Senator James Sanders Jr. and other Elected Leaders Call for Building QueensLink Subway to Support Transit Equity and Jobs at Rally in City Park

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Senator James Sanders Jr. and
other Elected Leaders Call for
Building QueensLink Subway to
Support Transit Equity and
Jobs at Rally in City Park

Senator James Sanders Jr. and other Elected Leaders Call for Building QueensLink Subway to Support Transit Equity and Jobs at Rally in City Park

 

New York, NY) NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Senator James Sanders Jr., NY State Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato, NYS Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson, NYC Council Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers and others spoke at a rally today in City Hall Park to advocate for establishing the QueensLink Subway to support transit equity and jobs for Queens. Speakers called on Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams to conduct Environmental and Economic Impact Studies on reusing the abandoned 3.5 mile Rockaway Beach Branch right of way, before it is used for any other purpose. In light of congestion pricing, QueensLink would provide South Queens commuters with the only viable way to reach Midtown Manhattan using public transit.

 

Speakers at the rally in support of QueensLink included: Jumaane Williams, NYC Public Advocate; James Sanders Jr., NYS State Senator, Chair of the Committee on Banks; Khaleel Anderson, NY State Assemblymember; Stacey Pheffer Amato, NY State Assemblymember ; Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Member, Chair of the Committee on Transportation; Robert Holden, NYC Council Member, Chair of the Committee on Veterans; Joann Ariola, NYC Council Member; and Nantasha Williams, NYC Council Member. Richard Davis, TWU Local 100 President, also supports QueensLink.

 

QueensLink would be Queens Borough’s first north-south subway. The QueensLink project would include four new stations with transfers to the A, J/Z, EFR, and 7 trains, and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). In addition, this initiative would establish nearly 33 acres of new parks and protected bike paths along the right-of-way. Residents of southern Queens currently endure some of the longest commutes in the nation. Building a sustainable, cost-effective transit corridor would significantly reduce car congestion and emissions. QueensLink would provide subway access for at least 47,000 daily riders.

 

Southeast Queens Resident Nelson Long Served 37-Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn't Commit Nevertheless He Is Artfully Making A Difference In The World

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Nelson Long Survived 37 Years In

Prison Wrongfully Convicted And

Now Is Illustrating His Life Forward

Acclaimed Exonerated Artist Nelson Long Looks To Illustrate His Life Forward

By Kamau Austin with Nelson Long

Many people in New York and nationwide have heard of the Central Park AKA The Exonerated 5 and Kalief Browder.  The Exonerated 5 were 5 Black and Brown teenagers and young men who were wrongly convicted and were exonerated years later because of a confession of the real Central Park rapist, and other evidence.  Kalief Browder, was put on the infamous Riker's Island, due to lack of bail money, suffered cruel punishment, and although he received $3.3 million settlement from the New York government later system took his own life.

However, few people know about Nelson Long.  Long was wrongfully convicted of a murder for 37 years in NYC, only to be exonerated, during the COVID-19 epidemic, when the real killer gave a death bed confession.

Nelson is a Southeast Queens Resident and increasingly a cause célèbre in NYC.  However he is artfully making his story heard.

Nelson recounts how he endured unspeakable horrors, neglect, and abuse in prison many times - fighting for his life.  Despite the horrific conditions in prison Nelson Long, enrolled and graduated from college courses, legally advocated for himself, and made money developing and selling his artwork behind bars.

He emerged from prison having to navigate a world of homeless shelters on one side and advanced digital computer, internet, and smart phone technology on the other.  Long emphasizes "y'all have been using this technology all this time but all this is new to me."

Nevertheless, Nelson, has been able to start Facebook Groups and use apps on his phone.  He is a rising symbol of survival and overcoming injustice.  You can see a sample of his artwork below...

   

New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. and Assemblymember Chantel Jackson Call on Governor Kathy Hochul to Sign Reparations Legislation During Panel Discussion in the Bronx

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New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. and Assemblymember Chantel Jackson Call on Governor Kathy Hochul to Sign Reparations Legislation During Panel Discussion in the Bronx

(New York, NY) Senator James Sanders Jr., Chair of the NY State Senate Select Majority Task Force on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Assemblymember Chantel Jackson called on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign reparations legislation into law during a Panel Discussion entitled “The Road to Reparations” on Friday night, September 22, 2023, at the Crawford United Methodist Church located at 3757 White Plains Road, Bronx, New York 10469. The event was hosted by Assemblymember Chantel Jackson. The event was free and open to the public.

The panel discussed the need for reparations and explained the legislation (S.1163-A/SANDERS Same as A.7691/Solages) that would establish a reparations commission. Sponsors of the event included the following: U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman; Senator James Sanders Jr., Senator Jamaal Bailey; Assemblymember Chantel Jackson, and NYC Council Member Kevin Riley.

Senator James Sanders Jr. said, “For New York and America to move forward, we must finally address the evils of slavery and discrimination against African Americans in an open, honest, comprehensive, and just way. The legislation that Assemblymember Michaelle Solages and I have introduced would begin this process by establishing the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. Governor Kathy Hochul must take the next step toward justice by signing the bill into law. How loud must we shout until we are heard? The cry for justice cannot be loud enough.”

Get The Scoop On Complete Girlz 7-Year Anniversay

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LOCAL ORGANIZATION COMPLETE GIRLZ, INC. CELEBRATES 7 YEARS AND HOST FREE SELF-ESTEEM WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG GIRLS IN THE COMMUNITY 

JAMAICA, NY - With a mission of empowering young women within the community, the non- profit organization, Complete Girlz, Inc. will be celebrating their 7th year anniversary on October 13, 2023. This year CGI will host a special Self-Esteem Workshop entitled,”I am Completely Beautiful” on October 21st!

We are excited to have our guest speaker Maxine Cesar “Miss Grand Tri-State.”  The host will be our very own Asia Lee, The New Yorker of the Week!

This amazing workshop will be hosted in more than one borough, strengthening positive affirmations along with self-imaging and much more.

The workshop is designed to break-down the stigmas of self-confidence in a way for the girls to understand so they can initiate their own road to healing and success.  “They truly care and they designed the classes especially with us in mind [Complete Girlz, Inc.] They are awesome!

“They encouraged me to love myself and love the skin that I am in,” said Complete Girlz, Inc. workshop participant, Simone Harper Youth of the year for 2023.

 

Raniesha Saunders, prior Complete Girlz of the year awardee went on to state, “CGI is concerned about every area of our lives.” “CGI believes that we should not be average, but we can excel in everything we do if we just focus!”

“I can’t wait to see what is in store this year for us girls! The girls expressed how excited they were to be featured on Spectrum NY1 this year!”

Maxine Cesar “Miss Grand Tri-State.”

Asia Lee, The New Yorker of the Week!