Council Member Eric Dinowitz
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NYC Council Member representing the Northwest Bronx, Higher Education Committee Chair, Bronx Delegation Co-Chair https://t.co/8YzTaWASoJ
Bronx, NY
Joined April 2021
It is an honor to have been chosen to Chair the Committee on Higher Education, and it will come as no surprise to anyone that as a former teacher and product of the CUNY system, I am ready to take on the issues affecting our city’s college students and the CUNY system.
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Today I, along with several of my colleagues, will be flying to Israel. With NYC having the largest Jewish population in the world, outside of Israel, I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity to travel, learn and share experiences with each other.
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Today, thousands of people gathered in Central Park to demand the safe return of the hostages held by Hamas. Babies, elderly, parents and teens, including American citizens, have been held for 156 days. Kidnapping is not resistance - it’s a war crime. #BringThemHomeNow
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Finally! A news organization correctly spells “Eric Dinowitz.”
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New Date: my hearing on Examining Antisemitism on College Campuses has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 30th at 10 am. The meeting will be hybrid and you can submit testimony using the following link
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An investigation into CUNY is the right move. Antisemitism at CUNY is rampant, as we highlighted at my Higher Education hearing last year. Now more than ever, decisive action is critical, and I am grateful to @GovKathyHochul for hearing the Jewish community.
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From the Bronx to the Sea of Galilee. So excited that we can share these experiences with each other. BX strong!
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My June 8th hearing “Examining Antisemitism on College Campuses,” has been deferred due to a conflict in the CUNY Chancellor’s schedule.
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Trees, trees, trees! Today I met with @SenSchumer, @NYCParks, and other @NYCCouncil members to talk about how NYC can access the $1.5 BILLION in funding for urban trees in Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.
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An extremely humbling and proud moment to stand alongside my fellow Jewish Americans. To share one voice with the brave family members of the survivors, including released survivor Karen Mundar, is to demand they bring our brothers and sisters home. #BringThemHomeNow
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Walk-ins are welcome at my office! (no forms necessary)
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Our families will not be complete until we bring home our loved ones being held hostage by Hamas. Thousands felt their loss as we gathered in solidarity at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza to call to #bringthemhome
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At Lehman College with @PSC_CUNY emphasizing the importance of the additional $500 million for the #NewDeal4CUNY for this year's State Budget. These resources are key to the success of our students, faculty and community.
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At a time when we have seen a substantial uptick in anti-Semitic acts in a city which is home to the largest population of Jews outside of Israel, the actions of Ben & Jerry’s adds fuel to the fire. Today I asked the Office of the @NYCComptroller to review their actions.
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Traffic accidents are preventable. It is disheartening that we are still losing lives because of reckless driving and how our roads are designed. The streets of NYC belong to all of us and we deserve to be safe. 1/2.
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Felt great to walk in the @CelebrateIsrael parade, in support of our Jewish and Israeli communities in the city. During this time, where we’ve seen a drastic increase in anti-semitism, it’s imperative that we do all in our power to fight bigotry and ignorance of all kinds.
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Thank you @MTA and @GovKathyHochul’s deputy secretary for transportation @nybxniv for their prompt removal of this vile anti-Semitic symbol.
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Today, I was officially sworn in to my second full term as Council Member for the 11th District in the Bronx. Thank you to the residents of district 11 for sending me back to City Hall for another term!
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Over 12,000 of us stood United for Israel this evening.
Remembering the lives that were lost 30 days ago since the horrific Oct 7th Hamas terror attacks as thousands stand at United for Israel Vigil. We pray for those still held hostage @UJAfedNY @JCRCNY @ADL @israeliamerican @AJCGlobal @JewishAgency @jfederations @AZM4Israel @JNFUSA
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You know me as your Council Member but I overnight as a baker.👨🍳 . Wishing a happy happy birthday to Adam, our Legislative and Budget Director! #TeamDinowitz
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Today, we made history as Speaker Adrienne Adams, the Jewish Caucus, and the @JCRCNY, came together to host our very first model Passover Seder with Holocaust survivors. As Chair of the Jewish Caucus, I am overwhelmed by the support and solidarity shown today. (1/2)
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Wishing all who celebrate a very blessed, happy and healthy Chanukah!.
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It was a pleasure to meet with @ChancellorCUNY right here in my district at @LehmanCollege. In my role as Chair of the @NYCCouncil Committee on Higher Education, I look forward to working together to build a better @CUNY @glendagrace
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Signed, certified, delivered. District 11, I’m yours (for another term!) Thank you for entrusting me to continue on this journey for a better Bronx.
