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Greetings from Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker of the 55th District
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| | LET'S CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY ALL YEAR LONG | | “If you want to fly, give up what weighs you down.” – Toni Morrison, author and editor, who won a Nobel Prize in Literature and a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction | | THE PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN... | | MAYOR MAMDANI SHOWS HE HAS THE MIDAS TOUCH IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS AS HIS CANDIDATES DOMINATED CONGRESSIONAL AND STATE RACES | | Photo illustration from New York Magazine: Foreground -- Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier; Background -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani | | |
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but his fingerprints certainly were.
Mamdani endorsed three congressional candidates in what were considered competitive districts – two of the winners members of the Democratic Socialists of America. All three people he endorsed for Congress scored victories in Tuesday’s primary election.
The mayor is also member of the DSA, which racked up wins in two state Senate races and four Assembly races. The victories piled up, despite millions of dollars in anti-DSA spending.
“Zohran is the catalyst,” Jeff Leb, a strategist who runs a super PAC that supports moderate candidates against DSA challengers, told NY Focus. “His win woke people up.”
Among the DSA candidates who won state races on Tuesday:
*State Sen. Jabari Brisport tallied nearly 79% of the vote, defeating Marlon Rice in the 25th District (Bedford-Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene and parts of Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, and Brownsville).
*Eon Huntley got about 58% of the vote, beating incumbent Assemblywoman Stefani Zinerman in the 56th District (Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights).
*Christian Celeste Tate earned nearly 62% of the vote, beating incumbent Assemblyman Erik Dilan in the 54th District (Bushwick, Cypress Hills and part of East New York).
*David Orkin, with almost 59% of the vote, defeated incumbent Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar in the 38th District (Glendale, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, Woodhaven, and parts of South Ozone Park and South Richmond Hill).
The primary winners are each expected to be elected in majority-Democrat districts in November. If that holds to form, according to the New York Post, the DSA will hold four of the 63 seats in the state Senate and 10 of the 150 seats in the Assembly.
The three big wins in congressional primaries for Mamdani-backed candidates grabbed national headlines and cemented his position as a force in the Democratic Party.
Mamdani persuaded Claire Valdez, a state assemblywoman, to run for Congress. She defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso by 20 percentage points to win the Democratic primary for the open seat in the 7th District.
“The victory is not mine, it is ours,” Valdez said Tuesday night at a victory party for DSA-backed candidates.
Valdez was a relative newcomer to the area, having lived in the district, which includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens, since 2019. Reynoso has much deeper ties to the community and superior name recognition.
Reynoso also had the endorsement of the very popular Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, who announced that she will not seek reelection, opening the seat.
A beaming Mamdani chimed in at the DSA celebration.
“What you have all shown this evening – whether for state Assembly, state Senate or Congress – is that a year ago, it was not the end of a political movement,” he said. “It was the beginning.”
Community advocate Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in what pundits called a major upset in the 13th Congressional District. A democratic socialist, Avila Chevalier defeated the first Dominican American in Congress, earning just under 50% of the vote in a district that represents Upper Manhattan and part of the Bronx.
Democrat Brad Lander, the former city comptroller and mayoral candidate, also received Mamdani’s Midas touch. He defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th District with 66% of the vote.
Lander has been vocal critic of Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
“Democratic voters are very clear and don’t want to pay for any more of (Israel Prime Minister) Netanyahu’s wars,” he said.
| | ASSEMBLYWOMAN WALKER THANKS THE PRESENTERS AND GUESTS WHO CAME TO THE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING ON SATURDAY | | |
Above photos by Renée S. Trotman : (1) Andrew Epstein (2) Assemblywoman Latrice Walker with attorneys Bill Lienhard (left) and Yolande Nicholson (right)
Assemblywoman Latrice Walker welcomed attorney Andrew Epstein – the first of three presenters – to her monthly advisory board meeting on Saturday.
