Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

08/27/2026

As we wrap up Women’s Equality Day, I’m reminded that while we have made tremendous progress, the fight for full equality is far from over.

The 19th Amendment was a historic step forward, but its promise did not reach every woman. More than a century later, women continue to fight for equal pay, economic opportunity, access to quality health care, and equal representation in our democracy.

That is why I’m proud to host the Women’s Conference: The Outlook for Women in 2026 on Saturday, September 19, bringing women together to examine where we stand and where we must go next.

📅 September 19, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Black Spectrum Theatre Co. | Queens, NY

This Women’s Equality Day, let’s honor the progress we’ve made and recommit to the work still ahead. I hope you can make it to the conference!

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=SH9iCmVrfkWUN3M-Tf3b5uN-AJqrxYxNmHOKJCeqazpUNlk1SFlWQ1BSNjdUSlRGOEU5N1RBVDM2Ry4u&route=shorturl

08/25/2026

The 's Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee issues statement on the seventh death on Rikers.

08/24/2026

Queens, this one is for US! 👑

What is the state of women in 2026, and where do we go from here? On September 19, women from across NYC are coming together for the State of Women’s Conference to talk about the issues shaping our lives and our future.

💼 The future of women in the workforce
🩺 Women’s health and reproductive care
🗳️ Political power, voting, and civic participation

We’re bringing experts, thought leaders, and women from across our communities to the table for the conversations we need to be having right now.
Come ready to learn, connect, and be empowered. And most importantly, come ready to move our city forward.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Black Spectrum Theatre, Jamaica, Queens
🎟️ FREE - but space is limited! Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=SH9iCmVrfkWUN3M-Tf3b5uN-AJqrxYxNmHOKJCeqazpUNlk1SFlWQ1BSNjdUSlRGOEU5N1RBVDM2Ry4u&route=shorturl

Registration is now open. Save your spot today and bring a sister or friend. 💜

08/22/2026

💜 A New Chapter Begins!

Introducing the newly installed 2026–2028 Executive Board of NCNW, Inc. Queens County Section!

Special thanks to The Honorable Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Member, District 31, for administering our Oath of Office.

We’re ready to continue the legacy through leadership, sisterhood and service! 💜

Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers cmselvenabrookspowers

08/22/2026

Had a chance to pop in at LL COOL J’s Jump and Ball at Daniel O’Connell Park (OCP).

OCP is my home park, where I spent every summer growing up and where so many of my childhood memories were made. It was especially meaningful to be there today knowing that I once worked for then-State Senator Malcolm A. Smith, who, together with LL COOL J, helped create this incredible tradition for our young people.

So many years later, Jump & Ball is still bringing our community together. I’m proud to see Leroy Comrie continue to partner in keeping this tradition alive.

Full circle moments like this remind me just how deeply rooted I am in this community — and how special it is to watch something created for our children stand the test of time. ♥️

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

🎉 District 31 Family Reunion is THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon of food, live music, family-friendly fun, community resources, and more! ❤️

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Brookville Park — 144th Avenue & Brookville Boulevard, Rosedale, NY 11422

Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first Family Reunion, we’d love to see you! Bring your family, invite a friend, and come celebrate our amazing District 31 community. 🥳

🎟️ Please note: Registration at our tent is required to receive a meal ticket and enter the raffle for a chance to win a prize!

It’s free, it’s for the whole family, and we can’t wait to see you there!

08/19/2026

Today, in my district and across Queens, homeowners face real financial pressure, and many are close to a breaking point. They are looking for reasonable ways to make ends meet while remaining in the communities they call home, and we owe it to them to deliver.

Echoing the remarks of former Assemblywoman Dr. Annette Robinson shared in this new op-ed, we should not make that harder while more than 57,000 rent-stabilized apartments sit vacant. As a co-sponsor of Int 879, this bill is before us now, and we should pass it to bring fairness and common sense back to our housing laws.

Read the full op-ed here:

"Short-term rental income was, for many of these families, not a luxury. It was the margin between keeping the house and losing it. Local Law 18 closed that door, and the people who closed it are now waving away 57,000 empty apartments as statistical

08/19/2026

This week, NYS Assemblymember Assemblyman Khaleel M Anderson and I dove into some fun with YMCA of Greater New York CEO Sharon Greenberger during a pool-party-themed 45-minute Water Aerobics class at Rockaway YMCA.

Water aerobics classes are a great way to get active in a fun, friendly environment! As we observe National Wellness Month this August, I encourage our community to prioritize self-care and exercise whenever possible. Studies show that 30 minutes of high-intensity exercise each week can boost heart health, protect brain function, and lower your risk for major chronic illnesses.