What is the difference between redistricting and reapportionment? 

Redistricting is the process by which new congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn. Reapportionment is the reassignment of representation in congressional and state legislative districts due to changes in population, reflected in the Census population data.

For example, federal law outlines that there is always a total of 435 seats in the House of Representatives in Congress. As population changes across the country and within the state, the number of seats in each state may increase or decrease, and that change itself is reapportionment. Redistricting is the process of drawing these new district boundaries. 

Senate District 19 has a new map.  These maps are a gigantic step forward for fairer representation and reflect the strength and diversity of New York like never before. 

 Please follow this link for information on districts:  

 https://newyork.redistrictingandyou.org

Additional information regarding district maps will be available via the Board of Election later.  

NYLAG Remote Services will be available at Senator Persaud's District Office

NYLAG staff will be available remotely to assist you on the following dates: April 5, 2022, May 9, 2022, and June 16, 2022.

To make an appointment, please call the district office: 718-649-7653 (Subject to availability).

To Register, click here.

To join webinar, click here.

Pandemic Emergency Assistance Program (PEAF)

OTDA will issue payments to help needy families purchase diapers and to help certain households containing an adult 55 years of age or older purchase additional food.

For more information, see here.

These payments are intended to provide additional financial resources to improve their economic security and well-being.

TA and SNAP households meeting the following eligibility criteria will receive a payment of $140 per eligible child:

• The child is under age three at any time during the month of January of 2022;

• The child is active on either an open TA or SNAP case during the month of January of 2022; and,

• The TA or SNAP case remains open on the date of issuance.

TA and SNAP households meeting the following eligibility criteria will receive a payment of $730 per eligible older individual:

• The older adult is age 55 or older during the month of March of 2022;

• The older adult is active on either an open TA or open SNAP case which also includes at least one child aged 17 or under at any time during the month of March of 2022: and,

• The TA or SNAP case remains open on the date of issuance.

Important Note for New ERAP Applicants: The portal has reopened.

Total requests for assistance exceed available federal funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Applications for ERAP will be accepted statewide. There is currently no federal funding available to provide assistance in most areas of the State. Therefore, applications will only be reviewed and considered for funding if additional funds become available.

For more information, see here.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) enrollment for 2021-2022 

Eligible New York City applicants must mail a completed and signed application to:

NYC DSS/HRA/HEAP, PO Box 1401, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008.

Information & application: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

The New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund (NYS HAF) is a federally funded program dedicated to assisting homeowners who are at risk of default, foreclosure or displacement as result of a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Designed and administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), NYS HAF will target low- to moderate-income homeowners impacted by COVID  who are behind on mortgage payments, property taxes, water or sewer bills, as well as shareholders in cooperative or condominium unit owners behind on maintenance fees, and manufactured homeowners behind on chattel loans or retail installment contracts.

Please review the Application Guide which includes a list of documents you may need when you are ready to submit your application.

For more information visit: https://www.nyhomeownerfund.org/

Are you a homeowner that is experiencing financial hardship?

Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is a federally funded program dedicated to assisting homeowners who are at risk of default, foreclosure or displacement as a result of financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (Brooklyn A) is available to help you fill out your application and answer questions around your housing stability, as well as scams, deed theft and predatory lending.

You can reach them at 718.487.2300 or homes@bka.org.

On Thursday 2/10, Senator Persaud attended the NYPD 69th Precinct (Brooklyn) Council Gang Violence and Prevention Event.

Senator was joined with elected officials/representatives including Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Assembly member Jaime Williams and other community stakeholders to discuss effective gun violence prevention measures.

Staffer Jennifer Viechweg-Horsford was also in attendance and distributed resource information from our office to everyone present.

On Thursday 2/10, Senator Persaud the SD19 office hosted a food distribution that was a huge success! There was an amazing turnout of constituents, community partners and volunteers.
Senator would like to send a special thanks to everyone who contributed, including staff.

