Council Member Hanif · [email protected]

December 10, 2023 at 10:30 PM

The Beginning of the End

The Beginning of the End of my first term View this email in your browserDear John A Legislative RoundupToday marks the first of our three end-of-year and end-of-term reflections! It’s wild how fast these past two years have flown by, but I’ll save my thoughts on how time passes for our …

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December 3, 2023 at 10:29 PM

(Late) Fall Traffic Update

(Late) Fall Traffic Update Beep beep View this email in your browserDear John Here’s a little traffic update before the new year! We aim to do four of these a year to provide our community with quarterly updates on the traffic issues we’re tackling and hearing most about. We won’t always…

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November 26, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone is stuffed. View this email in your browserDear John Before we get into the stuffing, we need to talk about composting. Since the Mayor announced his draconian cuts to precious City services, our office has received well over 1000 emails from constituent…

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November 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Constituent Services

Constituent Services wins for our community View this email in your browserDear John Before we get started, I want to make a quick note about the Mayor’s recent budget announcement. Citing rising costs to care for asylum seekers and the ending of federal stimulus money, the Mayor is purs…

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November 12, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Say Hello To Our New Plaza

Say Hello To Our New Plaza View this email in your browserDear John The blackout period is over! Back to our regularly scheduled programming. While ideas collection for Participatory Budgeting has closed, be sure to submit your nomination for our Civic Assembly! The Civic Assembly is a gr…

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November 5, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Aging With Dignity

Aging With Dignity View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications until Electi…

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October 29, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Office Intro Take 4

Office Intro Take 4 Our final one! View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communicat…

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October 22, 2023 at 9:30 PM

The PB Map Is Live!

The PB Map Is Live! Submit your ideas today View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass c…

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October 8, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Asylum Seeker Updates

Asylum Seeker Updates View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications until Ele…

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October 1, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Hope Everyone Is Staying Dry

Hope Everyone Is Staying Dry Flooding recaps and updates View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can disc…

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September 24, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Office Introductions Part 3

Office Introductions Part 3 And some IRA info View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass…

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September 17, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Get Ready To Participatory That Budgeting

Get Ready To Participatory That Budgeting PB! View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass…

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September 10, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Long COVID

Long COVID View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications until election day. …

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September 3, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Back-To-School

Back-To-School Edu Update View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications unti…

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August 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Summer Intern Highlights

Summer Intern Highlights View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days from the November general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications until …

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August 14, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Fall Event Calendar

Fall Event Calendar Save the dates + Get your compost bin! View this email in your browserDear John Please note! We are now in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the November 2023 general election. To comply with election law, we are restricted with w…

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July 30, 2023 at 9:34 PM

The Start of Our Summer Vacation

The Start of Our Summer Vacation Plus some upcoming events View this email in your browserDear John Please note our newsletter is taking a brief summer vacation! We’ll still pop in every other week to provide you with some important updates and resources, but we’ll be taking a quick hiat…

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July 23, 2023 at 9:31 PM

More About Gowanus

John,   Are you curious about how our public dollars are spent? You can check out our interactive website to see a breakdown of projects and organizations our office funded this year. The Governor made a major announcement about affordable housing and pl…

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July 16, 2023 at 9:32 PM

More Bacon!

But I promise it’s halal John,   Are you interested in staying up to date on what’s going on with the Gowanus Rezoning? Be sure to check out the Oversight Task Force’s website and sign up for their email newsletter. Last week we shared the top-line number…

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July 9, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Bringing Home The Bacon

Our budget wins part one John,   When it rains, it pours! For the second year in a row, we’re going to be giving away FREE rain barrels. Sign up here for your free rain barrel, and be sure to pick yours up on Sunday 7/30, between 9-11 AM. Please note, on…

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June 30, 2023 at 8:33 PM

My Budget Vote

Read my statement. John,   Today I voted no on the FY24 budget.   I did so with a deep appreciation for Speaker Adrienne Adams and the entire Budget Negotiating Team, which secured significant restorations to the Mayor’s proposed cuts for critical agencie…

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June 25, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Another Stated Recap

and Harmony Playground update! John,   The City’s budget is due July 1st. Stay tuned for updates on the budget negotiations! A handshake deal and basic details on the budget should be coming down the pipeline soon. We’ve heard from a number of community m…

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June 18, 2023 at 9:31 PM

BQE, DEC, and More

Acronym on Acronym John,   Before we kick things off, we have a big week at City Hall next week! On Tuesday, 6/20, we’re holding a hearing at 1 PM on Intro 617 to expand the City’s Earned Sick Time Act to cover 140,000 gig workers and independent contracto…

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June 11, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Mandatory Residential Composting

We did it! John,   A quick note before we jump into everything. Despite the experience of dealing with concurrent crises for years now, our City was woefully unprepared this week to make sure we were safe as we were navigating the poor air quality. As a re…

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June 4, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Office Introductions

Meet the team and more John,   Back to our regularly scheduled programming! ●      This Tuesday, 6/6, the Progressive Caucus is hosting a Citywide Town Hall to kickstart our budget organizing! Join me and the rest of our caucus at 6:30 PM to learn how we …

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May 28, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Kensington Work Update

and check out my new op-ed! John,   Back to our regularly scheduled programming! ●     Last year we hired a new staff member, Ali, who has been focused on outreach in Kensington! Read up about more of his work below. ●     We had a busy Stated Meeting thi…

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May 22, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Spring Traffic Update

beep beep John,   Sorry all for the delay - we needed to double-check some news! It has been confirmed that there is no democratic city council primary in the 39th district. Therefore the blackout period for the primary is no longer required. Our newslette…

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May 14, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Community Updates

John,   A quick reminder! We are still in the formal “communications blackout” period - less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications from now until the pri…

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May 7, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Catch Me In The News!

