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Federal Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Would you take the vaccine when offered to you?

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Federal Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Would you take the vaccine when offered to you?

Total Vote: 12

Yes. I would gladly be vaccinated for COVID-19
91.7 %
Yes. Only if it's made mandatory by my employer.
0 %
No. I do not trust the vaccine.
8.3 %
No. I do not accept any vaccinations.
0 %
No. It's against my religion/culture.
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Women who observed public modesty, Muslim women in particular, have been left out by public physical fitness settings. The fitness places aren’t designed to help them maintain their privacy, modest dressing and single gender interactions. Yet, like men, many of the health-related issues these women deal with can be minimized by regular physical activities, as physical fitness enhances the quality of life for both sexes. For example, Aisha, the wife of Prophet Muhammad once said, “I raced with the Prophet (PBUH) and beat him in the race. Later, when I had put on some weight, we raced again and he won.” So, if there were physical fitness centers/gyms designed to accommodate the privacy need of women who observe public modesty, would you be more willing to use them or for husbands, would you be more willing to encourage your wives/daughters to use them?

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Women who observed public modesty, Muslim women in particular, have been left out by public physical fitness settings. The fitness places aren’t designed to help them maintain their privacy, modest dressing and single gender interactions. Yet, like men, many of the health-related issues these women deal with can be minimized by regular physical activities, as physical fitness enhances the quality of life for both sexes. For example, Aisha, the wife of Prophet Muhammad once said, “I raced with the Prophet (PBUH) and beat him in the race. Later, when I had put on some weight, we raced again and he won.” So, if there were physical fitness centers/gyms designed to accommodate the privacy need of women who observe public modesty, would you be more willing to use them or for husbands, would you be more willing to encourage your wives/daughters to use them?

Total Vote: 31

Yes. As a woman who observes modesty, I would love to use such facility.
32.3 %
Yes. As a husband of modesty observing wife/daughter, I would encourage them to use such facility.
16.1 %
No. I wouldn’t use such facilities even though they are designed to accommodate modesty requirements.
9.7 %
No. I wouldn’t allow my wife/daughter to use such facilities even though they are designed to accommodate modesty requirements.
6.5 %
No. I am not interested in physical fitness
6.5 %
It doesn’t matter the setting as long as I can exercise there.
29 %

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who represents Congressional District 14th has gained national and international media publicity for not only defeating a formidable opponent but also for her aggressive push of progressive agenda in Congress. Yet some of her Bronx constituents have complaint about her lack of Congressional Office in the Bronx, among others. Do you think she deserved to be primaried by the Democratic Counties Committees in Queens and the Bronx?

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who represents Congressional District 14th has gained national and international media publicity for not only defeating a formidable opponent but also for her aggressive push of progressive agenda in Congress. Yet some of her Bronx constituents have complaint about her lack of Congressional Office in the Bronx, among others. Do you think she deserved to be primaried by the Democratic Counties Committees in Queens and the Bronx?

Total Vote: 75

No. She is doing a great job for her constituents.
24 %
No. She needs more time to put her infrastructure in place
4 %
Yes. She is doing a terrible job for her constituents.
30.7 %
Yes. While she is all over the place, she is not serving her own constituents efficiently.
20 %
I don't like her no matter what she does.
9.3 %
I love her and she will always have my support.
10.7 %
I don't care about this issue.
1.3 %

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As you may be aware, two sitting United States Congress Members who had planned to visit Palestine/Israel were refused entry by the Israeli Government for their support of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction (BDS) of Israel's Occupied Palestinian Territories. Do you agree with Israeli Government's decision barring them from entering Israel?

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As you may be aware, two sitting United States Congress Members who had planned to visit Palestine/Israel were refused entry by the Israeli Government for their support of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction (BDS) of Israel's Occupied Palestinian Territories. Do you agree with Israeli Government's decision barring them from entering Israel?

Total Vote: 52

Yes. Israel should refuse entry to anyone who supports BDS
38.5 %
No. Regardless of their positions, as members of Congress, they must be allowed to visit Israel like all others members.
28.8 %
Yes. because their trip was for a propaganda purpose only.
13.5 %
No. They have the right to visit places of their preferences and meet whomever they need to meet while they are there.
15.4 %
I don't care about this issue at all. It doesn't concern me.
3.8 %

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There has been heightened war rhetoric between the United States and Iran lately. Do you support US war with Iran?

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There has been heightened war rhetoric between the United States and Iran lately. Do you support US war with Iran?

Total Vote: 50

Yes. Iran has been a problem for US for a long time.
10 %
No. I don't support another war in the Middle East involving US.
64 %
Yes. I support war with Iran to protect US allies in the region
6 %
No. US is being pulled to another Middle East war by Iran's enemies in the region
16 %
I don't care either way.
4 %

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According to Attorney General Barr, Mueller Report exonerates President Trump of Collusion with Russia and Obstruction of Justice. Do you agree with the outcome of Mueller Report?

