Jessica Ramos, New York State Senator. Foto cortesía
State Senator Jessica Ramos will host a community forum on human trafficking titled “Behind the Hustle: The Reality of Work, Survival, and Exploitation.” The event will bring together advocates, legal experts, members of academia and service providers to discuss the realities of human trafficking and exploitation impacting local communities, with a particular focus on concerns along Roosevelt Avenue.
The forum will provide an opportunity for attendees to engage in an open conversation about these issues while fostering community awareness and engagement.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Human Trafficking Forum – Behind the Hustle: The Reality of Work, Survival, and Exploitation
WHO:
- State Senator Jessica Ramos
- Lina Stillman, Employment & Immigration Attorney
- Estelle Davis, Esq., Assistant Director, Bureau of Refugee Services (NYS OTDA)
- Dinali Fernando, Executive Director, Libertas Center for Human Rights
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai / Elmhurst Hospital - Erin Paredes, Chief Operation Officer, Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo
- Nathaly Rubio-Torio, CEO, Voces Latinas
- Dr. Lauren N. Moton, CUNY John Jay College Assistant Professor
- Ryan Arecco, Community Affairs Associate for the NYC Department of Consumers & Worker Protection (DCWP)
WHEN:
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in at 9:30 AM)
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in at 9:30 AM)
WHERE:
P.S. 19Q – The Marino Jeantet School
98-02 Roosevelt Avenue
Corona, NY 11368
P.S. 19Q – The Marino Jeantet School
98-02 Roosevelt Avenue
Corona, NY 11368
WHY:
Human trafficking continues to impact immigrant and working-class communities across New York, with growing concerns along Roosevelt Avenue. This forum will bring attention to exploitation occurring in plain sight, connect residents with critical resources, and move forward conversations on stronger worker protection and support for survivors.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
- Remarks and engagement from Senator Ramos
- Panel discussion with subject matter experts
- Interviews with community advocates and service providers
- Visuals of community engagement and resource sharing
