Come outside and leave your phones behind at our Phones Down Picnic in Coffey Park! Bring friends and family for lawn games, arts and crafts and more.
Our Summer Fitness series is back and better than ever! Join us for yoga at Cadman Plaza this June. This sessions is free and open to all.
Join us for SAFE SUMMERS — an afternoon focused on empowering youth, building community, and creating safer neighborhoods together.
On Friday, June 5th, we’ll be at Brooklyn Borough Hall hosting a free shredding truck! Bring two boxes of any old documents, files and paperwork for disposal. Be sure to remove clips, plastic or household waste before you stop by.
Our Summer Fitness series is back and better than ever! Join us for zumba in Thomas Greene Park this June. This sessions is free and open to all.
Join us on June 12th for our Older Adult Resource Fair! Learn about health care, community resources, government & legal services.
Shredfest is back! Stop by to safely dispose of your unneeded documents and old or unused electronics. We'll also be accepting textiles.
Calling all small business owners in Sunset Park! Join us for a free resource fair where you can meet one-on-one with experts from PACE SBDC and NYC Small Business Services. Get personalized help with business plans, city regulations, raising capital & more.
In partnership with the office of NYS Senator Andrew Gounardes, we invite you to attend the NY's 529 College Savings Webinar to learn more about your voluntary benefit.
NY's 529 can help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses. This 30-minute webinar will go into a deeper on 529's and potential tax benefits for NYS tax payers. Visit www.ny529atwork.org to learn more.
RSVP Here: https://ascensus.zoom.us/meeting/register/tgT7LFMhTfiEiSfIlBRFXg#/registration
The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is partnering with our office to offer legal assistance hours on Monday, April 20th.
The mobile legal help center provides free civil legal services for tenant concerns, benefits issues, immigration, divorce and custody, domestic violence, debt management, and more.
This event is by appointment only. Please contact my office to schedule.
On April 9th I’ll be co-hosting an energy efficiency workshop with the New York Power Authority at the Sunset Park Library. Constituents are invited to sign up to learn more about making your home more energy efficient and receive a free energy conservation kit while supplies last.
The OMNY Van is coming to our office on Monday, March 30th! The MTA crew will be available to assist with reduced fare applications, adding value to or buying an OMNY card, and answering any OMNY-related questions.
Join my office and Fifth Avenue Committee next week for a screening of “Out of the Shadows,” the first part of Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ documentary series, “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise."
“Out of the Shadows” provides a panoramic view of the Black Power movement and explains how it emerged, grew and changed over time.
The screening, in honor of Black History Month, will be accompanied by remarks from Lanessa Owens-Chaplin, Director of the Racial Justice Center at the New York Civil Liberties Union.
This presentation provides a comprehensive look at the financial realities of higher education—from how to fund college to the evolving landscape of the student debt repayment system. We'll examine the role of federal, state and private funding sources, including FAFSA, TAP and Excelsior, the implications of new borrowing limits, and how recent legislative changes, including the latest budget bill, are reshaping the student loan system.
Additionally, we'll explore practical strategies for managing existing student debt, including repayment plans, forgiveness and discharge programs. Bring your questions and we'll answer them during the live Q&A.
This webinar is presented by the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP) in Partnership with New York State Senator Andrew S. Gounardes. EDCAP is a program of the Community Service Society of New York.
Attend my upcoming virtual event series 'Caring with Confidence: A Roadmap for the Years Ahead' to learn practical steps for supporting aging family and friends:
Legal, Financial and Healthcare Tools - Oct. 20 at 6pm
Understanding Aging, Dementia, and Caring for an Individual with a Long-Term or Chronic Illness - Oct. 27 at 6pm
Join us for our annual summer concert series! We have some great new bands, along with old favorites.
Early birds will be treated to an opening act by School of Rock performers between 6 - 7 p.m. Bring your blanket and some friends and join us down by the water all summer long!
Join us this spring for free fitness events across Brooklyn! From movement work to pilates to latin dance, we’ve got you covered.
