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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

Shahana Hanif

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Thank you.

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I vote aye on all with the exception of intro 103 a and intro 104 a, on which I vote no.

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I wanna lift up the co naming of Samaya Spain in my district.

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Samaya was a 19 year old woman who was a beloved member of the Wyckoff Gardens community.

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On March 17th this year, she was killed in a local bodega after rejecting the advances of a young man.

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Every woman, everyone deserves to be safe in our city in every corner.

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Saying no is a fundamental right, and walking away should never be met with retaliation.

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Samaya's death, an act of femicide, has shaken our community and underscores the urgent need to root out gender based violence.

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I wanna thank her family and the Wyckoff Gardens Tennant Association for their partnership on this conaming.

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Samaya is deeply missed in our community, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to honor her memory.

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Thank you.

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