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The new Bushwick politician's signature accomplishment has been landing a program to pay for doula services in marginalized neighborhoods.
The new Bushwick politician's signature accomplishment has been landing a program to pay for doula services in marginalized neighborhoods.
Earlier this month, Mayor Adams signed into law a bill sponsored by local Councilmember Jennifer Gutierrez that would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to provide no-cost doula services to marginalized neighborhoods and establish a doula training program.
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