Epstein, a staff attorney for Build Up Justice, has an expertise in wills, estates, and tax matters. He provided valuable information on strategies for New Yorkers who want to be intentional about the distribution of their assets once they’ve gone on to be with the ancestors.
Attorneys Bill Lienhard and Yolande Nicholson focused on the predatory methods of criminals who seek to steal people’s homes through deed theft and other schemes.
Lienhard, who founded Leinhard and Grumbach in 2019, shared the harrowing story of one woman’s battle after a criminal syndicate stole her home. Nicholson, a civil rights attorney, stressed the need for stronger penalties and clear language in the law to punish deed theft, which has primarily targeted homeowners of color in Brooklyn and Queens.
Deed theft is tantamount to equity theft, and it robs people of their rightful shot at generational wealth.
The meeting was broadcast live on Assemblywoman Walker's Facebook page.
In case you missed it, you can find it HERE. Just scroll down a bit.
| | THE DEADLINE FOR 2-K ENROLLMENT IS FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | | |
NYC Public Schools, in partnership with City Hall and the Governor's Office, is launching 2-K, which will provide free early care and education for 2-year-olds. 2-K will launch in fall 2026 with 2,000 seats in select neighborhoods -- including 180 slots in Community School District 23 -- and will expand citywide in future years.
The deadline to apply is June 26. Click HERE for more information and to apply.
If you have questions, please call Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 718-935-2009.
| | FRANK CARONE, A FORMER SENIOR ADVISER TO MAYOR ERIC ADAMS, ARRESTED BY FBI IN BRIBERY PROBE | | |
A one-time top adviser to former Mayor Eric Adams and three other people were indicted on charges of bribery and money laundering conspiracy -- part of an FBI investigation into a “scheme to exploit the city’s migrant crisis for profit,” according to court papers released on Wednesday.
Frank Carone was arrested Wednesday morning after federal agents searched his home, sources told CNN. His brother Anthony Carone, and hotel operators Crystal Chen and Yan Po Zhu, were also arrested, CNN reported.
The indictment accuses Frank Carone, an attorney and Brooklyn power broker, of accepting bribes from Chinese nationals Chen and Zhu in exchange for directing a multimillion-dollar contract to house migrants in their hotel in 2022. Authorities allege Frank Carone received $120,000 which was laundered through his brother’s law firm.
Adams issued a statement through spokesperson Todd Shapiro after news broke about his former adviser’s arrest.
“Frank Carone has dedicated decades of his life to public service, the legal profession, and helping countless individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations throughout New York,” Adams said. “This is an ongoing legal matter and my prayers are with his family.”
The indictment is just the latest round of corruption allegations tied to Adams or members of his inner circle. The former mayor was indicted on corruption charges in 2024, accused of wire fraud, bribery, soliciting campaign funds from foreign nationals in exchange for political favors, and conspiracy, CNN reported. The one-term mayor pleaded not guilty.
The Trump administration intervened and dropped the charges against Adams, saying the prosecution interfered with the former mayor’s ability to combat illegal immigration.
Adams never recovered politically, dropping in the polls before eventually abandoning his reelection bid.
The four defendants charged Wednesday in the 13-count indictment were released after their arraignment whie they await trial.
A judge set bail for Frank Carone at $2 million, $500,000 for Anthony Carone, $100,000 for Chen and $8 million for Shu, Gothamist reported.
| | AUTHORITIES RAID HOMES OF TWO FORMER HIGH-RANKING NYPD OFFICIALS WEDNESDAY MORNING; PART OF CORRUPTION PROBE | | |
The NYPD and FBI conducted raids at several locations across the city on Wednesday, including the Queens home of former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, according to published reports.
The investigation was described by ABC News – which cited sources familiar with the matter -- as a corruption probe.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the investigation.
"This morning, members of the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau and the FBI executed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation being pursued by the NYPD, the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York,” Tisch said in a statement. “The investigation is ongoing and concerns conduct by former and current members of the NYPD.”
