Diana Ayala
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I am so disappointed to see so much hate against assylum seekers. This is a humanitarian crisis and most did not ask to be sent by bus without consent or agreement to NYC. The Christian thing to do is to come together to help "people", many of them children. We all have a story!.
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I am just so angry. Kristal Bayron-Nieves was my nephews cousin. She was an only child and just 19 years old. Her family moved to NYC a few years ago in search of a better future. Please keep her mother in prayer.
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Can someone at @NYCHA tell me if they'd be ok living here? I am forwarding info to intergovernmental and expect that this will be treated as the emergency it is and repaired asap. #PattersonHouses
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It's been a difficult couple of months, but my priorities have never been clearer. Please say a prayer for my mama 🙏
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It amazes me just how much time and energy goes into making life harder for the poor. Unmentioned at Friday’s press conference and ceremonial signing is a new work requirement to qualify for a voucher—10 hours per week for adult-only households.
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If anything comes out of this entire telenovela at City Hall, it is that I feel stronger than ever, and against my better judgment, have grown fond of Twitter. The bochinche is real up in here.
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I guess the Assemblymember was a part of negotiations. Who knew. .
New York’s iconic libraries are neighborhood institutions. I was proud to support our investments in our City’s public libraries at the Inwood Public Library, joining @NYCMayor and @nypl President Tony Marx. Watch my full remarks:
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20+ years of warehousing these buildings by the same family. Property paid for, commercial rental pays the taxes so they are in no rush to bring units online. No way this should be allowed to continue. We need every unit we can get!!!!!.
There are hundreds of vacant buildings in NYC. Warehousing is not allowed in NYC is it? @DianaAyalaNYC @ReynosoBrooklyn @MarkLevineNYC @RepEspaillat @RepEspaillat @jessicaramos @democracynow @NYCCouncil @JuanMaBenitez
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It is a true honor to be nominated Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council. I want to once again, congratulate Speaker @AdrienneToYou on her historic victory in becoming the first African American Woman to be elected Speaker of the NYC Council.
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I'd like to know what the consequence for the racially motivated attack of a latino from the Bronx received at the hands of the guardian angels last night will be @NYPDPC. He was assulted on live tv after being mistaken for a migrant because he spoke "Spanish". @CurtisSliwa.
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I am very excited to announce that today I was officially appointed Chair of the NYC Councils General Welfare Committee. I'd like to thank Speaker @AdrienneToYou for entrusting me with this committee, as it speaks to issues important to me and millions of New Yorkers citywide.
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Over half of New York City food stamp applicants are forced to wait for their benefits to arrive as staff at the understaffed Human Resources Administration fail to keep pace with demand.
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The non-profit workforce consists of over 125,000 individuals, of which 75% are people of color and 70% are women. Shockingly, 60% of workers rely on government assistance to make ends meet because of their low wages. This is simply unacceptable.
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Just tested positive for Covid. Please stay safe and get tested. I am fully vaccinated and my symptoms are the same as a with a bad cold- but I'm alive. Get yourself vaccinated!. To access any city services, please feel free to contact the NYC Covid Hotline at 1-212-268-4319.
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Nope! @NYCMayor.* many low income already approved housing ulurps sitting in wait for years. Why?.* office of income discrimination was not properly funded or staffed.* individuals are losing already identified units because HRA is taking forever to process applications/payments.
Housing has always been at the heart of the American dream. But the current lack of affordable housing is placing that dream out of reach for far too many. This administration is taking action across the board:
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I am working from home today because dad's home aid is out and agency had no replacement. My dad happens to be bed bound so he relies heavily on home care assitance. Far too many volunerable New Yorkers are left to fend for themselves. Leaving doors open, not eating or bathing.
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1. @dr_yusefsalaam never once mentioned race/color. 2. Officer introduced himself 1st and CM Salaam identified himself in response. 3. CM never said officer behaved badly, just that he was not told why he was stopped which is true. Let's not do this.
No @dr_yusefsalaam. What this experience amplifies is how you lied, are potentially committing insurance fraud, using the race card, as well as using your status as Councilmember to evade the law. The officer did everything by the book, and was nothing but extra nice to you. What.
