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BLACK, PUERTO RICAN, HISPANIC, AND ASIAN LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS HOSTS ROUNDTABLE FOR
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN ALBANY, NY
BPHA Caucus advocates for Gun Violence Awareness Month priorities
2023 People’s Policy Agenda here
ALBANY, NY (June 2, 2023) – This week, the Anti-Violence Subcommittee of the BPHA Legislative Caucus hosted a roundtable with community organizations and advocates in recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month.
As session comes to close, the Caucus has advocated for three key priorities to support community violence intervention and victim support:
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A2893/S580 - Makes community violence prevention services available, to the extent permitted by federal law, to any Medicaid beneficiary who has received medical treatment for an injury sustained as a result of an act of community violence and has been referred by a certified or licensed health care provider or social services provider to receive community violence prevention services from a qualified violence prevention professional
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A5791/S6238 - Defines the term "mass shooting" for purposes of emergency response. We passed in the Assembly and Senate.
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A4917/S4598 - Enacts the "school anti-violence education act"; creates a school anti-violence education program; establishes a school anti-violence education fund.
"For Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Caucus is prioritizing legislation to allocate more resources for gun violence victims and support grassroots organizations," said Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Caucus Chair. "We will continue to advocate for community-led, evidence-backed approaches addressing the root causes of violence and demand further engagement from the federal government to safeguard our communities."
“There have been 17,614 gun-related deaths and 265 mass shootings this year. We are in a crisis that cannot be understated because of access to guns and gun violence. This is a bi-partisan issue costing lives and impacting the future of our country. I'm calling on everyone, regardless of their affiliations, to join us,” said Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman, who also co-chairs the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus’s Anti-Gun Violence Sub-Committee. “Our communities elected us to have the conversations and take the actions to turn this crisis around. I’m proud to join Senator Myrie, my fellow Caucus members, and the community to do our part.”
"Gun violence tears apart communities, including the ones we represent," said Senator Myrie, who co-chairs the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus’s Anti-Gun Violence Sub-Committee. "This year, we recognize Gun Violence Awareness Month by rededicating ourselves to the important work of securing our streets, combatting illegal and dangerous weapons and supporting victims and survivors."
"While New York has made great strides in addressing gun violence, there is still so much we must do to save lives," said Assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas. "This Gun Violence Awareness Month is the time to do it. We must address this public health crisis with public solutions and my bill, A2893, will help us do so. The legislation will allow for hospital-based gun violence prevention services to be billed by Medicaid and do the work they have been doing in communities to reduce homicides and reinjury rates. The Senate has passed this bill and it's time for the Assembly to do the same. Let's act quickly and save lives now."
"Like many people in my district, I know what it means to lose someone to gun violence," said Assemblywoman Latrice Walker. "I have long been committed to not only getting these tools of destruction off the streets, but also addressing the root causes of violence. To that end, state lawmakers must invest in housing, substance use and mental health treatment, job creation, education, and violence interruption. We also need the federal government to step up and ban assault weapons. And we need our federal partners to have the moral fortitude to deliver the strongest background protocols ever, as more than 100 people are killed by gun violence in America every day."
About the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus
The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus is a sixty-seven-member body of state legislators representing a quarter of residents across the State of New York from Long Island, the metro New York City area, and upstate. To learn more, visit bphacaucus.com.
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The New York State Assembly Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus, under the leadership of Chairwoman Michaelle Solages and Anti-Gun Violence Sub-Committee Co-Chairs Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman and Senator Zellnor Myrie, created a memorial for people lost to gun violence in New York State. The photo display of the loved ones of advocates and supporters who descended on the State Capitol, Albany, was created to recognize Anti-Gun Violence Awareness Month. The display was a reminder of the toll of gun violence in the State and country.
We want to thank the families for sharing their stories and allowing us to pay our respects to those lost.
