Council Member Shekar Krishnan
@CMShekarK
Government account for @voteshekar. Representing #District 25 #Elmhurst #JacksonHeights in the @nyccouncil. Chair of Parks and Recreation Committee
NYC tenants who are displaced by fires and emergencies can now count on significantly more support thanks to @CMJenGutierrez and @CMShekarK! This is about helping our neighbors when they need it most, and I'm proud to have co-sponsored these bills.
🏠 Today, the Council passed the Back Home Act to support New Yorkers displaced by fires, floods & emergencies. In this video, @CMShekarK and @CMJenGutierrez speak on how this legislative package will help impacted tenants return home as quickly as possible.
Need housing legal help? We got you covered! Join us and @nycCoRe for another legal clinic on July 30th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
I've been fighting for a ramp at the Jackson Heights Post Office for years. Now that construction is complete, it's finally ADA accessible & easy to navigate for families with strollers. A special thank you to @CMShekarK & @RepAOC who helped make this happen.
Executive Director Pavithran represented the Board at the unveiling of the new ramp at the Jackson Heights Post Office in NYC, which was initiated by an ABA complaint filed with the Board. Thanks to @USPS, @RepAOC, @RepGraceMeng, @CMShekarK, & the community for all your efforts.
Legislative Update 🚨 This week at @NYCCouncil: ✅ PASSED: Intro 844-A (with 810-A/Farías) – pilot to allow NYCHA ground-floor units as commercial space ✅ PASSED: Res. 802 – protect tenants displaced by fires ✅ INTRO: Int. 1342 – study to expand green space in underserved areas
INTs 607-A, 749-A, 750-A, and 751 (sponsored by @CMShekarK and @CMJenGutierrez) expand support for tenants displaced by emergencies, improving relocation, accountability, coordination, and access to aid through the Back Home Act.
🏠 Today, the Council passed the Back Home Act to support New Yorkers displaced by fires, floods & emergencies. In this video, @CMShekarK and @CMJenGutierrez speak on how this legislative package will help impacted tenants return home as quickly as possible.
Join me and @CMShekarK as we celebrate the passage of the Back Home Act — a powerful, community-informed bill that tackles the trauma of displacement after fires, floods, or emergencies. Monday, July 14 11:00 AM City Hall Steps
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Today our office is closed in observance of the Fourth of July! We wish you all a safe and fun Fourth of July.
NYC commits $2.5M for K-12 AAPI history curriculum! AAARI's John Chin, Queens College President Frank Wu, and Councilmembers Lee, Ung, Won, Krishnan & Rivera announced the huge win. #AAPIHistory #NYC
I joined my colleagues and advocates on the steps of City Hall today to celebrate $2.5M in funding to support and expand AAPI history curriculum in public schools, a first for NYC’s budget! Asian American history is so often overlooked, this investment is a chance to change that!
INT 47-B (sponsored by @CMShekarK) removes all misdemeanor criminal penalties for general vendors and mobile food vendors. Vendors who operate without a license could be subject to a violation and a fine, or a civil penalty.
Save the date! We've loved seeing everyone this summer, and the last four summers, as we've done this program. Come see our next two movies: 🗓️July 5th: Manco Capac 🗓️July 9th: Kung Fu Panda 4
Join us and @NICE4Workers for a know-your-rights training tomorrow, June 27th, at 2 p.m. This workshop will empower you with knowledge of your rights to protect yourself and your loved ones.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch from 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 22nd , until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 24th Extreme heat conditions are hazardous to health. Follow the tips below to stay safe! ⏬
Join us and The Public Theaters Mobile Unit at Travers Park for a performance of "Much to Do About Nothing" on June 27th at 6:30 pm!