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Evicting families with children only to have them go directly to an intake center to be placed someplace else for an additional 30-60 days and repeat the process is not good policy. It's cruel and harmful to children. This atrocity will be your legacy.
Every person, no matter the country they come from, has the fundamental right to seek asylum, protection, and safety in the United States. We can’t turn our backs on our Newest New Yorkers. @NYCMayor – eliminate the 30 and 60 day shelter stay rules, and lead with compassion.
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Two children in my district with needle stick injury after coming in contact with needle at local playground. I have repeatedly called out for help. Our calls fell on deaf ears. So we created a syringe buy back program that has still not been created @NYCMayor @NYCHealthCommr.
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The loss of a loved one is always difficult,but the loss of a mother is excruciatingly painful.Thank you for all the text messages, calls, emails. Your words of comfort have helped me more than you know.
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Nothing justifies this. Children will pay the consequences with their education and so much more. We cannot allow this to happen. It makes no sense!.
Migrant families will be forced to leave shelter at The Row hotel next week, under the 60-day rule. “If a family doesn’t know where they’re going to be day to day, how can they send their child to school?". My story on what's coming & a 🧵 1/x.
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So this happened ❤ I am excited to announce that Council Member @KevinCRiley and I have been appointed Co Chairs of the Bronx Delegation. This is an amazing opportunity and we look forward to working hard to bring desperately needed resources to the Borough of the Bronx.
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How many more . where was the mental health response team? This was a kid. somebody's son. The entire system failed him.
Win Rozario, 19, was fatally shot by police in his Queens home minutes after NYPD officers arrived at his home, according to newly-released body camera footage.
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These are serious implications and yet not a single example of how migrants are destroying this city or putting our public safety at risk. Yes, we need border reform, but let's not use this as an opportunity to paint migrants out as criminals in our streets. That's not true!.
Mayor Eric Adams says that quality of life in NYC will continue to decline because of the illegals:. "For many months we were able to keep visualization of this crisis from hitting our streets… But we have reached a breaking point. We are no longer able to do that."
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Promise NYC was a @NYCCouncil priority last yr. The initiative has been successful. Undocumented children now have access to childcare because of it and parents are able to seek employment. This program should not be on chopping block. It should be expanded Instead.
The mayor may slash a city pilot program that offers daycare and afterschool care to children without legal immigration status. Parents, advocates, and some City Council members are confused by the move. Via @ChalkbeatNY.
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I am incredibly excited to announce that @RitchieTorres has endorsed our re election campaign. Ritchie has always been a great friend and an even better colleague, and his endorsement means the world to me.
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Shame on any elected official who dare call the police on these women who's only crime is trying to feed their children by whatever means necessary. I guess that you have to understand hunger to get it. Get out of the car and offer ways in which you can be helpful. .
NYC turns blind eye as migrants with babies sell fruit along deadly highways
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Just got my booster shot. Making sure that I am protected and not putting my mother and those around me at risk of exposure was super important to me.
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Another day, another syringe litter clean up. The fact that I have to go out into the community to personally clean up improperly disposed of needles is insane. It is time for @NYCHealthCommr to finally implement the syringe buy back program we passed into law two years ago.
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A member of their family is murdered in front of them, and they then are subjected to an interrogation 🤷♀️ The incensitivity and trauma of it all is unbelievable.
NEW: The family of a Queens teen fatally shot by NYPD officers said cops immediately hauled them to the local precinct and interrogated them without an attorney the day of the incident. The NYPD then barred them from their home for over two days.
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A set of bills that the Council is expected to pass on Thursday would get rid of a rule that requires people to stay in shelters for 90 days before they become eligible for city-funded rental vouchers.
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What's frustrating is that we said this would happen and we're assured it would not. New York school buses not picking up migrant children angers council member
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In case you were wondering, I have not dropped out of the speakers race. That is fake news.
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I would love to have play equipment for children with disabilities in all of our playgrounds. Equal access to public spaces
This 10-year-old boy enjoying a wheelchair swing at an Arkansas park is the most heartwarming thing you'll see today.
