Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.

REMARKS

Appreciation for work with currently and formerly incarcerated individuals

0:49:47

·

118 sec

Council Member Rivera expresses gratitude for the libraries' work with currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. She highlights the importance of addressing misconceptions about voting rights for this population.

  • Rivera acknowledges the libraries' efforts both on Rikers Island and in communities
  • She mentions encountering people who mistakenly believe they can't vote due to past incarceration
  • The council member emphasizes the importance of informing this population about their voting rights
  • Rivera also praises the libraries' work with teens, noting their impressive awareness and capacity