Update from New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, 90th District.

Volume VI | May 3, 2019

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Weekly Newsletter & Updates

Dear Neighbor, This was an eventful week both in Albany and in the 90th District. As the Assembly reconvened, I was delighted to get back to work on addressing the concerns and ideas you expressed to me in meetings, events, on the streets, and at our Town Hall. In Albany, I was proud to join our great State Senator Shelley Mayer at her Textalyzer event. This informational roundtable exhibited ways that New York State and industry leaders are seeking ways to curb distracted driving through the implementation of technological advances which would track taps and swipes on a cellular device to record whether a driver was distracted on their phone before a crash. I also met with members from the NYS Community Equity Agenda and learned more about the statewide movement to build community wealth, divest from companies which exploit our communities for private gain, and ways in which we can promote economic investment directly to our small businesses in our communities. Although Ramadan doesn't begin until Monday May 6th, I was proud to join my colleagues in joining faith leaders in celebrating the beginning of the 9th month of the Islamic Calendar, Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating! In Yonkers, I attended events which reflected the inclusivity and diversity of our district. I was proud to join Mayor Mike Spano at the Cinco De Mayo Senior Dance. I also joined the Association of Hispanic Professionals at their scholarship dinner and presented citations to recipients for academic excellence. On Friday, I was proud to attend the Peace and Unity Gathering hosted by the Chabad of Yonkers to stand in solidarity with faith leaders in the face of attacks on religious freedom across our country. While these events differed in substance, they all share the common unifying theme here in our district, where we look after our neighbors and take care of our community. With 39 bills signed into law by the Governor to date, I'm proud to be part of a legislative body determined to find common-sense reforms and laws which will make New York a better place for the residents of the 90th Assembly District, and the 19 million residents statewide who call it home. Best, Assemblyman Nader Sayegh

Week in Review This week the Assembly recognized graduating cadets from West Point. Congratulations! We wish them and all of our servicemen and women the best!

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending a Ramadan event to kick-off the 9th month of the Muslim calendar. Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating! Thursday night, I joined dozens of families with children in the Yonkers Public Schools at their monthly Yonkers Special Education PTA meeting. At this meeting, parents heard from medical experts who explained the importance of properly diagnosing developmental issues as soon as possible. Thank you to our Special Education Liaison Nenna for arranging this event!

On Friday, I was proud to join Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, City Council President Mike Khader, and Representative for Governor Cuomo Chuck Lesnick for an interfaith vigil at the Yonkers Chabad. It's important that we stand together in the face of all hatred, especially antisemitism.

Special Announcement

Assemblyman Sayegh Announces St. John's Riverside Hospital as the recipient of May 2019's Community Agency of the Month Award! Each month, a Yonkers or Westchester County agency providing social, civic, educational or governmental services to Yonkers residents will be recognized and honored for their worthy, meaningful, necessary and outstanding services. This month is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the week of May 5th is also National Nurses Week. In both of these regards, St. John Riverside Hospital and their highly trained staff effectively and compassionately serve the residents of the 90th Assembly District. We're proud to have them in our district, and we're also pleased to have them as our May 2019 Agency of the Month. Congratulations and I look forward to presenting a proclamation to the hospital leadership and staff May 17th at 11:00 AM!