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Any little bit counts. Please, if you are able to, consider making a donation so that Kristals mom doesn't have to worry about funeral expenses in her time of grief. KRISTAL NIEVES VICTIM OF 116st BURGERKING SHOOTING
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What in the name of micromanagement stupidity is this? 🤣.
Instead of calling commissioners or agency leadership, the Adams administration now wants council members and other elected officials to fill out a 14-question Google Form, that asks for their address. With @JoeAnuta:
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This is huge news, and a positive sign that this administration is committed to meeting our young people where they're at. Workforce development is the only way forward.
BREAKING: @NYCMayor announces $236 million investment in the Summer Youth Employment Program to fund 100,000 jobs!. 📸: @NYCYouth
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I assume that there are cameras at the facility that can easily tell us what really happened here. If in fact Mr. Pearson assulted a female guard,he needs to step down immediately. Adams Advisor Tim Pearson Grabbed and Shoved Shelter Guards, Say Witnesses
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“Why were the cops giving them a hard time, when they didn’t seem to be doing anything that calls for that?”. “It does not justify the men throwing them on the ground and kicking them. But it seriously calls into question the behavior of these cops.”
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I was not able to share this before today, but I am happy to be able to scream it to the world that we will finally see much needed improvements to our beloved East River Esplanade thanks to an allocation of $284 million broken down as follows:.
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Congratulations to my colleagues. Thank you for entrusting with the honor of being the new co-chair of the NYC Councils Progressive Caucus
.@NYCProgressives, with the energy & ideas of its new executive board and new members, and with the leadership of @NYCSpeakerCoJo, hopes to build on last term’s accomplishments & work toward a more just & equitable NYC
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For anyone hoping to help Puerto Rico out during this time of need, what we need is money. Unless someone has something precious stock of items like solar lamps, panels or generators, we should not try to fly or ship anything to the island at this time.
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The courts and NYC law are clear, right-to-shelter applies to anyone in need of shelter in our city.
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Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but is it professional to express it on an official social media platform? 🤔 I don't think so. That is why I say what I want from my personal page and leave the work one for formalities.
“I don't think they attacked anyone” @NYCMayor says when asked about @NYPDnews @NYPDChiefPatrol and other tweets about @harrysiegel's column and other tweets. "If a columnist has a right to an opinion, a police officer has the right to an opinion.".
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Proud that the @NYCCouncil passed my bill, Introduction 1654, today. This legislation will help connect food insecure families to neighborhood-specific resources for healthy, fresh food.
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Good morning! Another day another 'WTF did the mayor say?'. For the record, I have an open door policy. Walk in services for the general public and super easy access when City Hall and any Commissioner who needs to speak to me needs to talk.
"Think about this, you don't just walk into a council person's office . You don't walk into your doctor's office, there's a process to meet with them," @NYCMayor says on Pix11 of the new online form his admin wants other electeds to complete to meet with agency heads.
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Truly heartbreaking news. @PaValloneNYC was kind, and gracious, and most importantly my friend. I will miss him dearly. My deepest condolences to the Vallone family during this difficult time.
BREAKING: I'm told that Paul Vallone, deputy commissioner of veterans' services and former city councilman, has died. He was 56. Story TK.
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A simple form created by @NYCMayorsOffice to "manage" communications between elected officials and City Agencies is also now required for a simple street permit. As long as I've been in government, this level of intervention has not been necessary. I mean. nothing else to do?.
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Nope, not today, nor tomorrow or ever. Have a nice day though.
Form? We’re not filling out no stinking form, @NYCSpeakerAdams tells the council in email shared with @THECITYNY
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I also stand with my colleague in calling on the DOE to consider a summer school approach. We want to make sure that our children and educators are safe while offering alternatives to those who need it most. A summer school approach is the only way to do both.
I support @MarkTreyger718 summer school plan. A responsible shutdown while opening sites in each borough to serve most vulnerable w/food, medical care & other services. Use school buses to transport kids & prioritize childcare for healthcare workers and those in most need.
