Governor Hochul made the right call to suspend the implementation of congestion pricing in Manhattan's Central District. The majority of our outer-borough residents live in transit deserts that would be burdened by an additional commuting tax in our city.
Council Member Farah N. Louis
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@NYCCouncil Member | 45th District in Brooklyn representing Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Marine Park, Flatlands, & Kensington.
- 1. Council Member Farah Louis was involved in a traffic accident on Monday, June 28. She was hospitalized following the incident, but is expected to make a full recovery and return to work as soon as possible.
- Sunday, we honored the life & legacy of our very own, #RuthBaderGinsburg outside of the BK Municipal Building. #RGB was an exemplary public servant whose unparalleled career & record as a champion for women’s + reproductive rights will continue to inspire future generations.
- I am so honored to accept the nomination of Co-Chair of the @WomensCaucusNYC along w/ @Vanessalgibson
- With Mayor Adams' announcement of the Vegan Fridays Initiative at New York City public schools, students across the city will have the opportunity to enjoy an alternative, healthy, and cruelty-free meal.Vegan Fridays: NYC school cafeterias launching healthy eating initiative 7ny.tv/3sdjlRl
- As co-chair of @WomensCaucusNYC, I'm pledging my commitment to #ChooseToChallenge #inequality, call out #bias, question #stereotypes, and address all forms of #genderinequity" #IWD2021 #IWDTheme #Women
- Jordan Neely was a talented performer in New York City who deserved to live. He deserved a compassionate and comprehensive response to address his basic needs.
- All New Yorkers deserve to feel safe at every intersection, but there are neighborhoods where vehicular crashes have become the norm. These tragedies are life-altering for the families of crash victims and pedestrians who sustain serious injuries.A 64-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy sedan Tuesday morning and later died at Kings County Hospital, according to police. trib.al/bfo1gW6
- Social distancing rules apply to all NYC residents without exemption, but recent incidents of noncompliance & inconsistent #NYPD enforcement have proven otherwise. This is a dangerous precedent that further strains community-police relations in communities of color. (1/4)
- It's National #WearRedDay! Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women and the cause of more than one-third of maternal deaths, with rates highest among Black women. We wear red today, but we educate and advocate for adequate women's healthcare every day. #GoRedforWomen
- With less than a month b4 thousands walk into their classrooms on the 1st day of school, the reality is the @NYCSchools is not ready to resume in-person instruction.
- Thank you @NYCMayor & @NYCParks Commish Silver for partnering w/@AMBichotte & I to announce a new recreation ctr in E. Flatbush. Thank you @nycpa for laying the groundwork. This is how we stop the shooting, save lives, & strengthen our community by taking this critical step fwd.
- Extremely frustrated and alarmed after discovering my car had been vandalized for the third time in a few weeks. A bit shaken up as this occurred close to home again. Thankful for the prompt response of @NYPD67pct and @NYPD70pct. Hopefully the perps will be apprehended.






















