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Letter from Laurie
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Dear Friend,
Women's Herstory Month was nothing less than extraordinary. As we celebrated the incredible contributions of sheroes - both seen and unseen - it was equally important to recognize the outstanding achievements of those who continue to press for progress. These trailblazers have paved the way for thousands of New Yorkers to pursue unprecedented opportunities.
From the Women's Suffrage Movement to present-day, we have been on the front lines advocating for gender equality and social justice. Through #powertothepolls and our 21 in '21 initiative, I look forward to the increased representation of women in our chambers of government - beginning with City Hall.
Speaking of elections, Vote Week for participatory budgeting (PBNYC) is April 7-15, 2018. During this period, residents of the 35th Council will have an opportunity to decide how to spend $1 million to improve our community. In order to vote, you must be at least 11 years old or at least in 6th Grade and live in the district. Eligible voters must sign an affidavit to confirm age and residency in the district. Learn more about the projects on this cycle's
ballot, take note of the poll sites that will be opened throughout the district, share the information with your family, friends, and neighbors, then vote in-person or online. This is real money real projects, and real power.
I want to encourage you to connect with my office then get involved in strengthening our community and economy.
Yours in Partnership,
Majority Leader
Council Member, 35th District
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City Council Members Initiate Budget Negotiations for FY 2019
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Majority Leader Laurie A. Cumbo joins Speaker Corey Johnson (center) and Council Members for the first Budget Negotiating Team Meeting of 2018. Photo Credit: John McCarten
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Legislative Updates
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The following bills were introduced or co-sponsored by Council Majority Leader Cumbo:
- Int 0630: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an anti-sexual harassment rights and responsibilities poster. (info)
- Int 0631*: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to organic waste requirements applicable to food service establishments, food manufacturers and food wholesalers in rat mitigation zones. (info)
- Int 0632*: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to mandating anti-sexual harassment training for private employers. (info)
- Int 0633*: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting of pay and employment equity data (info)
- Res 0182: Resolution calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, H.R. 4937, which would provide immigration relief for New York resident Ravidath "Ravi" Lawrence Ragbir and denouncing the unlawful targeting of immigrant rights activists for deportation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (info)
*Council Majority Leader Cumbo is the primary sponsor.
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Upcoming Deadlines: Artist Residences, Employment, Scholarships
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- Saturday, March 31: Superpower Scholarship
- Sunday, April 1: Brooklyn Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Scholarship
- Sunday, April 1: BRIC ArtFP
- Sunday, April 1: The BRICworkspace residency program
- Monday, April 2: Brooklyn Navy Yard Summer Internship
- Thursday, April 5: Bridging the Gap Grant
- Friday, April 6: Black History Month Scholarship 2018
- Monday, April 30: Melquain Jatelle Anderson Memorial Scholarship for Sociology
- Tuesday, May 1: The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity
- Friday, May 11: Calling All Brooklyn Nonprofits: Apply for $100,000 Spark Prize (info)
- Thursday, May 24: Housing Lottery Opportunity for 555 Waverly Avenue in Clinton Hill
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Announcements
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- Free Pre-K to 5th grade field trips to Brooklyn Children's Museum, now through June 2018 (info)
- The Department of Sanitation is hosting a SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event at Prospect Park on April 8th. (info)
- New York Transit Museum's Subway Shindig for Families is on April 24th. (info)
- Summer in the City is now accepting applications for its free, full-day programs! (info)
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Well Wishes
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On behalf of the 35th Council District, Majority Leader Cumbo would like to extend a warm welcome to the following community leaders and commanding officers:
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Captain Lashonda Dyce
88th Precinct
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Deputy Inspector Francis Giordano
71st Precinct
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Deputy Inspector John Buttacavoli
77th Precinct
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Pastor Michael Coleman
Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Church
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| Summer Youth Resource Expo |
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WOW! Our Second Annual Summer Youth Resource Fair was BIGGER and BETTER. It's no secret that the 35th Council District is home to some of the most amazing organizations in the City of New York. Yesterday, hundreds of youth and families had the opportunity to discover the incredible athletic, cultural, and educational programs that are right in their own backyard..
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Constituent Services
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Community Retrofit NYC is a program provided by the City of New York that offers free advisory services to owners, operators, and residents of small- and mid-sized multifamily buildings located in Central Brooklyn and Southern Queens to undertake energy and water upgrades in their buildings. Representatives will be in our offices every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Replacement and renewal of immigration documents, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Advance Parole, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Naturalization and Citizenship
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