Author: Stephon Snell

  • Charter Revision Commission to Strengthen Government Efficiency Brooklyn Hearing

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    Stephon Snell

    Good evening, Commissioners, and thank you for holding this hearing tonight in Brooklyn. My name is Spencer Williams and I am the Director of Land Use and Topography for Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and I am here to share testimony on his behalf.   Two of our office’s main responsibilities involve land use…

  • Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Rallies Brooklynites to Demand Urgent Action on Snap Benefit Theft

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    Stephon Snell

    Reynoso Calls for an Office of SNAP Fraud, Victim Reimbursement Fund, and EBT Upgrades ***VIDEO ANDIMAGES HERE*** BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso called for urgent action to address the growing crisis of SNAP benefit theft impacting families across Brooklyn and New York City. Joined by twenty social service…

  • Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Announces $20,000 Funding to Save Coney Island Mermaid Parade

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    Stephon Snell

    Reynoso’s funding closes the financial gap to ensure that the Mermaid Parade will go on this June ***PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE HERE*** Brooklyn, NY – Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced $20,000 in funding for Coney Island USA to close the financial gap for the annual Mermaid Parade this June.…

  • Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Declares May 19, 2026, “Shaggy Day” in Brooklyn  

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    Stephon Snell

    ***Photos Here***   BROOKLYN, NY – Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso declared May 19, 2026, as “Shaggy Day” in Brooklyn. Deputy Borough President Kim Council delivered the special honor at Big Vibes in Little Caribbean: Shaggy’s Album Release, a public celebration for his fifteenth studio album, “Lottery,” held at the I AM CARIBBEING HQ.  Born in Jamaica, Orville Richard Burrell, professionally known…

  • Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Hands Off NYC Host Boroughwide ICE Preparedness Training

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    Stephon Snell

    Training provided Brooklynites with know-your-rights education, ICE preparedness resources, and community organizing tools ***PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE*** BROOKLYN, NY – On Saturday, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Hands Off NYC hosted a boroughwide Know Your Rights & ICE Preparedness Training to provide Brooklynites with essential information and resources as ICE continues to…