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EID CELEBRATION AT THE BRIDGE WITH FIDE AND THE KASHMIR ALLIANCE

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By: The New York Community Channel

Over 300 people attended the Eid Al Fitr Celebration at The Bridge Multicultural Project on Flatbush Av on Saturday May 6,2023 With a incredible and unprecedented turnout. The event was sponsored by F.I.D.E Foundation for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity led by Professor Farhat Saba, THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT led by Mark Meyer Appel AND THE KASHMIR AMERICAN ALLIANCE led by Sagihr Khan who 
welcomed the crowd with warm welcoming remarks and extended warm thank you to all those who have made this event phenomenal and successful and all the collaborators, sponsors, and partners; Khalid Moghul, Safoora Waseem, Shabana Hussain, Aamir Abbas and Soud Bensamem.

The event bought many new faces (Youth and Women) from the diverse communities through their engagement and participation.
 
All there to encourage and support us. This is called ensuring diversity and inclusion. The Sponsors were elated that the entire community, came together to show the world that together we are stronger and united as one.
 
Around 20-plus city and state officials, organization heads, and community stakeholders were there to encourage and show support and address the gathering which included Congresswoman Yvette Clark 9th District of New York, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, New York State Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assembly Member Lester Chang District 49, Councilwoman Farah Louis District 45, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse District 46. Lisa White se Haskin as well as Rabbi Shlomo Segal and representatives of Brooklyn Borough President Anthony Reynosa and District Attorney Eric Gonzales
 
The religious festival Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world. In the United States, Eid al-Fitr 2023 begins on the evening of Thursday, April 20 and ends on the evening of Friday, April 21.
 
Also known as the “Lesser Eid,” Eid al-Fitr commemorates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. An occasion for special prayers, family visits, gift-giving and charity, it takes place over one to three days, beginning on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar.
 
Eid al Fitr is a significant festival in the Islamic calendar. This holiday marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. During this time, Muslims not only celebrate the end of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting but also thank Allah for the Quran, which was first revealed towards the end of Ramadan.
 
Dozens of Elected officials and political leaders which included Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Almost 300 members of the diverse communities have showered us with their love and support. Which is incredible and unprecedented. Thanks to almighty Allah for this success. Around 20-plus city and state officials, organization heads, and community stakeholders were there to encourage and support us. This is called ensuring diversity and inclusion for sure guys and we have worked hard for this. Thank you, very much Pakistani community, for showing the world that together we are stronger and Pakistani women are not less than others in taking the lead to gather the community on one platform. In unity there is strength. This is exactly what we learn through the experience of Ramadan and Eid; to practice our faith, gain spiritual strength, and reinforce the values of unity, compassion, generosity, and self-discipline. Islam is the religion of equality and peace. In the eyes of Almighty Allah, all people are equal, the only distinction which Allah recognizes is the distinction in piety and the only principle that Allah applies is the principle of goodness and spiritual excellence. Let’s try to practice goodness and spread love.
 
FIDE, INC along with friends and family members is looking forward to getting together again in the future for many many years to come. Insha Allah.
  
EID CELEBRATION AT THE BRIDGE WITH FIDE AND THE KASHMIR ALLIANCE
EID CELEBRATION AT THE BRIDGE WITH FIDE AND THE KASHMIR ALLIANCE
EID CELEBRATION AT THE BRIDGE WITH FIDE AND THE KASHMIR ALLIANCE
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THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CELEBRATES PASSOVER, RAMADAN, & EASTER

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By: The New York Community Channel

On April 2, 2023 Hundreds of people from diverse religions and ethnic background gathered at the Bridge Multicultural Project to pray, reflect as we celebrate Passover, Ramadan and Easter, and garner support for a united community standing together as one.
 
Mark Meyer Appel, Founder of the Bridge Multicultural Project and Chair of the event in a emotional address brought special words of greetings and comfort. During his address he addressed his utmost gratitude to the sponsors and collaborating organizations who have been working to to ensure that we the people of New York stay united and stay strong as Children of of one God. 
 