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Today was a joyous celebration of Israel's 75th anniversary at the @JCRCNY Israel Parade . @NYCCouncil @NYCSpeakerAdams @NYCJewishCaucus @CelebrateIsrael #IsraelParade #Israel75
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I agree with my friend and colleague @CMShaunAbreu. To keep us safe, the state must reauthorize speed cameras and keep them on 24/7.
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Class size matters! Our students deserve safety and individualized attention, not overcrowded classrooms. Thank you to my colleague @MarkTreyger718 & @UFT for putting this issue at the forefront.
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I look forward to working with my fellow Co-Chair @althea4theBX to lead the Bronx Delegation! . Born and raised in the Bronx, I thank my colleagues for this opportunity to help deliver the much needed resources and attention our borough needs.
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So proud to join @ADL_NYNJ in Times Square on the second night of Chanukah to #ShineALight on antisemitism.
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Illegal dirt bikes, ATVs, and drag racing threaten our safety. Lives are at stake and action must be taken now. We ask @NYCMayor to immediately increase fines and direct @NYPDnews to enforce the law. Thank you Council Member @MarkGjonajNY for your leadership on this issue.
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Thank you @MarkLevineNYC for speaking out about this. We must remove the names of Nazis from Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes. It’s that simple.
.@MarkLevineNYC has requested City Hall to remove the names of two French Nazis who are honored with granite plaques in Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes. With #Holocaust Remembrance Day today, it is a clear reminder they have no place there.
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A perfect day to be on a @CUNY campus. As Chair of the Committee on Higher Education, I’m hoping to visit all 25 colleges in the system. Thanks to @BCCcuny and @president_BCC Dr. Isekenegbe for graciously hosting. Fun Fact: this was the original library for @nyuniversity
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What an amazing group of leaders gathered in Crown Heights today! Thank you to the Jewish Community Council for having me speak about the importance of unity.
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I’m deeply disturbed by this vile, yet predictable antisemitic attack in Central Park. Anti-Jewish attacks are rising at an alarming rate, fueled by hateful rhetoric and willful ignorance.
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I am thrilled that for the first time ever, all 8th graders in NYC will receive a free trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage. The greatest weapon against hate is education. Thank you @juliemenin @MJHnews and The Gray Foundation for your groundbreaking work, (1/3)
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It is a relief to the community to know that the synagogue vandal suspect has been arrested. Hate crimes will never be tolerated in our community and in our city. Thank you @NYPD50Pct for having our back.
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✔️Scaffolding gone.✔️Litter gone.✔️Graffiti gone. The 238th step street between Waldo and Irwin Ave is no longer an eye sore. Thank you @WildcatServCorp @Wildcat1250 for getting the job done!
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The #NewDeal4CUNY ensures that our students receive the quality education they are entitled to. This means making CUNY free, increasing staffing and improving mental health services. I urge my colleagues at the state level to pass The New Deal for CUNY and pass it now.
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It was an honor to address the Queens Jewish Community Council this morning in my capacity as Chair of the @NYCJewishCaucus. I am proud to support an organization that provides social services and quality of life assistance to the Jewish community and all others in need
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Tomorrow at 10 am, I'll be chairing the Committee on Higher Education as we discuss anti-Semitism on college campuses. You can watch live here:
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As a result of my hearing on Antisemitism on College Campuses, CUNY Chancellor outlined steps for CUNY campuses. Read my statement below.
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Today I, along with our Rivedale community, stood in solidarity with the people of Israel. Lives have been lost, many more injured and we must continue to speak out against such acts of violence.
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This piece of trash is the Republican front-runner for President.
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Yesterday, I and the @NYCJewishCaucus hosted a meeting with members of @KnessetENG. Thank you to my @NYCCouncil colleagues who stopped by to introduce themselves and chat with our guests from Israel.
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Any comparison of vaccine efforts to the genocidal Nazi regime is appalling and disgusting. We cannot accept these ignorant, misguided, and painful comparisons that minimize the horror and trauma of the holocaust. Vaccines save lives, Nazis end lives.
“I don’t need to show you my papers. This is not Nazi Germany.” @VickieforNYC won’t say if she’s vaccinated, even if it means no access to @NYCCouncil chambers. More soon on @NY1 @InsideCityHall .
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Residents of NYC deserve to have their voices heard. Too often, 311 complaints are closed out without actually being resolved. This legislation will allow users to provide feedback as to whether their cases were resolved in a satisfactory manner.
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My colleagues and I got to celebrate an early shanah tovah with two hundred of our neighbors at the Riverdale Y. A special thanks to Self Help for their critical work.
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With sales of over 250 million records worldwide, Rihanna is the second-best-selling female music artist of all time. As co-owner of Fenty Beauty, Rihanna has advocated for and supported diversity in the beauty industry.
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Thank you, @RepRitchie, for the amazing opportunity to be your honored guest at the U.S. Capitol to attend the Joint Meeting of Congress with Israeli President @Isaac_Herzog.
