Council Member , community leaders and Hip Hop fans celebrated the creation of the Wu-Tang Clan District Day and street renaming in the ParkHill / Stapleton section of Staten Island.
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Today, we remember and honor those lost 21 years ago in an attack that forever changed our city. May we #NeverForget
.’s recent op-ed on his veto of Council legislation to address homelessness through improved access to CityFHEPS vouchers makes many misleading claims. We released an annotated version that fact checks the Mayor’s claims with links to citations.
council.nyc.gov/grading-mayor-
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New York City is proud to be home to some of the strongest Muslim women in the country. Today, we salute you! #MuslimWomensDay
New York City, meet your new City Council Speaker, @CMAdrienneAdams!
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In the Council’s Preliminary Budget Response, we call for $3.1 billion to reimagine the city’s streetscape, including 500 miles of new bus lanes, 500 miles of protected bike lanes and 38 million square feet of pedestrian space.
Today is the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We wanted to highlight Anastasia Somoza, a new staffer here and the first liaison to the disability community at the .
BREAKING: The Council just passed #Intro1116, which will expand the availability of food vendor permits, create an office of street vendor enforcement, and establish a street vendor advisory board.
Hey we know there's a lot going on but you still need to wear a mask because there's still a pandemic and everything.
Our Councilwomen are making HERstory. For the first time in its history the City Council is 31 Women Strong. Every day our Councilwomen embody the spirit of #WomensHistoryMonth. Bringing diversity from across our city these women are taking charge to deliver for New Yorkers.
BREAKING: The Council just voted to
✅ create a City-facilitated retirement program for private sector employees
✅ expand and strengthen the right to counsel for low-income tenants facing eviction
✅ make #OpenStreetsNYC permanent + resourced for communities that want them
Council Member joins for street renaming ceremony to honor 50th anniversary of .
#NYC always will be a sanctuary city. To our undocumented community, we are w/ you, we will stand by you & we will protect you
"I am shocked &
saddened at the murders of Imam Maulama Akonjee & Tharam Uddin." full statement
When the new members really hit the ground running 🏃🏽♀️
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This week, , , and welcomed our city’s Kosovan community to the People’s House to celebrate Kosovo Independence Day.
Have you
✅ completed the census?
✅ gotten a flu shot?
✅ gotten a COVID test?
✅ completed the census?
✅ called a friend just because?
✅ gone outside (PROPERLY wearing a mask, obvi)
✅ filled out the census?
✅ stayed hydrated?
✅ filled out the census?
Just making sure!!!!!
Speaker & grassroots orgs are responding to the catastrophe Hurricane Maria left in #PuertoRico. #ElPuebloSeLevanta #AMJoy
Speaker shares her first hand account the devestation in Puerto Rico for millions of Americans.
Hello, yes our city was hit hard by the pandemic but if anyone was concerned, we are actually #VeryAlive
Today we honored & her journey to become the first African-American principle dancer !
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Nothing can replace the future that was forfeited when #KaliefBrowder died. His legacy in this city will live on. #CloseRikers
We are in the midst of eviction and homelessness crises. ’s decision to veto our housing voucher bills only hurts New Yorkers by delaying these solutions. If the Mayor won’t help address this crisis, we will do it without him.
☘️Council Members were out in full force this afternoon to march and celebrate ! 🇮🇪🏳️🌈
November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month in our city and we honor and celebrate the many indelible contributions the Puerto Rican community have made to the rich diversity of our city and state. ¡Que Viva Puerto Rico!
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This is huge! Now let's make sure folks actually know about the #ChildTaxCredit + how they'll get the benefits they need.
If you recently filed taxes or got stimulus $, you should get auto-payments. If you didn't make enough to file taxes, register here: whitehouse.gov/child-tax-cred
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Make sure your family and friends see this:
We expanded the Child Tax Credit.
Families will be getting this money starting *this week*
Help is on the way in a very big and significant way.
Hello, happy Wednesday, we're still in a pandemic, please don't have parties for literally any reason, always wear a mask in public, get tested, fill out the census, please wash your hands, thank you.
Stay connected with the Council! Text NYCC to 917-746-5837 for updates on events, hearings & more!
.'s executive budget would cut $36.2 million from NYC libraries. If funding is not restored, weekend service across the city could end.
We have always supported our city’s libraries and are fighting to protect their funding in the FY24 budget!
#NoCutsToLibraries
BREAKING: The Council’s “Rat Action Plan” legislation, which will require the city to increase its rat mitigation efforts, has been signed into law!
The largest Puerto Rican population outside of the island itself was out in full force today for the 2023 Puerto Rican Day Parade!
Council Members marched up 5th Avenue to celebrate the rich culture of this vibrant community.
¡Que Viva Puerto Rico!
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Happy #WomensHistoryMonth from New York City's first ever majority women City Council 👏🏾👏🏿👏🏼👏🏽👏🏻
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There is no place for violent threats against any public servant or New Yorker. We have taken steps to support the Office of Council Member , as the safety of our members and staff is a priority. Public servants deserve safety and respect.
Council Member honors soccer legend with Proclamation before game at Yankee Stadium.
At a clothing donation room within the Hurricane Service Center in El Barrio, Speaker helps a woman recently arrived from Puerto Rico find a winter jacket.
First ever remote Council Stated meeting in the books. We love you, NYC.
*virtual high fives*
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Happy National Puppy Day! 🐶 Let’s see your dogs 👀
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.@NYCSpeakerCoJo and Council Member do the #silentdisco on the newly landmarked Coney Island Boardwalk
Photos of @NYCSpeakerCoJo and the City Council during #PrideMarch2018
We are a resilient city & we will not be deterred by these cowardly acts-
The Council is considering a resolution to call on the New York State Legislature to pass the New York Health Act.
