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Phara Souffrant Forrest

@phara4assembly.bsky.social
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Nurse, activist, David’s mama, and NY State Assemblymember representing the 57th District. Chair of @TFNA_NYSA🌹

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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Blessed to talk to New York Family about me becoming a mama again! This exciting new chapter includes my hopes for motherhood, and how pregnancy is shaping the work I do for families across New York. 🍼 www.newyorkfamily.com/assemblymemb...
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Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest – New York Family
For Brooklyn Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, caring for women and families goes hand in hand with her work in Albany. Assemblymember Forrest is
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It has been five years since the Less Is More (LIM) Act was signed into law, and it remains one of my proudest legislative accomplishments to have brought more humanity into our supervision system.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It’s that time of year again! Are you looking for your next opportunity? 💼 Join us at the Central Brooklyn Job Fair at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Branch on October 6th from 10AM- 2PM! 📍 Brooklyn Public Library – Central Library 📅 October 6th, 2026 ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
If the Federal government continues to make these challenges won't fund legal aid and shelter for unaccompanied kids, New York State has to. We protect our youngest - no exceptions. These are children! nysfocus.com/2026/07/31/t...
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NY Lawyers Fear Trump Blitz Will Speed Up Child Deportations
The Trump administration is accelerating asylum proceedings as legal aid funding expires, leaving immigrant children less time to prepare.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Happy to chat with Capitol Press Room about all things drug shortages and patient demand. No shortage should mean a bigger bill for New Yorkers. t.co/GlhMHxoCx1
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https://capitolpressroom.org/2026/07/08/insurance-mandate-would-shift-costs-for-brand-name-drugs/
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It's a shame that all we offer someone facing a psychotic break, depression, or trauma is punishment. New Yorkers deserve treatment, not jail. It's time we invest in mental health courts and pass the Treatment Court Expansion Act! nysfocus.com/2026/08/04/m...
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In New York, Mental Health Diversion Depends on Your County
Half of New York counties lack mental health courts, limiting treatment-based alternatives to jail.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Safe Access to Care Act would have stopped this abduction of a man going to the ER. www.amny.com/immigration/...
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ICE detention reported at Lower Manhattan ER as immigration enforcement surges in NYC
An ICE vehicle pulled into New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital Sunday after an eyewitness said she saw a man detained in the ER.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Happy National Intern Day! 🎉 We’re so grateful for all of our incredible interns in the District & Albany office. Your hard work, energy, and dedication truly make a difference!
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Please note that my office will be closed tomorrow Friday, July 3rd and Monday, July 6th. 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!
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Today, due to Trump’s cruel healthcare cuts and Governor Hochul’s refusal to fund social services, about half a million New Yorkers will lose their Essential Plan coverage. See our statement below ⬇️
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Congratulations NYC for finishing your budget process! Glad it wasn't 57 days late like ours. But the bigger issue remains: the City needs about $3 billion in new revenue authority to fund the public services we'll need going forward. The State must authorize this with the Fair Share Act.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Imagine working for years - and the HR department told him there was no account on record for your pension? Myself and Sen. Jackson introduced legislation during session that would require CUNY to audit its pension system. psc-cuny.org/clarion/onli...
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Legislative action to fix CUNY's pension crisis - PSC CUNY
The PSC is taking the struggle for pension justice to Albany.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
scariest 5 seconds ever
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
I’m extremely relieved by today’s Supreme Court ruling which upholds birthright citizenship and rejects this administration’s attempt to redefine the 14th Amendment.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓 On the last day of the school year, I was honored to present certificates of merit and speak at the graduations of SFDS& IHSPH!
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Today’s Supreme Court ruling allows the administration to strip TPS protections from thousands of Haitians and Syrians who fled danger, and built lawful lives here in the US. apnews.com/article/immi...
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The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to pot...
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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In Assembly District 57, Akwasi Agyeman joined District Leader Shaquana Boykin to run in partnership with @phara4assembly.bsky.social, all with the not-so-radical beliefs that life in NYC doesn’t have to be so hard and that elected officials should listen to and deliver for constituents.
