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The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of NYC, led by @speakermenin.bsky.social
As a fierce advocate of community leadership and a District 8 native, Deputy Whip Encarnación has used her role to champion the needs of immigrants, young people, NYCHA residents, and so many others since she began this year, and she's only just getting started!
The Council is proud to fund free swimming lessons for over 9,000 public school students this year!
🍽️ Outdoor dining should be YEAR-ROUND! 🍽️ We're done waiting. The Council is working to make it permanent - and spectacular!
💵 NYC PARAPROFESSIONALS WILL NOW GET AN ADDITIONAL 10K CHECK TO SUPPORT THEM 💵 This is how we retain a critical workforce that serves our community every day!
BREAKING: Monitor Point in Brooklyn will get 1,324 new housing units plus a new museum and public waterfront space. This is part of a suite of land use projects the Council approved that will create 3,242 homes across the five boroughs -- including 1,700 affordable units.
⚠️ AIR QUALITY NOTICE ⚠️ Due to the wildfire smoke, a health advisory is in effect for NYC. Please try to limit outdoor activity if possible and wear a mask if you are experiencing any symptoms.
More voices from today's hearing on Romanch's Law, which would ban horse carriages in NYC.
Voices from today's hearings on Romanch's Law, which would ban horse carriages in NYC:
⚠️EXTREME HEAT NOTICE ⚠️ New Yorkers, there will be extreme heat starting today until Wednesday night. Please try to limit your time outdoors and stay in air conditioning if possible. Find a cool center near you: http://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters
NYC just put $750K towards pet parents! Every family member deserves to eat, even the ones with four legs. 🐾
Our budget for FY27 will: ✅ Double the number of NYC Sanitation lot cleaning crews ✅ Expand mobile medical teams that help people in crisis ✅ Restore funding for immigration legal services for New Yorkers ✅ Increase funding for CUNY
The Council fought for the largest expansion of Fair Fares in the program’s history. Why does it matter? Just ask Victor. @ridersalliance.org
💵 EVERY NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTENER WILL NOW RECEIVE A $1,000 @NYCKIDSRise COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT! 💵 This is how we invest in the next generation: building wealth, expanding educational opportunities, and helping more children achieve their dreams.
❄️ Stay in air-conditioned spaces when you can 🧊 Find a cooling center: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters 💪 Avoid strenuous activity 🩺 See someone who may be experiencing homelessness and needs help? Call 311 ☎️ Check on older neighbors, people with disabilities or chronic illness, and anyone without AC
What does this budget handshake between Speaker Julie Menin and the Mayor mean? 🤝 ✅ New rental assistance for tens of thousands of New Yorkers ✅ $1,000 in a college savings account for every public-school kindergartner ✅ Full restoration of funding for our parks, libraries & cultural institutions
Today is Primary Election Day, New York City! Polls are open NOW until 9PM. Find your polling place at nycvotes.org
Happy Father's Day, New York! We asked Council Members to describe their fathers and father-figures in just 3 words.
Electric day at City Hall today to celebrate the NBA Champions – the New York Knicks! They have brought this city together in a magical way. Let’s go @nyknicks!
Early voting for the NYC Primary Elections starts TODAY through June 21st! Today is also the LAST DAY to register to vote and to request a mail-in ballot. ✉️ Make your voice heard and go out and vote! For more information visit: nycvotes.org
Last night, the Council celebrated Caribbean Heritage Month! Whether in Little Caribbean in Central Brooklyn, Little Guyana in Queens, or Little Haiti in Flatbush, our city embodies the diversity of Caribbean Heritage every day!
The City Council showed UP at Queens Pride this weekend. This is how NYC’s leaders march for love! 🏳️🌈
Did you know 20% of New York City has Caribbean Heritage? New York City is home to a variety of Caribbean communities from Little Haiti in Brooklyn to Little Dominican Republic in Washington Heights. This month, we celebrate Caribbean New Yorkers and their representation on the Council.
2-K applications are now OPEN! 🎉 If your child was born in 2024, you can apply for free 2-K programs for the upcoming school year. 🗓️ Applications close on June 26, 2026. Learn more: schools.nyc.gov/2k
Last night, Guyanese New Yorkers joined us in the Council’s Chambers to celebrate Guyana Independence Day and their contributions to our city’s vibrancy and identity! 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾
Wishing the Muslim community throughout NYC an Eid Mubarak! May your Eid Al-Adha be filled with blessings, peace, and sweet treats!
On Memorial Day, we honor all service members who gave their lives for our country. To the New Yorkers who have lost their lives defending our nation – we will never forget your sacrifice.
New Yorkers, say hello to your new City Council Member! Welcome to the Council, Carl Wilson. District 3 is in good hands.