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Street Renamed in Honor of Ethan Zachary Holder
Beloved Educator, Community Member
Whose Life Was Taken By Gun Violence
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On June 12, 2023, Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman joined the family of Ethan Zachary Holder, community leaders, and her elected colleagues City Council Women Mercedes Narcisse and Rita Joseph, and New York City Deputy Public Advocate for Education Elizabeth Kennedy for a street naming in honor of the 19-year-old who was shot to death outside of Brooklyn's PS 203 - where he was a paraprofessional.
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Checking In with Our Youth
13th Annual East Flatbush Village, Inc.'s
Not In My Hood Anti-Violence Series
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On June 2, parents, students and teachers logged on for the 13th Annual East Flatbush Village, Inc.'s Not In My Hood Anti-Violence Series. The virtual check-in with parents, teachers, and students as part of the E.N.O.U.G.H. (Educating Neighborhoods, Organizations, Underserved, Grass-Roots Organizing, and Health Enrichment) initiative. The Assemblywoman joined Dr. Shango Blake, Nation's Hip Hop Principal; Chaka Phaire, Clinical Social Worker; George Patterson, NYC DOE, Sr. Director My Brother's Keeper; Katrina Perou, Founder and Executive Director, Inspiring Minds NYC and Ron London, East Flatbush Village, Inc.; and Dominique Etienne, Youth Ambassador, for a conversation about the impact of access to guns and gun violence on youth, schools, and the community.
The conversation was focused on the Assemblywoman's proposed legislation (A.5791) which would define mass shootings in New York State as “…an incident that includes one or more firearms, and, during which four or more people other than the perpetrator or an accomplice were injured or killed.” The designation would ensure communities impacted by mass shootings receive support for counseling, medical and other services. Event participants all believe supporting youth entrepreneurship would positively impact youth by incentivizing creativity and entrepreneurial efforts, providing an outlet for youth, and building skills needed for their futures.
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ASSEMBLYWOMAN CHANDLER-WATERMAN HOSTS ANTI-GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION | |
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Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman, co-chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus's Anti-Gun Violence Sub-Committee, convened a roundtable to open a solutions-driven conversation about the crisis of access to guns and gun violence.
The conversation included activists, and people impacted by gun violence, like the Assembly District 58 Task Force Brownsville Think Tank Matters (BTTM), Developing Righteous United Movements (DRUM), KAVI, East Flatbush Village, Inc., Mothers for Safe Cities, 67th Precinct Clergy Council Inc./ The God Squad, Akeal Christopher
Community Center, Rohan Levy Foundation, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Arbor Hill Development Corporation, Citizen Action, Giffords-Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Brady and key agencies including the Department of Criminal Justice Services, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Community Police Reviews Board.
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THE ASSEMBLY
STATE OF NEW YORK
ALBANY
PRESS RELEASE
Press Contact:
Leticia Theodore-Greene
email: assemblywomanchandlerwaterman@gmail.com
Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman Recognizes the Start of Gun Violence Awareness Month at the
Site of Flatbush Shooting Incident in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY (June 3, 2023) New York State Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, Assembly District 58 Public Safety Taskforce Members East Flatbush Village, Inc., Brownsville Think Tank Matters (BTTM)/Developing Righteous United Movements (DRUM), 67th Precinct Clergy Council Inc./The God Squad, and Black Trans Nation marked the beginning of Gun Violence Awareness Month 2023 with a press conference at the corner of Foster and Nostrand Avenues in Flatbush, Brooklyn, the site of a recent shooting. No injuries were reported, but the incident indicated the widespread and random use of guns and gun violence in New York City. There have been 269 mass shootings across the United States.
“We are here again this year because there isn’t the will or courage in Washington to implement real gun reform laws. The paralysis to pass gun reform laws is stunning when we consider 17,959 people have lost their lives to guns. In addition, gun violence is the number one cause of death among children in New York State,” said Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman, who also Co-Chairs the New York State Assembly Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus Anti-Gun Violence Committee. “Locally, we must make sure our anti-violence groups have the resources they need to interrupt the cycle of violence. It is also critical we end the illegal sales and flow of guns into the city.”
