NYC Council Speaker Corey JohnsonVerified account

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Fighting to do the most good for those who need it most. NYC should be a city for all of us. Speaker, District 3. 📧:SpeakerJohnson@council.nyc.gov

New York, NY
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  1. Aug 27

    Restaurants were hurting even pre-COVID, no doubt in part due to third-party delivery services' predatory practices. I'm proud of this Council's work to keep protecting our cherished small businesses by passing permanent fee caps once and for all.

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    Aug 26

    The has taken a critically important step toward protecting New York City eateries by passing legislation to permanently cap the outrageous third-party delivery fees charged by these billion dollar corporations…

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  3. Aug 26

    BREAKING: The just passed legislation to require the DOC to retain and provide doula services during labor and delivery for incarcerated pregnant people, a significant step in the fight for birth justice.

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    Aug 26

    LIVE: At today's Stated, members will vote to: ✅ make third-party delivery service fee caps permanent ✅ require a plan for how pets could be accommodated in homeless shelters ✅ bring doula services to incarcerated pregnant people + more Tune in:

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  5. Aug 26

    It's , marking the day in 1920 when some American women won the right to vote. We celebrate this historic moment with sights set on continued progress—and here in New York, we do so with our first woman governor now in office.

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  6. Aug 25

    This is truly exciting to witness. The performing arts are vital to NYC, and it's also vital that this industry reflect the diversity of its home—what the world knows to be the epicenter of the performing arts. All of us will be better for it.

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  7. Aug 25

    It's going to be another hot one out there today, NYC. That means Cooling Centers are open throughout the five boroughs ❄️ Find one near you:

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  8. Aug 24

    Congratulations to our new governor, the first woman to lead New York, ! Wishing you and your team all the best as you make history. I know your experience will serve you well in taking on the many challenges we face and I look forward to working with you!

    Join me live for my ceremonial swearing-in as 57th Governor of New York:
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  9. Aug 23

    The images my team and I have seen circulating social media of severely underweight carriage horses with open wounds are disturbing, to say the least. We can't let this abuse continue. and must investigate.

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  10. Aug 23

    Happy 20 years at ! Thank you for your dedication to your craft and the people of New York City who rely on your reporting. Here's to many more 🎉

    Awww look at this! Celebrating and his 20 years at . What a guy - and look at all those throwbacks in the pic wall 😎🥳
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  11. Aug 22

    The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for New York City until 5:45 PM this evening (8/22). Plz everyone take care. If you are driving, remember not to drive your car into areas where the water covers the roadway. The depth may be higher than you realize.

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  12. Aug 21

    Strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding are expected tonight into tomorrow as  approaches.  Winds will strengthen and rainfall will become more widespread by daybreak.  There is a flash food risk through about 8 PM tomorrow.

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  13. Aug 21

    NYC has declared a state of emergency in response to , which is making landfall on Long Island. Open Streets & Outdoor Dining programs are suspended starting at 12 am Sunday through 6 am Monday. Plz take care and be safe.

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  14. Aug 19

    Speed cameras save lives. It’s well past time to expand this critical program.  

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  15. Aug 18

    VACCINE UPDATE: The Biden administration just announced plans to give people who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine a booster shot eight months after their second dose. The boosters will be available beginning the week of 9/20.   More info here ⬇️  

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    Aug 17

    Anyone who would like to help support the local relief effort for Haiti can donate money to any of the City endorsed non-profit organizations listed here:

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  17. Aug 17

    These arsons are a tragedy. If you are an impacted business, please call my office at 212-564-7757 for help. Businesses can also contact the SBS Emergency Response Unit at 212-618-8810 or ERU@sbs.nyc.gov

    The NYPD said it arrested the man responsible for more than a dozen fires in New York City.
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  18. Aug 16

    Remember NYC, vaccination requirements go into effect this week for indoor dining, bars, and gyms. More information here ⬇️

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  19. Aug 15

    I join with all New Yorkers in praying for the people of Haiti as they endure yet another national tragedy. NYC is home to many members of the Haitian diaspora and we are a better city because of their contributions. Our hearts break for a country that has given us so much.

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  20. Aug 13

    NYC, today could end up being the hottest day of the summer. Make sure you're ready to stay cool and protect yourself from the heat! Find all the information you need + where to find a cooling center near you at 💦

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