Shahana Hanif
@shahanafrombk.bsky.social
Brooklyn elected official getting things done. Working Families Party endorsed.
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Shahana Hanif
@shahanafrombk.bsky.social
· Jun 25
Thank you, Brooklyn! Getting to represent the neighborhoods that raised me is the greatest privilege of my life.
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Happy Small Business Saturday! This holiday season, let’s shop local & uplift the small businesses that shape the fabric of our neighborhoods. Thanks to 5th Ave BID, Atlantic Ave BID, Merchants of Smith St, Court St merchants, and the Church–McDonald Bangladeshi Business Association for all you do.
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy Small Business Saturday! This holiday season, let’s shop local & uplift the small businesses that shape the fabric of our neighborhoods. Thanks to 5th Ave BID, Atlantic Ave BID, Merchants of Smith St, Court St merchants, and the Church–McDonald Bangladeshi Business Association for all you do.
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A wonderful Thanksgiving cheering on Turkey Trotters in Prospect Park with Prospect Park Track Club and greeting families at Heights and Hills delivering meals to homebound seniors. I am deeply grateful for the District 39 community that shows up for one another today and every day. ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A wonderful Thanksgiving cheering on Turkey Trotters in Prospect Park with Prospect Park Track Club and greeting families at Heights and Hills delivering meals to homebound seniors. I am deeply grateful for the District 39 community that shows up for one another today and every day. ❤️
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Grateful to have been back at my own elementary school, P.S. 230, to distribute halal chickens with ICNA Relief and the P.S. 230 PTA, and to join Heights and Hills for their Thanksgiving lunch for seniors! Community is what it’s all about.
November 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Grateful to have been back at my own elementary school, P.S. 230, to distribute halal chickens with ICNA Relief and the P.S. 230 PTA, and to join Heights and Hills for their Thanksgiving lunch for seniors! Community is what it’s all about.
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Today, NYC Council passed Int. 1216A, which will provide salons with multilingual posters that
display resources for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. This will ensure survivors are met where they are, in trusted spaces, with the resources they need.
display resources for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. This will ensure survivors are met where they are, in trusted spaces, with the resources they need.
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Today, NYC Council passed Int. 1216A, which will provide salons with multilingual posters that
display resources for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. This will ensure survivors are met where they are, in trusted spaces, with the resources they need.
display resources for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. This will ensure survivors are met where they are, in trusted spaces, with the resources they need.
While our country faces a critical nursing shortage, the Trump admin has rolled back programs that make advanced degrees more affordable for nurses. This is not only bad for nurses—it’s dangerous and unhealthy for us all.
NYSNA vehemently opposes the Trump Dept. of Education's proposed rule to exclude nursing from "professional degree" programs. Full statement here: nysna.org/press/nysna-statement-does-proposed-rule-exclude-nursing-professional-degree-programs
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
While our country faces a critical nursing shortage, the Trump admin has rolled back programs that make advanced degrees more affordable for nurses. This is not only bad for nurses—it’s dangerous and unhealthy for us all.
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Proud to join @ny4p.bsky.social to rally for real investments to repair and maintain our park bathrooms and water fountains. New Yorkers have had to deal with closed, dirty, and unsafe park facilities for long enough. Let’s invest in environmental justice and our ability to enjoy our parks.
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Proud to join @ny4p.bsky.social to rally for real investments to repair and maintain our park bathrooms and water fountains. New Yorkers have had to deal with closed, dirty, and unsafe park facilities for long enough. Let’s invest in environmental justice and our ability to enjoy our parks.
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Our holiday cheer continued with our annual turkey giveaway with NYCHA residents at Gowanus Houses, and our halal chicken giveaway with CHiPS in Kensington! Grateful for the opportunity to come together with neighbors and share warmth, food, and community this Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Our holiday cheer continued with our annual turkey giveaway with NYCHA residents at Gowanus Houses, and our halal chicken giveaway with CHiPS in Kensington! Grateful for the opportunity to come together with neighbors and share warmth, food, and community this Thanksgiving.
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Honored to celebrate the STEAM Innovators at Wyckoff Gardens! Youth leaders redesigned the room with imagination, collaboration, and real problem-solving. Thank you to our partners for supporting this work. Our community is stronger because of your ideas. Keep designing!
November 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Honored to celebrate the STEAM Innovators at Wyckoff Gardens! Youth leaders redesigned the room with imagination, collaboration, and real problem-solving. Thank you to our partners for supporting this work. Our community is stronger because of your ideas. Keep designing!
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When Raju and his co-workers came to our office, they were in crisis after months without pay. We connected them with Workers Justice Project, Brooklyn Legal Services, and the Brooklyn DA, and helped the workers through the difficult wage theft case and unemployment insurance process. (1/7)
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
When Raju and his co-workers came to our office, they were in crisis after months without pay. We connected them with Workers Justice Project, Brooklyn Legal Services, and the Brooklyn DA, and helped the workers through the difficult wage theft case and unemployment insurance process. (1/7)
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Thank you to everyone who joined us Monday to discuss the future of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The most important next step: EDC’s in-person scoping hearing on Mon, Dec 1, 6–9:30pm at Sacred Hearts–St. Stephen, 125 Summit St. Please show up, testify, and make your voice count!
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us Monday to discuss the future of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The most important next step: EDC’s in-person scoping hearing on Mon, Dec 1, 6–9:30pm at Sacred Hearts–St. Stephen, 125 Summit St. Please show up, testify, and make your voice count!
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I was so proud to celebrate Reel Works' new media learning lab which my office proudly funded with an additional $80K. Reel Works has served our community for 25 years, and supported over 10,000 young filmmakers with free training, and real pathways into media careers.
