Government account of Council Member Shahana Hanif.
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06/19/2026
Happy Juneteenth! Today, we honor the enduring hope and resistance of Black Americans throughout our nationâs history.
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States, but is also a reminder that the fight for liberation continues. As we celebrate Black joy, culture, and community, we must also recommit ourselves to building an anti-racist, equal, and just future.
06/17/2026
A constituent in Cobble Hill noticed that public litter baskets had been removed from a neighborhood corner, and reached out to our office.
We worked with DSNY to address the issue, and weâre proud to share that the baskets have been replaced.
06/17/2026
This Sunday, join in celebrating World Refugee Day at the Seventh Heaven Street Fair on 7th Avenue in Brooklyn!
This free community event will feature music and dance performances representing cultures from around the world, alongside community resources and information from local partners. As Brooklyn continues to be shaped by generations of immigrants and refugees, world refugee day is an opportunity to celebrate the stories, traditions and contributions that make our communities stronger.
06/17/2026
Our district office will be closed on Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19 for the Knicks Parade and Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday, June 22.
Enjoy the festivities!
06/17/2026
Join the Arab American Family Support Center Summer Resource Fair on June 18 from 10AMâ4PM at 386 Atlantic Avenue. Community members can access free health screenings, WIC enrollment assistance, benefits information, voter registration resources, and more.
Stop by to connect with services, learn about available resources, and pick up some free giveaways!
06/17/2026
Congratulations to the students of PS 130, The Parkside School, on winning the 2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship!
These talented young players traveled all the way to Baltimore to bring home the national title. Our entire community is proud of these students, their coaches, educators, and families for this incredible achievement. It was so wonderful to celebrate with our incredible students!
06/16/2026
Weâre hosting a book drive for Brooklyn Book Bodega! Brooklyn Book Bodega's mission is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 in NYC because reading is transformative.
You can support this work of increasing literacy and book access by donating the books that your children have outgrown.â Drop off your gently used, like-new books for kids and teens at our office and help another child discover their next favorite book!
Our office (located at 197 Bond St) is available for drop-offs from 10 AM â 4 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Please note: Do not donate religious books, textbooks, activity books, encyclopedias, torn books, books with scribbles, broken books, or books that are for adults.â
Thank you for helping increase book access and literacy in our local communities!
06/15/2026
The World Cup is here (in District 39) â˝ď¸ Join our office and Rooftop Films for a free screening of the classic Bend it Like Beckham in Kensington Plaza on June 21!
Plaza seating opens at 7 PM, and the screening starts at sundown (~8:30 PM). RSVP is required to reserve a seat! RSVP: https://www.goelevent.com/RooftopFilms/e/BendItLikeBeckham
As Chair of the Committee on Disabilities and Accessibility, I opened todayâs hearing on reproductive healthcare access for New Yorkers with disabilities with a simple truth: disability should never determine whether someone can access dignified, informed, and lifesaving care.
Nearly one in six New Yorkers lives with a disabilityâyet disabled people continue to face inaccessible facilities, gaps in provider training, higher rates of pregnancy complications, and barriers to reproductive autonomy.
At a moment when federal Medicaid cuts threaten our public health system, we must strengthenânot weakenâaccess to care. Reproductive justice includes disabled people. Autonomy is part of access.
Today, we heard testimony from the administration, including the Mayorâs Office for People with Disabilities, NYC Health + Hospitals, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, alongside advocates, providers, and community members working to build a healthcare system that truly serves disabled New Yorkers.
Thank you to everyone who testified and shared their expertise.
Last Stated the Council introduced legislation to recognize June 18 as Autistic Pride Day in NYC! I was thrilled to join advocates at City Hall to celebrate autistic joy, leadership, and community.
Iâm proud to stand with our autistic community, and continue working to ensure autistic New Yorkers have access to the services, support, and opportunities they deserve.