marketing and analytics firms — all without telling users, getting their permission, or limiting what companies could do with the information. This led to FTC charges that Premom illegally shared users’ sensitive information like their health information, location, and device identifiers, which could be used to personally identify them.

The FTC just announced that Easy Healthcare, the company behind Premom, has agreed to settle those charges. Among other things, the company has agreed to limit how it shares users’ information, and to tell users how their personal information will be used. 

Source: ftc.gov/YourPrivacy
 
Floyd Bennett Field

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

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. 
 
NYC DEP Amnesty Program

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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