The Assemblywoman introduced legislation (A.5791) defining mass shootings in New York State as “…an incident that includes one or more firearms, and, during which four or more people other than the perpetrator or an accomplice were injured or killed.” Her bill is being actively considered in the Assembly with a companion bill introduced by Senator Zellnor Myrie. Unfortunately, the number of shooting incidents rises during the summer months, which are quickly approaching.
“It’s a sad reality that we’re speaking about Gun Violence Awareness Month at the site of yet another shooting incident in the midst of rising shootings in our Flatbush community. I thank God that nobody was injured during this incident, but our thoughts and prayers aren’t enough–we need to take action and pass common sense gun control laws as gun violence continues to rise in our neighborhoods and plague our nation,” said Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. “As your Assemblymember, I vow to continue to work with my colleagues in government at the local, state, and federal levels to relentlessly combat gun violence. We will not let up on our commitment to fight to make our communities safer.”
“Unlicensed individuals' easy access to firearms, illegal trafficking of guns, and the lack of economic and social equity combine to produce gun violence on an inordinate level in New York and the United States. KAVI - Kings Against Violence Initiative - is proud to stand with New York State Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman, to define mass shootings in New York, address the root causes of Gun Violence and promote proven methods to decrease gunshot victims in all neighborhoods. The Assemblymember has taken the lead in her community, in Brooklyn and the New York State Assembly, on combatting gun and community violence. As a youth development organization that operates Cure Violence programs within the Crisis Management System, KAVI will continue to be a partner and resource,” said Ramik Jamar Williams, Executive Director of KAVI (Kings Against Violence Initiative).
“It is unfortunate that we have to designate a month of time for awareness of the violence that plagues our community, but it is necessary so we don’t normalize the trauma and the impact it has on our most vulnerable community members. We stand with our elected officials and violence prevention organizations to say ENOUGH to gun violence and the mindset to provoke harm. We will continue to flood our community with resources and provide wrap-around services for the community at large,” said Eric Waterman, Executive Director of East Flatbush Village, a member of the AD 58 Public Safety Task Force.
“It is with deep concern and compassion that the 67th Precinct Clergy Council calls for a united effort towards ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual in our neighborhoods. Together, let us prioritize education, mental health support, resources for our youth, fostering a community where understanding, and harmony prevail over violence and fear. We fervently call upon our community to come together, support one another, and work towards creating a safer environment where peace and respect reign,” said Rev. Edward-Richard Hinds, President, 67th Precinct Clergy Council/The God Squad.
“Fear of ideas makes one ineffective in the community. Let’s talk and reflect on leaders and leadership. Leaders understand the fear and know how to balance the nervousness attached to fear and proceed. Leadership is an action that involves stepping out on the forefront for a purpose. Those here from various government agencies, stakeholders, and organizations represent leadership that shows we’re about community and togetherness for the purpose of change in our communities. Excellence starts with acknowledging that something needs to change,” said Al Mathieu, Executive Director, BTTM/DRUM, as he discussed the leadership needed to effect change.
Brownsville Think Tank Matters, Inc. (BTTM) is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization and part of the NYC Cure Violence - Crisis Management System. They operate Brooklyn's only Mobile Trauma Unit. BTTM's outreach focuses on the trauma left by gun violence by working with individuals and families in need through community improvement, capacity building, and more. They provide education, training, and other support services so everyone can reach their full potential, achieve their dreams, and inspire others in a safe and supportive community.
“Guns and weapons are only as destructive as the mind and hands that choose to use them. Be the change and choose peace instead. Choose life,” said Sharon Rose, head of the Christopher Rose Foundation, in honor of her son whose life was taken by violence.
“The Black Trans community is committed to ending gun violence and physical violence against their community, as they face high rates of violence and discrimination. They are calling for comprehensive gun control measures that specifically protect Trans individuals and other marginalized communities, as well as education and awareness to promote acceptance and inclusivity. They believe Black Trans lives are valuable and deserve dignity, respect, and safety, and are demanding justice and equality for all Trans individuals,” said T.S. Candii, CEO of Black Trans Nation.