This event is historic as it brings back religious and community leaders from different faiths together. Uniting all faiths Muslims Jewish and Christians shows the unity our community The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project Annual United Interfaith Celebration is a yearly event to celebrate Ramadan Passover Easter  A time of reflection and building a strong united bond among our diverse communities.
 
We were honored to host and hear Greetings were extended who spoke with strong passion for Love and Unity.Pastor Gil Monrose Director of the NYC Office Of Faith-Based Community Partnerships as well as Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Councilwomen Farah Louis ,Mercedes Narcisse, Rita Joseph ,Community Leaders,Pastors, Charles O. Galbreath , Edward Hinds ,J.C.R.C HEAD Gideon Taylor, MUSLIM LIASION TO MAYOR ADAMS,Atia Shahnaz ,Simon Sebag. LIasion to Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams Mendy Mirocznik , Terry Troia Farhat Saba, THEBRIDGE MCP PRESIDENT Gene Burshtein Hassan Bakiriddin Joan Bakiriddin Marie-Guerline Paul Naila Jaffar Manzoor Hussain Samad Khan H E AmbassadorDr-Sima Karetnaya, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik,Rabbi Mendy Mirozcnik gave beautiful greetings. A special thanks to ,Atia Shahnaz Founder of P.A.S.W.O
 
Beautiful songs of freedom were sung by Yitchok Meir Malik International singer accompanied by Pianist Luciano Pantano followed by the attendees dancing together with love This program was made possible by a grant awarded by THE NYC OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF HATE CRIMES.  
THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CELEBRATES PASSOVER, RAMADAN, & EASTER
THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CELEBRATES PASSOVER, RAMADAN, & EASTER
THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CELEBRATES PASSOVER, RAMADAN, & EASTER
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THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT LAUNCHES “EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OUR ASYLUM REFUGEES”

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By: The New York Community Channel

A great Humanitarian Day in Brooklyn at The Bridge Multicultural Project and led by Council Member Farah N. Louis and Assemblywoman Roxanne Persaud working closely with The Office of Mayor Eric Adams as we launch our mission to deliver essential clothing and supplies to the newly arrived refugees. Refugee families arriving here in N.Y.C are fighting every day to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Continued support will help provide clothing and emergency supplies to children and families arriving from conflict-affected countries .Councilwoman Farah Louis thanked the community and Mayor Eric Adams who organized a strong response in dealing with the urgent need to ensure that all the needs of the refugees are met.
 
 
Mark Meyer Appel spoke of our moral responsibility to assist in this emergency drive.This is our challenge and we as New Yorkers always lead with great compassion in times of need A special thanks to Marie-Guerline Paul of the Haitians Nurses Network and Rabbi Shlomo Segal of the Rabbinical Alliance of America ,@Sallie Bennett, Carol Delille Elias and the hard work by the staff from Councilwoman Farah Louis.
THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT LAUNCHES “EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OUR ASYLUM REFUGEES”
THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT LAUNCHES “EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OUR ASYLUM REFUGEES”
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THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE

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By: The New York Community Channel

On April 10, 2022 Hundreds of people from diverse religions and ethnic background gathered at the Bridge Multicultural Project to pray, reflect as we celebrate Passover, Ramadan and Easter, and garner support for a united community standing together as one. 

 
Mark Meyer Appel, Founder of the Bridge Multicultural Project and Chair of the event in a emotional address brought special words of greetings and comfort. During his address he addressed his utmost gratitude to the sponsors and collaborating organizations who have been working to to ensure that we the people of New York stay united and stay strong as Children of of one God. 
 