, Chair of the Committee on Health, spoke in support of this resolution on the steps of City Hall.
Thank YOU Speaker for your leadership which has made NYC a better place for everyone, especially our most vulnerable New Yorkers.👏 Wishing you continued success. With gratitude🙏 --❤️ The Council & Staff
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As I end my 12 yrs as Councilwoman & 4 yrs as @NYCCouncil Speaker, am forever grateful to my staff, at district office & Council, who worked alongside me on behalf of our great city. I share my legacy w/ all of you because w/o you it could not have happened. Sumamente agradecida.
BREAKING: The Council just voted to extend commercial tenant protections. The bill temporarily suspends personal liability provisions in the leases of certain COVID-impacted businesses and will now apply through March 31, 2021.
Marching up Fifth Avenue during the 2018 National Puerto Rican Day Parade with @NYCSpeakerCoJo and Council Members and others.
Council Member 's office is accepting donations to help child refugees at his district office in Upper Manhattan.
You can find more info here: marklevine.nyc/childrefugees
Speaker : A message to bullies: you're not welcome in NYC. Our City will always be a safe place for trans kids #protecttranskids
Watch out @NYCSpeakerCoJo! You’ve got competition! Council Member doing the silent disco with constituents on the Coney Island boardwalk!
The Council has voted to override the Mayor’s vetoes of bills to address the homelessness crisis by helping low-income New Yorkers avoid evictions, move out of the shelter system, and expand access to CityFHEPS housing vouchers.
Read more here: council.nyc.gov/press/2023/07/
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Say hello & make sure to follow your NEWEST Council Members! Welcome to City Hall @ @ @CMDianaAyala @KalmanYegerm Ruben Diaz Sr. & Robert Holden!
Council Portrait Fridays: Ivan Acosta, Legislative and Budget Director for CM
Today, held a press conference thanking the Council for passing historic legislation to ban bodega cats once and for all.
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Speaker CM march from Queens 2 Trump Tower to protest racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia & hateful rhetoric.
Last month, we overwhelmingly passed housing voucher bills to help people avoid eviction or move from shelters to permanent housing.
Now, after more than a year of inaction by ’s Administration, he vetoes help for New Yorkers.
We are prepared to override this veto.
Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to @NYCSpeakerCoJo! 🎉
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"Let's understand, every single movement that has happened in society... it wasn't led by politicians. It was led by the people." — Council Member
YEAH YOU
(Seriously. You need to wear a mask.)
📷: Chanel Miller on IG
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#HappyNewYear NYC! Shoutout to Council Members & staff for all they accomplished last term—even in the midst of crisis. Thank you for serving New Yorkers 🗽
To our new members, welcome. To those returning, welcome back. To those moving on, we can't wait to see what you do next.
. convenes forum on #SeekingSanctuary, brings officials from around country 2 discuss Municipal Policy re: mass deportation.
Please join us in wishing Council Member @NYCC_Levine a very happy birthday! 🎈
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In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we shine a spotlight on our inspiring, history-making AAPI members. 🧵
#AAPIHeritageMonth
Happy birthday Council Member Costa Constantinides ! He represents Astoria, East Elmhurst, parts of Jackson Heights and Woodside.
Comment below to wish him a happy birthday 👇
Non-profit contracted workers provide so much for New Yorkers in need, but their wages are woefully out of step with the salaries of other workers in similar jobs.
That’s why we are calling on the City to commit to a multi-year pay increase for these essential workers!
#JustPay
New Yorkers: All NYC voters can vote absentee in November. Request your Absentee Ballot NOW! No need to wait, just complete the application online ➡️ nycabsentee.com
You can also apply over the phone, email or by paper form. More info here ➡️ bit.ly/34qm3Zx 1/
Important read from and on #EqualPayDay:
"This year we must pay special attention to the harms rendered on women by the pandemic, and how crises like this can exacerbate existing inequities."
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During Speaker celebration of Puerto Rico resilience, San Juan Mayor thanks workers for their recovery relief work in Puerto Rico . #PRHeritage
On this #InternationalWomensDay, our historic women majority is continuing the fight for equity and to #BreakTheBias.
We might not be able to celebrate in Chambers this year like we have in years past, but we still want to wish all those celebrating a joyful, prosperous, happy #Diwali! (These photos are from last year.)
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The members of the Women's Caucus are trailblazing leaders.
In the coming days of #WomensHistoryMonth, we will focus on their stories and the stories of other women who have paved the road for our slow but steady march toward equality for all.
Council Member cuts the ribbon on a newly renovated community asset: Dry Dock Pool in her district.
“Just apologize. I mean generally. I didn’t see it in the testimony, I didn’t hear it in the answers. Just say ‘We are sorry. We’re sorry that it’s gotten to this point.’” -@NYCSpeakerCoJo demands answers from 's top officials at today’s oversight hearing.
Today, Council Members joined advocates for a bike ride to City Hall to raise awareness about climate-friendly transportation and the importance of increasing safety protections for cyclists and pedestrians in NYC.
On National #EqualPayDay, our women majority City Council stands together to take action for pay equity and to close the wage gap. #EqualPayNY
Immigrant families have deep roots in our communities & deserve to be welcomed, support & protected. #immigrantNYC #SanctuaryCity
The stands united against hate and intolerance. New York City and America are alike in that our diversity is our strength. To those who seek to divide us with hateful rhetoric, we will not let you win.
We're here to say resoundingly- unwaveringly to immigrant #NYers, nuestra familia, we stand by you & for you. #DefendDACAِ
The sends its condolences to former Speaker Christine Quinn on the passing of her father, Lawrence P. Quinn.
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.@NYCSpeakerCoJo holds nothing back at volleyball in #DominoPark in Williamsburg during #NationalNightOut