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I was so proud to celebrate Reel Works' new media learning lab which my office proudly funded with an additional $80K. Reel Works has served our community for 25 years, and supported over 10,000 young filmmakers with free training, and real pathways into media careers.
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Honored to join Israelis for Peace, @standing-together.bsky.social, and @bradlander.bsky.social. We mourn, we pray, and we stand united — Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Israeli New Yorkers — demanding compassion, courage, and real leadership. We keep the hope of peace alive by showing up together.
November 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Honored to join Israelis for Peace, @standing-together.bsky.social, and @bradlander.bsky.social. We mourn, we pray, and we stand united — Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Israeli New Yorkers — demanding compassion, courage, and real leadership. We keep the hope of peace alive by showing up together.
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Huge moment today: Intro 1076 was heard in committee! This bill ensures MENA-owned businesses are finally counted and can qualify for M/WBE certification if disparities are found. Now let’s get it passed!
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Huge moment today: Intro 1076 was heard in committee! This bill ensures MENA-owned businesses are finally counted and can qualify for M/WBE certification if disparities are found. Now let’s get it passed!
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Thank you to all the volunteers who joined, and to AYSAB, Brooklyn Resisters, Carroll Gardens Association, Hand in Hand, @bkindivisible.bsky.social, Kolot Chayeinu, and the Refugee Task Force of Congregation Beth Elohim.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Thank you to all the volunteers who joined, and to AYSAB, Brooklyn Resisters, Carroll Gardens Association, Hand in Hand, @bkindivisible.bsky.social, Kolot Chayeinu, and the Refugee Task Force of Congregation Beth Elohim.
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On Saturday with @bradlander.bsky.social, @cmrestler.bsky.social, and @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, we launched a Know Your Rights canvass, and spoke with local workers and employers to help them prepare for how to respond to potential ICE actions.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
On Saturday with @bradlander.bsky.social, @cmrestler.bsky.social, and @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, we launched a Know Your Rights canvass, and spoke with local workers and employers to help them prepare for how to respond to potential ICE actions.
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I joined the Carroll Gardens Association to launch their Raise the Rates pilot in our 39th District, a campaign to set a fair minimum wage for nannies at $30/hour. Right now, no minimum wage exists for this essential workforce. Nannies are organizing, and together we’re fighting for $30.
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I joined the Carroll Gardens Association to launch their Raise the Rates pilot in our 39th District, a campaign to set a fair minimum wage for nannies at $30/hour. Right now, no minimum wage exists for this essential workforce. Nannies are organizing, and together we’re fighting for $30.
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JFREJers at SOMOS today joined MDCNY, DRUM, @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social and more for a Jummah Prayer and food distribution in Puerto Rico! “
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
JFREJers at SOMOS today joined MDCNY, DRUM, @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social and more for a Jummah Prayer and food distribution in Puerto Rico! “
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Almost stayed home today after a long day week, but decided to canvass anyway… had so much fun meeting folks (and other librarians!) excited about making NYC a better place for us all!
+ a fun surprise from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @shahanafrombk.bsky.social
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+ a fun surprise from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @shahanafrombk.bsky.social
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September 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Almost stayed home today after a long day week, but decided to canvass anyway… had so much fun meeting folks (and other librarians!) excited about making NYC a better place for us all!
+ a fun surprise from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @shahanafrombk.bsky.social
💙
+ a fun surprise from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @shahanafrombk.bsky.social
💙
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City council member @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social getting out the vote!
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
City council member @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social getting out the vote!
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Also of import from last nights election:
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Also of import from last nights election:
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
To be a successful working-class woman of color comes with the territory of erasure. I’m sure the kids will find me the way I found Begum Rokeya among others.
And it’s just infuriating to see Shahana Hanif’s story be ignored, particularly in this moment. This won’t be the last time I rant about this, but I’ve read more about losing (almost all male) Muslim candidates than I have about the most successful Muslim woman in the history of NYC politics.
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
To be a successful working-class woman of color comes with the territory of erasure. I’m sure the kids will find me the way I found Begum Rokeya among others.
Without question, one of the hardest things I’ve taken on.
In 2021 a single, Muslim, Bangladeshi young woman raised in Kensington got elected to the NY City Council in D39, the district that de Blasio and Lander had represented. Her name is Shahana Hanif and she won re-election in 2025 with a remarkable 70% of the vote against seriously funded opposition.
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Without question, one of the hardest things I’ve taken on.
I'm truly in awe watching our community grow into our political power. They can't ignore us anymore!
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Amid attacks on his faith, Zohran Mamdani excites Muslim, South Asian voters
The frontrunner is turning out Muslim and South Asian New Yorkers in historic numbers, while facing attacks on his faith and background.
www.usatoday.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I'm truly in awe watching our community grow into our political power. They can't ignore us anymore!
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
The contagious energy from the No Kings rally has really carried me through a trying political week. Knowing that so many neighbors are mobilized against the callous and cruel White House keeps me fired up in this fight!
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The contagious energy from the No Kings rally has really carried me through a trying political week. Knowing that so many neighbors are mobilized against the callous and cruel White House keeps me fired up in this fight!
I grew up surrounded by saris. They’ve always been a part of my identity and they are part of New York’s history, too. I’m honored that the one I wore to my swearing-in is featured in the new exhibit at @NYHistory. New York Sari is on view through April!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/s...
The Sari as Art, and Political Statement
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I grew up surrounded by saris. They’ve always been a part of my identity and they are part of New York’s history, too. I’m honored that the one I wore to my swearing-in is featured in the new exhibit at @NYHistory. New York Sari is on view through April!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/s...