This event is historic as it brings back religious and community leaders from different faiths together. Uniting all faiths Muslims Jewish and Christians shows the unity our community It was a great honor to host The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project Annual United Interfaith Celebration, as we celebrate Ramadan Passover Easter A time of reflection and building a strong united bond among our diverse communities. We were honored to host and hear Greetings that were extended by the Hon Consul Generals of Israel and Haiti The Honorable Israel Nitzan and Honorable Lauture Jacques who spoke with strong passion for love and unity. Pastor Gil Monrose Director of the NYC Office Of Faith-Based Community Partnerships as well as Imam Tahir Kukaj ,Rabbi Joseph Potasnik,Rabbi Mendy Mirozcnik gave beautiful greetings. A special thanks to Dr Monalisa Ferrara,Dorinda Bagwell,Atia Shahnaz Founder of P.A.S.W.O
 
In attendance was Simon Seebag representing Public Advocate Jumaane Williams,District Leader Edu Hermelyn, Ari Weiss advocate with the Staten Island Jewish Community, Yitzy Weinberg with the Flatbush Foundation,Ambassador Sima Karentnay,Carol Elias Haitian Community Activist
 
This program was made possible by a grant awarded by
THE NYC OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF HATE CRIMES  
THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE
THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE
THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE
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NEW YORKERS UNITE IN ASSISTING THE VICTIMS OF THE BRONX FIRE

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By: The New York Community Channel

On Thursday, January 13th New York”s diverse leadership came together to donate thousands of blankets and food supplies to needy families today supply drive to the victims of the Bronx fire. The day began with prayers and greetings by Reverend Edward-Richard Hinds, from THE GOD SQUAD, and Councilmember Farah Louis.

The diverse coalition spent the day in the Bronx with all of our Brooklyn”s Diverse leadership Organized by THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT and its founder Mark Meyer Appel THE 67TH PRECINCT CLERGY COUNCIL “THE GOD SQUAD”, PASWO, HAITIAN NURSES NETWORK, ELITE LEARNERS, SHMIRA SAFETY PATROL, NEW YORK RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM, RAMAZ SCHOOL LED BY RABBI CHAIM STEINMETZ and JCC OF MARINE PARK and ATIA SHAHNAZ, SAMIRA NOOR, CAMARA JACKSON MENDY MIROCZNIK, DAVID HESKIEL, DAVID SPIR, DR MARIE PAUL. A special thanks to COUNCILWOMAN FARAH LOUIS and to the Office of the Mayor and Pastor Gil Monrose Special Assistant to Mayor Adams for all their effort in making this drive possible supplies were delivered to the Islamic Center at 371 East 166TH STREET for further distribution to the families in need…


SHEIK MUSA DRAMMEH of The Islamic Center spoke warmly and with strong emotion thanked the coalition for Its enormous support during a very difficult time New York State Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia from the Bronx welcomed the coalition and thanked the group wholeheartedly on behalf of the entire community for the support. Mark Meyer Appel organizer of this coalition expressed with deep emotion of New York diverse community committed to all of the victims. Bringing together Muslim, Jewish and other ethnic groups show what we as a community stand for and how we are committed to helping each other in times of need
Dr. Marie Paul founder of the Haitian Nurses Network, Haitian Nurse Martine Viciere Jean Piere, Muslim leaders Atia Shahnaz and Samira Noor, and Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz Spiritual leader of the Kehilath Jeshurun Synagogue all stood together with great pride as all the supplies were delivered to the fire-ravaged community.

 

 

 

SHMIRA SAFTEY PATROL Founder Levi Leifer, DR Mathieu Eugene and Community Liason David Heskiel

SHMIRA SAFTEY PATROL Founder Levi Leifer, DR Mathieu Eugene and Community Liason David Heskiel

Reverend Edward-Richard Hinds, Councilwoman Farah Louis, Mark Meyer Appel and ,Atia Shahnaz

Reverend Edward-Richard Hinds, Councilwoman Farah Louis, Mark Meyer Appel and ,Atia Shahnaz

ASSEMBLYWOMAN YUDELKA TAPIA ,HAITIAN NURSES MARITINE VICIERE AND JEAN PIERE , STUDENTS OF RAMAZ LED BY RABBI CHAIM STEINMETZ
ASSEMBLYWOMAN YUDELKA TAPIA ,HAITIAN NURSES MARITINE VICIERE AND JEAN PIERE , STUDENTS OF RAMAZ LED BY RABBI CHAIM STEINMETZ
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THE BRIDGE MCP 2021 ANNUAL GALA

