“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“After the horrific fire at Twin Parks North West where we lost 17 people, among them eight children, I joined my colleague Council Member Oswald Feliz to discuss steps to…
“There are simply no words for what occurred yesterday in Longwood. When we cannot protect our young babies from the threat of incessant gun violence then we know we are…
“Our hearts are heavy, and our heads are bowed for our brothers and sisters in Buffalo. Saturday’s mass shooting at a local supermarket has devastated this community and our entire…
