Asm. Charles Fall Invites Residents To Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day With Neighborhood Cleanups, Provides Other Updates

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join me, Senator Scarcella-Spanton, Councilwoman Hanks & District Attorney McMahon in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy with a day of service!

📆 Date: 01/15/24
📍 Location: Hooker Place & Trantor Place
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

A day to beautify our area and educate on flood prevention!

Supporting a Safer, Healthier, and More Affordable New York: Governor Hochul’s State of the State Initiatives

I am profoundly encouraged by Governor Hochul’s proposals presented in her State of the State Address. The Governor’s focus on making New York safer through initiatives like cracking down on retail theft, aggressively combating hate crimes, empowering prosecutors with new tools to tackle domestic abuse, and enhancing enforcement of our cannabis laws, directly addresses the safety concerns of my constituents.

Furthermore, Governor Hochul’s attention to the mental health crisis, particularly her commitment to youth mental health and serious mental illness, is commendable. The establishment of school-based mental health clinics and the reform of our behavioral health care system are much-needed steps that will have a lasting positive impact on our communities.

Equally important are the Governor’s efforts to increase affordability across New York City. The plan to construct thousands of new housing units addresses a critical need in our rapidly growing communities.

As the Chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Fraud & Protection, I am happy to see the Governor’s commitment to expanding consumer protections, particularly through the proposed expansion of New York’s consumer protection law, marking a significant advancement in safeguarding New Yorkers against unfair business practices. Additionally, her efforts to address medical debt, eliminate co-pays for insulin, and ensuring fairness in the ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ loan industry demonstrate a deep understanding of the challenges facing our consumers.

Visit to Modest House Community Services

Happy to have joined my colleague Assemblyman Tannousis for a visit at Modest Community Services this morning. I continue to be inspired by their dedication to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through diverse services, from day habilitation to vocational training. Looking forward to supporting their services and programs in the new year!

Rallying Against the Opioid Crisis in Albany

Joined colleagues & grieving families in Albany today for a vital rally in fighting the opioid crisis that has tragically claimed too many lives. This battle is personal, it’s urgent, and we stand united for change

Supporting Home Healthcare Workers of America

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Met with the inspiring members of Home Healthcare Workers of America today. They take care of the most vulnerable in our community & I am fully committed to supporting HHWA in their fight for fair wages and recognition as skilled professionals.

Improving Park Hill & NYCHA: Meeting with HUDNY-NJ”

This past week, we met with HUD Regional Director Alicka Ampry-Samuel for a productive dialogue on urgent improvements needed at Park Hill & NYCHA apartments. Special thanks to Congresswoman Malliotakis for facilitating this meeting!

Ghanaian Heritage Celebration at GASI Annual Dinner Dance

Attended the GASI & Ghanaian Association Annual Dinner Dance last week. An evening filled with vibrant cultural exchanges, inspiring community spirit, and the joyous celebration of our rich Ghanaian heritage on Staten Island.

Kwanzaa Celebration:
Unity and Heritage with the North Shore Community

Celebrated an uplifting Kwanzaa event this past week with the North Shore community. Meaningful reflection, unity, and the celebration of our shared African heritage through poetry, dance and music!

Remembering
Chief
Joseph Esposito

Heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Joseph Esposito. His commitment to public service was unwavering, guiding our city through challenging times like 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. We are deeply grateful for his service.

Home Emergency Assistance

January and February are the coldest months in New York City.

If you are eligible, the Home Energy Assistance Program #HEAP may help you pay for heating your home.

➡️ See if you qualify: https://t.co/9cnabYI7n4

High Wind Safety Tips

Winds will be extremely strong tonight. There’s a risk they will take down trees and impact power lines.

What to do:
– Remove or secure loose outdoor items now
– Charge your electronics in advance
– Call 311 if a tree goes down

Power Outage Safety Tips

Do you know what to do if the power goes out?

Learn more safety tips on how to stay safe during a utility distuption at http://on.nyc.gov/poweroutage

For up-to-date weather and emergency alerts, follow NotifyNYC on X or sign up at http://nyc.gov/notify.

NYC Teenspace

New York City launched NYC Teenspace, a FREE mental health service for teens ages 13-17 who live in our city.

Created in partnership with online therapy platform Talkspace, this tool will allow our teens to chat with a licensed therapist via phone, video, and text.

Access Here: talk space.com/nyc

988 – Crisis Lifeline

988 is your connection to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance use support, information and referrals.

All New Yorkers can call or text 988 for support.

Learn more: http://nyc.gov/988

Banner Image: Rally against opioid crisis. Image Credit – Asm. Fall