Council Member Shahana Hanif · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Share Your Feedback on the Arrow Linen Rezoning

Share Your Feedback on the Arrow Linen Rezoning Save the Date! View this email in your browserDear John,As your Council Member, one of my core responsibilities as a Council Member is reviewing and voting on land use decisions in our district. Property owners seeking to alter their pro…

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December 22, 2024 at 9:59 PM

39 Wins for the 39th Council District!

39 Wins for the 39th Council District! A Look Back at 2024 View this email in your browserDear John,As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the New Year, or s…

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December 15, 2024 at 10:00 PM

It’s Time to Plug In: Take Action Locally

It’s Time to Plug In: Take Action Locally View this email in your browserDear John,Nearly 40 families at Gowanus Houses have faced gas line shutdowns. In partnership with CHiPS and Meals on Wheels, we’ve organized supplemental food services to support them. To spread some holiday cheer…

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December 8, 2024 at 10:00 PM

A New York City For All

A New York City For All View this email in your browserDear John,Historic Housing Investments for a Stronger FutureEvery day, I hear from constituents about the growing unaffordability of our City. Over 50% of New Yorkers are rent-burdened, living in constant fear of rent hikes or losi…

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December 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Our Fight to Shut Down the Columbia Waterfront Concrete Recycling Facility

Our Fight to Shut Down the Columbia Waterfront Concrete Recycling Facility View this email in your browserDear John,On Tuesday, I had the privilege of hosting a rally demanding the immediate closure and relocation of the Columbia Waterfront Concrete Recycling Facility, alongside State …

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November 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Youth Empowerment in the 39th

Youth Empowerment in the 39th View this email in your browserDear John,We have free compostable leaf bags available for neighbors in need! Stop by my District Office at 197 Bond Street during business hours to pick up your bags. Last week, the City Council’s Committee on Land Use and S…

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November 17, 2024 at 10:06 PM

The FARE Act Passes in NYC!

The FARE Act Passes in NYC! View this email in your browserDear John,Happy belated Veterans Day to all who observed the holiday earlier this week, and a warm wish for a meaningful Veterans Month! To support our veterans and their families, the NYC Department of Veteran Services offers …

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November 7, 2024 at 2:02 PM

The Fight Ahead

The Fight Ahead View this email in your browserDear John,Like many of you, I’m deeply disappointed by the outcome of this election. President-elect Trump’s actions over the past decade have harmed countless communities, and his second term threatens our rights, values, and democracy itsel…

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November 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM

It’s Time to Vote!

It’s Time to Vote! Your voice matters! View this email in your browserDear John,Wishing everyone a festive, joyful, and prosperous Diwali!Happy Día de los Muertos to all who are honoring their loved ones this weekend.  Please note that our District Office will be closed on Tuesday, 11/5,…

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October 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Don’t Forget to Flip Your Ballot at the Polls!

Don’t Forget to Flip Your Ballot at the Polls! Important updates and information for the upcoming election View this email in your browserDear John,October is Italian American Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the vibrant history, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans. D…

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October 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM

City of Yes for Housing Opportunity

City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Join us to testify and make your voice heard! View this email in your browserDear John,Wishing all our Jewish neighbors in the district celebrating Sukkot this week, Chag Sameach!If you missed our Participatory Budgeting Open House yesterday, don’t wor…

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October 13, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Participatory Budgeting Season is here!

Participatory Budgeting Season is here! View this email in your browserDear John,I wish all our Jewish neighbors in the district and across the city an easy, reflective, and meaningful fast this Yom Kippur. G'mar chatima tova to everyone celebrating!Please note that our office is closed t…

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October 6, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Safety is a Community Effort

Safety is a Community Effort View this email in your browserDear John,Shanah Tovah to all my Jewish neighbors celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend! As we welcome the New Year, I recognize that for many, this time is bittersweet, intertwined with the pain and suffering our communities ar…

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September 29, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Unprecedented times at City Hall

Unprecedented times at City Hall But our work continues! View this email in your browserDear John This week, Mayor Eric Adams made history as the first sitting New York City Mayor to be indicted on federal charges. In response, I joined over 40 of my elected colleagues in urging Mayor Ad…

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September 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Join Us for Climate Week!

Join Us for Climate Week! Plus, don’t miss an upcoming community safety and self-defense class. View this email in your browserDear Friend,Join us on Saturday, September 28th, from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Park Slope Armory YMCA (361 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215) for a Community Safety and Sel…

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September 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Fall Events Calendar

Fall Events Calendar and upcoming construction in the 39th View this email in your browserDear Friend,The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will implement mandatory trash containerization for residential properties this Fall. To stay informed and avoid potential penalties or fines, make su…

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September 8, 2024 at 9:30 PM

School is Back in Session

School is Back in Session and introducing Sabine, our new Constituent Services Liaison View this email in your browserDear Friend,Brooklyn Community Board 7 will hold a public meeting on the proposed Arrow Linen rezoning on Monday, September 9, from 6:30 PM to 9 PM at Holy Name Church-Sh…

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September 1, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Back to School Season

Back to School Season and Happy Labor Day Weekend View this email in your browserDear Friend, The 78th Precinct is actively investigating multiple reports of sexual harassment and assault in Park Slope. I urge any victims or witnesses to file a report with the precinct and, if they feel …

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August 25, 2024 at 9:57 PM

Making Our Streets Safer

Making Our Streets Safer Daylighting in District 39 View this email in your browserDear District 39 Constituent,I am deeply concerned about reports of sexual assault and harassment in Park Slope. If you have experienced or witnessed such incidents, please contact the NYPD’s 78th Precinct…

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August 18, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Constituent Services Successes!

