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Dear John,
Office Closure Notice: Our office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth ([link removed]) . You can still reach out to us at
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected]) or leave a voicemail at (718) 499-1090—we’ll respond when we return on Friday, June 20th. For urgent matters, contact our Chief of Staff Matt at
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Broker Fee Ban Now in Effect: Know Your Rights
The FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses ([link removed]) ), also known as the Broker Fee Ban (Local Law 119 of 2024), is officially in effect!
This new law prohibits brokers working for landlords from charging renters a broker fee. If a landlord hires a broker, they pay the fee, not the tenant. All fees must also be clearly listed in rental ads and disclosed to tenants before they sign any agreement.
With peak rental season approaching, this law comes at the perfect time to save renters money.
If you’re being charged an illegal broker fee, file a complaint with the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection at on.nyc.gov/45HcTY7, and contact my office for assistance.
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Free Helmet Giveaway – Sunday, June 22
10 AM to 1:30 PM on Kensington Plaza (Beverly Rd between Church Ave & E 2nd St)
We're teaming up withNYC DOT ([link removed]) for a free bike helmet giveaway and fitting, plus a bike repair station for minor tune-ups.
Helmets are available while supplies last.
Adults 18 years and older must sign a waiver; children under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign on their behalf.
Free Helmet Giveaway Flyer in English
Free Helmet Giveaway Flyer in Spanish
Free Helmet Giveaway Flyer in Bangla
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Community Bulletin
* Starting tomorrow, Monday, 6/16, until Tuesday, 6/24 (no work on Thursday, 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth), the NYC Department of Transportation will mill a portion of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway from Atlantic Avenue to the Brooklyn Bridge, Queens-bound. As a result, only one lane will be available from 11 PM to 5 PM. Paving is scheduled to begin the week of 7/7, and we’ll follow up with additional notices of paving schedules as the work progresses.
+ Questions or concerns about this project? Reach out to Chery McKenzie from the NYC DOT’s Office of Community Affairs over the phone at (212) 839-6307, emailing
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected]) , or filing a 311 complaint.
* Help us take care of our street trees next Saturday, 6/21, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Meet in front of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 269 4th Ave. All supplies and tools will be provided. Make sure to dress comfortably and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. RSVPs are encouraged ([link removed]) .
* Celebrate World Refugee Day with music from the rich cultural traditions that make up Brooklyn’s tapestry, at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Harmonies Across Borders performance ([link removed]) in their community garden (58 7th Ave) next Sunday, 6/22, at 3 PM. All community members are welcome to this free celebration!
* Join our friends at BK ROT for Tour de Rot: A Summer Solstice Bike Ride ([link removed]) on Saturday, 6/21 from 12 PM to 5 PM. This self-guided scavenger hunt will take you through Brooklyn’s community gardens, compost sites, and sustainability hubs—all while raising funds for youth-led composting and climate justice. Learn more & register here: bit.ly/tourderot.
* Join Fifth Avenue Committee’s Affordable Housing info session on Thursday, 6/26 at 6 PM to learn how to apply to affordable housing lottery opportunities in NYC. Register here ([link removed]) .
In Solidarity,
Council Member Shahana
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New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif
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Brooklyn, NY 11217
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