Community Baby Shower & Family Health Expo

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Mark your calendars and get excited! The Jack and Jill of America and Rochdale Village Community Center are gathering resources just for you!

For expecting and new parents!

Queens EOC Career Fair

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Join New York State Department of Labor and SUNY Queens Educational Opportunity Center for a career fair next Thursday at the Queens EOC academic center!

Jamaica & Southeast Queens Politics Weekly In Review/

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Jamaica & Southeast Queens
Politics Weekly In Review

🏛️ NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams

• NYC Mayor’s Race: City’s largest public sector union backs slate with Speaker Adams on top, shutting out Cuomo: AMNY

• Support for AG Letitia James: Speaker Adams expressed solidarity with New York State Attorney General Letitia James amid alleged intimidation tactics by the Trump administration. New York City Council

• Nonprofit Contract Delays: Released a report addressing challenges nonprofits face in receiving timely city contract payments, with a hearing scheduled for April 30. New York City Council

• Speaker Adams, Finance Chair Brannan, and NYC Council Release Preliminary Budget Response, Outlining Budget to Strengthen Core Services and Prepare for Uncertainties. New York City Council​

• In Honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Speaker Adams, Council Leaders, Advocates, and Healthcare Workers Continue Call for Sustained Action to End Maternal Mortality. New York City Council

🏛️ NYC Mayor Eric Adams

• NY Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Tisch, Community Leaders and Activists Destroy 3,575 Seized Illegal Firearms, Furthering Mission to end Gun Violence and Keep New Yorkers Safe. NYC.gov

• ICE Office at Rikers Island: Authorized federal immigration officials to operate within Rikers Island jail, a move criticized by immigrant rights advocates and city officials. AP News

• Congestion Pricing Lawsuit: Joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York City's congestion pricing program. POLITICO

• Media Critique: In a speech at the African American Mayors Association, Adams criticized media portrayals of his administration and accused city bureaucrats of undermining his agenda. POLITICO​

🏛️ NYS Senator James Sanders Jr.

• Mortgage Discrimination Hearing: Chaired a public hearing examining potential discrimination in New York’s home mortgage banking industry.  TrashMedia+3NYSenate.gov+3NYSenate.gov

• Cryptocurrency Task Force Proposal: Introduced a bill to establish a 17-member task force to study the effects of digital assets on state revenue and the environment. ​3blockonomi.com

🏛️ NYS Senator Leroy Comrie

• Utility Rate Hike Legislation: Sponsored a bill requiring the Public Service Commission to consider community impacts before approving utility rate increases. More Info

🏛️ NYC Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams

• Council Member Nantasha Williams Applauds Interim Agreement Between Southern Queens Park Association and NYC Parks for Operation of Roy Wilkins Recreation Center and Park Access. Council.NYC.gov

• Tree Care Legislation: Sponsored and passed legislation to clarify the city's responsibilities regarding tree pruning and removal, aiming to improve transparency and accessibility. QNS

• Racial Equity Plans Inquiry: Questioned city agencies about delays in submitting racial equity plans during a City Council Committee on Finance session. citymeetings.nyc

• Council Member Nantasha Williams Applauds Interim Agreement Between Southern Queens Park Association and NYC Parks for Operation of Roy Wilkins Recreation Center and Park Access​. New York City Council

🏛️ NYC Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

• Mayoral Endorsement: Endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor, joining other Queens Democrats in support. QNS

• Budget Negotiation Role Removal: Was removed from the City Council's budget negotiating team following her endorsement of Cuomo. City & State New York