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COUNCILWOMAN FARAH LOUIS HONORARY CHAIRPERSON THE BRIDGE GALA

By: The New York Community Channel

On Sunday Dec 12 2001 Over 300 persons attended the annual ‘UNITY IN ACTION’ HOLIDAY PARTY at the THE BRIDGE. Councilwoman Farah Louis was the Honored Chairperson of the event. and introduced Mark Meyer Appel Founder of THE BRIDGE, Mark welcomed all the guests and expressed his appreciation for all the hard work and Multicultural programs held at the BRIDGE IN 2021.From the Blood Drives, Domestic Violence Programs, Food Pantries to the Haitian Emergency Supply Drive as well as many more successful programs. The program began with the AWARDS CEREMONY honoring CONGRESSWOMAN YVETTE CLARKE, DR MONALISA FERRARI and KELLY MUSE.

DELIVERING her passionate remarks Congresswoman Clarke expressed her gratitude to THE BRIDGE for the honor. The Congresswoman shared her long time commitment and friendship towards the BRIDGE and pledged to continue the battle for equality for all.

THE BRIDGE MCP 2021 ANNUAL GALA
THE BRIDGE MCP 2021 ANNUAL GALA
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CONGRESSWOMAN YVETTE CLARKE
DR MONALISA FERRARI
DR MONALISA FERRARI
KELLY MUSE
KELLY MUSE

Text contentAlso honored were NYPD Deputy Inspector Richie Taylor, Citywide Community Affairs, Office Chief Of Community Affairs. Lt. Ira (“Yitzy) Jablonsky Commander NYPD PBBS Community Affairs and P.O Hammad Syed Nyc Police Department.

Attending the Event were Elected Officials: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Senator Kevin Parker, Councilwoman Farah N. Lewis, Councilman Mathieu Eugene, Councilwoman Elect Rita Joseph Councilwoman elect Mercedes Narcisse, Councilman Kalman Yeger. NY Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein.

community Leaders. Dorinda Bagwell. Dovi Zeitlin. Rabbi Shlomo Segal. Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik Rabbi Chaninah Sperlin. David Spira NYRRT. Shmira. Rabbi Potassnik VP NY BOARD OF RABBIS Gary Schlesinger. Dr. Sima Karetnaya. Tom Nihill NYPD PBBS. Hafida Balalioui. Jabaran Akram. David Heskiel Ari Weiss Bill Tingling

Ella Frederick. Margarette Tropnas and Bridge MCP Board Members Margarette Tropnas. Kathryn Khatari. Andre Malek.

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As the conclusion of the award presentations the large crowd were treated to a buffet of hot kosher and halal food. They then mingled, conversed and danced together with Multicultural music led by Felina Backer ,Attendees in The room were filled with joy and hope for a even stronger bond of unity as we enter the new year 2022.

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THE NYC COMMUNITY CHANNEL PROUDLY ENDORSES STEVEN SAPERSTEIN FOR COUNCILMAN OF THE 48TH COUNCIL DISTRICT

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By: The New York Community Channel

Steven Saperstein was born in Brooklyn, and grew up in Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach. Steven and his wife Elina are the proud parents of two daughters Rebecca and Emma​.
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As a father, husband, educator, and community organizer, Steven promoted civic engagement that aids thousands of youth and seniors in Southern Brooklyn. Steven is Co-founder of the Shorefront Coalition, where his community efforts include combating the opioid epidemic, improving our quality of life, hosting informational seminars, hosting school supply drives, and coordinating food deliveries to support those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Steven’s parents, Brian and Susan, and younger brother, Bruce, are deaf. This had a profound effect on Steven, who became fluent in American Sign Language as a young child in order to communicate and advocate for his family. Steven works as a special educator to empower students with disabilities (and their families), to give them the same opportunities for success that all Americans are entitled.

