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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.