View this email in your browser ([link removed])
[link removed]

Dear John,

Communications Blackout Period

Please note: We are now in the formal "communications blackout" period, which is less than 90 days before the June 2025 primary election. To comply with election law, we are limited in the content we can share via email until Election Day. We will continue to send out a weekly newsletter to keep our community informed. However, we will adjust the content in our newsletters to ensure compliance with election regulations. Be sure to follow us on social media (@CMShahanaHanif on Instagram ([link removed]) , X ([link removed]) , Bluesky ([link removed]) and Facebook ([link removed]) ) for regular updates and reminders. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Make Compost, Not Trash!

Composting is now mandatory citywide. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will begin issuing fines to households that don’t separate compostable materials from their trash. But don’t worry—composting is easy, and we’re here to help.

What Goes in the Compost?
* All food scraps—think eggshells, chicken wing bones, apple cores, banana peels—yes, everything.
* Food-soiled paper—like napkins, coffee filters, and pizza boxes.
* Yard waste—leaves, twigs, and other plant debris.

DSNY’s “What Goes in the Bin” Composting Graphic

For Building Managers:

Need help getting tenants on board? DSNY has resources for you here ([link removed]) .

For Tenants:

If your landlord isn’t providing a compost bin, let DSNY know here ([link removed]) .

We know forming new habits takes time, and no one wants to see compliance through fines. But this is a huge opportunity for New York City to take climate action and cut carbon emissions. If we all do our part, we can divert one-third of our entire waste stream from landfill to good use. Let’s get composting, New York!

Community Bulletin

* My office is supporting Gowanus Mutual Aid with their Spring & Summer Clothing Drive! See details on drop-off sites, which include my District Office, below.

* South Brooklyn Sanctuary and Fifth Avenue Committee are hosting weekly Immigrant Rights workshops on Wednesdays at 6 PM at 621 Degraw Street, Brooklyn. See details here in English ([link removed]) , Spanish ([link removed]) , and French ([link removed]) .
* Prospect Farm is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26th at 1194 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn from 11 AM to 3 PM. See here ([link removed]) for details.
* The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection offers free tax prep for individuals and families! See here ([link removed]) for more information.
* Right To Be is hosting a number of free virtual webinars on topics including bystander intervention and standing up against street harassment. See their schedule here ([link removed]) .
* The City Council is holding a number of hearings in the upcoming weeks. See the calendar here ([link removed]) and sign up to testify here ([link removed]) .

In solidarity,

Shahana
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]

Our mailing address is:
New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif
197 Bond Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
USA
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences ([link removed]) or unsubscribe ([link removed])
[link removed]