Shay H
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Shay H
@ShayfromROC
organizer @NYCLU. luvr of Matcha. be human. views are my own.





I am thrilled to announce that I’m running for NYC Council in District 39! With the Trump Presidency looming, local governance is more important than ever, and the City Council is our best line of defense. Together, I believe we can build a district where everyone can feel happy, safe, and thrive. Learn more: mayaforcouncil.com





New Yorkers in crisis deserve dignified and compassionate responses, and Daniel’s Law ensures that we have the right people responding in these vulnerable moments. We must allocate funding for #DanielsLaw Pilot in this year’s state budget. filtermag.org/daniels-law-ne…



Massive NYPD presence using SRG bikes and LRAD telling @WOLPalestine their protest, which barely stepped off. More arrests underway NOW.


GETTING STARTED: We're rallying with @BPHACaucus @1199SEIU, crime survivors, violence interrupters and more to celebrate work by formerly incarcerated people to improve community safety & demand passage of #ParoleJusticeNY to bring home more leaders.

With a new term comes new responsibilities in the Council. While I am sad to no longer lead our City’s Immigration Committee, I am proud of all the incredible work we did to uplift our immigrant communities and fight for our newest neighbors. A 🧵

My statement on having been stripped of my committee chair, threaded below for accessibility.

Advocates and lawmakers are rallying in the Capitol to pass Daniel's Law, legislation named for Daniel Prude who died at the hands of police while experiencing a mental health crisis. Also calling for Treatment Not Jails Act