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Claire Valdez @claireforny.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The Clinton Hill Crew @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @jabaribrisport.bsky.social @phara4assembly.bsky.social
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 14/06/2026
Parade. Thursday. Manhattan.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Tomorrow! Protect Your Home. Protect Your Legacy. 🏡 Join me, the Bunche Center & CUNY Medgar Evers for an important webinar on Deed Theft in New York: What It Looks Like and How You Can Prevent It. 📅 June 17, 2026 ⏰6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Via Zoom
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
See you there! Excited to join this very timely confrence on inclusion, equity, and supporting our immigrant communities. To learn more and RSVP 🔽 rockinst.org/rig-events/2...
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Eliminating Conditions of Vulnerability for Foreign-Born New Yorkers at the Intersections of Minoritized Social Identities | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This timely conference from the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy explores how overlapping systems of power shape the lived experiences of foreign-born New Yorkers and what instit...
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
TODAY @ Clinton Hill Library!
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Grateful for a powerful Clergy Breakfast Listening Session with Brooklyn faith leaders last week. ☕️ Thank you for breaking bread and sharing what communities in the district need most!
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
If you walked out of the bar before the second half SHAME ON YOU!
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
During Pride Month? Trans children’s private medical records belong to their families, not the Trump administration. gothamist.com/news/nyc-par...
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NYC parents say Mount Sinai plans to share trans children's records with Trump administration
“ I was blindsided by this because we're not even receiving care there anymore,” said Dawn Gabriel, one of the parents.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
As long as I have been serving in Albany, @bradlander.bsky.social has been my partner in City Government. I am proud to endorse his race for congress, where he will challenge fascism, fight to abolish ICE, and above all bring morality to the halls of Washington-where it is sorely needed.
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Jews For Racial & Economic Justice Action @jfrejnyc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The Jewish Vote endorses @phara4assembly.bsky.social JFREJ members are so excited to re-elect her!
A photo of Phara Souffant-Forrest with text that reads The Jewish Vote endorses Phara Souffant-Forrest for NY Assembly AD 57
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Why should your electric bill go up so Big Tech can run more AI servers? Yesterday, the Assembly passed a data center permit moratorium and addressed rate impacts so ordinary people aren't subsidizing corporate AI expansion. Technology can do good, just not on our dime.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Join us for the Neighbors & Numbers Tax Clinic Workshop and learn the basics of filing with confidence! 📅 June 16, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Clinton Hill Library - 380 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
After hearing loud Toy Story ads on the @mta.info subway platforms, I definitely will NOT watch the movie. This ad pilot program sucks!
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
As of June 1st, SNAP requirements have changed and that could impact your access to benefits. @nysfocus.com breaks it down: nysfocus.com/2026/06/02/n...
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New SNAP Rules in NY: What To Know If You Lost Benefits
We’ve compiled information for SNAP recipients in New York on the changing work requirements.
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NYIC Action @nyicaction.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Continuing our Brooklyn endorsements for Assembly: AD 54: @cct4nyc.bsky.social AD 56: @eonforassembly.bsky.social AD 57: @phara4assembly.bsky.social AD 58: Monique Chandler-Waterman AD 59: Jibreel Jalloh
Images of each candidate with their name and district number. Text reads:

NYIC Action endorses for State Assembly (Brooklyn):

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn in District 42
Robert Carroll in District 44
Chris McCreight in District 46
Emily Gallagher in District 50
Marcela Mitaynes in District 51
Christian Celeste Tate in District 54
Eon Huntley in District 56
Phara Souffrant Forrest in District 57
Monique Chandler-Waterman in District 58
Jibreel Jalloh in District 59
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Yesterday, I voted NO on a budget bill that fails to tax the wealthy and invest in our communities. I won’t bow down to millionaires, billionaires, and oligarchs; I will keep fighting to protect our communities from federal cuts to healthcare, SNAP, and housing.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Eid Mubarak!🌙 Wishing all those celebrating over the next few days time filled with joy, reflection, and time with loved ones. May the reflection of Hajj bring peace and blessings!
