Almost two weeks after Hurricane Melissa decimated large parts of Jamaica, killing at least 32 people, Brooklyn politicians have joined forces to launch a “Brooklyn Backs Jamaica” resource drive.

Hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and a cadre of local politicians including U.S. Rep. Yvette Clark, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Assembly Members Monique Chandler-Waterman, Brian Cunningham, and Phara Souffrant-Forrest as well as state Sen. Roxanne Persaud and council members Crystal Hudson, Mercedes Narcisse and Crystal Hudson, the “Brooklyn Backs Jamaica” drive is aimed at supporting Jamaicans recovering from the disastrous aftermath of the Category 5 storm.

The drive will run through Nov. 26, and New Yorkers are urged to drop off essential items at Brooklyn B

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