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Senator Roxanne J. Persaud's Summer 2019 Newsletter

Senator Roxanne J. Persaud's Summer 2019 Newsletter

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Roxanne J. Persaud

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Phone: 718-649-7653

Fax: 718-649-7661

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

A New You - Empowering the Human Spirit Workshop

October 19, 2019

Please join us for our "A New You" - Empowering the Human Spirit workshop with Assemblymember Jaime R. Williams on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bayview Houses Cornerstone Community Center (5955 Shore Pwky). Come by for information about empowering yourself and others, as well as fashion and makeup tips and a free lunch, plus giveaways.

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

Senator Persaud and Assemblywoman Solages Issue Joint Statement on the Signing of the Non-Consensual Pelvic Exam Bill into Law

October 07, 2019

Governor Cuomo Signs Bills Sponsored by Senator Persaud to Exempt Certain Funds from Public Assistance Calculations into Law

October 04, 2019

Senator Persaud 2019 Woman of Distinction

May 10, 2019

Senator Persaud's 2018 Veterans' Hall of Fame Nominee Marlene Dietrich Heath

May 15, 2018

Senator Roxanne J. Persaud's Easter Egg Hunt

April 03, 2018

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