Long Island Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy has been a real hero in the fight for gun control and health care. I am honored to have her support!
Congresswoman McCarthy said, " "I support the candidacy of Debra Cooper for New York City Council. Debra has been a strong voice for women's rights and fair health care for all -- positions that I've long fought for. That's why I believe that she would serve New Yorkers so ably -- and would serve with the determination and drive that she is known for. I hope that she will succeed in her quest to represent New Yorkers on the City Council."
Last Sunday, Ansonia Democrats were joined by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, Congressmembers Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney and a big crowd of progressive leaders and supporters as we celebrated the club's rich history of reform politics. I presented a special award to Richard Aborn for his leadership on gun safety. Thanks to our President Elaine Schulman for her great leadership.
I was honored to join Mark Barden who lost his son Daniel in the December 14th Newtown massacre at a special forum hosted by our great Congressman Jerry Nadler on "Preventing Gun Violence" last Monday at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue on West 68th Street.
Congressman Nadler and Mark Barden provided us insight into the current legislative battle to prevent gun violence and discuss specifically what New Yorkers can do to impact the current debate.
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch welcomed everyone offering inspiring, healing words. On behalf of the SWFS Social Action Committee, I introduced the host, Congressman Nadler.
Debra joined State Senator Bill Perkins calling for “Rat Summit 2” to bring together city, state and federal officials, scientists and community activists, to discuss strategies to combat the plague of rats being experienced across New York City. They were interviewed here by legendary WINS reporter Stan Brooks.
“Every West Sider, and every New Yorker, has their own unsettling rat tale,” said Debra Cooper. “The problem of rats goes well beyond the ‘ick’ factor. In fact, rats have been shown to be a trigger to children suffering from asthma and have been associated with the spread of diseases such as leptospirosis. And like graffiti in the seventies, rats are a sign that we are losing control of our quality of life. It’s time for a second Rat Summit, bringing together experts, focusing attention, and exploring new technologies and strategies to take back our streets, parks and subways from the rats.”
In addition to calling for “Rat Summit 2,” Cooper also outlined an agenda to combat rats including restoring the City Pest Control budget o 2010 levels; working with building owners, home owners and restaurants to do a better job of having enough hard plastic rat-resistant containers with lids and properly disposing trash; and utilizing new technologies like solar paneled garbage cans that can help reduce rats’ access to food.
Cooper concluded, “Today, we need to focus on new issues related to after effects of Hurricane Sandy and impacts of new technologies and strategies. Working together, can lead to better pest management and it is a commitment we all need to make.”
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Last Sunday, Ansonia Democrats were joined by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, Congressmembers Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney and a big crowd of progressive leaders and supporters as we celebrated the club's rich history of reform politics. I presented a special award to Richard Aborn for his leadership on gun safety. Thanks to our President Elaine Schulman for her great leadership.
Debra joined State Senator Bill Perkins calling for “Rat Summit 2” to bring together city, state and federal officials, scientists and community activists, to discuss strategies to combat the plague of rats being experienced across New York City. They were interviewed here by legendary WINS reporter Stan Brooks.
