Senator Persaud Talks: Community safety, legislation and Caribbean History on Spectrum News IN FOCUS

Roxanne J. Persaud

July 8, 2026

Caribbean American Heritage Month

Originally published in State Sen. Persaud on National Caribbean American Heritage Month on July 8, 2026 .

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Senator Persaud and the Senate Democratic Majority Celebrate ‘Veterans Hall Of Fame’ Day And Pass Veteran Support Legislation

May 22, 2019

Conversations with Senator Persaud

May 22, 2019

Senator Persaud's "Conversations" series' first date is June 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at New Hope Family Worship Center (817 Livonia, Brooklyn, NY 11207). The second date is June 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Services (876 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207). Join the conversation; share your thoughts, ideas, get more information and ask questions about the 2019 budget, community improvements and services that are available to all.

Mammogram Bus at Senator Persaud's Office

May 22, 2019

In partnership with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, Senator Persaud is hosting a No-Cost Mammogram Bus at the District Office. On July 17, if you are a woman between age 40 and 79 who lives in New York City and has not had a mammogram in the past year, come in for a No-cost Mammogram and Clinical Breast Exam Eligibility. No co-pays required and deductibles are waived. Uninsured patients also welcomed. The services will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For an appointment, call (718) 649-7653 or 1-

The Senate District 19 College Resource Fair

May 18, 2019

Senator Roxanne J. Persaud's annual College Resource Fair, co-hosted by the Department of Education, Senator Julia Salazar, Assemblymember Charles Barron and Cypress Hills Development Corporation, occurs on Saturday, May 18 at the Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus at 400 Pennsylvania Ave. from 12 to 3 p.m.