Welcome to the U.S. Capitol, @EricDinowitzNYC!. Grateful to have you join me today as my honored guest for the Joint Meeting of Congress with Israeli President @Isaac_Herzog.
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I am immensely proud to have been part of the @NYCCouncil Budget Negotiation Team. The work my colleagues and I put in during the last 6 months prioritized what New Yorkers truly need.
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Our park space are such a valuable resource. I am proud to join Committee on Parks and Recreation Chair @CMShekarK, @NY4P, @nylcv, and @DistCouncil37 today on behalf of the many Play Fair for Parks groups from my district. We want 1% of the city budget for @NYCParks
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Thank you #Wakefield4Change, @jamaaltbailey @JeffreyDinowitz @NYPD47Pct and 47 Explorers, and the Wakefield community for coming together to beautify White Plains Road.
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It’s a rainy morning but @IrishArtsCenter is out on W 238th & Broadway Ave giving away a wide selection of books for all ages. Stop by and grab one (or two)! #IACBookDay
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Absolutely not. My constituents are always welcome in my office - no form required!. Come on by Monday - Friday between 9:30 and 5. (We even accept walk-ins from commissioners and mayors.)
"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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Proud to stand with @nynurses at Montefiore Moses right here in District 11 as they fight for a fairer contract. Our nurses deserve it, and our constituents deserve it to ensure quality healthcare for all. #NurseStrike #NYSNA
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WE DID IT! Curbside composting is coming back to the BX, starting in #Kingsbridge and #Riverdale. All of our education efforts & outreach paid off. We will continue to do outreach so that every corner of the district is eligible. (1/2)
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Stopped by the @UFT Reception at SOMOS. It’s always great to see my former Union President Michael Mulgrew.
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All over the world, people are tearing down posters of kidnapped Israelis. This is not resistance. This is not protest. This is not love. This is pro Hamas. This is pro violence. This is hatred, pure and simple.
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It was a great day to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the “Stanley Manne ‘52 Science Institute.” The impact of Mr. Manne’s generosity on our Bronx students will be felt for generations to come.
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I couldn’t think of a better place to start Veterans Day than at the newly refurbished Riverdale WWI and WWII Memorial Monument Flagpole for the first flag raising in 20 years. Thanks to The Tree Army for their work restoring this symbol of service and sacrifice
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The importance of this hearing cannot be understated, as the painful rise in anti-semitism hurts all of us and must be addressed.
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I am disgusted by the dangerous and bigoted rhetoric leveled at my colleague @ossechi by @VickieforNYC. These kinds of words incite not just further discrimination, but actual violence against LGBTQ+ people. This cannot be tolerated.
My colleague in the City Council, @VickieforNYC, is actively ‘liking’ the comments of people calling me a groomer, under my tweet in support of Drag Queen Story Hour…in the month of Pride.
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Here today at the Woodlawn Spray Shower Groundbreaking. This project will provide more outdoor space and activities for children and the residents of #Woodlawn!
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As Chair of the @NYCJewishCaucus, I will always support the people of Israel. Today, I joined my Rabbi Avi Weiss along with Rabbi @JoePotasnik and my colleagues @JulieMenin and @CMAriKagan47 at the Israeli Consulate for a rally against the recent wave of terrorist attacks
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It was great speaking with President @Isaac_Herzog and @NYCMayor this afternoon at City Hall.
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Last night I attended Riverdale’s Yom Hazikaron ceremony at SAR. On Yom Hazikaron, we remember the fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks, while dreaming of a brighter, more peaceful future. 1/2)
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Yesterday, we met with Mohammed Darawshe, the Director of the Center for Shared Society, who previously worked for the Democratic Arab Society and the United Arab List. Thank you for taking the time to discuss your expertise on Jewish-Arab relations with us.
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Thank you to my union, @uft for having me as the keynote speaker at the Middle School conference!
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Earlier this year, I was honored to have been elected to represent the district I grew up in. I am even more thankful to have been re-elected so that I can continue to serve my constituents. Join me at my inauguration on Sunday, Dec 5 at 12PM. RSVP here
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This morning, Intro 660-A was officially signed into law by @NYCMayor! . This bill will require the @NYCMayorsOffice to establish a program to provide transition services for students with disabilities entering higher education. The first of many!
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Thank you Senate Majority Leader @SenSchumer for listening to the needs of the #Bronx and talking about the work you are doing in DC to provide support and relief for Bronxites. Our children and working families are grateful for your leadership.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for another day in service to the constituents of District 11. What are you grateful for?