The AD 58 Public Safety Task Force has organized Occupy the Corner events during the summer. Members flood known gun violence or gang hotspots with wrap-around services: information about social services, mental health services, health insurance, and housing resources. In addition, the task forces organize basketball tournaments, mentor young people, and work with violence interrupters to restore, heal, connect, recover, and empower communities.
The Assemblywoman, AD 58 Task Force, and community stakeholders, including faith leaders, have begun to discuss needed interventions to prevent shooting incidents in the coming summer months.
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Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman was joined by Community Activists and Advocates to kick-off Gun Violence Awareness Month 2023. | |
Pastor Louis Straker, Jr., 67th Precinct Clergy Council/GodSquad. | |
Al Matheiu, Executive Director of BTTM/DRUM. | | | |
AD 58 Faith Community Comes Together | |
In recognition of Anti-Gun Violence Awareness Month 2023, the 67th Precinct Clergy Council - God Squad, a member of the Assembly District 58 Faith Leaders Task Force, gathered clergy from across the district to pray for the health and safety of the community, advocates, and those impacted by gun violence. They declared houses of worship and the communities around them "off limits" to gun violence and all forms of violence. | | |
"Taking Back Our Children Campaign"
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Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman stands with Canarsie in the effort to reduce gun violence. We thank the Carlton Locksley Bennett Foundation for their work putting together the "Taking Back Our Children Campaign," Community Speak Out against gun violence that was held in collaboration with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development's Spring Into Health Fair, the Mothers and Families whose children were lost to gun violence. The Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, and personal development opportunities to young people affected by gun violence. | |
EAST FLATBUSH VILLAGE, INC.'S
13TH ANNUAL NOT IN MY HOOD MARCH
The Anti-Violence March drew hundreds. Read more in the press release below.
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THE ASSEMBLY
STATE OF NEW YORK
ALBANY
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Leticia Theodore-Greene
Phone: (347) 623-4561
Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman Joins Anti-Gun Violence March As Her Mass Shooting Legislation
Passes The State Legislature
East Flatbush Village Inc.'s 13th Annual “Not In My Hood March” Punctuates
Anti-Gun Violence Awareness Month 2023 with Press Conference and March
(June 17, 2023 - Brooklyn, NY) - New York State Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman (and the Assembly District 58 Public Safety Taskforce joined the 13th Annual Not in My Hood March following a press conference where she highlighted the importance of Gun Violence Awareness Month and the mass shooting bill she introduced this legislative session, which passed both the New York State Senate and Assembly, and is awaiting New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature.
The legislation proposed by Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman (A.5791A), who co-chairs the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus’s Anti-Gun Violence sub-committee, defines mass shootings in New York State, has been passed by both the Senate and Assembly. Once signed by the Governor, it will define a mass shooting as an incident that involves “..one or more firearms, rifles or shotguns during which four or more people, other than the individual or individuals alleged to have committed such incident were injured or killed.” The legislation was introduced to ensure the activation of emergency response and funding to support communities impacted by providing resources like mental health support, healthcare, lost wage support, and more. Senator Zellnor Myrie introduced the Senate companion bill (S06238-A) and co-chairs the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus’s Anti-Gun Violence sub-committee.
“I want to thank Senator Myrie for carrying the mass shooting bill in the Senate. It is not lost on me that my colleagues in the legislature passed this bill during gun violence awareness month. Gun violence is devastating, victims are more than numbers, and the trauma lingers long after the cameras leave and the headline fades. We can stop gun trafficking and access to guns by addressing the root cause of crime and putting common-sense gun reforms in place. Until we achieve the kind of reforms that reduce gun violence, we have to make our communities whole by providing funding, mental health services, wage subsidies, and other wrap-around services,” said Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman.
"I was proud to work with Assembly Member Chandler-Waterman on legislation that sets a standard definition of 'mass shooting' to ensure community resources are delivered where they are most needed. We have much more work ahead to address the gun violence crisis, and I am confident we can save lives and make a difference by working together," said New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie.