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An 18 year old drives hrs to commit the racially motivated murder of 10 individuals,most of whom were black. We are living in times where people are targeted for being poor, old, a person of color. So much hate. when will it end. Please keep the families in prayer.
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Please consider making a donation. No donation is to small. So many families lost everything in today's Bronx fire. Whatever you can do to help is greatly appreciated.
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Thank you Madam Speaker for your confidence in my leadership and for the privilege in joining you to lead this exceptional body. I look forward to serving and working on behalf of District 8 and all of New York City.
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One way to address the City's growing housing crisis while reducing the growing homeless shelter count is to get these warehoused units back online. Let's move those rehab funds to get these units move in ready and get families out of shelter now! @NYCHousing
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Celebrating the grand opening of the newly renovated #lamarqueta’s La Placita followed by a spooktacular Halloween Party. Special thanks to @NYCEDC for helping us make today possible, and @MMViverito for funding this much needed renovation. It’s been a pleasure working with you.
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Congratulations @ChrisMarteNYC & @ebottcher.
Congratulations to the new Chairs of the Manhattan Borough Delegation: @ChrisMarteNYC & @ebottcher 🎉
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NYC Council Member Diana Ayala, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and Union Settlement today announced the creation of a new $4 million East Harlem Small Business Grant Program
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Keith Haring’s internationally renowned “Crack is Wack” mural — first painted on the wall of an East Harlem handball court in 1986 — is finally getting a face-lift.
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No better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with this group of women in the South Bronx. Special thanks to Chocobar Cortés for hosting us. Everything was delicious ❤
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After several days of no water at @NYCHA Taft Houses, we are happy to report that all work has been completed and water has been restored in all buildings.
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In good company at today's free vaccines for cats and dogs event courtesy of @nychealth @ASPCA @NYCACC. Great turnout w/ over 200 signed up
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This is definitely not the best way to begin budget negotiations.
@cbcny @NYCCouncil Says the @NYCCouncil doesn't care how much the bills will ultimately cost the city. "That's the mindset," he says again, suggesting lawmakers believe it is the admin's job to find the money.
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We at the @NYCCouncil have every intention of ensuring this law is implemented as intended.
"@CityLimitsNews recently reported, however, that the administration is not taking steps to fully implement that [CityFHEPS] package, raising questions about whether the council will take legal action.".
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My mother's death isn't something I survived. It's something I'm still living through. via @NBCNewsTHINK.
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Discounted MetroCards will ensure low-income New Yorkers have greater access to our City's public transportation system, which translates to more educational and employment opportunities, and not having to choose between purchasing a meal or a MetroCard.
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Thank you Mr. Speaker @CoreyinNYC for your trust and support in appointing me Chair of the Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Service Committee. Let's get to work!.
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What she said. Congratulations ladies- we did this.
This historic package of legislation simply could not have happened without the hard work and determined leadership of the @WomensCaucusNYC and our majority-women @NYCCouncil. This Council is showing the nation that NYC is a leader in reproductive rights! #WomenLead
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Individuals suffering from mental illness and or substance use disorder need treatment not jails!.
#ICYMI: We rallied in support of the Treatment Not Jail Act, legislation to ensure those with substance use challenges, mental health concerns, and other disabilities have an off-ramp from the criminal legal system to get treatment & support in their communities rather than jail.
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Thank you @NYCSpeakerCoJo for prioritizing ALL New Yorker's in the FY19 budget. This budget includes funds for #FairFares, improved accessibility in @NYCSchools, and more supportive housing units. Your leadership is appreciated!.
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If a "public meeting" is had, but no public attends, does it still count?.
It’s the first public meeting of the cheryer review commission, here at Queens Borough Hall. There is one member of the public here, a CB2 member. Everyone else is either a reporter or city employee.
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I share your disappointment with the pause on congestion pricing, but @GovKathyHochul was right to put a "pause" on the program. Our post Covid recovery is still too fragile to be disrupted, and a pause is the right way to go. We've waited this long, a bit longer won't hurt 🙏.
