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Council Member Aldebol urges support for Little Yemen designation and anti-Islamophobia

New York City Council · Oct 8, 2026 · starts 0:00:51 · 33 sec

Chair Williams calls on Council Member Shirley Aldebol, who thanks the Chair and urges support for Resolution 458A designating Little Yemen in Van Nest/Morris Park as an official New York State cultural district. Aldebol frames the vote as affirming support for the Yemeni community and opposing Islamophobia and racism.

Nantasha M. Williams

Now, Councilmember Aldeball would like to deliver remarks on her resolution.

Shirley Aldebol

Thank you, Chair Williams.

Shirley Aldebol

I am so proud to be here today for the committee vote on Resolution 458A, supporting the designation of Little Yemen, the Little Yemen neighborhood in Van Ness Morris Park, as an official New York State cultural district.

Shirley Aldebol

By passing this resolution, we can affirm our support for the Yemeni community and our united stance against Islamophobia and racism.