A Comms & Budget Update John,   A quick reminder! We are still in the formal “communications blackout” period - less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communicat…

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April 30, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Upcoming Street Closures

Get ready for Bike The Block! John,   A quick reminder! We are still in the formal “communications blackout” period - less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communic…

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April 23, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Some Spring Cleaning

Job openings, events, and more! John,   A quick reminder! We are still in the formal “communications blackout” period - less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass commun…

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April 16, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Announcing This Year’s PB Winners!

John,   A quick reminder! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications from now until the primary is…

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April 9, 2023 at 9:31 PM

It’s Time For A Candid Conversation

About cannabis! John,   A quick reminder! We are in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are restricted with what we can discuss in mass communications from now until…

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April 2, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Time To Dine Out

And a note about future newsletters John,   Before we jump into the newsletter, I need to make a quick note. We are now in the formal “communications blackout” period, less than 90 days out from the June 2023 primary. To comply with election law, we are re…

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March 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Vote in Participatory Budgeting today!

John, help us distribute $1.5 million to critical climate justice projects throughout our district that will make our communities healthier, greener, and more resilient. John,   ●      Tax season is coming to a close! Tax returns this year are due on 4/18,…

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March 19, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Springing Into Stated

Like the pun? John,   It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. Voting for Participatory Budgeting starts on 3/25! We’ll circulate the on…

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March 12, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Time To Take The Bus

All aboard! John,   ●      It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      Voting for Participatory Budgeting is starting in just a few …

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March 5, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Stated Recap - March!

Getting ready to spring forward John,   ●      It’s tax season! Tax returns this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, the City offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      New Yorkers ages 14 to 24 can now apply to DYCD’s Summ…

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February 26, 2023 at 10:33 PM

What’s A Civic Assembly?

The Next Evolution Of PB John,   ●      It’s still tax season! Returns for tax season this year are due on 4/18, and to help you out, NYC offers free tax filing tools to those who make under $72,000. ●      Are you or do you know a high school or college s…

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February 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Another Immigration Committee Hearing

Holding DOC accountable John,   ●       It was a busy week at City Hall! In addition to our Stated meeting, we hosted an Immigration Committee hearing. Read more about our work below! ●      The Department of Transportation's Division of Bridges will be c…

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February 12, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Spreading Love This Valentine’s Day

And more street safety updates! John,   Before we get started, I wanted to let you all know I’m supporting several local and international organizations in their efforts to help communities in Turkey and Syria rebuild in the aftermath of the devastating e…

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February 5, 2023 at 10:30 PM

February Stated Recap Take 1

Back to legislating John,   ●       We had our first Stated of the month this week! Read more about the legislation that passed and we signed on to below. ●      Asylum seekers in our community still need your help. Check out our webpage about what is need…

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January 29, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Winter Traffic Update

Beep Beep John,   Quick update on the emergency shelters in our district. We have added a new page to our Council website detailing the local organizations working on the ground to help newly arrived asylum seekers in our community. We will continue to upd…

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January 22, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Our First Stated Recap Of 2023

It’s been too long John,   Over the past week, two emergency shelters for asylum seekers have opened in our district. We have heard from dozens of concerned community members asking how they can help our newest neighbors, so before we get into the Stated r…

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January 15, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Breaking Down The Leg Process

I’m just a bill John,   Before we start, I need to acknowledge that we lost another neighbor to traffic violence in Gowanus on 9th Street this week. Sarah Schick was fatally struck by a box truck driver while cycling, marking the second cyclist death in ou…

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January 8, 2023 at 10:00 PM

We’re Back

And better than ever before! John,   New year, same newsletter! We’re so happy to be back after the winter holidays, ready to serve the District 39 community for another year. As always, this newsletter is a group project that relies on your feedback (resp…

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December 26, 2022 at 10:30 PM

39 Wins For District 39

39 Wins For District 39 Well, that flew by View this email in your browser Dear John, Today’s email is dedicated to everything we did in 2022. But before we get nostalgic, we have one final ask for 2022! PS 94 is coll…

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December 18, 2022 at 11:29 PM

The FIX For The BQE

The FIX For The BQE Say it like “F”-“I”-“X” View this email in your browser Dear John,   Quick holiday schedule update! We’ll be publishing our newsletter late next week so look out for our end-of-year wrap-up coming t…

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December 11, 2022 at 9:59 PM

December Stated Recap Episode I

December Stated Recap Episode I The Budget Mod Menace View this email in your browser Dear John, Hope you all are enjoying the Star Wars jokes. Our Climate Justice themed Participatory Budgeting Cycle is looking for …

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December 4, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Tis The Season

Tis The Season To Volunteer! View this email in your browser Dear John, We’re happy to announce that the work on Albemarle Playground is finished! The contractor wrapped a few small items this past week, and the site …

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