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Today, my colleagues and I voted to pass my bill Intro 1180-A. This Bill would require that all Senior Center Caseworkers be trained in Mental Health First Aid, so that they are better able to identify signs of mental illness that may be mistakenly associated with aging.
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Today marks the 7th anniversary of the East Harlem explosion. This morning, we privately gathered with friends and family to remember the beautiful souls lost that day. They will forever be in our hearts.
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This was so much fun!.
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Honored to be included in this years City and State The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100 list 🙏
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Cancel the Curtis show: Sliwa and the latest anti-immigrant movement
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Today, council members @CarlinaRivera @crystalrhudson @tiffany_caban and I introduced legislation to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the regulation of commercial rent. Our small businesses need help now! #intro93
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The struggles of shelter security officers are personal to me because I once lived in the shelter system myself. I am proud to co-sponsor the SOS Act, which is a critical step to raise the standards for thousands of essential workers who are struggling to make ends meet.
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It is a beautiful thing when a community comes together against gun violence. Today's Peace March was a huge success. I want to send a huge thank you to all of you who showed up and said "Presente".
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It feels good to be back!
CM @DianaAyalaNYC greeting members at her first @ManhattanCB11 meeting as a Councilmember. With new Chair - Nilsa Orama and District Manager - Angel Mescain
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Congestion pricing: $15 is too much when cost of living is still at an all time high and wages at an all time low. How will @mta ensure my district does not become a parking lot. Lifting cap on for-hire vehicles contradicts all plans to reduce vehicular traffic down down.
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I would sometimes offer him a ride home from city hall. He would hum and tap the window the entire ride home. We will miss him. He did great things for Harlem and average day new Yorkers. He was honest and never apologetic for fighting for what was right. Rest in power my friend.
A prayer vigil is being held Wednesday for former New York State Senator and City Council Member Bill Perkins, who died Tuesday.
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This is good. Our Human Services Workers deserve this and so much more for all they do to keep this city going.
I joined @NYCMayor to announce a $741 million investment in cost-of-living adjustments for our 80,000 human services providers. This COLA is long overdue and represents our obligation to ensure the workforce that provides vital services to NYers receives the wages they deserve.
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Today, the Mayoral Advisory Commission on Monuments did the right thing in recommending the removal of the J. Marion Sims Statue from East Harlem. Congratulations @MMViverito @cb11 @EH_Preservation and all of the wonderful women who worked tirelessly to make this a reality.
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I am relieved to know the suspect believed to be involved the horrific attacks against the homeless in NYC and Washington D.C. has been apprehended. I want to thank law enforcement and all involved in the capture of this individual.
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Commissioner O'Neill must follow through on today's recommendation by Deputy Commissioner Maldonado and fire Officer Pantaleo immediately. The Garner family has been denied justice repeatedly but today's decision affords the NYPD a chance to do the right thing.
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In New York, for every $1 that a white male earns, Black women earn 65¢! We must close the #wagegap for ALL NEW YORKERS! #BlackWomensEqualPay #EqualPayNY
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Today I & my @NYCCouncil colleagues introduced #Intro2210! It will create an Office of Community Mental Health! #Intro2210 would:.✅create a new City mental health protocol.✅dramatically lower response to mental health calls.
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Comments like these lend the impression that most people in shelter do not work. That is not true. The truth is that many of those families/singles are forced to work low wage jobs which render them unable to keep up with increasing rents. 🤷♀️.
Mayor Adams sounding very much like he would supports a work requirement for shelter eligibility in NYC, saying that you can right now stay in city's care "even if you are not working" before adding: "There are many New Yorkers that join me to say this is not fair to taxpayers.".
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We need to do better. We can do that ensuring these workers the pay equity they deserve. It is time!.
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We can obtain these resources while also improving conditions for incarcerated people. This plan is NOT an expansion plan, it is a decarceration plan unlike any other in our country.
@DianaAyalaNYC We know what the community is asking for because WE ARE the community. We are organizers and residents from the Bronx. YES, we want those resources. We need those resources. We do NOT need a jail to get them. #CellOut.
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Critics want Mayor Adams to push NYC landlords to make vacant apartments available for migrants
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