Senator Parker Sponsors Summer Shred Event

Brooklyn, NY – Senator Kevin Parker proudly partnered with NYS Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, NYC Council Member Rita Joseph, and AARP to host the highly successful Summer Shred Event. This free event occurred on August 19 at the Salem Missionary Baptist Church and offered invaluable services to the local community. The Summer Shred Event aimed to provide the public with a convenient and secure way to dispose of sensitive and outdated documents. Residents had the opportunity to safely discard personal documents, thus protecting themselves from identity theft and fraud. The event also emphasized the importance of environmentally responsible recycling practices.

Senator Parker expressed his satisfaction with the event: "I am delighted to collaborate with Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn, Council Member Joseph, and our dedicated partners at AARP to bring the Summer Shred Event to our constituents. Our shared commitment to ensuring the safety of our community members was the impetus for today’s event that has empowered residents with peace of mind regarding their personal information." 

The event received an overwhelming response from the public, with hundreds of attendees benefiting from the secure shredding services provided by AARP. The organizing team strictly followed all necessary health and safety protocols throughout the event. 

                                                             About State Senator Kevin Parker

Senator Kevin S. Parker is intimately familiar with the needs of his ethnically diverse Brooklyn district comprising sections of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Kensington, Ditmas Park, Midwood, Flatlands, Canarsie, Georgetown, Old Mill Basin, Mill Basin, Marine Park, and Bergen Beach. A lifelong Brooklyn resident, he is the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee and sits on the Senate Finance; Rules; Banks; Internet and Technology; and Budget and Revenue.

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