Constituent Services Successes! Our Office Is Here to Serve You! View this email in your browserDear District 39 Constituent, Over the last week, I have received extremely troubling reports of sexual assault and harassment affecting women in Park Slope. My office has been actively engagi…

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August 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM

CORRECTION: Tonight's Brooklyn Marine Terminal Webinar

CORRECTION: Tonight's Brooklyn Marine Terminal Webinar View this email in your browserCORRECTION: Tonight’s Brooklyn Marine Terminal WebinarNYCEDC and WXY Studio will host a public information webinar about the Brooklyn Marine Terminal project and upcoming engagement opportunities. The we…

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August 11, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Meet Our Summer Interns!

Meet Our Summer Interns! … & three more unlicensed smoke shops in the District have been padlocked. View this email in your browserDear Friend, I’m deeply saddened by the vandalism and destruction of Arts Gowanus’ Pride: All Day, Every Day exhibit at the Old Stone House. I’m incredib…

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August 4, 2024 at 8:59 PM

The Sham Charter Revision Commission

The Sham Charter Revision Commission View this email in your browserDear District 39 Constituent, As a reminder, our new office is located on the Ground Floor of 197 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. To make an appointment, contact our Constituent Services Director Bryan Gross at bgross@co…

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July 28, 2024 at 8:44 PM

The Worker Bill of Rights is in Full Effect!

The Worker Bill of Rights is in Full Effect! and addressing air & soil quality concerns in Gowanus View this email in your browserDear District 39 Constituent, As a reminder, our new office is located on the Ground Floor of 197 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. To make an appointment,…

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July 21, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Protecting Retiree Healthcare

Protecting Retiree Healthcare & some updates on the Concrete Recycling Facility in the District View this email in your browserDear District 39 Constituent, I want to take a moment and address the student protests in Bangladesh that are demanding reforms to the unjust quota system. I…

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July 14, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Expense Budget Wins!

Expense Budget Wins! View this email in your browserDear District 39 Constituent, Political violence has no place in our society. I condemn the attempt on former President Trump’s life in the strongest possible terms, wish a speedy recovery for those injured, and mourn the life of the ral…

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July 7, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Capital Budget Wins!

Capital Budget Wins! and Transportation Updates View this email in your browserDear District 39 Constituent, A happy belated Fourth of July! Wishing you all a restful Sunday with your loved ones.Our office is proud to support the Gowanus Mutual Aid Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) p…

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June 30, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Why I Voted No on the FY25 Budget

Why I Voted No on the FY25 Budget View this email in your browserDear District 39 Constituent,Today, the City Council voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. I voted no. Let me explain why.Throughout this budget cycle, the Mayor proposed broad cuts to city agencies, which I outlined in…

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June 28, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Get Your Free IDNYC on Tuesday, July 2nd

Get Your Free IDNYC on Tuesday, July 2nd … and we are now accepting Fresh Direct bag donations! View this email in your browserDear Friend,We have officially moved into our new office on the Ground Floor of 197 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. To make an appointment, contact our Constitu…

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June 23, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Budget Crunch Time

Budget Crunch Time Troubling News from Albany View this email in your browserHi Friend,We have officially moved into our new office on the Ground Floor of 197 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. To make an appointment, contact our Constituent Services Director Bryan Gross at bgross@council.…

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June 16, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Welcome to Our New District Office!

Welcome to Our New District Office! Ban the Scan View this email in your browserHi Friend,Bike the Block in Kensington: join us on June 23rd from 11 AM to 3 PM! Experience car-free streets on Beverley Road between East 2nd Street and Ocean Parkway, with local access maintained. Enjoy bik…

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June 2, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Resiliency in Gowanus

Resiliency in Gowanus Rain Barrel Giveaway and Avenue C Plaza Programming! View this email in your browserHi Friend,On June 3rd, NYCHA will begin accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, reopening a waitlist that has been closed to general applicatio…

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May 26, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Participatory Budgeting Results Are In!

