Erik Bottcher Politician 🏛️ New York State Senator, Manhattan's West Side, from Christopher Street to 103rd Street 🏠🚇🧠🗳️ Housing • Climate • Mental Health https://www.nysenate.gov/questionnaires/erik-bottcher/subscribe-senator-bottchers-newsletterhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvkzowgdtk2uApply for a West Side Community Fund (WSCF) grant! 🎉 Applications are open for community initiatives delivering services to under-resourced communities on the west side. Submit your application by October 9th: https://www.westsidecommunityfund.org/grant-opportunities15 Sep 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkzowgdtk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvkp72w2mk2zGreat to join so many of New York’s labor leaders at City & State NY Labor Power 100 celebration in Hell’s Kitchen! New York’s labor movement has always been at the heart of the fight for dignity, fairness, and opportunity for working people.15 Sep 2026 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkp72w2mk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvjovmp2d22zNew Yorkers experiencing homelessness shouldn’t fall through the cracks simply because the people trying to help them are operating in different systems. That’s why Assemblymember @tonysimone.bsky.social and I introduced legislation to create Neighborhood Street Teams,15 Sep 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjovmp2d22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvjk2du4l223I toured AIDS Healthcare Foundation Hell’s Kitchen Wellness Center and their new pharmacy to learn more about the care and services they provide in our community. AHF is the world’s largest global nonprofit provider of HIV/AIDS medical care, serving more than 2.5 million people in 50 countries.15 Sep 2026 02:06 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjk2du4l223https://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvivkknvpc2aThe Port Authority is hosting an in-person community project briefing on major upcoming construction work on West 40th Street and surrounding areas as part of the Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement. In-person only on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 PM. Register: panynj.gov/MBTRbriefing14 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvivkknvpc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mviozczgqk2hFor 100 years, the Martha Graham Dance Company has called New York City home, creating art here that has changed dance around the world. I was thrilled to join State Senator Liz Krueger and Council Member Carl Wilson to cut the ribbon on the beautiful new Martha Graham Dance Center at 1501 Broadway14 Sep 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviozczgqk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvimurlz7s2hIt was great joining Amsterdam Houses Tenant Association President Yvette Powell for a walkthrough of the NYCHA Amsterdam Houses campus. We talked about ways to uplift the campus, from replacing aging benches and repaving walking surfaces to beautifying community gardens.14 Sep 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvimurlz7s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvgzby4bj22cA lift for a beloved Hell’s Kitchen institution! 🎉 We celebrated the reopening of the elevator at Encore Community Services, a beloved social services provider that has been serving older New Yorkers and our community for decades.14 Sep 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgzby4bj22chttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvc6ncb2zs2cThe heroes of 9/11 included the building service workers whose quick thinking and bravery helped save thousands of lives. Earlier this week, @32bjseiu.bsky.social honored the 24 union members who lost their lives on September 11 and reflected on the security officers and other workers who12 Sep 2026 03:53 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvc6ncb2zs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvbzwwn5hs2oShana Tova to all who celebrate! 🍎🍯 Wishing our Jewish neighbors and communities across New York a sweet, healthy and peaceful New Year. May 5787 bring joy, hope and brighter days ahead. L’Shana Tova U’Metuka 💙12 Sep 2026 02:29 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbzwwn5hs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvb6jkgu3c2tToday at the Firefighters Memorial on Riverside Drive, we gathered to honor the 343 members of the FDNY who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.11 Sep 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvb6jkgu3c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mvb2lgptvs2tBuglisi Dance Theatre’s Table of Silence Project 9/11 at Lincoln Center is a powerful annual ritual of remembrance and artistic call for peace. Conceived and choreographed by Jacqulyn Buglisi, this moving performance brings people together to remember the lives lost,11 Sep 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvb2lgptvs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mv6excuwy22wSchool is back! 