The arrival of spring means it’s time to shred!
Our next document shredding and electronic waste recycling event will take place on May 17th in Bay Ridge. Please remember to sort your paperwork in advance. Staples are okay, but plastic folders, binder clips, spiral notebooks, rubber bands, etc, must all be removed before you arrive.
As for e-waste, the Lower East Side Ecology Center does not accept batteries, but they take almost everything else! Check their list here.
This tax season, I'm happy to once again offer free tax prep services to my constituents!
Contact my office to schedule a Monday or Thursday appointment between January 27 and April 14.
The Mobile Legal Help Center provides free civil (non–criminal) legal services for people who cannot afford an attorney.
Everyone is eligible to receive free legal services, regardless of immigration status.
Join me, State Senator Iwen Chu and City Council Member Justin Brannan to celebrate the season with a tree lighting in Bay Ridge!
This Thanksgiving, I’m proud to support the work of City Harvest and join our partners in meeting the needs of District 26 families with Boxes of Love holiday care packages for community members.
Boxes include a whole turkey and will be distributed on 11/21 at 10 am on a first come, first served basis.
Join us for free summer fitness events at Wyckoff Gardens this August!
Dance, yoga, and Zumba will all be on offer and the classes are open to all. Just bring water and a mat if needed. See you there!
Join us our annual summer concert series in Bay Ridge!
Grab a blanket and some friends and join us in Shore Road Park on Tuesdays in July and August for live music from old favorites and new bands!
Join us for free summer fitness events in Sunset Park this June!
Dance, yoga, and Zumba will all be on offer and the classes are open to all. Just bring water and a mat if needed. See you out there!
Spring has arrived and so has the time to shred!
Our next document shredding and electronic waste recycling event will take place on April 27th in Bay Ridge. Please remember to sort your paperwork in advance. Staples are okay, but plastic folders, binder clips, spiral notebooks, rubber bands, etc, must all be removed before you arrive. As for e-waste, the Lower East Side Ecology Center does not accept batteries, but they take almost everything else! Check their list here.
The NYC Department of Buildings is coming to Senate District 26!
At our “DOB in Your Neighborhood” session, we’ll help you resolve any DOB issues or questions, including violations and stop work orders, or zoning, construction or general questions. Call my office at 718-238-6044 to schedule an appointment.
I’m teaming up with Councilman Justin Brannan once again to bring you free tax prep & filing.
Appointments are available on Mondays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check your income eligibility & call to schedule a time. If you can’t make it to Bay Ridge, you can still contact my office for a referral!
Join me for an insightful and crucial discussion on child online safety and privacy, featuring Attorney General Tish James and founder of the #HalfTheStory Project Larissa May.
Moderated by New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg, the panel will delve into the current dangers posed by social media companies, their predatory actions, and their profound impact on the well-being of children and teens growing up while having their every move tracked, stored, cataloged, and used by the largest and most powerful companies on earth. With lawmakers across the country attempting to reign in the growing industry, discover how New York is at the forefront of curbing two of the most harmful practices for our children: addictive algorithms and data collection.
Whether you’re a parent navigating the online world with your kids, a policy enthusiast, or a concerned member of the general public, this discussion promises valuable insight from three panelists, each dedicated to fostering a safer social media environment for the next generation.
Come join my team and I for a Brooklyn institution, The Annual Atlantic Antic™! Produced by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, the Atlantic Antic is the oldest and largest street festival in Brooklyn and a joyful experience, looked forward to by residents of Brooklyn and beyond each year. Strolling the avenue from Fourth to the Waterfront on a lovely fall day, the Antic is a celebration of ethnic tastings, fine arts and crafts from around the world, non-stop music and entertainment, and just pure fun.
Come on down to 3rd Avenue between 69th Street and 94th Street in Bay Ridge on Sunday, 10/1 for the 50th Annual 3rd Avenue Festival! From rides to games to prizes to food and drink and live entertainment, the 3rd Avenue Festival has it all.
