Inez E. Dickens

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While efforts to suppress voter participation continue to gain traction across our country, here in New York we are preserving the right to vote. I helped pass new laws that strengthen the integrity of our elections while ensuring every eligible New Yorker can exercise their constitutional right to vote. (Chs. 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, and 220 of 2024)

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NYC Health + Hospitals will be having an Officer Recruitment Event August 22nd. Please take heed to the information provided below.

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Are your NYS license plates peeling? Can’t find the time to get to the DMV? You can replace your old, peeling plates remotely by mailing in a photo of your plates. For more information visit: https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/peeling-license-plates.

Happy Voting Rights Act Anniversary! This act protected voters of color and aimed to stop voter suppression.

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Happy National Night Out Day to you all! Today we focus on our communities and connect with law enforcement to make our neighborhoods a more safer.

HARLEM-

This law has went into effect today in New York State. -Please take heed.

Harlem Week is here! Let's come together to celebrate our culture, history, and the people who make Harlem great. Let us honor our history and share our culture as one community!

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Corbin Hill Food Project (CH), the Central Park Conservancy have launched a Central Park farm stand at 110th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue). Running every Saturday through November, the stand will deliver to Harlem locally sourced, fresh produce grown from BIPOC-owned farms in the Hudson Valley, New York. Additionally, the farm stand will seek to educate and raise awareness about food access, sustainable agriculture, healthy eating habits, and environmental conservation.

The market opened on Saturday, July 20th and will run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm weekly on Saturdays through November 30, 2024. The market will accept SNAP, EBT, FMNP, and WIC. Participating farms include Farm Fresh Carribean Growers, Mi Oh My Farms, Choy Commons,
Forest Fringe, Rocky Acres Community Farm, and Catalyst Collaborative. The fresh produce will include gem lettuce, kale, carrots, eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, and much more. I encourage all of you to stop by and grab some groceries.

Happy National Immunization Month! This National Immunization Month, let's prioritize public health and protect our communities through vaccination.

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The pass a state budget that included a supplemental Empire State Child Credit for low-income families. New York State is starting to send those checks out, so make sure you check your mail! More information here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-350-million-direct-financial-assistance-low-and-moderate-income

TODAY AT 1PM!! Sisters, Let’s show out!!! Meet me here!!!

Celebrating the Anniversary of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The ADA has paved the way for equality and justice to those with disabilities. Today lets honor those who fought for our rights.

On this day in history, women gathered all together at Seneca Falls and rose their voices together to gain equality and justice. As women together, they demanded their rights as women and this is where gender equality began.

"As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
-Nelson Mandela

Today is Nelson Mandela's Day. Lets remember what he stood for which is to encourage peace as well as justice wherever we are.

THANK YOU 🙏🏾 💙

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Did your driver license expire during the pandemic? If so, make sure you submitted a vision test to the DMV or your license may now be suspended. For more information, visit dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/vision-information.

Yesterday Evening, I had the privilege of giving a testimony at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library ! I testified before the Charter Revision Commission about the importance of the New York City Charter, which outlines the structure of our City government and the powers of our elected officials and agencies.

In my testimony, I highlighted the incredible efforts of Mayor Eric Adams & the Mayor’s Chief Business Diversity Officer, Michael Garner under the most challenging circumstances and the critical role of MWBEs in our city's recovery. The City Charter Revision Commission (CRC) is dedicated to ensuring our government remains efficient and responsive to all New Yorkers.

Together, we're shaping a brighter future for our city, and I urge Community Board 10 to vote for the proposed charter amendments considering the benefit of our Black and Hispanic communities. Thank you!

Join us this week at the Small Business Symposium hosted by the New York State Department of Labor. This is a fantastic opportunity for business owners from all industries to connect with various state agencies. Learn valuable insights and discuss your business needs directly with agency representatives after the panel. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow and enhance your business network right here in Harlem!

I was thrilled to join Governor Kathy Hochul as she launches the “Get Offline, Get Outside” summer campaign at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in Harlem! This initiative promotes physical and mental health by encouraging New York’s kids and families to take a break from their screens and enjoy the beauty of our parks and outdoor spaces. With swimming pool entry fees waived at New York State Parks this summer, it’s the perfect time to get outside and make the most of our wonderful state parks. FREE ACCESS TO STATE PARKS POOL IS OUSTANDING! Let's keep up the great work. Make sure to stop by the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

May the Islamic New Year bring you peace, prosperity, and countless blessings.

Wishing you a blessed Islamic New Year!

Ever forget your wallet and wish you had your ID on you? Now you can with New York Mobile ID! Just download the app, and a highly secure digital version of a state-issued driver license, learner permit or ID will be on your smartphone whenever you need it. More info here: https://dmv.ny.gov/id-card/mobile-id-mid

Today we celebrate the Civil Rights Act Anniversary. When the Civil Rights Act was signed today back in 1964, this act prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion and national origin. Now today, because of the great activists who put up a big fight for this, has ended racial discrimination and segregation in public accommodations, public education and more. We are now able to live free and equal!✊

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These laws go into effect today - Please take heed.