Shekar Krishnan
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Shekar Krishnan is an American attorney and politician who is a member of the New York City Council for the 25th district, which covers the northwestern Queens neighborhoods of Jackson Heights, Elmhur
Krishnan speaks at a Channukah event in December 2025.
Shahana Hanif
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Shahana K. Hanif is an American politician, activist, and community organizer. Since 2022, she has represented the New York City Council's 39th district which includes the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Pa
Shekar Krishnan
…and climate justice. Krishnan won the ranked-choice primary with 53.4% of all votes cast. He won the general election with 60% of the vote. Along with Shahana Hanif, Krishnan is one of the first South Asians to serve in the New York City Council. Days after being elected, Krishnan was arrested along with Hanif and…
Shahana Hanif at 7 Av Elevators