According to the non-profit Gun Violence Archive, there have been 296 mass shootings in the United States; gun violence is the leading cause of death among children and teens (ages 1-18). Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman represents the East Flatbush parts of Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Brownsville, covered by the 67th, 69th, 71st, and 73rd police precincts. Of those, the 67th precinct is the only one where shootings are up (20% compared to last year) and is also has the highest rates of shootings in Brooklyn South.
The press conference was also supported by NYS Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, NYC Councilwoman Darlene Mealy, member organizations of the Assembly District 58 Public Safety Task Force Members: 67th Precinct Clergy Council/The God Squad, Brownsville Think Thank Matters (BTTM), Developing Righteous United Movements (DRUM), Kings Against Violence (KAVI) Mothers for Safe Cities, and East Flatbush Village, Inc., host of the march; as well as people impacted by gun violence.
The 13th Annual Not In My Hood March organized by East Flatbush Village, Inc. stepped off after the press conference. The march began at Brooklyn and Church Avenues and ended at PS 233 on Avenue B and East 94th Street with a resource fair. Memorial posters of people shot to death highlighted locations where shootings took place.
“The constant cycle of gun violence is heartbreaking, and our communities deserve better. House Democrats passed historic gun violence legislation last Congress, including background checks, red flag laws, banning assault weapons, and more. We also passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the most significant gun violence prevention legislation signed into law in 30 years. But that was just a step in the right direction. We have more to do that will save lives and help keep our communities safe. I’m proud to join New York State Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman and other colleagues, friends, and community leaders not only raise awareness of the epidemic of gun violence but also march in support of our communities who are disparately impacted,” said U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke whose catchment area includes the 58th Assembly District.
"June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. In our neighborhoods, we are aware of gun violence– we are hurting, we are grieving, and we are in desperate need of solutions. This is not only about high-profile attacks that dominate the headlines but about the tragically present gun violence that strikes our communities again and again. We need to address the imminent threat of gun violence as well as its root causes and march forward to confront the challenges of real change to enact policies that protect lives and communities through health care, education, housing, opportunity, and true public safety. It’s time to refuse to normalize violence in our neighborhoods and to move from awareness to action," said New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams.
“Fighting against gun violence is a shared responsibility that requires law enforcement to work together with the communities we serve. My comprehensive strategy to reducing violence doesn’t rely solely on criminal prosecutions but also includes gun buybacks, partnerships with violence interrupters, educational programs, and other community-based initiatives. Today’s march provides an opportunity for Brooklynites to come together in a pledge to be part of the solution, so I thank Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman for organizing this event and commend all who attended,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
"Black men are disproportionately victims of gun violence, and the Black and Brown communities they live in are repeatedly traumatized. Getting resources into the community to interrupt the cycle of gun violence is critical. The number of shootings, whether up or down, is trumped by the fact that most people feel unsafe. As a legislator, I will continue to join my colleagues to pass gun laws to further tighten access and end gun trafficking," added New York State Senator Kevin Parker.
“Combating violence and taking guns off our streets requires a concerted and coordinated effort on all of our parts”, said Senator Roxanne J. Persaud. “I thank Assembly Woman Chandler-Waterman, East Flatbush Village, and the other locally-grown community institutions for their leadership with today’s event. It is ever important that we continue to unite toward a safer Brooklyn,” said New York State Senator Roxanne Persaud.
"Now more than ever, we must unite and invest in our communities to combat gun violence. One life lost is one too many. Our neighbors deserve to grow old in place within their communities, and we must do everything in our power to make that a reality. During Gun Violence Awareness month, we honor the lives lost and commit to standing up against gun violence," said New York City Councilwoman Rita Joseph.
