On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, State Senator Roxanne Persaud hosted the Annual New York State 19th Senatorial District Power 19 Awards. This event celebrated and acknowledged the accomplishments and invaluable servitude of 19 extraordinary individuals to the Senate District. Senate District Power 19 commemorates those

NYC runs one of the biggest youth employment programs in the nation, known as the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). It presents youths between the ages of 14 and 24 with career-exploring opportunities and paid work experience in the summer. Through these programs, the youth

Social work is a gratifying career that offers many benefits and positive outcomes to individuals with the resolve and determination to pursue this vocation. They form an essential part of society, assisting disadvantaged individuals to overcome myriad challenges and improve their lives while promoting social

After the 2012 Hurricane Sandy floods, a Coney Island hospital campus was affected and damaged. After convincing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that it was better to build a new hospital instead of renovating the old one, New York City began the Ruth Bader

In the treatment of patients, nurses are indispensable. Nurses are the people that patients deal with daily. They play a significant role in daily medical procedures. What would happen if this lifeline wasn't adequately staffed and educated?  Nurses must stay current with advancements in their

When you run a business, there’s often something you’ll need to think about - or rather, there’s often something people will expect you to think about; growth. When will you grow your business? How will you expand it? What territories will you move into? What

Friday, October 13th Period Action Day The Canarsie Library and Senator Persaud are teaming up to Celebrate Period Action Day.  The library is accepting donations up until October 13th, when Senator Persaud will be donating menstrual hygiene kits outside the library.  Enjoy a party at

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On Sunday, October 1st, First Responders Leos, a group of youth, hosted a 5K Run/Walk in Prospect Park to raise awareness and to fundraise for Muscular Dystrophy. The event was originally set for Sunday, September 24th, but due to the weather, it was postponed until

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