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Volume 1 Issue 1 April 17, 2014
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Dear Friend,
I am excited to celebrate my first quarter in the New York City Council! What an incredible journey I have begun with each and every one of you to chart the next chapter of our extraordinary district, at this exciting time in our city's history! As I travel across this district, I have met and spoken with so many of you who have expressed support, offered advice, and shared ideas on how we can make our community more inclusive of the many established and new voices that reside in the 35th Council District.
Under the leadership of Speaker Mark-Viverito, the Council passed the expansion of the Paid Sick Leave Bill, to which I proudly signed on, and I was proud to stand next to Mayor de Blasio as he signed it into law. This is a tremendous victory for working families!
Thousands of New York City parents can now breathe a sigh of relief after I co-chaired the first Universal Pre-K hearing with Council Member Danie l Dromm, which resulted in a state allotment of $300 million to expand the current structure. Please click here to find out more and to share with your community.
District 35 constituents expressed street safety concerns, I listened and responded. I organized a Vision Zero Town Hall meeting in conjunction with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and New York State Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley. Following our Town Hall, DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg promptly announced that Atlantic Avenue would be one of the first 50 roads slated for review. Our seniors and youth are victims of vehicular-pedestrian accidents at disproportionately higher rates. Last Wednesday, I stood alongside DOT Commissioner Trottenberg and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Transportation, Thomas Chan as they proudly announced that the first Arterial Slow Zone would be implemented in the 35th Council District along Atlantic Avenue!
Women's HERstory month was a celebration of not only the pioneers and trailblazers of the movement but also an opportunity to empower young women to pursue careers where women are underrepresented. I was ecstatic to welcome Amanda Marte, a sixth grade student from Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School and resident of Prospect Heights, as my "Council Member for the Day". She also joined me for the culmination of such a remarkable month with my inaugural #WOMENLEAD celebration in the Council Chambers. As Chair of the Committee on Women's Issues, I remain committed to addressing the issues that matter most to women such as pay equity, public safety, quality healthcare, STEM, sex education in our schools and domestic violence.
The work continues, and I really need all of you to get involved by attending community meetings, voicing your concerns and sharing creative solutions to solve our greatest challenges. Your input plays an invaluable role in how we govern our city.
Warm wishes to friends and neighbors that celebrate Passover and Easter!
Connect with my office and let me know how I can be of service to you, our district and citywide.
Yours in Partnership,
Laurie A. Cumbo
Member of the New York City Council
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Since taking office on January 1:
- Signed on to the Paid Sick Leave bill which became law
- Introduced the first UPK Hearing, which led to $300M state allocation
- Introduced legislation that would require ACS to report the graduation rates of youth in foster care annually
- Introduced a local law and resolution to create a voluntary registry for persons with special medical needs and support the inclusion of GPS-tracking devices as a covered service under the People First Waiver, respectively
- Atlantic Avenue was one of the first 50 intersections and corridors slated for review and safety improvements by DOT
- Served more than 100 constituents with matters related to eviction, snow removal, gas leaks, power outages, heating and hot water.
- Hosted an Emergency Town Hall Meeting to address the vehicle break-ins in the Clinton Hill community surrounding St. Joseph's College
- Educated nonprofit organizations on fiscal year 2015 discretionary budget process
- Empowered Tivoli Towers residents through a Know Your Rights Legal Clinic
- Co-sponsored a Know Your Rights Clinic for NYCHA residents
- Co-sponsored Dental Health Day which provided free screenings to more than 50 children
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Thursday April 17, 2014 at 7:30PM
71st Precinct Community Council
Middle School 61
400 Empire Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11225
Wednesday April 23, 2014 at 7PM
79th Precinct Community Council
585 Dekalb Avenue, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11205
Tuesday April 29, 2014 at 7PM
Brooklyn Community Board No. 9
Middle School 61
400 Empire Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11225
Tuesday April 29, 2014 at 7PM
78th Precinct Community Council
St. Augustine's Basement
47 Sterling Place Brooklyn, NY 11238
Monday May 5, 2014 at 7PM
Brooklyn Community Board No. 3
Basement Community Room Level
Restoration Plaza 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Wednesday May 7, 2014 at 7PM
Police Service Area 3
25 Central Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11206
Monday May 12, 2014 at 7:30PM
77th Precinct Community Council
Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
596 Prospect Place Brooklyn, NY 11238
Tuesday May 13, 2014 at 7PM
81st Precinct Community Council
794 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Wednesday May 14, 2014 at 6PM
Brooklyn Community Board No. 2
Dibner Building -Pfizer Auditorium
5 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tuesday May 20, 2014 at 7:30PM
88th Precinct Community Council
298 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
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Well Wishes
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Deputy Inspector Scott Henderson who has served with the 88th Precinct has been reassigned to the 81st Precinct.
Deputy Inspector Olufunmilo Obe, the Commanding Officer of Police Service Area 3, has been reassigned to the 28th Precinct.
Many thanks to Deputy Inspectors Henderson and Obe for their service. We wish you all the best. We welcome Captain Peter Fiorillo as the new Commanding Officer of the 88th Precinct and Captain Julio Delgado as the new Commanding Officer of Police Service Area 3. We look forward to working with you. *** After undergoing renovations and technology upgrades, the Clinton Hill Library reopened on Monday. Congratulations! |
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Cumbo in Action | |
Council Member Cumbo joined her colleagues and tenants to rally against downsizing on the steps of City Hall.
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Council Member Cumbo at the steps of City Hall to mark National Equal Pay Day, April 8, 2014. |
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To intern or volunteer, contact us!
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Laurie A. Cumbo
New York City Council
District 35, Brooklyn
Chair, Women's Issues
Cultural Affairs
Finance
Higher Education
Public Housing
Youth Services
District Office
1 Hanson Place, Suite 201
Brooklyn, NY 11243
Phone: 718.260.9191
Fax: 718.398.2808
Legislative Office
250 Broadway, Suite 1792
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212.788.7081
Fax: 212.788.7712
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Locate your city, state, and federal representatives.
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Constituent Hours
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If you need assistance please stop by my District Office during these hours.
Monday Appointment Only
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday Appointment Only
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Extra Extra: Community Events
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April 14-20, 2014
Celebrate Earth Week
145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
718.735.4400
Saturday April 19, 2014
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez is hosting a Free Bike Helmet Fitting & Distribution Event
12 - 4PM
Anne Loftus Playground (Dyckman Street and Broadway)
Rain Site: IS 218 4600 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
917.521.2616
Note: You must be present to receive a helmet and you must learn how to properly fit it. A parent or legal guardian must be present to sign a waiver for children under 18. Adults over age 18 receiving a helmet must sign a waiver.
Saturday April 19, 2014
Easter Hunt and Bake Sale
12PM
Dean Street Playground
Dean Street (b/w 6th and Carlton Aves.)
Playground clean up: 9:30 AM.
Sponsors: Dean Street Block Association,
6th Avenue to Vanderbilt, Friends of Dean Playground,
and special thanks to the 78th Precinct and its Explorers!
For more information contact [email protected] or [email protected]
1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Wednesday April 23, 2014
Application deadline for public school pre-kindergarten.
Thursday April 24, 2014
Financial Literacy 101: An Information Session and Presentation on Managing Your Money, Insurance Planning, Credit History, Using Credit Wisely & Increasing Your Credit Score
6 - 8PM (doors open at 6PM)
Friday April 25, 2014
Application d eadline for all summer youth employment applications.
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