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I’ll ensure a university with robust support systems for students & faculty & fulfill basic needs like housing, food access & more. I’ll be making education more accessible in every way!. And I’ll continue my fight against hate with this taskforce and build a better city for all
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Having a great time with @Vanessalgibson at our Bronx Skate Night. Roll into Williamsbridge Oval Park and join us until 8pm! Shout out to @NYCParks for organizing this amazing event and #GetRollin for supplying the rollerblades.
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Happy 20th anniversary to @MontefiorePeds! There’s been a lot of change and growth (for both of us!) since their groundbreaking and there is no doubt that they’ll continue to positively impact the lives of our children.
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I just stood before the @NYCCouncil to strongly advocate for Intro 1620A, which creates a five borough resiliency plan. This bill will help mitigate the damage from future catastrophic weather events. On behalf of my constituents in The Bronx, I was proud to vote yes.
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Today, I stood with @JeffreyDinowitz @RepRitchie @voteshekar, constituents & parks advocates to oppose current efforts to build a temporary 34,000 seat stadium in Van Cortlandt Park.
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Distributed hundreds of #COVID19 testing kits at #Woodlawn with @bronxbp today. Thank you @GovKathyHochul for supplying these kits. Let’s continue to get tested, vaccinated, and boosted, to keep our families and those around us safe.
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We’re nearing the finish line. We can’t slow down now! Get vaccinated at Broadway and 231st, today until Tuesday, July 20 from 12-8pm!! #vaccinated #CovidVaccine #VaccinesWork #COVIDVaccination #COVID19
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Another horrific incident furthering the pattern of crimes against the Jewish community. Anti-semitism must be rooted out of our society once and for all. My thoughts are with the victim.
.@NYPD90Pct, @WspuShomrim are on scene at Throop Ave & Bartlett St after 2 perps assaulted a Hasidic Jewish Person with sticks to his head, @hatzalah treating the victim with blood wounds to his head, perps fled the scene by car.
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@leonateten @JeffreyDinowitz @EricDinowitz @rubendiazjr @RepRitchie @JamaalBowmanNY @NYPDHateCrimes @StopAntisemites These symbols are part of a troubling rise in anti-semitism. We've already contacted @aceprogramsny to have it removed ASAP.
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The holidays are here and the best part about it is the abundance of hot chocolate!
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I had the honor of speaking at tonight’s 25 anniversary dinner of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan College. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Schwietzer for the creation of a strong legacy of combatting hate.
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Following months of advocacy for safety improvements at Johnson Avenue and Kappock Street, @NYC_DOT has concluded their traffic study and has approved a traffic signal at that intersection!
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The Veterans Success Program at @ManhattanEdu right here in District 11 provides opportunities for our veterans and their families as they transition from serving our country. I was honored to address their Veterans Appreciation Luncheon this morning
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I was honored to spearhead this resolution urging New York State to ban the practice of legacy admissions. It is indeed time for NYS to pass the Fair College Admissions Act and for the @NYCCouncil to make clear our support for it and for the future college students it champions.
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Yesterday I visited @Bronx_Science and spoke to students and faculty members about some of the work we’re doing down at City Hall. Was a pleasure getting to speak with you all!
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It’s so important for the community to see our civic leaders come together and stand up against the dangerous rise in anti-semitism. Thank you to my colleague and fellow @NYCJewishCaucus member @NYCJulieMenin for this great work!
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On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we solemnly remember the six million Jews murdered at the hands of Nazis. Use this day, not only for remembrance, but as a day to recommit to defeating anti-semitism and hatred/bigotry of all kinds.
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I’m here at Johnson and Kappock to see the safety improvements already in place. Looking forward to this intersection being safe for all pedestrians and vehicles. Thank you @NYC_DOT for taking quick action!
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Thanks to the museum for inviting us, and to all the future Council Members (and one current) that joined us: @ChrisMarteNYC @ebottcher @JulieMenin @galeabrewer @mvelaznyc @PiSanchezNYC @OswaldFeliz @SandraForNY1 @LindaLeeforNYC @LincolnRestler @AriKagan47 @KamillahMHanks
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Thank you to the leaders in our community, @ritchietorres @bill_weitz and @jeffreydinowitz for standing together with the people of Israel and a big thanks to CSAIR, HIR and other groups in our community for organizing the vigil.
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Amazing performance and colleagues at the Bronx Back to school meet and greet with superintendents and CSA
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I stood today with @FastFoodUnion, @32BJSEIU and my colleagues @NYCCouncil to demand better conditions for the workers of @ChipotleTweets. I applaud the brave workers who are standing up for their LAWFUL rights!
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This evening marks the beginning of Sukkot, a joyous holiday. One of the central themes of Sukkot is unity; the beauty of being together. So, as you celebrate, please take the time to appreciate those around you.
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Had to bring out my baking skills to celebrate the birthday of our incredible Constituent Advocate/Scheduler, Sabriena. So grateful for Team Dinowitz!
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