Maddrey was the NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed officer before he resigned on Dec. 20, 2024, after he was accused of pressuring a lieutenant into sex in exchange for perks and overtime, NBC News reported. He has denied any wrongdoing. Authorities also searched Maddrey’s home in January 2025 in connection with an investigation into overtime abuse.
The current probe is also targeting Tarik Sheppard, whose home was also searched. His phone was seized, according to NBC News. Sheppard is the former chief spokesman for the NYPD.
Current Chief of Manhattan South, James McCarthy, has been transferred and placed on modified duty in connection with the investigation, NBC News reported. Sources told NBC that Lt. James Lee, also with Manhattan South, was under investigation.
ABC News reported that investigators are looking at how assignments and promotions were doled out – among other things.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighed in.
"Commissioner Tisch has already shown a real commitment to cracking down on corruption and ensuring that the public servants in the NYPD are held to the highest standards," Mamdani said. "I am confident that she will lead us through this process."
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NEW YORK, IT’S TIME TO END THE TOLL TRAP: A VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON MONDAY | |
A missed toll should never become a financial crisis.
Across New York, drivers have seen small toll charges turn into hundreds — even thousands — of dollars in fees, penalties, and debt.
Now, we’re moving from complaints to solutions.
Join Until Freedom, NYS legislators, NYC Council Members, advocates, and impacted residents for a virtual Town Hall focused on accountability, resources, and next steps.
Come with your questions.
Come ready to learn.
Leave with our next steps.
Monday, June 29, 2026
6:00 PM
Virtual Town Hall
Register today:
http://TOLLTRAP.COM
Your story matters. Your voice matters. Together, we can demand change.
| MORE NEWS IN AND NEAR THE DISTRICT... | | THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY IS ISSUING A SPECIAL JAY-Z LIBRARY CARD ON THURSDAY TO COMMEMORATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM 'REASONABLE DOUBT' | | |
Limited edition library cards featuring JAY-Z will be available beginning on Thursday at all Brooklyn Public Library locations to mark the 30th anniversary of the rap icon's debut album ‘Reasonable Doubt.’
It is the second time the Brooklyn Public Library has honored the Brooklyn-born hip-hop mogul with a commemorative card. The library system released a limited-edition card in 2023 after his Book of HOV exhibit went on display at the Central Branch location at Grand Army Plaza.
One of the 2023 cards was still for sale on eBay on Monday for $140.
Anyone who wants a card can come pick one up at any library branch in Brooklyn – while supplies last.
| THE NYC UNFILTERED YOUTH LISTENING TOUR WANTS TO HEAR YOUR STORY: PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PAID $100 | |
The NYC Unfiltered Youth Listening Tour, presented by the Black Institute and Good Call, will give young people ages 15 to 24, especially those impacted by the legal system or gang violence, the opportunity to share their experiences.
The input from young people in underserved communities across the city will help develop policy recommendations for real changes.
Participants will be paid $100 to share their stories. Scan the QR code on the flyer above for more information and to register. The location for the event on July 25 will be provided after registration.
| YOU CAN REHEARSE FOR FREE THIS MONTH AT THE BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC IN RECOGNITION OF NY MUSIC MONTH | | |
This June, musicians can enjoy free rehearsal space at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) to celebrate NY Music Month! Thanks to support from the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), musicians have access to 17 studios with beautiful Steinway pianos at BKCM's Park Slope home.
Spaces will book up fast – sign up today by visiting bkcm.org/studios.
| | REQUEST A MEETING, EXTEND AN INVITATION OR REQUEST CORRESPONDENCE FROM ASSEMBLYWOMAN WALKER | | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A MEETING OR CORRESPONDENCE FROM ASSEMBLYWOMAN WALKER, OR TO INVITE HER TO A MEETING | | BROWNSVILLE'S BRUCE 'SHU SHU' CARRINGTON SLATED TO DEFEND WBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP ON JULY 4 | | |
WBC featherweight champion Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington will make his first title defense on Saturday, July 4.
