AGENCY TESTIMONY
Addressing the history of slavery in NYC
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Sherman discusses initiatives and support for legislation aimed at acknowledging and highlighting the history of slavery in New York City and the resilience of Black communities.
- Mentions the Brooklyn Abolitionist Heritage Walk, an interactive audio tour exploring Brooklyn's history related to the abolitionist movement
- Expresses support for Intro 1150 to establish a New York City Freedom Trail
- Commits to installing a sign marking the site of New York's first slave market in response to Intro 833
Sideya Sherman
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We recognize the painful history of slavery that endures throughout our and country, and the importance of highlighting that often underappreciated history and the resilience of New York City's black communities.
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We are proud of the administration's work happening on this front.
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For instance, earlier this month, the land the New York City Landmark's preservation commission and mayor Adams announced more than a brook a Brooklyn abulay abolitionist Heritage Walk, an interactive audio tour exploring Brooklyn's history related to the national abolitionist movement in the underground railroad.
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In this spirit, the city looks forward to working with the council to advance intro 11:50 by council member Marte in relation to establishing a New York City free Freedom Trail.
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Furthermore, the city, led by the Department of Transportation, commits to installing or working with a third party to install a new national sign to mark the site of New York's first slave market near the Intersection of Wall Street and Pearl Street.
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DOT looks forward to continue used discussions with the public advocate and historians to identify appropriate location and content for the sign in response to intro 833 presented by public advocate Williams.