On Sunday 2/6, Staffer Jennifer Viechweg-Horsford represented on behalf of Senator Persaud's office at The Carlton Locksley Bennett Foundation Gun Violence Press Conference in Canarsie (on East 81 Street and Flatlands Avenue).

Community stakeholders including elected officials/representatives, members of the clergy and other community activists came out to show their commitment to ending the gun violence crisis.

On Saturday 2/5, Staff member Sandy represented Senator Persaud at the vigil for a young victim of gun violence in Canarsie. In attendance were NYPD, Clergy, elected officials/representatives and members of the community. We  are continuing to denounce this violence.

There are many open positions at CAMBA right now, including job openings for essential workers to help us provide critical services.

For more information, please visit: https://camba.org/careers/

Intrepid Museum's: GOALS for Girls Summer 2022

The GOALS (Greater Opportunities Advancing Leadership and Science) for Girls Summer Intensive is a FREE 6-week STEM-based program for current 8th and 9th-grade girls from New York City that offers female students the opportunity to learn about, be engaged in, and share their passions for STEM and youth empowerment.

In compliance with the COVID-19 health and safety protocol, the summer program will be in-person, starting Monday, July 11, and ending Friday, August 19, 2022. We especially want to support and encourage more Black, Hispanic, and Native American female students to apply and follow through with the application process.

Application deadline: March 14, 2022
https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/education/goals-for-girls

Get your professional certifications for free at workforce 1!

For more information, email here:
itgprogrambklynwf1@grantassociatesinc.com

Register with Work Force 1:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/careers/careers.page

New York University’s College & Career Lab (CCL) is an exciting, free, non-credit summer and yearlong Exploratory Stage for rising 8th and 9th graders (current 7th and 8th graders) who attend school in NYC.

Students participate in college-level introductory courses, engage in interactive activities and games, and practice skill-building exercises designed to discover their passions.

Register now for our upcoming spring 2022 information sessions offered in English and Spanish to learn more about the program, six year model, steps to apply and more. 

When: Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30pm

Click Link To Register for Informational Session:  https://connect.nyu.edu/register/?id=bf0db2d1-e644-4763-a8ba-c48ddf83161f

Spanish Information Session: https://connect.nyu.edu/register/?id=0f385427-9b38-4e7d-8a94-0048bc783760

NYCHA IS HIRING!!

Apply for the following :

• Brick Layer
  
• Plasterers
  
• Carpenters

Please send resume by email, with the subject line corresponding with the position of interest to:

hr.recruitment@nycha.nyc.gov

The OBT is having OPEN REGISTRATION for SPRING 2022 CLASSES!!

Apply for :
Medical Administrative Assistant
Digital Marketing
Young Professional Institute
and much more training/classes available.

If you are between the ages of 18-27 apply today!

To view all programs available visit: https://obtjobs.org/all-programs/
To Apply, visit: https://obtjobs.org/student-registration/

CitizensNYC awards micro-grants to community groups and small businesses focused on improving neighborhood life and strengthening local leadership.

Two funding opportunities are currently available:

The All In Neighborhood Grant Program awards up to $5,000 for community-building projects, and the Neighborhood Business Grant Program distributes up to $10,000 for payroll and operations.

CitizensNYC gives priority to innovative projects that address critical needs in underserved communities.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; eligible Brooklyn stakeholders are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!

To attend an info session and apply click here: https://www.citizensnyc.org/grantmaking

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) increases access to justice by leveraging the resources of the NYC legal community. CBJC provides critical legal services to disadvantaged New Yorkers. CBJC remains open as our team works remotely. For legal assistance, please:

Call 212-626-7383 

THE HOPE PROGRAM is looking for jobseekers for their upcoming HOPEworks, Intervine, YouthBuild, and brand new HVAC trainings.

How to Apply:

Virtual information sessions are held every Tuesday & Thursday at 1PM via zoom:

https://bit.ly/HOPE_info

OR applicants can dial-in to the session via telephone by calling:

646-558-8656, entering Meeting ID: 718-838-9842, and entering Password: 0.