The Brownsville native (17-0, 10 KOs) earned the belt in January at Madison Square Garden, knocking out Carlos Castro in the ninth round.
He will face Rene Palacios (19-0, 10 KOs) at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland.
Come get these hands, Mr. Palacios.
| | PLEASE REVIEW THESE HELPFUL SUMMER WATER SAFETY TIPS | | PROUD TO COUNT MYSELF AS AN ALLY: HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! | | CHOOSE LIFE: PUT DOWN THE GUNS! | | JUNE IS CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH | THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH ASKING FOR HELP | | Click HERE for more information. | | Here's the 55th Assembly District map. | | RESOURCES FOR HOMEOWNERS, HOMEBUYERS AND RENTERS | | |
Need help applying for affordable housing in NYC?
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The Mayor's Public Engagement Unit (PEU) has launched an important new resource for New Yorkers: a live operator Tenant Helpline.
The Tenant Helpline is a one-of-a-kind tenant resource to inform New York City tenants about their rights and connect them to housing-related resources, including free legal services.
The new live call system, along with increased funding for the PEU's Tenant Support Team, will be a critical resource for New York tenants who face potential eviction, landlord harassment, or unacceptable living conditions.
Contact the Tenant Helpline
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON DEED THEFT
Per Office of the Attorney General protocol, you can submit a deed theft complaint using the NYS Attorney General’s Deed Theft Complaint Form located HERE:
Please make sure to use the NEXT button to continue through all the pages. It is important that when you hit the submit button (on the last page), that you receive a prompt that says you completed / or submission received / or etc. If there is an INTAKE number, you should write that down and save the number in their files.
The online complaint form is a user friendly way to submit a complaint but alternatively one can email the complaint to: deedtheft@ag.ny.gov. If someone is having problems with the online form, or they do not have internet capability or need further language or literacy access, they can always call the Help Line at (800) 771-7755.
| | COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS | | MANAGE YOUR HEALTH ONLINE WITH MYCHART; IT'S ALL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS | | KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: TRUSTS, WILLS, ESTATES, HEALTH LAW, BENEFITS ETC. | | DO YOU NEED LEGAL IMMIGRATION SERVICES? CHECK THIS OUT! | | JOBS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, INTERNSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS | | THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IS HIRING FOR FALL AND SUMMER POSITIONS; ON-SITE INTERVIEWS ON THURSDAY IN BROOKLYN | | |
The Department of Youth & Community Development is hiring for summer and fall positions.
There will be on-site interviews on Thursday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9 Bond St. (5th Floor) in Brooklyn.
Hiring managers are looking to fill the following positions:
Program Director
Assistant Director
Group Leader
Activity Specialist
If you have questions, please contact:
James Harris Jr - Community Partner Coordinator via email: james.harris@grantassociatesinc.com
| | NEW YORK STATE'S UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM IS HIRING STATEWIDE | | |
Clerical, legal, administrative, and operational positions are available NOW.
Join our team of Court personnel devoted to ensuring fair and equal justice across New York State.
Learn more at: nycourts.gov/careers
| | LEARN FROM THE BEST: THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES IS HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL SUMMER ORGANIZING INSTITUTE | | |
Applications are now open for our Summer Organizing Institute!
Apply by July 7: HERE
This is a powerful opportunity to build power with currently and formerly incarcerated people and families with incarcerated loved ones to change unjust laws and put an end to perpetual punishment.
Our advocacy has helped win major victories across New York state — from the Clean Slate Act to the Court New York Deserves.
Through our Summer Organizing Institute, you’ll dig into community organizing, legislative strategy, and direct action.
If you've wanted to deepen your organizing and advocacy skills, learn more about how to get laws passed or build power, this is your moment.
The Institute will begin Saturday, July 25th and then run weekly on Tuesday evenings from July 28th to August 25th. All sessions will take place on Zoom. The course is offered free of charge.
