Council Member Ty Hankerson

Council Member Ty Hankerson Council Member Ty Hankerson represents District 28 in the NYC Council.

08/27/2026

You asked, we answered, Jamaica

Come alongside Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams , bringing agencies and community partners together for a joint interagency walkthrough of Downtown Jamaica to address the quality-of-life, community safety, housing, sanitation, transportation, public health, and public-space concerns we hear from residents and businesses.

Thank you to Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg Deputy Mayor Helen Arteaga NYC Health York College CUNY Breaking Ground NYC Human Resources Admin. NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission NYPD Community Affairs Bureau Commissioner Erin Dalton NYC Dept of Homeless Services NYCSanitation MTA Long Island Rail Road ๐Ÿš‰ NYC DOT MTA The Port Authority of NY & NJ NYC Parks NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development for joining us and working collaboratively to identify concerns and solutions on the ground.

Another thank you to Greater Nexus HQ, Community Board 12 for their partnership and continued commitment to Downtown Jamaica. ๐Ÿค

This is what it looks like to bring government directly to the community, listen, and work together toward solutions.

08/24/2026

Our Business Walkthrough Series continues on Liberty Avenue!

For our second round of visits, we spent time connecting directly with local business owners, hearing about their experiences, and learning how our office can better support the businesses that keep this important business corridor moving.

A special thank you to our intern Madison and our West Neighborhood Director Tyler for joining us and helping make these important connections throughout the community!

Last week, we continued our goal of helping District 28 students get ready for the new school year at our Back-to-School...
08/21/2026

Last week, we continued our goal of helping District 28 students get ready for the new school year at our Back-to-School Giveaway & Resource Fair at Suite 116 Event Hall !

Thank you to Suite 116 Event Hall , National Grid US , UA3 Non-Profit & Food Pantry ๐Ÿฅซ , open_arms_community_ , and Lincoln Park for helping us provide backpacks, supplies, resources, and plenty of smiles to our families.

Wishing all of our students a successful school year ahead! โœจ

Getting our students ready to head back to school! ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ“šThis week, we joined AGAPE and Con Edison at P.S. 108 for a Back-to...
08/15/2026

Getting our students ready to head back to school! ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ“š

This week, we joined AGAPE and Con Edison at P.S. 108 for a Back-to-School Giveaway, helping local students and families prepare for a successful start to the new school year.

Thank you to our partners for helping us make sure our young people have the supplies they need to walk into the classroom ready to learn and succeed. And weโ€™re not finished yet: stay tuned for more back-to-school giveaways happening across District 28! โœ๏ธ๐ŸŽ

Keeping our community informed also means helping keep your information secure! ๐Ÿ”’๐Ÿ“„Earlier this week, we partnered with A...
08/15/2026

Keeping our community informed also means helping keep your information secure! ๐Ÿ”’๐Ÿ“„

Earlier this week, we partnered with Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman and Selvena N. Brooks-Powers for a free community shredding event in Springfield Gardens, giving residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of sensitive documents, protect their personal information, and help prevent fraud.

Thank you NYC DOS !

Last week, we joined MUNA Social Services - Official UA3 Non-Profit & Food Pantry ๐Ÿฅซ and the Bangladeshi American Society...
08/15/2026

Last week, we joined MUNA Social Services - Official UA3 Non-Profit & Food Pantry ๐Ÿฅซ and the Bangladeshi American Society to help provide food to 300 families in our community. ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅซ

Access to fresh food and essential groceries makes a meaningful difference for families, and partnerships like these allow us to bring resources directly into the neighborhoods that need them.

Thank you to all of our community partners, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this distribution possible. We look forward to continuing this work throughout District 28!

Last week, our West District Office was filled with smiles as we helped students get ready for the new school year with ...
08/13/2026

Last week, our West District Office was filled with smiles as we helped students get ready for the new school year with a Backpack Giveaway! ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ“š

A special thank you to ICNA Relief NY sponsoring the giveaway and helping us provide backpacks and school supplies to families in our community.

And weโ€™re not done yet: more backpack giveaways are on the way! Stay tuned to our page for upcoming dates and locations. ๐ŸŽ’โœจ

08/12/2026

The Freedom Block Party was a celebration of everything that makes D28 special. Our culture, our businesses, our organizations, and most importantly, our people! ๐ŸŽ‰

Thank you to every resident who came out to celebrate with us, as well as the vendors, community partners, performers, and organizations who helped make this day amazing. We are also grateful to the elected officials and community leaders who joined us in celebrating on Liberty Avenue.

We look forward to continuing to create spaces where our neighbors can come together, celebrate, and enjoy all that our community has to offer. โค๏ธ

Happy birthday to your friendly neighborhood Council Member Ty Hankerson! As a lifelong Southeast Queens resident, Counc...
08/11/2026

Happy birthday to your friendly neighborhood Council Member Ty Hankerson!

As a lifelong Southeast Queens resident, Council Member Hankerson has spent his first year in office strengthening neighborhoods, investing in youth, streets, and parks, building stronger community partnerships, and remaining steadfast in his commitment to improving the quality of life for every resident. ๐ŸŽ‚

Happening today at 3 PM!Join us for an informative session on how to secure a parks permit. Whether youโ€™re planning a co...
04/27/2026

Happening today at 3 PM!

Join us for an informative session on how to secure a parks permit. Whether youโ€™re planning a community event, celebration, or gathering, this is your chance to learn the process step by step and get your questions answered.

Donโ€™t miss it, see you there!

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