He attended P.S. 206, P.S. 100, and Midwood High School, received a B.A. in Metropolitan Studies from New York University, and a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. After getting his law degree, he earned an M.A. in Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education from Hunter College (CUNY) and a M.A. in School Leadership from Touro College.

As Councilman Steve will deliver for our community. We are confident he will be an excellent representative who will work hard to preserve our values.

We urge you to go out and vote for Steve Saperstein on November 2, 2021. Some prior elections have been won by a margin of only a hundred or so votes. Your vote counts.

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BROOKLYN’S INTERFAITH COMMUNITY UNITES TO SUPPORT HAITI

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By: The New York Community Channel

Hundreds of people from diverse religions and ethnic backgrounds gathered at the Bridge Multicultural Project to pray, reflect and garner support for the victims of the August 14, 2021 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Dr. Monalisa Ferrari, host, welcomed all the participating diverse organizations in New York working together to assist the people of Haiti during this crisis.
 
Mark Meyer Appel, founder of the Bridge Multicultural Project and Chair of the event in an emotional address brought special words of greetings and comfort. During his address, he addressed his utmost gratitude to the sponsors and collaborating organizations who have been mobilizing towards the relief efforts to ensure that the people of Haiti receive the help that they need.
 
This event is historic as it brings back religious and community leaders like it did for the devastating 2010 earthquake that took place in the western part and hurricane Matthew from 2016. Greetings were extended by our elected officials ranking from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Council Member Matthieu Eugene, Council Member Farah Louis, and Council Member Elect Rita Joseph.
 
The Presence of community-based and regional organizations like JCRC led by Rabbi Bob Kaplan, UJA Federation, Beraca Baptist Church led by Pastor Mullery Jean-Pierre, 67TH Police Council led by Pastor Gil Monrose, Tour For Tolerance led by Bill Tingling HANA of Greater New York led by Dr. Kellyne Oristel, President, Foundation for the Emancipation of Women and Girls led by Dr. Monalisa Ferrari Founder as well as Chairperson for Disaster Relied Emergency Preparedness Committee under Little Haiti BK, PAWSO led by Atia Shahnaz, Yemini Womans Association led by Yasmeen Atef, Uniting all faiths Muslims Jewish and Christians shows the unity our community has in dealing with emergency situations and who have been doing work on the ground and continue to have an impact during this time in dealing with emergency situations and who have been strongly instrumental in this emergency campaign. said Mark Meyer Appel Founder of The BRIDGE and Chair of this event.
 
Stepping up to lend comfort and assistance to those impacted by the recent earthquake in Haiti is simply the right thing to do. The Jewish community sadly knows all too well what it is to stand alone. We, therefore, are obligated to be there for any community in need said Rabbi Bob Kaplan Director of The Jewish Community Relations Council and co-sponsor of the event.
 
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke in a very emotional speech strongly applauded this interfaith unity drive for Haiti. Working together as a unified community we can change the world and make it a better place
Strong support and prayers for this drive was delivered by Councilman Mathieu Eugene, Councilwoman Farah Louis, and Councilwoman elect Rita Joseph.
 
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Councilwoman Farah Louis presented citations to THE MED-GIVE FOUNDATION and THE EYES FOR OPTICS GROUP for their contribution of urgent medical supplies to this historic relief project. Awards were accepted on behalf of these companies by Bill Tingling and Rabbi Waldman.
 
In attendance was Simon Seebag representing Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, District Leader Edu Hermelyn, Ari Weiss advocate with the Staten Island Jewish Community, Yitzy Weinberg with the Flatbush Foundation, Ambassador Sima Karentnay, Carol Elias.
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THE NYC COMMUNITY CHANNEL PROUDLY ENDORSES ERIC ADAMS FOR MAYOR, COREY JOHNSON FOR CONTROLLER AND RITA JOSEPH FOR CITY COUNCIL IN THE 40TH

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By: The New York Community Channel

There is no doubt that this is the most consequential election of our time. Our city is beset with a panoply of serious problems that directly affect the quality of life for all New Yorkers. As such, we need leaders who have the courage, vision and experience to effect that kind of positive change that is required for the preservation of this great City.

