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Brooks-Powers on Edith Mott Young street co-naming

New York City Council · Jun 30, 2026 · starts 0:39:51 · 39 sec

Council Member Brooks-Powers thanks Council Member Hudson for sponsoring the co-naming for SOAR founder Edith Mott Young, recognizing her impact across Brooklyn and the world.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Thank you.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

I just wanted to take a moment to thank my colleague, Councilmember Hudson, for sponsoring the co-name for my SOAR founder, Edith Mott Young, and recognizing

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

her impactful life, not only to the Brooklyn community, but really across the world.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

And so I'm really excited that I get to vote on this street co-name for my SOARs in Brooklyn.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

So thank you for that.

Shaun Abreu

Thank you, Councilmember Brooks-Powers.

Shaun Abreu

Councilmember Maloney, followed by Hankerson.