REMARKS
Council Member Yusef Salaam discusses funding for Harlem and budget restorations
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Council Member Yusef Salaam expresses gratitude for support during his first six months representing Harlem and highlights the increased funding for the district. He emphasizes the beginning of a 'New Harlem Renaissance' due to appropriate funding allocations and support from Speaker Adrienne Adams.
- Salaam thanks colleagues and Speaker Adrienne Adams for guidance and support.
- He mentions the restoration of funding for libraries and cultural affairs, including the Schomburg Center.
- Salaam emphasizes his staff's work on allocating funds for Harlem and advocating for budget restorations citywide.
Yusef Salaam
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Sorry about that.
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Me the peace mercy and blessings from the owner of all peace mercy and blessings be upon each and every 1 of you.
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First, I'd like to thank my colleagues and madam speaker Adrian Adams for your guidance and support during my 1st 6 months as a council member representing the historic village of Harlem.
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During the campaign trail, I promised my constituents that I would usher in a new Harlem renaissance.
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And I'm proud to say that after many years of being underfunded and disenfranchised, the village of Harlem is not only receiving appropriate funding through the funds allotted to me, but it is also supported by our amazing speaker, the honorable Adrian Adams.
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I can now confidently say that the New Harlem Renaissance has begun.
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My staff has been working diligently to ensure adjust and robust allocation of for the people of Harlem, while also advocating for budget restoration through the city.
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I thank you, madam, speaker, for your commitment to restoring our library and cultural affairs.
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Not only have these funds been restored, but the historic Schaumburg center.
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I'm sorry.
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I'll come back.