
Shekar Krishnan
@voteshekar
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@nyccouncil member (d25) rep #Elmhurst #JacksonHeights - đł Chair Parks & Rec - âEl indĂș que habla españolâ - LGM! - He/him/el
Queens, NY
Joined December 2014
Honored to continue as Chair of the @nyccouncil Parks Committee! Parks, playgrounds, pools are vital to address our challenges, from public health to climate change to water safety. W/ advocates, @NYCCouncil allies, & @NYCSpeakerAdams, hereâs what we accomplished so far. 1/6
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RT @nycCoRe: Check out @CBSNewYork coverage of our press conference with @voteshekar and Jackson Heights tenants calling out A&E Real EstatâŠ.
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A&E Real Estate has made my constituents across Jackson Heights suffer in hazardous living conditions. Yesterday, I stood with @nycCoRe and tenants of four different buildings who deserve better from a rental giant that prioritizes profit over the people who live there.
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our immigrant neighbors, to combating hate against our LGBTQ+ community, to supporting our parks and public spaces like 34th Ave Open Street. I know @votejgr will continue to be the partner I need and the leader we deserve in Albany.
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Iâm so proud to endorse my friend and colleague @votejgr for New York State Senate! Jessica is a champion for our shared values. She brings people together to deliver real results for our district. Time and again, Jessica has stood up for our communityâfrom health care for 1/2
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RT @nycCoRe: A&E Real Estate has abandoned its tenants, including hundreds of building violations and broken elevators, which has affectedâŠ.
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We have heard from so many neighbors about how much they & their children love the St Markâs play yard. It is one of two green spaces in Jackson Heights. Together w/ @votejgr , we will all fight to save it because we know a better solution is possible.
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RT @tammyrosescott: Thank you @voteshekar and @votejgr for championing for green space here in Jackson Heights! This is truly a win/win fâŠ.
gothamist.com
Some elected officials say it would provide much needed green space. The church that owns it has other plans.
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Yesterday, @NYCCouncil passed my bill, part of the Back Home Act, to help displaced tenants stay in their neighborhoodsâ so kids can stay in their schools, be close to family, & have the same commute. I'm proud to work with CM @JenGutierrezNYC & @PiSanchezNYC to protect tenants.
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RT @nycCoRe: Being displaced from your home and community due to a tragic event is already heartbreaking. And when itâs long-term, it becomâŠ.
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RT @NYCParks: Catch the magic of Manhattanhenge tonight at Hunter's Point South Park. This view only happens twice a year when the sunsetsâŠ.
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đșWATCH: Yesterday, I was on @NY1 Mornings on 1 talking about the historic passage of my bill to ensure no street vendor faces jail time for simply trying to survive
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âEvery victim of violence deserves to be heard, seen, and supported, but we cannot accomplish that if we arenât reaching people in their languages and through their cultures,â Krishnan said.
qns.com
Council Members and advocates celebrated a $3 million initiative funding culturally competent services for immigrant domestic violence survivors.
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Thanks @emmagf for bringing your journalism class to City Hall today! Loved going on record with them about my work and their interests!
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RT @CMJenGutierrez: Join me and @CMShekarK as we celebrate the passage of the Back Home Act â a powerful, community-informed bill that tackâŠ.
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RT @emmagf: Thank you to @voteshekar for talking to my journalism class about whatâs itâs like being in the City Council and his bill to deâŠ.
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