Questions? Please contact Garrett Smith at gsmith@communityalternatives.org.
| NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS IS HIRING SOCIAL WORKERS | | |
We are now hiring Social Workers. Our Licensed Social Workers change lives by addressing physical and mental illness, food, housing and other needs. Become an NYC Health + Hospitals Social Worker.
Click HERE to apply.
| | THE MTA IS HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN BECOMING BUS OPERATORS | | THE NYPD IS HIRING POLICE COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIANS | | |
Police Communications Technicians (911 operators/radio dispatchers) are assigned to the department's Communications Section as 911 emergency call takers.
They serve as radio dispatchers of police resources and perform all other clerical and administrative duties related to the provision of emergency service.
The exam will be open for registration 5/6/2026 -- 6/30/2026. Visit nyc.gov/OASYS to register for the exam during the filing period.
| | NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL WANTS TO HIRE A SECURITY OFFICER | | |
Hospital Security Officer
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Location: 525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065
Pay: $29–$36/hr Schedule: Day, evening, overnight rotations
Phone: (212) 746-5454
Hiring Status: Hiring now for hospital coverage Apply: HERE
| | NYCHA IS HIRING CARETAKERS | |
We’re hiring! New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is looking for a Caretakers to join our Property Management teams.
Caretakers help keep developments running smoothly by assisting with debris pickup, apartment prep, snow removal, and more.
Full-time Salary: $38,291–$53,779
Valid driver’s license required (manual transmission)
Apply: on.nyc.gov/nychajobs
| YOUTH BRIDGE IS BUILDING TOMORROW'S LEADERS; 10TH-AND-ELEVENTH-GRADERS IN BROOKLYN CAN REGISTER NOW FOR FALL '26 SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS | JOB PROGRAM FOR NEW YORKERS AGES 16 - 24 | | FREE TRAINING FOR CAREERS IN TECH | | SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE FLYER ABOVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRAINING | | NEW YORK STATE IS HIRING! | | THE NEW YORK STATE DMV IS HIRING | | BECOME THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE IN NEW YORK | | The Career Pathways Training (CPT) program supports and empowers New Yorkers by providing accessible, high-quality training and educational opportunities at no cost. We’re committed to ensuring that all participants, regardless of background or financial circumstances, have the tools, knowledge and resources necessary to pursue fulfilling careers in healthcare. | | |
Click HERE for the latest on job training and openings offered by the City of New York. Many of the entry level positions begin at an annual salary of more than $70,000 per year.
| | OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER TOMORROW IS OFFERING JOB TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE A GED OR HS DIPLOMA | | ARE YOU 18-24 YEARS OLD? GET CERTIFIED IN CONSTRUCTION OR HEALTHCARE | | THE NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE IS HIRING | | |
NEED HELP WITH YOUR RESUME? WE GOT YOU!
Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation and its Brownsville Hub Coop initiative are happy to help residents in the 11212 and 11233 zip codes with 1:1 resume assistance.
Brownsville Hub staff members Isaiah and Tara are available on Wednesdays from 12PM - 3PM to assist in the creation or updating of your resume!
If you already have a resume, please send a copy to our Program Assistant, Natalie Capers, at ncapers@cbedc.org.
This initiative is a partnership between the Brownsville Hub Cooperative, Central Brooklyn EDC, and Popular Bank. Questions can be directed to Tara Muhammad, the BHC Program Manager at tmuhammad@cbedc.org.
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The City of New York has a job for you!
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When emergency repairs are needed, we call on our pre-qualified list of contractors to get the job done. When lead-based paint is found in a family's home, or heat and hot water service has been interrupted, our Emergency Operations Division orders and monitors emergency repairs in response to these immediately hazardous conditions. We’re looking for contractors with experience in housing maintenance, repairs, and demolition to help keep New York City homes safe!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
| | HIRING HOME HEALTH AIDES! | | | | |
