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.

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.

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Come see him get sworn in!