REMARKS
Acknowledgment of Aminatu Noah and remembrance of drowning victims
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Council Member Krishnan acknowledges the presence of Aminatu Noah, mother of drowning victim Elijah Chandler, and emphasizes the importance of honoring those who have lost their lives at NYC beaches.
- Krishnan recognizes Aminatu Noah, mother of Elijah Chandler, one of the first drowning victims of the summer
- Emphasis on honoring all who have lost their lives at NYC beaches
- Commitment expressed to do everything possible to prevent future drownings
- Krishnan stresses the need to ensure no child or New Yorker ever again loses their life in city waters
Shekar Krishnan
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8 of the 12 indoor pools.
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Got it.
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Thank you.
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I also want to recognize that we have been joined by miss Amina Tonoa.
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Amina is the mother of Elijah Chandler.
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Who with his friend, Christopher Perkins, both were the 1st drowning victims of this summer.
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They were with us at our hearing at our press conference last week.
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And, I mean, I want you to know as we spoke about then too that We to honor Elijah, to honor all who have lost their lives at our beaches both this summer and in the past.
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We must do everything we can as a city to make sure no child, no New Yorker, ever again, loses their lives in our waters.
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And my last couple of questions for now are, Commissioner, can you just so you mentioned before the Parks' Summit doesn't break down the budget by what's allocated towards beaches and pools.
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Right?
