Golden Passes Child Abuse Prevention Bill
State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) praised the New York State Senate’s approval of his legislation Intro S. 233, that will study child abuse, yesterday.
Intro S.233 will establish a temporary New York State
Commission to study child abuse prevention and make recommendations for the implementation of child abuse prevention programs in New York State.
The bill would include programs that will address child abuse prevention and other aspects of family dynamics that threaten child and family well-being.
“There is no place in our homes, schools or society for child abuse, and the unfortunate reality is that it is happening all too often in New York. It is time that we take a stand against child abuse and make the prevention of such a priority. We must figure out how to reverse this trend that is damaging many families,” said Golden.
“Reports indicate that there are approximately 80,000 children found to be victims of child abuse and maltreated in New York State each year. These numbers require legislative action so that we can prevent the abuse of children and save families in our State,” Golden.
The bill has been sent to the Assembly. Assemblywoman Sandy Galef (D-95th District) is the sponsor of A.5769.
BP Adams To Expand Operation Safe Shopper To Ditmas Park
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams will announce the latest installment of Operation Safe Shopper, in Ditmas Park, following a wave of violent crimes in the neighborhood including armed robberies and a brawl at a nearby McDonald’s at a hardware store today.
Operation Safe Shopper is a public-private partnership between Brooklyn Borough Hall, local civic organizations, and the New York City Police Department (NYPD), to fund the installment of security cameras in neighborhoods across Brooklyn to assist with the investigation of local crimes.
Adams will install a security camera at Almac Hardware, while highlighting the effectiveness of security camera technology in monitoring street activity, and ensuring public safety in Brooklyn’s commercial areas. Adams will also discuss the expansion of the program to residential corridors to combat a spate of recent illegal behavior.
The event is slated for 10 a.m., today, May 16 at 2 Newkirk Plaza in front of Almac Hardware in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.
Busy Day For Espinal; Education Town Hall With Chancellor Fariña
City Councilman Rafael Espinal (D-Cypress Hills, Bushwick, City Line, Oceanhill-Brownsville, East New York) will have a busy day starting with a Landmarks & Public Siting Committee meeting, then an appearance at City Hall to support DanceFest and finishing up his day in district with an Educational Town Hall.
Espinal will attend a meeting related to the East New York (ENY) School Siting as part of the recent ENY Neighborhood Plan. The ENY School to be located at Dinsmore-Chestnut, is slated to hold 1,000 seats and was a major cornerstone of the ENY Neighborhood Plan.
At midday, Espinal will give remarks in support of the 11th Annual Dance Parade and DanceFest at the Steps of City Hall. The annual event looks to inspire dance through the celebration of diversity, this years theme is “Dance For Peace.”
Espinal will attend a District 32 Community Education Town Hall with Chancellor Carmen Farina to talk about educational opportunities for the district.
First Event is slated for 11 a.m., today, May 16 at 250 Broadway, 16th Floor Committee Room, in Lower Manhattan.
Second event is slated for 12-noon, today, May 16 at the Steps of City Hall in Lower Manhattan.
Last Event is slated for 6:30 p.m., today, May 16 at P.S./I.S. 384, 242 Cooper St. in Bushwick.
Williams, Maisel Hold Successful Job Fair
Assembly member Jaime Williams (D-Canarsie, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach) hosted a successful Job and Resource Fair last week, giving employment opportunities and resources to her constituents.
Williams alongside Councilman Alan Maisel (D-Canarsie, Flatlands, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach, Gerritsen Beach) and State Senator Roxanne Persaud (D-Canarsie, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach, East New York) packed South Shore High School with highly successful businesses including Aviator Sports, Kings Borough Community College, Clark Shoes and Millennium Development Corp. The event was also able to give individuals the opportunity to have their concerns over immigration addressed by local attorney Ron Katiraei.
“In the current climate of uneasiness the ability to address issues with regard to citizenship status and the ability to have a steady form of employment are key to enabling peace mind,” said Williams.
Clarke Welcomed Black, Female Entrepreneurs to Economic Empowerment Forum
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-Crown Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville, Sheepshead Bay) Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, hosted an entrepreneurship and economic empowerment forum in Brooklyn yesterday.
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a speed networking, mentorship and resume workshop, sponsored by the #SheWoke Committee. The event gave an opportunity to budding business women to connect with other entrepreneurs in Brooklyn.
The event featured a discussion, led by small business owners and leaders from around the district, about the inequities Black women business owners face socially and economically and the role of policy to address these disparities.
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls was founded to ensure a dedicated body in Congress pushes for public policy to eliminate significant barriers and disparities that impact Black women and girls.
Treyger, Harris Denounce Removal Of Overnight Station Cleaners From R Line
Council Member Mark Treyger (D-Coney Island, Bensonhurst) and Assembly member Pamela Harris (D-Coney Island, Bay Ridge) denounced the recent decision by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to remove overnight cleaners from the Bay Ridge/Sunset Park R line subway stations yesterday.
Overnight station cleaners were removed from all R line subway stations between 95th Street and Prospect Avenue, excluding 36th Street.
“We strongly disagree with the MTA’s decision to remove overnight cleaning crews from R train stations in Southern Brooklyn. Residents in the Bay Ridge/Sunset Park areas already have to deal with overburdened, overcrowded, and frequently delayed R-train service; now the MTA is putting the health and safety of these riders at risk, as well. We support and stand in agreement with the Transit Workers Union, and call on the MTA to ensure that late-night train riders do not have to wait alone on empty, filthy subway platforms,” said Treyger and Harris in a joint statement.
Bichotte, Williams To Celebrate Haitian Flag Day
New York City Council Members Jumaane Williams (D-Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood) Brad Lander (D-Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington) and Assembly member Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Flatbush, Ditmas Park) will present Haitian Flag Day this week.
Haitian Flag Day celebrates the cultural and historical significance of Haiti. Haiti was the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to gain independence from colonial rule in 1804.
The event is slated for 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, at Shape Shifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place in Gowanus.