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According to Attorney General Barr, Mueller Report exonerates President Trump of Collusion with Russia and Obstruction of Justice. Do you agree with the outcome of Mueller Report?

Total Vote: 56

Yes. I don't think the president colluded with Russia or obstructed justice.
33.9 %
I support the report's position on collusion, but I still think there is obstruction of justice
12.5 %
No. I think there were collusion and obstruction.
37.5 %
No. I think democrats should proceed with more investigations.
7.1 %
It does not matter anymore. Congress must move on to other issues.
8.9 %
I did not follow this issue and do not care one way or another.
0 %

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There are over 50,000 students on waiting list for Charter School seats and the city has recently maxed its Charter School limit. Do you support removing or raising the Charter Schools cap so that these and other students can attend Charters Schools?

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There are over 50,000 students on waiting list for Charter School seats and the city has recently maxed its Charter School limit. Do you support removing or raising the Charter Schools cap so that these and other students can attend Charters Schools?

Total Vote: 59

Yes. I support removing the cap.
32.2 %
Yes. I support raising the cap.
16.9 %
No. I don't support removing the cap, but I support raising it.
6.8 %
I don't support Charter Schools. I support Public Schools only.
33.9 %
I don't care what they do.
10.2 %

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TODAY, February 12th, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer was joined by members of the NYC Council LGBT and Progressive Caucuses, members of the LGBTQ community, and progressive groups to denounce homophobia and to reiterate calls for Council Member Ruben Diaz Sr. to resign. “Council Member Ruben Diaz Sr. must resign. I do not want an apology. We are past time for apologies. Words have consequences. And Council Member Diaz’s words happen to be part of a long history of homophobia and disgusting attacks on the LGBTQ community. The NYC Council cannot tolerate elected officials who use their power and authority to demonize, hurt, and incite violence against marginalized people,” said Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. “I am proud to have led this effort because I have an obligation as a gay man to speak up for my community and to protect and save the lives of LGBTQ youth. I call on Council Member Diaz to resign, not because I want to stifle his free speech or religious beliefs, but because I know all too well how homophobic smears like this are detrimental to the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ youth. Our community has been fighting for a seat at the table for generations. Now that we have rightly claimed our seats at the table, it is time to close the door on bigotry and hate once and for all.” *** Based on the LGBTQ Caucus of New York City Council's call for the resignation of Councilman, Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr, do you agree for Diaz to resign?

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TODAY, February 12th, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer was joined by members of the NYC Council LGBT and Progressive Caucuses, members of the LGBTQ community, and progressive groups to denounce homophobia and to reiterate calls for Council Member Ruben Diaz Sr. to resign. “Council Member Ruben Diaz Sr. must resign. I do not want an apology. We are past time for apologies. Words have consequences. And Council Member Diaz’s words happen to be part of a long history of homophobia and disgusting attacks on the LGBTQ community. The NYC Council cannot tolerate elected officials who use their power and authority to demonize, hurt, and incite violence against marginalized people,” said Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. “I am proud to have led this effort because I have an obligation as a gay man to speak up for my community and to protect and save the lives of LGBTQ youth. I call on Council Member Diaz to resign, not because I want to stifle his free speech or religious beliefs, but because I know all too well how homophobic smears like this are detrimental to the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ youth. Our community has been fighting for a seat at the table for generations. Now that we have rightly claimed our seats at the table, it is time to close the door on bigotry and hate once and for all.” *** Based on the LGBTQ Caucus of New York City Council's call for the resignation of Councilman, Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr, do you agree for Diaz to resign?

Total Vote: 59

Yes. His views are incomparable to being an elected official.
44.1 %
No. Resignation would infringe on his religious freedom.
18.6 %
He should not resign but he should apologize to the LGBTQ Community.
11.9 %
He should not resign or apologize.
16.9 %
I don't care what he does. It's not my business.
8.5 %

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What would you change to make the most significant positive impact on the quality of live in Parkchester?

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What would you change to make the most significant positive impact on the quality of live in Parkchester?

Total Vote: 68

I would offer tax incentives for health food stores like Wholefoods to move to the area (preferably the 365 economy chain).
14.7 %
I would take steps to improve security in Parkchester.
16.2 %
I would offer more senior services, and host year-round events in the Oval.
1.5 %
I would offer resources to entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs in Parkchester.
10.3 %
I would open a multiservice community center with services for children (tutoring, counseling, etc.) and adults (resume writing assistance, legal services, letter writing assistance, health seminars, skill building courses, etc.).
57.4 %

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