Six years ago today at the moment #trump was being inauguration I participated in an act of civil disobedience.l
I remember asking several leaders to join me. Most responses were no, we have to "wait and seen"
But I knew we had already waited and seen too much already
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NYC has always been a sanctuary for asylum seekers but we need to be able to properly provide for those who seek refuge in our City. As BK Delegation co-chair, I and my colleagues are urging to provide an additional $3.5 mil to support food distribution in BK.
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Today— On #LaborDay, #LosDeliveristasUnidos leaders marched in solidarity w/ + many workers for union recognition.
“We’re all workers fighting for basic rights & real changes in our workplaces.”- Josh &
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Polio has been detected in samples around NYS. Let’s stay informed and stay safe! If you would like more information, please visit the NYC Department of Health’s website or call 311.
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Hey — the record breaking ridership on isn’t just good news for “cycling enthusiasts.”
It’s good news for any New Yorker who wants a quick trip across town or less 🚗 on city streets.
So good news for everyone!
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#ThrowbackThursday to December 2019 when NHN alongside and former Councilmember distributed meals to tenants facing a cooking gas outage.
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1/2 Today La Colmena met with #asylumseekers who just arrived from Venezuela.
They came to Staten Island as they heard of our efforts to support immigrant workers.
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Hoy a las 6pm, se liberará más citas para la vacunación contra la viruela del mono.
Se puede agendar su cita al llamar 877-829-4692 o en línea por aquí: vax4nyc.nyc.gov/patient/s/monk
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Start making a difference now and join our team of volunteers! Sign up now with the link in our bio or click here: bit.ly/rhi-volunteer
#volunteer #volunteersmakeadifference #redhookfarms #signupnow #redhook #Brooklyn #ubranfarm
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Proud to work w/ Commissioner a public servant dedicated to our immigrant neighbors. Over the past months we have met w/ community partners who support immigrants. We met in backyards, parks, even unfinished offices b/c we’re committed to listening/working with them.
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Whenever I post anything about the cops, my replies are constantly filled with people who are like "NOT ALL COPS." So l tried to put together a cogent analogy to help them understand why it IS ALL COPS. 🧵/x
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In retaliation to our continued organizing to ensure detained immigrants at OCJ are released, ICE has been quietly transferring people to facilities hundreds of miles away. Together, with more than 50 State and City elected officials, we are demanding these unjust transfers stop.
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#ThrowbackThursday to NHN's annual bash in November 2021 honoring and former Councilmember for being active voices in our community.
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#ThrowbackThursday to NHN's annual bash in November 2021 honoring and former Councilmember for being active voices in our community.
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The best part of our hearings? You don’t need to live in the borough they’re being held in! Join us in person or virtually for either of our next two public hearings that are being held before the Commission releases its draft maps.
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It's not too late to submit your comments on New York State's draft climate plan, but you must do so today.
I was proud to submit my comments on the urgency of the moment and the central importance of climate justice. New York can, and must, lead the way!
climate.ny.gov/CAC-Meetings-a
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As Pride Month ends TX Republican Governor Greg Abbott continues his attack on our LQBTQ community and women. We have to put a stop to this hate. Chip in here to help defeat Greg Abbott. #sisepuede
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“I am here to tell those that are against me to vote get ready to see my face more often because I am not going anywhere, I am here to stay.” - Angel, La Colmena
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Help us spread the word! All day Tuesday, we'll be giving out free books, and from 3pm-5pm little ones can get a free library card, too! See you then 👋📚
Summer Reading Free Book Giveaway! Libros GRATIS para la lectura de verano. 暑期阅读免费赠书活动!
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Summer Reading Free Book Giveaway! Libros GRATIS para la lectura de verano. 暑期阅读免费赠书活动!
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Tues, June 28 - ALL DAY
Free library cards 3pm-5pm / cartas de biblioteca gratuitas 3pm-5pm / 免费借书证，下午 3 点至 5 点！
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Reminder for tomorrow's Last-Mile Warehouse forum that we're co-sponsoring w/ .
The forum will be held at Red Hook's PS 15 from 5 until 7 PM. will be in attendance & present.
RSVP- bit.ly/last-mileforum
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As co-Chairs of the Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus, and I released the following statement condemning the reprehensible comments made by .
Words matter and so do our actions. It’s our responsibility to ensure bigotry does not go unchecked.
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A beautiful day in NYC to highlight the essential work of ! ☀️✊🏾
Today, NYC day laborer centers sent a message to city leaders in response to the Fiscal Year ‘23 budget announced on Monday!
#DayLaborerWorkforceInitiative
#DLWI
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“Day Laborers are essential today and every day. We are building a just and inclusive for all essential workers in our city.” — , ED of
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We at City Hall y’all!
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I am grateful to all of the advocates: , , , ; Council Finance; and my team for making these wins a reality and laying the groundwork for a truly safer and more welcoming city.
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This is not only going to advance language access, but create jobs and business opportunities for immigrant NYers. COVID showed language access is a matter of life and death; this is how we rebuild inclusively.
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The worker owned language co-ops are the first of its kind in the United States.
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I am excited to announce that $5 million will be allocated to a community interpretation bank and worker owned language co-ops for African, Asian, and indigenous Latin American Limited Diffusion Languages.
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I am excited to announce that $5 million will be allocated to a community interpretation bank and worker owned language co-ops for African, Asian, and indigenous Latin American Limited Diffusion Languages.
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On reducing anti-Asian American / AAPI hate, the voice we need to lift up is @hailieinnyc's.
Hailie calls on us to see and dismantle SYSTEMIC practices of anti-AAPI hate.
Electeds, this is the substance your words have been lacking. Follow Hailie's lead. #FlushingHateFreeZone
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Little clip of a speech I gave for today’s hate free zone march. Another post incoming to give appreciation for everyone who put in so much effort into making this march happen #flushinghatefreezone
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Thankful for all of the advocates and my colleagues for coming together to champion a equitable city for all. Stay tuned, more good news coming soon! 💰💰#QGTM
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$60 million for cost of living adjustments for City Contracted human service workers
Language Access for Immigrants
Doubling the baseline for Adult Literacy
$10 million to include undocumented children in universal childcare
Digital Literacy for Seniors
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Today, I joined and for the FY 2023-24 NYC Budget Handshake.
I am proud of the contribution I have made as a member of the Budget Negotiation Team.
Major highlights of our wins I helped carry include:
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Yesterday, we went to Staten Island to support Local Law 11 (or Municipal Voting) which allows permanent residents and DACA recipients to vote in local elections beginning in 2023.
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The RGB may be hiding on zoom but Brooklyn is in the house! Tenants are gathered in Sunset Park tonight w to support each other testifying tonight! It's outrageous that made no effort to hold hearings in BK & MH this year! #TenantsMustBeHeard
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Thank you and for the thoughtful and spirited interview. It was a pleasure to reflect about New York LGBTQ elected officials and our exhibit laguardiawagnerarchive.lagcc.cuny.edu/EdPrograms/LGB
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Tune to @WBAI 99.5FM at 10AM Sunday for our #LGBTQ Pride special co-hosted by Carlos @menchaca. Featuring @stephen_petrus @LaGuardiaWagner; @CathyRenna @thetaskforce; Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth @writerdoctorL & Benjamin Davis; Ricardo Martinez @EqualityTexas; @jasonestarr & more
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