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Reimagine Parkside Avenue: Senator Adams spreads the word about the Parkside Redesign Project competition

Neighbors and business owners are coming together to hold a contest for the best plan to redesign Parkside Avenue between Flatbush and Ocean Avenues. The grand prize will be awarded to the best comprehensive plan to improve the block, judged by a panel of neighbors, merchants and local elected officials. Honorary mentions will also be awarded for the best entry by anyone under the age of 12, the best entry by anyone under the age of 18, and the best entry that could be implemented for less than $50,000.

Senator Adams recently spent some time distributing flyers about the competition at the Parkside Avenue stop of the Q Train.

Date Posted:

September 28, 2011
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Hope City Empowerment Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary

On Saturday, September 24th, NYS Senator Eric Adams attended Hope City Empowerment Center's Anniversary Gala to celebrate 10 years of service to the community. Hope City Empowerment Center serves the neighborhoods of North Crown Heights, Clinton Hill, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Prospect Heights by providing needy persons with the necessary skill sets for self-sufficiency, wellness and empowerment services, and emergency food programs. Honored for their contributions to the mission of Hope City were: Grace Speede Moore, RN; William Bowman, Esq.; and Sandra M. Angus, M.D.

Date Posted:

September 27, 2011
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Housing Seminar Hosted by Beulah Church of the Nazarene

On Saturday, September 24, Beulah Church of the Nazarene, located at 1250 St. Johns Place in Brooklyn, hosted a Housing Seminar offering educational seminars for home buyers – linking bankers, attorneys and real estate professionals with potential buyers, and information on low-income housing, landlord/tenant rights, foreclosure prevention and NYC housing lottery.

Date Posted:

September 27, 2011
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Senator Adams Visits Community Organizations Working to End Violence

On Thursday, September 22, Senator Adams visited several local community organizations that address anti-violence initiatives. Pictured above, Senator Adams meets with the team at Man Up, Inc., which specializes in conflict resolution on the streets via Cease Fire ENY BK, School/Neighborhood Watch, after school and summer programs, and other community programs. Below, the Senator visits wtih Save Our Streets (S.O.S.) Crown Heights, an organization that works with a wide range of community partners, organizing BBQs, concerts, sporting events, rallies, and other events intended to strengthen our community and bring an end to gun violence.

Date Posted:

September 27, 2011
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Press Conference to Get the Facts Regarding the West Indian American Day Parade

At a press conference held at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Senator Adams, other elected officials and supporters stood by West Indian American Day Carnival Association President Yolanda Lezama-Clarke as she delivered the facts surrounding Labor Day weekend’s violence and this year's West Indian Day Parade.

Date Posted:

September 26, 2011
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Senator Adams participates in the 2011 West Indian American Day Parade

Senator Adams participates in the West Indian American Day Parade

Date Posted:

September 26, 2011
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Rally in Support of the LIU Faculty Federation

Senator Adams spoke at a rally at the historic Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in support of the striking Long Island University faculty who have been on strike since the first day of classes.

Date Posted:

September 26, 2011
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Friends of Kensington Host 9-11 Candlelight Vigil

Date Posted:

September 26, 2011
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Legislation Sponsored by Senator Adams

S4250-2011: Increases the term of office of members of the legislature to 4 years; limits statewide elected officers and legislators to 3 consecutive 4 year terms S5319-2011: Requires the use of identification numbers for filing tax documentsS5371A-2011: Authorizes conductors and motormen to carry tasers or electronic stun guns during the performance of his or her dutiesS5480-2011: Requires health education to be taught in high schools regarding the abandoned infant protection program

Date Posted:

September 20, 2011
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Press Conference & Prayer Vigil to Denounce Gun Violence

Senator Adams joined other elected officials and concerned citizens in decrying the recent gun violence in our city, particular the senseless slaying of Denise Gray, an innocent bystander who was killed while sitting on her front stoop Labor Day weekend.

Date Posted:

September 19, 2011
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Brower Bash Skateboard Event

NYS Senator Eric Adams, in partnership with Youth America and HealthFirst, presented the skateboard event of 2011 at Brower Park. Young people from across the district showed off their skills and competed for prizes. Special thanks to Traci Johnson and Culture Skateboards for helping to make this event a success.

Date Posted:

September 19, 2011
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Groundbreaking for New Parkside Playground

State Senator Eric Adams recently joined Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene, Jannie Johnson of the Parkside Avenue Block Association and members of the Flatbush community to break ground on the Parkside Playground.The nearly $3 million project includes the installation of new basketball courts and brand new play equipment. The project has been made possible by a generous allocation of $2.45 million from Council Member Mathieu Eugene and $517,000 from Mayor Bloomberg.

Date Posted:

September 19, 2011
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NYS Senator Eric Adams Offers Opportunity To Obtain Free "Safe Child Cards"

In light of the abduction and murder of 8-year-old Lieby Kletzky, NYS Senator Eric Adams, in partnership with Youth America, offered an opportunity for parents and children to obtain a free SAFE CHILD CARD on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at the Brooklyn Public Central Library.

Date Posted:

July 22, 2011
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NY Daily News: Adams, Jeffries Defend Stop-And-Frisk Bill

The NY Daily News Covers Senator Adams' press conference on a city-wide database:

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/05/adams-jeffries-defend-stop-and.html

(Courtesy: NY Daily News, Celeste Katz)

Date Posted:

June 9, 2010
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CNN: New York politician hopes to end youths' pants-sagging trend

Laurie Segall's CNN report here:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/03/29/new.york.baggy.pants/?hpt=T2

Date Posted:

March 31, 2010
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NY Daily News: Sen Adams Urges Youth to Pull up Saggy Pants

Read Jake Pearson's exclusive story for the NY Daily News here:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/28/2010-03-28_fight_the_crack_epidemic_pol_puts_up_ads_urging_youths_to_pull_up_their_pants.html

Date Posted:

March 28, 2010
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NY1 News: Political Interference Bill Proposed In Wake Of Paterson Scandal (Feb 28)

From NY1:

http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114420/political-interference-bill-proposed-in-wake-of-paterson-scandal

On the heels of the recent scandal involving Governor Paterson and the State Police, Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Eric Adams proposed Sunday a new bill they say will help keep law enforcement officials in line.

Date Posted:

March 1, 2010
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Brooklyn Eagle: Sen. Adams, Brooklyn Group Get Tough on Hit-Run Accidents

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=31&id=33742

Demand Action After Prospect Heights And SW Brooklyn TragediesBy Harold EgelnBrooklyn Daily Eagle

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Faced with “a culture of hit-and-run” accidents gravely injuring and killing pedestrians, state Senator Eric Adams has introduced a bill in Albany calling for tougher penalties while a group in Bay Ridge, alarmed by fatalities and speeders there, circulates petitions.

Date Posted:

February 25, 2010
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