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Council Member Amanda Farías introduces bill to suspend alternate side parking on Patriot Day
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Council Member Amanda Farías presents a bill to suspend alternate side parking on Patriot Day (September 11th) and explains the rationale behind it. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing diverse cultural and religious traditions in New York City and honoring sacrifices made by essential workers and New Yorkers.
- The bill aims to bring fairness and inclusivity to parking regulations
- It aligns with existing suspensions for other holidays like Christmas, Yom Kippur, Diwali, and Eid
- Farías encourages her colleagues to support and co-sponsor the bill
Amanda Farías
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Thank you, Majority Wip, and Chair of Brooks Powers for allowing me time to speak and for hearing my bill in this hearing.
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This bill is a reflection of New York City's commitment to honoring the diverse cultural and religious traditions that make our city so vibrant and to honor sacrifices made.
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By suspending alternate side parking on holidays such as Christmas, Yam Kipper, Davali, Eid, and so many others, we are recognizing the importance of these days for our communities.
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Today includes consideration for Patriot Day, September 11th, to honor and remember the sacrifices made on this day by essential workers, public servants, emergency services personnel, and New Yorkers alike from Across the city to honor them in their sacrifice.
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This measure brings fairness and inclusivity to our parking regulations respecting the traditions and important recognition of all New Yorkers while making it easier for residents to observe these recognition days without unnecessary burden.
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I look forward to hearing feedback from the administration on this bill, and I encourage my colleagues to support with their co sponsorship.
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Thank you.