The Public Advocate serves on the committee which selects the director of the New York City Independent Budget Office and appoints members to several boards and commissions, including one member of the New York City Planning Commission.
These duties, worded somewhat ambiguously, are laid out in Section 24 of the City Charter. The Public Advocate also serves as an ombudsman for city government, providing oversight for city agencies, investigating citizens' complaints about city services and making proposals to address perceived shortcomings or failures of those services. Prior to a 2002 charter revision, the Public Advocate was also the presiding officer of the Council.
The Public Advocate is a non-voting member of the New York City Council with the right to introduce and co-sponsor legislation. Centering courageous conversations around systemic oppression and healing justice, the event also included breakout rooms with healing practitioners Arin Maya (sound healing) and Anooj Bhandari. On Saturday, March 6, POV partnered with the Office of the New York City Public Advocate to host a virtual screening of Softie featuring a Q&A with protagonists Boniface and Njeri Mwangi and remarks from public advocate Jumaane D. There is a misconception that struggling with mental health is a choice or a sign of weakness. Because many of the symptoms of suffering are “invisible,” it is often harder for mental illnesses to be acknowledged. In many Asian American communities, and in the greater American population, there exists a general lack of knowledge about mental health and mental illnesses. There is a pervasive cultural stigma that often discourages members of our community from receiving the help they need. The Asian Mental Health Project aims to educate and empower Asian communities in seeking mental healthcare. The event included video messages from filmmaker Archana Atul Padke and her mother Maneesha, and concluded with an open conversation around the film’s exploration of love, loss, and hope led by NY-based mental health therapists Dr. The art show finalists Stephanie Han for Floating, Christie Ma for, and Ashley Abigail Resurreccion for The Cultural Telephone project spoke so powerfully about the intentions behind their creative projects and were each awarded $100. Artists and attendees throughout the U.S., and internationally from Canada, Taiwan, India, Berlin, and London, came together to watch the film and enjoy the virtual art gallery showcasing art that reflected themes of healing from intergenerational trauma, cultural expectations and norms. On Saturday, March 27, POV partnered with Asian Mental Health Project to host a virtual screening of About Love and a community art show. Clients are encouraged to seek advise from competent medical professionals before beginning any new exercise, dietary or nutritional program.About Love with Asian Mental Health Project We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for any injury, illness or other physical condition. We do not diagnose, treat or cure any disease or make any medical claims. You are advised to investigate and educate yourself about any health related actions and choices you make.
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