As we approach the final week of NYC election campaign we are so happy and elated to wholeheartedly support and endorse the election of Eric Adams as our next Mayor, Corey Johnson for Controller, and Rita Joseph for Council of the 40th Council District.

Borough President Eric Adams and his staff has shown our City strong and tenacious leadership, For this we will forever be grateful. With Eric Adams leadership the greatest city in the world will once again shine in glory.

Eric is running for Mayor because he knows we can have justice and public safety at the same time – and public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity. We need a leader who meets the moment. New York City’s comeback starts with electing Eric Adams as our next mayor.

Corey Johnson As Speaker of the City Council, Corey Johnson delivered on-time and balanced budgets three years in a row and managed a staff of nearly 900, including a team of financial analysts and economists. During the COVID-19 crisis, Corey led the City Council through one of the worst budget crises in our history and preserved millions in funding for critical City services and support for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Corey can hit the ground running to ensure that every dollar in the City’s budget is being used effectively. As the City continues to cope with the devastating effects of COVID-19, we need an experienced manager as Comptroller. There’s no time for a learning curve.

Rita Joseph After immigrating to the U.S. from Haiti in her youth, Rita became civically engaged and began her life of advocacy. While growing up in Flatbush, Rita quickly recognized the power of activism. At just 19 years old, she organized her first rally with a group she founded, Haitian Enforcement Against Racism. Rita has deep roots in the community she is running to represent as City Council Member of District 40. She is an active member of the Holy Innocent Catholic Church and has organized numerous community events like toy drives, community street fairs, and after-school programs with the support of local elected officials like Council Member Mathieu Eugene, Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte, and State Senator Kevin Parker.

 

NYC fires back at Cuomo’s threat to shut down Manhattan over social distancing

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By Kate Sheehy

June 14, 2020 | 5:20pm | UpdatedNYC fires back at Cuomo’s threat to shut down Manhattan over social distancing

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday fired back at Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s threat to shut down Manhattan again if the city didn’t enforce social distancing better — saying through a rep that “imprisoning people” isn’t the answer.

“We must balance safety with people’s need to reopen their businesses,” a City Hall spokeswoman said in an email.

“We had social distancing ambassadors out all weekend distributing masks and encouraging people to disperse after making their purchases.

“These businesses are allowed to be open per the Governor’s guidelines and we don’t believe imprisoning people or taking away their livelihood is the answer.”

Hours earlier, Cuomo had announced that he would close down Manhattan and the Hamptons on Long Island again amid the coronavirus if their “local governments” didn’t do a better job reining in scofflaws who aren’t properly social distancing and wearing masks, particularly outside bars and restaurants.

“We are not going back to that dark place,” Cuomo vowed, referring to the peak of the pandemic in the state, when nearly 800 people died in one day from the contagion.

“People send videos of these violations,” the governor said of the rogue residents — hundreds of whom have been caught on video partying closely together, many without masks, around St. Marks Place in the East Village in Manhattan the past couple of days.

“They are rampant, and there’s not enough enforcement,” he said.

New York City just moved into Phase One of reopening last week, while Long Island went to Phase Two.

The City Hall rep said in the email that since March, the de Blasio administration has been “doing aggressive outreach to restaurants and bars in the East Village to ensure they are aware of the relevant PAUSE guidance,” referring to state guidelines amid the contagion.

“This includes distributing ‘Take Out, Don’t Hang Out’ posters for all these biz to display in their windows,” the rep wrote.

“Social Distancing ambassadors from the Sheriff’s Department, Parks Department, DEP and NYPD flooded the East Village — particularly St. Marks corridor & Tompkins Square Park — on Saturday, playing social distancing PSAs, passing out face coverings and dispersing any large groups as needed,” she added.

“Our social distancing ambassadors also assisted local bar owners who needed help with crowd/line management — including chalking sidewalks so customers knew where to stand 6ft apart from each other and putting up bike racks as needed.”

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