Participatory Budgeting Results Are In! Task Force Roundtable, Rallies, and Real Questions on Library Cuts View this email in your browserHi Friend,Our office is supporting Council Member Hudson's Migrant Resource Fair on June 1st– and we need volunteers! Learn more here.We have a new of…

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May 19, 2024 at 9:29 PM

A Mental Health Emergency Should Not Be a Death Sentence

A Mental Health Emergency Should Not Be a Death Sentence Funding Brooklyn Institutions Is Music to My Ears View this email in your browserHi Friend,Our office is supporting Council Member Hudson's Migrant Resource Fair on June 1st– and we need volunteers! Learn more here.Saturday volunte…

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May 12, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Executive Budget Hearings Continue

Executive Budget Hearings Continue Arts for a Stronger Democracy! View this email in your browserHi Friend,Our office is co-hosting a Sustainability and Resiliency Resource Fair with the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ). Join us on May 22, 2024 from 6-8 PM at P…

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May 5, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Executive Budget Overview and More

Executive Budget Overview and More A New Era for Our Office! View this email in your browserHi Friend,Saturday volunteers needed: help distribute free produce, including fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables to public housing residents at Gowanus Houses, Wyckoff Gardens, and Warren Stree…

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April 28, 2024 at 9:29 PM

The Stop Shelter Evictions Act

The Stop Shelter Evictions Act Housing is a Human Right! View this email in your browserHi Friend,Saturday volunteers needed: help distribute free produce, including fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables to public housing residents at Gowanus Houses, Wyckoff Gardens, and Warren Street Ho…

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April 21, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Launching Our Task Force to Combat Hate

Launching Our Task Force to Combat Hate How Can We Fight Prejudice in Our Communities? View this email in your browserChag Pesach Sameach to all celebrating Passover! I look forward to joining Seders in the district. Earth Day is Monday 4/21! Get out and enjoy some Mother Nature!Saturday…

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April 14, 2024 at 9:29 PM

District 39 Parks Tour and More!

District 39 Parks Tour and More! Perfect Days for the Park Ahead View this email in your browserToday 4/14 is the LAST day to cast your vote in Participatory Budgeting—you can vote online!We are co-sponsoring an Eid al-Fitr Celebration along with Speaker Adams at the City Hall Chambers o…

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April 7, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Vote Now in Participatory Budgeting!

Vote Now in Participatory Budgeting! How Would You Spend 1.5 million? View this email in your browserTL;DR: Participatory Budgeting vote week is 4/6-4/14, vote in-person or online, and spread the word!Saturday Volunteers Needed: Do you want to lend a hand and meet your neighbors? Help di…

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March 30, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Homes Now, Homes For Generations

Homes Now, Homes For Generations Tackling the Housing Crisis and More View this email in your browserHappy belated Purim and Holi! A happy Easter Sunday as well! Participatory Budgeting Vote Week is 4/6 - 4/14! See all in-person voting locations and instructions for voting on our website…

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March 24, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Education Cuts in District 39

Education Cuts in District 39 No Skimping on Education Spending View this email in your browserDear John,  Participatory Budgeting Vote Week is 4/6 - 4/14! We are excited to host a PB Expo or “science fair” to showcase this year’s PB projects on 4/6 from 2-4 PM at Powerhouse Arts in Gowa…

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March 17, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Get Ready for Participatory Budgeting Vote Week!

Get Ready for Participatory Budgeting Vote Week! Protect NYC’s Libraries View this email in your browserDear John, We’ve started our Ramadan reflection series! You can follow along on Instagram: @ShahanaFromBK.We are still unable to offer in-person appointments with extremely limited exc…

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March 10, 2024 at 9:36 PM

An Emergency Shelter in Gowanus

An Emergency Shelter in Gowanus Welcome with Dignity View this email in your browserDear John, Join me in wishing our Muslim neighbors across District 39 and NYC a blessed month of Ramadan! I am especially grateful to CHiPS’ generous partnership with my office and hosting a culturally re…

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March 3, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Winter Traffic Update

Winter Traffic Update Beep beep View this email in your browserDear John, We have found a new district office, but renovation is underway! For the time being, we are unable to offer in-person appointments with extremely limited exceptions. If you need help, call us at (718) 499-1090 or s…

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February 25, 2024 at 10:29 PM

You Get A Tree! You Get A Tree!

You Get A Tree! You Get A Tree! + Save the Date View this email in your browserDear John, Our team is currently searching for a new office in our updated district lines! For the time being, we are unable to offer in-person appointments with extremely limited exceptions. If you need help,…

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February 18, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Black History in our Community

Black History in our Community View this email in your browserDear John, Have any thoughts on our weekly newsletter? Share your feedback in our annual community survey! Help build a better and more inclusive borough and apply to join your local Community Board! It’s the last weekend to ap…

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February 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Fellowship Update

Fellowship Update and a new Local Law View this email in your browserDear John, Have any thoughts on our weekly newsletter? Share your feedback in our annual community survey! Our team is currently searching for a new office in our updated district lines! For the time being, we are unabl…

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February 4, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Legislation Station

Legislation Station A historic week in the Council View this email in your browserDear John Our team is currently searching for a new office in our updated district lines! For the time being, we are unable to offer in-person appointments with extremely limited exceptions. If you need hel…

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January 28, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Gowanus Update

Gowanus Update View this email in your browserDear John Our team is currently searching for a new office in our updated district lines! For the time being, we are unable to offer in-person appointments with extremely limited exceptions. If you need help, call us at (718) 499-1090 or send …

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