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Prof. Susan Kang is a proven political and higher education leader and her appointment the Charter Revision Commission shows that Mayor Mamdani is serious about bringing together the city's smartest leaders to speed up services and deliver for New Yorkers. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
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NYC Mayor Mamdani unveils a Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE. Here's what it'll do
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may be taking a page from President Trump and Elon Musk. Thursday morning, Mamdani announced the creation of a Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This year, Gov. Hochul is gutting the CLCPA before it even takes effect. I won't stand for climate rollbacks on a burning planet. That's why I fought for $100m in public renewables & why we must pass the SUNNY Act to allow renters & homeowners to generate renewable energy.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I strongly oppose buffer zone laws that ban protests near religious sites and healthcare facilities. Creating a criminal penalty that restricts free speech when the Trump admin is trying to suppress those rights is dangerous. Protest is democracy in action.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
TODAY! See you then.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Immigrant older adults face a unique constellation of challenges due to the intersection of age, migration status, language, culture, and often socioeconomic marginalization. Join me, others & @rockefellerinst.bsky.social on May 21⬇️ Link: rockinst.org/rig-events/2...
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Aging Immigrants: Advancing the Wellbeing of Foreign-Born Older Adults | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This webinar explores the complex barriers facing immigrant older adults and the need for culturally responsive services and inclusive policies.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
HOW does this happen? Where is our justice system’s dignity? I call on relevant authorities to launch a full investigation.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Hospitals heal, not hurt. I’m proud to introduce the Safe Access to Care Act along with Sen. Rivera to make sure this does not continue. From @politico.com :
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Tenants don't think much about their landlord's insurance troubles until rents go up or repairs stop happening. New report out breaks it all down ⬇️
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The prison system continues to postpone or reject incarcerated people’s requests to be closer to their minor children. How cruel.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Looking to connect with community, learn organizing skills, and make AD57 a better place? ✨ BrooklynROOTS is back! Check out Brooklyn ROOTS, our annual organizing and leadership development series! 📆Saturdays in September & October 📌RSVP Today: bit.ly/BKROOTS26
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Immigrant older adults face a unique constellation of challenges due to the intersection of age, migration status, language, culture, and often socioeconomic marginalization. Join me, others & @rockefellerinst.bsky.social on May 21⬇️ Link: rockinst.org/rig-events/2...
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Aging Immigrants: Advancing the Wellbeing of Foreign-Born Older Adults | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This webinar explores the complex barriers facing immigrant older adults and the need for culturally responsive services and inclusive policies.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Thrilled that the $12B Adams Budget Gap will be closed & NYC won’t face devastating cuts. Instead we're getting major investments in NYCHA, childcare & consumer protection from @mayor.nyc.gov. Let's keep fighting until the wealthy pay their fair share for the city we all deserve.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
PASSED OUT OF HEALTH COMMITTEE ✅ Bill A4018A: Establishes the New York Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act which requires hospitals and other facilities to provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I have some news to share with you all. (1/3) District 57 is getting a new resident - and they’ve already got the most dedicated rep in Albany looking out for them. I am overjoyed to share that my husband Charles and I will welcome District 57’s newest resident into the world this fall.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Happy Nurses Week to all my fellow nurses! 🩺 ❤️‍🩹 In 2020, I graduated from CUNY SPS mid-pandemic and missed my own pinning ceremony. 6 years later, I had the honor of speaking at the newest class’s celebration. Welcome to the profession. We need you.
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Phara Souffrant Forrest @phara4assembly.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Yesterday, hundreds of job seekers all across Central Brooklyn came out to the Brooklyn Public Library! Thank you to all the agencies, employers, and community partners who made this possible, and to everyone who showed up ready to take the next step in their career journey.
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