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  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
April 16, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Announcing This Year’s PB Winners!

John,   A quick reminder! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications from now until the primary is…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
April 9, 2023 at 9:31 PM

It’s Time For A Candid Conversation

About cannabis! John,   A quick reminder! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications from now until…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
April 2, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Time To Dine Out

And a note about future newsletters John,   Before we jump into the newsletter, I need to make a quick note. We are now in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are re…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
March 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Vote in Participatory Budgeting today!

John, help us distribute $1.5 million to critical climate justice projects throughout our district that will make our communities healthier, greener, and more resilient. John,   ●      Tax season is coming to a close! Tax returns this year are due on 4/18,…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
March 19, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Springing Into Stated

Like the pun? John,   It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. Voting for Participatory Budgeting starts on 3/25! We’ll circulate the on…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
March 12, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Time To Take The Bus

All aboard! John,   ●      It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      Voting for Participatory Budgeting is starting in just a few …
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
March 5, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Stated Recap - March!

Getting ready to spring forward John,   ●      It’s tax season! Tax returns this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, the City offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      New Yorkers ages 14 to 24 can now apply to DYCD’s Summ…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
February 26, 2023 at 10:33 PM

What’s A Civic Assembly?

The Next Evolution Of PB John,   ●      It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      Are you or do you know a high school or college s…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Another Immigration Committee Hearing

Holding DOC accountable John,   ●       It was a busy week at City Hall! In addition to our Stated meeting, we hosted an Immigration Committee hearing. Read more about our work below! ●      The Department of Transportation's Division of Bridges will be c…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
February 12, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Spreading Love This Valentine’s Day

And more street safety updates! John,   Before we get started, I wanted to let you all know I’m supporting several local and international organizations in their efforts to help communities in Turkey and Syria rebuild in the aftermath of the devastating e…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
February 5, 2023 at 10:30 PM

February Stated Recap Take 1

Back to legislating John,   ●       We had our first Stated of the month this week! Read more about the legislation that passed and we signed on to below. ●      Asylum seekers in our community still need your help. Check out our webpage about what is need…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
January 29, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Winter Traffic Update

Beep Beep John,   Quick update on the emergency shelters in our district. We have added a new page to our Council website detailing the local organizations working on the ground to help newly arrived asylum seekers in our community. We will continue to upd…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
January 22, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Our First Stated Recap Of 2023

It’s been too long John,   Over the past week, two emergency shelters for asylum seekers have opened in our district. We have heard from dozens of concerned community members asking how they can help our newest neighbors, so before we get into the Stated r…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
January 15, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Breaking Down The Leg Process

I’m just a bill John,   Before we start, I need to acknowledge that we lost another neighbor to traffic violence in Gowanus on 9th Street this week. Sarah Schick was fatally struck by a box truck driver while cycling, marking the second cyclist death in ou…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
January 8, 2023 at 10:00 PM

We’re Back

And better than ever before! John,   New year, same newsletter! We’re so happy to be back after the winter holidays, ready to serve the District 39 community for another year. As always, this newsletter is a group project that relies on your feedback (resp…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 10:30 PM

39 Wins For District 39

39 Wins For District 39 Well, that flew by View this email in your browser Dear John, Today’s email is dedicated to everything we did in 2022. But before we get nostalgic, we have one final ask for 2022! PS 94 is coll…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
December 18, 2022 at 11:29 PM

The FIX For The BQE

The FIX For The BQE Say it like “F”-“I”-“X” View this email in your browser Dear John,   Quick holiday schedule update! We’ll be publishing our newsletter late next week so look out for our end-of-year wrap-up coming t…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
December 11, 2022 at 9:59 PM

December Stated Recap Episode I

December Stated Recap Episode I The Budget Mod Menace View this email in your browser Dear John, Hope you all are enjoying the Star Wars jokes. Our Climate Justice themed Participatory Budgeting Cycle is looking for …
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
December 4, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Tis The Season

Tis The Season To Volunteer! View this email in your browser Dear John, We’re happy to announce that the work on Albemarle Playground is finished! The contractor wrapped a few small items this past week, and the site …
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
November 20, 2022 at 10:15 PM

District Lines They Are A’Changing

District Lines They Are A’Changing But Not Until January 2024 View this email in your browser Dear John,   I want to start out by acknowledging a terrible tragedy in our community. Another pedestrian was hit and killed…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Fall Traffic Update

Fall Traffic Update beep beep View this email in your browser Dear John, A quick note for everyone, our Communications Director will be on vacation next week, so we’re taking a newsletter break next Sunday! Look out f…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 10:29 PM

October Stated Recap Episode II

October Stated Recap Episode II Attack of the Bills View this email in your browser Dear John, We’ve extended ideas collection for Participatory Budgeting until October 31st! Submit your idea today! Save the date: the…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Who Won The Fun Run?

Who Won The Fun Run? and an update on our Kensington work View this email in your browser Dear John, First things first, we had an unfortunate formatting error in last week’s newsletter. We’re striving to keep these s…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
October 16, 2022 at 11:15 PM

Gowanus Rezoning Update

Gowanus Rezoning Update and your Stated recap View this email in your browser Dear John, Participatory Budgeting is almost over! Be sure to RSVP for our next Neighborhood Assembly on 10/17. Can't make it to one of ou…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Education Update

Education Update Back to school edition View this email in your browser Dear John, Before we jump into our newsletter, I need to address the horrible killing of the dog Moose and the attack on his guardian Jessica Chr…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
October 2, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Stated Recap

Stated Recap and MUCH much more! View this email in your browser Dear John, We had a big week but first, your headlines. Our next Neighborhood Assembly for Participatory Budgeting is Tuesday, 10/11, at the Carroll Ga…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
September 25, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Asylum Seeker Update

