Assemblymember for NY's 57th District • Nurse • Activist • David’s Mama • Chair of @TFNA_NYSA 🌹 Tweets by Phara & team • https://nitter.cf/t.co/ruNYMsimyd
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Joined September 2019
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.On a realer note… Baby #2 is loading!! 🤩
Becoming a mother again has made my commitment to public service even more personal. Every decision we make as leaders AND caregivers has the power to shape the world our children inherit, and I am deeply committed to building healthier, safer, and equitable communities for all our babies not just mine.
It’s been a pleasure serving as your favorite nurse legislator during this very special season of my life. Charles, David and I are excited to meet our newest little one this fall!
FYI: The NYS Department of Labor began upgrading their unemployment insurance system earlier this week, and the upgrade is expected to last another 7-10 days. The upgraded Unemployment Services system will introduce real-time tracking of claims and enhanced communication.
The Department of Labor will notify all customers when the upgraded system is available.
Starting MONDAY, 11/02/2026 at 5 PM, our unemployment insurance system upgrade begins!
👉 Career Centers will be open virtually from November 3 – November 27 to assist customers.
Make a virtual appointment online: dol.ny.gov/workforce-schedul…
ALT New York State Department of Labor graphic announcing that Career Centers will be open virtually from November 3 to November 27. It prompts users to make an appointment online at dol.ny.gov/workforce-scheduler.
Please note that my office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd for Election Day.
Please VOTE! Find your poll site here: vote.nyc/
If you need to reach us, don't hesitate to contact us via email or call 718-596-0100 and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!
Over 150 expecting moms joined us for a wonderful community baby shower! 🍼
We are also proud to award $35,000 in discretionary funding to Public Health Solutions to expand access to infant feeding support through its Breastfeeding Warmline.
Learn more: healthsolutions.org/family-s…
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The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away.
Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately.
All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.
Don't miss early voting this weekend! 🗳️✅
Find me on the @nywfp line and don't forget to vote Row D all the way down to elect champions for working families!
Need help finding your poll site? Go to vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll…
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Airbnb Gala could never top the 2004 Flatbush Target grand opening
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Gonna be a huge weekend for everyone looking for special "I voted" stickers in NYC.
Take part in early voting Saturday and get the Halloween sticker. Vote Sunday and get the Marathon sticker.
Which one will you choose?
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This weekend, we celebrated our fall community resource fair! Our team will always remember the joy we shared with you all at Restoration Plaza. So many neighbors came to learn about healthcare resources, job opportunities, legal services, and tenant/homeowner assistance!
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Zohran has officially canceled Eric Adams' cop city cityandstateny.com/politics/…
Dolores Huerta was an incredible organizer and a force for change across many decades. She was a brilliant, courageous, and dedicated advocate for workers, immigrants, and women, and her work inspired many around the world. She spoke the phrase "Sí, se puede," heard at so many rallies and actions across our city, into our common vocabulary. Her spirit will be felt in the struggles of workers for years to come.
Rest in power, Dolores. Sí, se puede.
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Come join me as we hit the streets to continue to connect with neighbors, share resources and listen to what our community needs most. Will we see you then?
📆 October 24th, 12-3PM
📍RSVP in QR code or link: actionnetwork.org/events/can…
Nurses will not be silenced.
NYSNA nurses held an emergency rally outside NYC Health+Hospitals Kings County Hospital on Oct. 22, demanding the immediate reinstatement of Sarah Dowd, a neurocritical care ICU nurse practitioner and vice president of the hospital’s Local Bargaining Unit. brooklynpaper.com/nysna-king…
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A disgusting tactic designed to terrorize communities and sow distrust in government.
ICE agents posed as NYPD officers to arrest Haitian migrant in his Brooklyn home, neighbors say amny.com/immigration/ice-age…
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Two weeks ago ICE shot a New Yorker and terrorized his little boy.
Today Oscar Belgal remains detained with a bullet stuck in his neck while his 5-year-old still wonders when his dad will come home.
Abolish this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
This afternoon in Marble Hill, a New Yorker was shot by an ICE agent in a residential neighborhood. Early reports indicate agents surrounded him and a 5-year-old child in his car before firing multiple rounds. We believe the child was physically unharmed.
This is an unconscionable and incredibly serious situation. I have called the President; when we speak I will demand that he ends all ICE enforcement actions in our city. I will not stand by while ICE agents terrorize our communities.
Our thoughts are with the injured New Yorker and his family tonight. We are praying for his recovery.
Get ICE out of our neighborhoods. Get ICE out of our hospitals. Get ICE off our streets. Get ICE away from our children.
Abolish ICE.
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Nurses were joined by elected officials, including @jabaribrisport and reps from @cmmercedescd46 @phara4assembly @nyamcunningham @ritajosephnyc
PSA: The New York State Department of Labor will be upgrading the unemployment insurance system. The upgrade will begin on November 2, 2026 and last 9 – 12 days. 💻
Benefits will be delayed. For more information, please visit: dol.ny.gov/unemployment or call our district office at 718-596-0100 if you need help!
🚨ICYMI: Our unemployment insurance system upgrade begins in just a few weeks! During this time, all online and phone services will be unavailable for 9–12 days. Learn more and plan ahead: brnw.ch/21x6b6H
ALT NYS Department of Labor timeline for the Unemployment Services Upgrade starting Monday, 11/02/2026 at 5 PM. It details a 9 to 12-day upgrade period where all services are unavailable and payments are delayed, followed by the launch of the upgraded system where users must file or certify to receive payments. Learn more at dol.ny.gov/unemployment.
Empire State Development (ESD) is hosting a virtual public hearing on 1024 Fulton Street.
📅 Tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 Register: bit.ly/1024_PH
Note that the public comment period will remain open until November 23, 2026.
