Senator Persaud & Assemblymember Hunter Op-ed: Protect Cancer Patients’ Access to Biomarker Testing

Roxanne J. Persaud

April 2, 2026

Biomarker Testing

Originally published in Opinion: New York must protect cancer patients’ access to biomarker testing on April 2, 2026 .

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Senator Persaud's Rent Regulations Town Hall

November 14, 2019

Senator Roxanne J. Persaud and the Legal Aid Society present: Rent Regulations Town Hall. On Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 - 9 p.m., come to PS 13 to learn from experts about the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and how rent regulations have changed!

Trick or Treat at Senator Persaud's Office!

October 31, 2019

Celebrate Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, with Senator Roxanne J. Persaud! From 2 to 7 p.m., the District Office will be giving away candy to all trick or treaters who visit. This special event is held in partnership with Bangladeshi American Community Development & Youth Service, Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club, David’s Optical, Inc., HSBC Bank – Rockaway Parkway Branch and NYPD Community Affairs.

Senator Persaud's Homeowners and Tenants Enrollment Event

October 26, 2019

Senator Persaud, the Department of Finance and HPD are holding an event for homeowners and tenants at Canarsie High School's cafeteria (1600 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11236) on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homeowners may apply for an exemption and lower their property tax bills; tenants (seniors and those with disabilities) may apply for SCRIE or DRIE and keep their rent from increasing.

Senate Social Services and Aging Committees Conduct Hearing on the Looming Impacts of Proposed Changes to Federal Food Stamp Program and Calculation of the Official Poverty Measure

October 21, 2019