Asylum Seeker Update from the Chair of your City Immigration Committee View this email in your browser Dear John, I want to take a quick moment to talk about the recent Hurricane in Puerto Rico. For the second time in…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
September 18, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Stated Recap September

Stated Recap September Leaving Legislation Station View this email in your browser Dear John, First, your headlines: Cycle 12 of Participatory Budgeting is about to kick off! Our first Neighborhood Assembly is on Sat…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
September 11, 2022 at 7:14 PM

PB Is Back

PB Is Back and better than ever View this email in your browser Dear John, First things first, I hope everyone heading back to school had an easy week and is looking forward to a semester of learning and fun. I’ll be …
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
September 4, 2022 at 11:14 PM

Real Public Safety

Real Public Safety and a change to our newsletter format View this email in your browser Dear John, Summer’s over, and we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming! Before we get going, we’re going to start somet…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
August 21, 2022 at 9:14 PM

I’m Just A Bill

I’m Just A Bill Well, actually, now I’m a law View this email in your browser Dear John,   Before we head into our Stated recap, I want to take a minute to talk about the influx of asylum seekers who are arriving in ou…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
August 7, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Staying Secure In Your Home

Staying Secure In Your Home Housing resources View this email in your browser Dear John,  Before we kick things off, our August newsletter schedule will be light, so you’ll only be hearing from us once more this month…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Beep Beep

Beep Beep Some traffic updates + sign-up for a free rain barrel! View this email in your browser Dear John,  In our newsletter survey, members of the community overwhelmingly asked for more traffic updates. While our …
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
July 24, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Education Town Hall Recap

Education Town Hall Recap & more. View this email in your browser Dear John, A quick note on monkeypox. First thing, going forward, we’re going to refer to monkeypox as MPX or orthopox. The name, like many virus na…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
July 17, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Legislation Station

Legislation Station I’m just a bill View this email in your browser Dear John, First up today, monkeypox. There has been an alarming rise in orthopox cases in our City over the past few weeks, and our public health inf…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
July 10, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Checking In On Albany

Checking In On Albany Plus a job opening with our office View this email in your browser Dear John, First things first, we’re hiring! Our office is looking for a new part-time team member to assist with outreach in the…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
July 3, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Summer's Here!

Summer's Here! School Funding, E-waste Drop-off & Shredding Truck in Park Slope  View this email in your browser Dear John, Before we start, we have to say that summer is officially here! On the Council front, this…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 12:14 AM

Budget Breakdown Part 2

Budget Breakdown Part 2 More to discuss! View this email in your browser Dear John, Before we start, this has been a difficult week. The Supreme Court has gutted Miranda Rights, made it easier to carry gun in our City,…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
June 19, 2022 at 11:29 PM

Budget Breakdown

Budget Breakdown Top-line budget items and more View this email in your browser Dear John, A quick ask from the community! We're working on a special project to help build support for our composting legislation and are…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
June 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM

My Statement On Last Night's Budget Vote

My Statement On Last Night's Budget Vote View this email in your browser Dear John, When I first wrote this email, it was Thursday afternoon, and the plan was to give you all an update on where budget negotiations were.…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
June 5, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Repro Rights, Budget Season, And More!

Repro Rights, Budget Season, And More! It’s about to be a busy summer View this email in your browser Dear John, One month ago, a draft Supreme Court decision leaked that, if final, would overturn Roe v. Wade. This doc…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 11:29 PM

Tragedy After Tragedy

Tragedy After Tragedy We need action View this email in your browser Dear John, There has been so much trauma over these past few years; it made this week difficult to process. Everyday gun violence has claimed countle…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
May 22, 2022 at 10:44 PM

Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Programing

Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Programing PB winners and local laws  View this email in your browser Dear John Redistricting is fast approaching! I’m not talking about the mess going on with the congressional maps - …
  Michael, Comms Director · [email protected]
May 15, 2022 at 6:14 PM

We Want To Hear From You!

We Want To Hear From You! View this email in your browser Dear John If you’ve read an email, liked a tweet, or watched your inbox in eager anticipation of our first piece of direct mail, then you’ve seen just a snippet…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 4:29 PM

Help Defend Roe (Working Link)

Help Defend Roe (Working Link) Actions You Can Take View this email in your browser Dear John We heard from a number of you that our last email had a broken RSVP link for our Reproductive Health Teach In! All the link…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 9:44 PM

Help Defend Roe

Help Defend Roe Actions You Can Take View this email in your browser Dear John As promised, we're keeping you in the loop on actions you can take to help protect abortion access.   Reproductive Justice Teach-In On Wed…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
May 8, 2022 at 11:14 PM

We Won’t Go Back

We Won’t Go Back View this email in your browser Dear John As I’m sure many of you saw this week, the right-wing Supreme Court’s planned decision to overturn Roe v Wade was leaked. Let’s be clear - outlawing abortion w…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
May 1, 2022 at 8:44 PM

Trash Talk

Trash Talk And a Ramadan roundup View this email in your browser Dear John While I personally did not fast to safely continue my recovery from surgery, I took time during the month of Ramadan to be spiritual in other …
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
April 24, 2022 at 8:29 PM

A Legislative Update & More

A Legislative Update & More Bills Bills Bills View this email in your browser Dear John Before we kick things off, there's been a noticeable spike in COVID-19 cases in our community, so I want to encourage everyon…
  Council Member Hanif · [email protected]
April 17, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Checking In

Checking In It’s been a week View this email in your browser Dear John What started on Tuesday as vague rumors about a disruption on the subway quickly turned out to be one of the worst tragedies this City has faced i…