Shahana’s Accomplishments:

• Shahana introduced and passed historic legislation instituting New York City’s first Citywide Curbside Composting program, the largest in the country. Thanks to this law, every New Yorker can now ensure their food waste goes to a productive use instead of being sent to a landfill or an incinerator.

• Shahana launched the City’s first climate justice-focused Participatory Budgeting cycle, investing $1.5 million into resiliency projects in District 39, developed through grassroots input.

• Alongside climate advocates, Shahana has pushed for the full and timely implementation of Local Law 97, and has sponsored Int. 1180 to eliminate important loopholes in the law.

• Shahana has worked closely with the Department of Environmental Protection to engage community town halls focusing on the agency’s plans on flood mitigation and adaptation strategies in the district. She and her team have also gone door to door to educate constituents, collaborating with local groups like The City Sponge and Field Form, who have been instrumental in efforts to prevent flooding in the district.

• Shahana oversaw the completion of the BED 798 sewer main construction in northern Park Slope, a critical project that reduces flood risks and supports green infrastructure initiatives to improve stormwater management. 

• Shahana has hosted regular rain barrel distributions, e-recycling, and paper shredding events, empowering residents to take action on climate by reducing waste and conserving water.