“This July 4th weekend, was a critical reminder of the ongoing gun violence that has taken over our streets, taking lives and leaving far too many families mourning across our…
(Bronx, New York) On June 30th on the Steps of Borough Hall, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and New York City Council Member Althea Stevens were joined by Planned Parenthood…
“Today`s ruling by the New York State Supreme Court is beyond disappointing. Last year, elected officials and advocates rallied together to support municipal voting rights for immigrant New Yorkers who…
My cousin Betty Jo passed of Covid in April 0f 2020. She is greatly missed by her children, siblings, family members and friends. She was a health care worker, had…
“Just like millions of other women across our nation, I am in a complete state of shock and anger today by the Supreme Court`s decision to overturn decades of progress…
“At a time when our families and communities are mourning the deaths of loved ones and neighbors killed as a result of senseless gun violence, the U.S. Supreme Court has…
Testimony to NYC Council Committee on Consumer & Worker Protection on Intro 506
“I applaud Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan, and the other members of the New York City Council for voting to adopt the $101.1 billion FY` 2023 budget…
Statement to the Rent Guidelines Board Public Hearing, June 2022
“I stand with Governor Kathy Hochul, who today signed a legislative package into law that strengthens abortion rights in New York State following the leak of a draft decision by…