The march included The Empire Elite Marching Band accompanied marchers to PS 233, which hosted Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman’s Monthly Vital Voice Meeting honoring Juneteenth and Father’s Day, and included a Resource Fair. The event highlighted anti-gun violence and other community resources provided by local organizations, including BTTM / DRUM, East Flatbush Community Partnership, East Flatbush Village Inc., Bridging Access to Care, Haitian Nurses Network, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS), Canarsie Lions Club, Oak Street Health, Housecalls Doral Connect, WIADCA, 1199 SEIU, Campaign Against Hunger, Brooklyn Level Up, Real Dads, Brooklyn United Marching Band, The Hebrew Educational Society, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City Fire Department.
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Hundreds of marchers attended the 13th Annual Not In My Hood March in a protest against gun violence and in support of Mass Shooting legislation proposed by Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman. The legislation (A.5791A), created to trigger an emergency response is awaiting the Governor's signature. | |
Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman spoke with a News 12 reporter about the importance of defining mass shootings. | |
U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke vowed the community would march as long as it has to in the effort to end gun violence | |
Natasha Christopher of Mothers for Safe Cities, lost her son Akeal to gun violence. She is now an outspoken activist leader in the movement to end gun violence and implement reform. | |
The mother of Brian McCants holds her son's picture as she marches through the streets. He was killed in a 1992 shooting. | |
Storm Kenyatta Hughes was killed by gun fire in 2017. | |
Rev. Edward-Richard Hinds is the President of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council/ God Squad. The organization is a member of the AD 58 Public Safety Taskforce and has been a key part of the fight against gun violence in the Flatbush community and beyond. |
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Al Mathieu, Exec. Director of Brownsville Think Tank Matters (BTTM)/Doing Righteous United Movements (DRUM) an organization dedicated to interrupting the cycle of violence called for accountability and resources | |
People from across the 58th Assembly district joined East Flatbush Village's Not In My Hood March. People impacted by gun violence directly and indirectly called for an end to shootings, easaccess and gun trafficking. | |
The Assemblywoman stood with the family of Kade Lewin, a beloved student at the Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy who was shot to death while sitting in a car, eating, with relatives. | |
The Assemblywoman with members of the East 46th Street Block Association which has worked on the ground to create a safer community | |
TURNING MISFORTUNE INTO OPPORTUNITY: GETTING INTO NEW YORK STATE'S CANNABIS INDUSTRY | | |
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Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman and the Assembly District 58 Public Safety Task Force partnered with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management to host a cannabis education event at Alliance Tabernacle located on Clarendon Road in the Assembly District 58 community.
Cannabis Control Board Chairwoman Tremaine Wright opened the event that featured speakers Melinda Alexis-Hayes, Esq., Special Counsel for Public Engagement,
Brooklyn District Attorney's Office; Chief Charles McEvoy, Commanding Officer, Brooklyn South, New York City Police Department; Acting Superintendent Steven Nigrelli, New York State Police; Khari Edwards, Head of Corporate Responsibility, AYR Wellness; Floyd Jarvis, Program Director, CUNY/BMCC Cannabis Workforce Development Program; Ras Opio Chung, Legacy Market OG; and Scheril Murray Powell, Esq., COO, The Justus Foundation.
The event was an opportunity to educate the attendees about the legal and illegal smoke shops popping up across New York State. One of the main messages sent during the event was the importance of immediate certification for anyone seeking to enter the marketplace. Legacy owners (people who sold cannabis prior to legalization) urge consumers to use licensed sellers. The illegal market is estimated to result in $1 billion in lost revenue, and products are not guaranteed to be safe for consumers.
To learn more about licensing and entry into the New York State Cannabis Market, click here.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES | |
Free Summer Meals
New York City will provide FREE Breakfast and lunch after the academic year ends. The Summer Meals Program is available throughout New York City to anyone ages 18 years old and under. Designated public schools, community pool centers, parks, and food trucks will be open for service. THERE ARE NO registration, documentation, or ID REQUIREMENTS to receive a free breakfast or lunch meal.
Service Dates
All dates, times, locations, and menus are subject to change.
- Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – Friday, September 1, 2023
- Select locations open Wednesday, June 28 (Eid al-Adha)
- Citywide locations will open Thursday, June 29, 2023
- There is no service Tuesday, July 4, 2023 (4th of July)
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