OPHC Director Ramjatin: programming summary and future vision

All told, our programming at OPHC, which includes interfaith engagement, youth art projects, community dialogues, anti-hate education, and victim support,

Services help build trust, strengthen relationships across communities, support victims, and create opportunities for New Yorkers to engage.

cross differences before conflicts occurs.

As part of the Office of Community Safety and with the support of Mayor M.

Dani, Deputy Mayor Francois and the newly appointed OCS Commissioner, Dr.

Ayesha Delaney-Bramsey, OPHC is working closely with our partner offices to strengthen coordination, share data,

and best practices and identify new opportunities to advance community safety.

Together, we are helping shape a coordinated approach to prevention that recognizes the important role community engagement, education, and relationship building play in keeping New Yorkers safe.

Mayim M.

Dani's historic investment in OPHC will allow us to expand and enhance our work.

We are exploring ways to deepen engagement within emerging communities, strengthen community-based hate prevention efforts,

broaden access to culturally responsive programming, and build upon successful initiatives such as the PATH program, the YALP program, and community project grants.

Finally, I want to emphasize that preventing hate is not the responsibility of any one agency.

It requires collaboration across government,

schools, faith communities, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and everyday New Yorkers.

We are fortunate to do this work under an administration that shares that belief.

and has backed it with real attention and investment.

OPHC is proud to serve as a convener and connector in that work.

Every day, we witness communities choosing understanding over division, dialogue over conflict, and unity over hate.

Those moments may not always make headlines, but they are the foundation of a safer and stronger New York City.

Under Mayor Mamdani's leadership, we have a true opportunity to build a city where belonging is strengthened, communities are connected,

and neighbors see one another as partners in a shared future.

By investing in prevention, we can address the conditions that allow hate to take root and create communities that are more resilient, inclusive, and safe.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

I look forward to answering any questions you may have.

Thank you.

Thank you for your testimony.

I'd like to recognize that we've been joined by Councilmember Darlene Mealy.