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Shahana Hanif explains her vote and honors Samaya Spain

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      Council Member Shahana Hanif votes aye on all items except for Intros 103-A and 104-A, on which she votes no. She then speaks about the co-naming of a street in her district to honor Samiya Spain, a 19-year-old woman who was killed after rejecting a man's advances.

      • Hanif emphasizes the importance of safety for women and the right to say no without retaliation
      • She describes Samiya's death as an act of femicide that highlights the need to address gender-based violence
      • Hanif expresses gratitude for the opportunity to honor Samiya's memory and thanks her family and the Wyckoff Gardens Tenant Association for their partnership in the co-naming effort