![Senator Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/03-21-17_persaud_hs-018.jpg?itok=XeMyOV3h)
Senator Persaud "There Is No Place For Religious Intolerance In CUNY And It Will Not Be Tolerated"
Lateef Turral | Turral@nysenate.gov | 718.649.7653
February 18, 2016
The 10 Brooklyn College students that interrupted a faculty meeting and made anti-Israel demands are obnoxious and religiously intolerant. The manner in which they conducted their protest and the racially charged rhetoric they used is absolutely disgraceful. CUNY needs to take swift action in holding these students accountable for their ridiculous outburst.
####
Share this Article or Press Release
Newsroom
Go to NewsroomTrick or Treat at Senator Persaud's Office!
October 31, 2019
![Celebrate Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, with Senator Roxanne J. Persaud! From 2 to 7 p.m., the District Office will be giving away candy to all trick or treaters who visit. This special event is held in partnership with Bangladeshi American Community Development & Youth Service, Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club, David’s Optical, Inc., HSBC Bank – Rockaway Parkway Branch and NYPD Community Affairs.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/persaud_halloween_2019.png?itok=WU4Aj9wJ)
Senator Persaud's Homeowners and Tenants Enrollment Event
October 26, 2019
![Senator Persaud, the Department of Finance and HPD are holding an event for homeowners and tenants at Canarsie High School's cafeteria (1600 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11236) on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homeowners may apply for an exemption and lower their property tax bills; tenants (seniors and those with disabilities) may apply for SCRIE or DRIE and keep their rent from increasing.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/persaud_homeowners_tenants_event_2019.png?itok=8xBqPAXg)