I hope this email finds you well and that you've been enjoying the first day of fall.
As I've mentioned, the COVID-19 trends have been going in a favorable direction around here, but we can't rest easy. For example, just today, the city announced upticks in 6 neighborhoods across the city, three of which are in Brooklyn.
So not only remember to keep your distance and wear a mask, but also keep in mind that what we went through was the “largest mass fatality incident” in the modern history of New York City, and we don't want to go through it again. For context, last year, at this point, the city had reported a total of 30,964 deaths, while that number has more than doubled to 65,712 reported deaths, with over 20 thousand deaths to be caused by COVID-19 in 2020. It's prudent, not pessimistic, to remind folks that we’re still in the middle of this and to remain cautious.
On the positive front, you can help save democracy right here in Brooklyn by registering to vote, making a plan to vote, or becoming a poll worker. I’m biased, but if you live in the 52nd assembly district, I’d recommend signing up to be assigned in the district. Thank you to incoming Democratic district leader Jessie Pierce for setting up this form here.
P.S Please forgive any typos or brain freezes in the text as I get these updates out in haste at the end of the day, and if there is a community-centric item you think I should know aboutplease reach out.