🎒📚 Wishing all of our students, teachers, school staff and families an exciting and successful year ahead. We’ll keep fighting in Albany for strong New York City public schools and the resources our students and educators need to thrive.10 Sep 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6excuwy22whttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mv6crgajls2wNew Yorkers experiencing homelessness shouldn’t fall through the cracks simply because the people trying to help them are operating in different systems. That’s why Assemblymember Tony Simone and I introduced legislation to create Neighborhood Street Teams, bringing homeless outreach workers,10 Sep 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6crgajls2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mv6bm74pk22bThere is a humanitarian crisis unfolding on our streets, and too often the organizations trying to help are forced to operate in silos. Frontline homeless outreach providers have told us directly that organizations serving the same individuals often can’t easily share critical information10 Sep 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6bm74pk22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mv4pdoumms2b09 Sep 2026 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4pdoumms2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mv2i4yfiys25New York is a world-class city, and we deserve a world-class Penn Station to match. I met with Andy Byford, Special Adviser to Amtrak, at my office to discuss the transformation of Penn Station and the work ahead to deliver the modern, welcoming, and efficient transit hub New Yorkers deserve.09 Sep 2026 02:22 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2i4yfiys25https://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3muzzn3zu3s2z🧠 Brain health is an important part of staying healthy at every age. That’s why we’re partnering with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Goddard Riverside to offer free brain health and memory screenings for our community.08 Sep 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzzn3zu3s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3muzva4wg322zEvery New Yorker deserves a safe, stable, affordable home. Our office is committed to protecting tenants from harassment, displacement and neglect, while making sure they know their rights and can access legal support. We host a free housing clinic every second Monday.08 Sep 2026 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzva4wg322zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mupl4w5exs2rChelsea’s own Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen is one of the largest soup kitchens in the U.S., providing food and critical support to thousands of New Yorkers. I joined community partners to celebrate a major expansion of that work: the completion of Holy Apostles’ annex renovation.04 Sep 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupl4w5exs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mun3qimoks2lFrom @nycsanitation.bsky.social: There's NO collection Monday, September 7, Labor Day. If that’s your normal trash, compost or recycling day, set out items Mon. evening for pickup starting Tues., Sept. 8. Delays may occur after holidays. on.nyc.gov/4h7yE8N03 Sep 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun3qimoks2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mumwtgtics2zThe Upper West Side’s beautiful architecture is part of what makes this neighborhood so special. It was a pleasure to meet with LANDMARK WEST! to discuss their work preserving that legacy and the issues facing our community. Thank you for your dedication to the UWS and for a thoughtful conversation!03 Sep 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumwtgtics2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mumujogeqk2z03 Sep 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumujogeqk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mumjurubnk2jDolly Parton has always had a special place in New York’s heart. ❤️ Senator Jeremy Cooney and I have introduced legislation to designate September 25 as “9 to 5 Day” across New York State, honoring Dolly’s extraordinary life and legacy.03 Sep 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumjurubnk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mulam7swcc2jThank you to the West 47th/48th Street Block Association for hosting Council Member Carl Wilson and me for a great conversation about the issues facing our neighborhood and how we can keep working together to make Hell’s Kitchen even better.03 Sep 2026 00:57 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulam7swcc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mukwivpxuc2pLast night, I joined Community Board 7/Manhattan Full Board meeting to talk about the work we’re doing in Albany and right here in our community. From protecting tenants and creating more housing, to expanding HIV prevention, improving government efficiency, protecting our environment, and02 Sep 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukwivpxuc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3mukvnr4kqc2mHave you created an @nycschools.bsky.social Account (NYCSA)? NYCSA is the family portal where guardians can: ✅ Track students’ progress and attendance. 📋 Access school forms. 📞 Update students’ emergency contact information and more! Sign up at: schools.nyc.gov/NYCSA #BackToSchool02 Sep 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukvnr4kqc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ebottcher.bsky.social/post/3muktrnm3zk2uJoin the Upper West Side Quality of Life Forum, hosted by the West 80s Neighborhood Association and Upper West Side Coalition. 📅 Sept. 30 | 6–7:30 PM 📍 Goddard Riverside Community Center, 593 Columbus Ave. Learn when to call 311 or 911, and discuss neighborhood concerns. Bring your questions!02 Sep 2026 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:bgf5wkwvfaau4sbmkbuercdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muktrnm3zk2u