Senator Roxanne Persaud

It's 10:30 pm and we are in the Senate Chamber still working. Lots of bills to vote on..

6/1
In the spirit of Juneteenth, My Brothers Keeper and My Sisters Keeper celebrate black excellence at a powerful gathering dedicated to honoring the rich history, culture, and global impact of the African diaspora. Staff member Tanequa thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

2-K applications are now OPEN! 🎉

If your child was born in 2024, you can apply for free 2-K programs for the upcoming school year.

🗓️ Applications close on June 26, 2026.

Learn more: schools.nyc.gov/2k

REMINDER TOMORROW!

SD-19 Food Distribution will be held Thursday, June 4th at 1pm!
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address: 2857 Linen Boulevard, Brooklyn NY 11208

This event is open to all community members in need of food. Please remember to bring your own bag!

Please share this information with anyone who could benefit from this support.
Questions?

Feel free to contact the District Office: 718-649-7653

Team SD-19 sporting their sneakers in honor of !

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Community Clean Up Day Event.

See flyer for more details.

📢 Attention New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents pursuing higher education: The NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible full-time undergraduate and graduate students at CUNY.
🔗 Apply today: on.nyc.gov/nycha-cuny

FYI OBH Virtual Caribbean Health Summit

See flyer for more information.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH1qUx-RqHiwbqsB7InEk0sdkITz5UG-r0A4Vqv0HwPxFA1A/viewform

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06/01 My staff member Alex proudly represented me at the 2026 New York State Seal of Biliteracy Convocation, a celebration recognizing thousands of New York City students who have demonstrated proficiency in multiple languages and a commitment to academic excellence.

This year’s ceremony highlighted the incredible linguistic diversity of our city. It was shared that the students represented in the room collectively spoke approximately 75% of the world’s languages, a powerful reminder of the cultural richness found throughout our schools and communities. More than 1,100 students and families attended the event, representing a significant portion of the nearly 3,000 students who earned the Seal of Biliteracy this year.

The program featured inspiring student speakers, performances by talented student musicians, dancers, and vocalists, as well as remarks from education leaders and advocates who emphasized the importance of multilingualism in an increasingly interconnected world.

I congratulate all of the students who earned this distinguished recognition. Your dedication to mastering multiple languages is an extraordinary achievement that reflects not only academic excellence, but also the diversity, cultural understanding, and global perspective that help make New York City so unique.