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Member representing District 42. East New York, New Lots, Remsen Village, Spring Creek, Starrett City
01/03/2023
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01/03/2023
We have so many projects to look forward to, so many new housing developments being built, parks being renovated, new schools, community organizations providing programs we need and more to come.
Cheers to a fantastic 2023!
12/29/2022
Habari Gani?
Day 4 of Kwanzaa is Ujamaa.
Ujamaa means Cooperative Economics!
12/27/2022
Habari Gani?
The second day of Kwanzaa honors self-determination Kujichagulia.
To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
12/27/2022
Great news! The office of Council Member Charles Barron is excited to inform you that many members of our district will become eligible for Medicare cost saving programs in 2023!
As of January 1, 2023, the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) is significantly expanding its income eligibility limits for the first time in State history. The MSP helps pay Medicare premiums and lowers prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries. On average, a person on the MSP can save around $7,000 annually in Medicare costs. Census data shows that this expansion will make an additional 300,000 New Yorkers eligible for this vital benefit!
The Medicare Rights Center can provide direct assistance with the application process for those who may be eligible. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions.
Medicare Rights Center Helpline:
1-800-333-4114
12/23/2022
The New Lots Library is trying to start a Gospel Choir under the direction of choir director, Janine Smith. All singers age 16 and up are welcome to join. No experience is necessary.
Happy Friday! I will be on WBAI - 99.5FM tonight from 7:15 - 7:30pm to talk about the Alafia project with Imhotep Gary Bird.
12/09/2022
NOT ANOTHER SHELTER! Join us tomorrow. Saturday December 10,2022 at 12 pm SHARP at 501 New Lots Avenue
12/05/2022
Not Another Shelter! Meet us there tomorrow 12/6 at 12pm Sharp!
11/16/2022
BKA in Business: Celebrating the Success of the Commercial Lease Assistance Program
The virtual forum starts at 6 PM and the registration link is here: https://bit.ly/11221116
10/13/2022
Tonight! Thursday, October 13th 2022 AT 6:30PM my office and I are hosting a virtual Neighborhood Assembly via zoom so that everyone's voices can be heard.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81823532769?pwd=em12MFFHVU5wcklQZWNHY0ZVWGlrZz09
10/04/2022
JOIN THE FDNY FIRE CADET ACADEMY - Fire Cadet application set to close Friday, October 7
All Cadets who successfully complete the Fire Cadet Academy will be eligible to take the Promotion to Firefighter civil service exam and those who pass the exam and meet all other eligibility requirements will qualify for appointment to Firefighter.