Shema Kolainu Annual Legislative Breakfasts

The Annual Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast is hosted annually to educate legislators about the urgency of Autism care and research, raise support and awareness and share ideas about working toward combating Autism through effective public policy and legislation. Communal, civic and religious leaders, philanthropists, and elected officials will be participating to pay tribute to several outstanding public officials for their role in furthering the mission of Shema Kolainu.

Year 2019

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2019

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

Shema Kolainu – Hear Our Voices Celebrates Anniversary of Founding at 21st Annual Legislative Breakfast

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8/6/2019

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2019 - Media Coverage

Year 2018

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2018

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Celebrating 20th Anniversary

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7/18/2018

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2018 - Media Coverage

Year 2017

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2017

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Recognizing Councilmembers Brad Lander and Mark Levine, Saima Wazed Hossain - Chairperson of the Bangladesh National Advisory Committee for Autism, Jennie Berger - Community Liaison to Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito

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7/25/2017

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2017 - Selected Media Coverage

Year 2016

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2016

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Special guests: Dr. Herminia Palacio, Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Dr. Alan Kadish, President and CEO of the Touro College and University System

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8/10/2016

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2016 - Press

8/1/2016

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2016 - Pre-Event Press

Year 2015

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2015

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Special guests: Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, NYC Councilmember Andrew Cohen, and Zelig Friedman of The Tantzers

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Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2015 - Post Event Media Coverage

Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2015 - Pre Event Media Coverage

Year 2014

Shema Kolainu 12th Annual Legislative Breakfast 2014

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Special recognition was given to Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito who was represented by Jennie Berger for funding a total of $690,000 for the city-wide Autism Initiative that will benefit numerous programs an effort championed by Councilman Mark Weprin who sponsors the autism initiative and NYS Assemblymember David Weprin who pioneered the program.

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7/29/2014

Media Coverage - Shema Kolainu 12th Annual Legislative Breakfast

Year 2013

Shema Kolainu 11th Annual Legislative Breakfast 2013

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

This year, the breakfast honored members of the City Council as well as State Legislature, for their outstanding work in the autism community.

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7/19/2013

Shema Kolainu’s Annual Breakfast Honors City And State Officials

7/15/2013

Media Coverage - Shema Kolainu Legislative Breakfast 2013

7/2/2013

Shema Kolainu - Hear Our Voices 11th Annual Legislative Breakfast - Pre Event Press Release and Invitation

Year 2012

Shema Kolainu 10th Annual Legislative Breakfast 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

On Tuesday July 24, 2012 Shema Kolainu-Hear Our Voices, a school and center for Children with Autism hosted their 10th Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Renaissance Ballroom in Brooklyn, New York. This year's breakfast honored members of both the City Council and State Legislature in recognition of their efforts to help children with autism.

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