Proud mom and Speaker of the New York City Councilhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mu367zielc24The Staten Island flag is finally official. Thanks, CM Frank Morano, for this great symbol of Staten Island pride!27 Aug 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu367zielc24https://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mtzcm7afis2uVision Zero means zero deaths. My statement with CM Shaun Abreu.26 Aug 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzcm7afis2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mtwq5lzqch23I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Rita Popper, a fierce community advocate for our Upper East Side community. We thank you, Rita, for your tireless service, advocacy, and commitment to your city. May your memory be a blessing.25 Aug 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwq5lzqch23https://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mthjnjcn4e2zParaprofessionals have long deserved better, which is why the Council is united in supporting them. We will vigorously defend the law. Read my statement with Council Member De La Rosa.19 Aug 2026 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthjnjcn4e2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mt4tj3mtso2eWith NYC Kids Rise, every kindergartener in New York City public schools will receive a $1,000 college savings account. Upon high school graduation, the money can be used to pay for vocational school, community college, or a four-year degree.15 Aug 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4tj3mtso2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mt2vyz5o6s2nNearly a century ago, Patrolmen Rush A Webster and Paul John Shaffer made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. With these street co-namings, a quick glance will remind us of the courage, loyalty, and selflessness these two officers embodied – and who made it their mission to protect us.14 Aug 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2vyz5o6s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msyi2bmp5d2qHey Dog Speaker Maxine, we passed the SCOOP Act! This new legislation will help improve community cleanliness, enhance support for dog owners, and ensure dog waste is picked up throughout all five boroughs. It’s time we keep our communities 🐶💩 free, NYC.13 Aug 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msyi2bmp5d2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msygba6jxc2nWe should all be able to enjoy outdoor dining all year round, no matter the season. That’s why the NYC Council is working to make that possible. This will allow more New Yorkers to enjoy some of their favorite restaurants at any time and help expand the revenue potential for every NYC restaurant.13 Aug 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msygba6jxc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msw3y4hq2s2tThe work that New Yorkers do to beautify our neighborhoods never goes unnoticed, even if it's just on their front stoops. That’s why I was proud to honor Stoop And TheCity last night with a proclamation for their incredible creativity and artistry. Keep up the beautiful work!12 Aug 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msw3y4hq2s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msuyubar422xPrediction markets aggressively entice consumers to bet and wager on sports, politics, culture, weather, and pretty much anything. We refuse to let New Yorkers, especially our young people, become collateral damage. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Aug 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuyubar422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mstdrczpdk2xWe owe New Yorkers streets that are safer for everyone –– whether you walk, drive or bike. That’s why the NYC Council is launching a comprehensive legislative review of e-bike and e-scooter safety.11 Aug 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstdrczpdk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msqrxc76ok2rWhat an incredible time celebrating the Dominican Day Parade! Thank you for all you do to make New York stronger every day. 🇩🇴10 Aug 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqrxc76ok2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msnxt7g5ws2tWe’re live at the Dominican Day Parade, and the energy is incredible! To everyone celebrating today: show off your best dance moves, be safe, and most importantly, have fun. 🇩🇴09 Aug 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnxt7g5ws2thttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mslcgpvmrg2vEarlier this week, we announced new funding for a project led by Cornell Tech and NY4P exploring how trees can help lower the temperatures in New York. Researchers are using advanced AI to determine how every block throughout the city could benefit from 3D mapping to help keep us all cooler.08 Aug 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mslcgpvmrg2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msjdhluh6s2oEach year, National Night Out reminds us that when New Yorkers and law enforcement come together, our communities become even safer. I am grateful for the work that the NYPD is doing to build stronger relationships between our community members and officers.07 Aug 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjdhluh6s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msgmqfdtkt2uI took the Roosevelt Island Tram yesterday — and the views are hard to beat! It's one of New York City's most unique commutes, and I'm looking forward to continuing our work with the State to make the experience even better for everyone who rides it. 06 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgmqfdtkt2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msgh52znhw2xThe stats on recent accidents and fatalities involving e-vehicles are heartbreaking — and the status quo cannot continue. That’s why the NYC Council announced this week that we are launching a comprehensive legislative review to ensure that pedestrians and riders alike can navigate our city safer.06 Aug 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgh52znhw2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msef5oidlt2hResearchers from Cornell Tech are using advanced AI and aerial data to map individual trees and the cooling effect they have on our city to find new solutions for beating the heat. By determining how much shade is delivered to specific sidewalks, we can identify our most vulnerable areas.05 Aug 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msef5oidlt2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mse6pl373k2eEducation is the antidote to hate — and nowhere is that mission upheld more strongly than 3GNY. As great leaders of our Jewish community, 3GNY has educated nearly 40,000 audience members last year alone on the horrors of the Holocaust. Thank you for the great work you do every day.05 Aug 2026 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse6pl373k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msdxef4uap2bThe New York City Council is convening a major hearing on e-bike and e-scooter safety. With this comprehensive legislative review, we will work to ensure that riders and pedestrians alike will be able to more safely navigate our streets. 05 Aug 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdxef4uap2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msdq4jmav22yNational Night Out reminds us that public safety is strongest when communities and law enforcement know, trust, and work alongside one another.   I'm grateful to the @nypdnews.bsky.social officers who serve our neighborhoods every day and to the community members who help make our city safer.05 Aug 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdq4jmav22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3msb7msjatk2hEvery New Yorker deserves to move around our city freely and safely, regardless of how they get around. That’s why the NYC Council is launching a comprehensive review of where existing laws can be stronger enforced, and what additional solutions are needed to keep New Yorkers safe.04 Aug 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3msb7msjatk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3ms7fen5d4s2pCommunity media outlets inform and empower millions of New Yorkers, especially those who are often marginalized by traditional publications.03 Aug 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7fen5d4s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3ms73kmez7c2uDid you know that every New York City public school kindergartner will receive $1,000 for their college savings account? Well, you know now — and it’s all thanks to NYC Kids Rise.03 Aug 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms73kmez7c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3ms47ebbzvk2aOur students deserve nothing but the best, even after dismissal. It’s because of programs like PASE that so many of our children can receive quality after-school care. 02 Aug 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms47ebbzvk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mrzwyx6afm2aAugust is National Wellness Month, and lucky for us, we have a beautiful city waiting for us to go out and enjoy. I encourage you to use these next few weeks to engage in more physical and outdoor activity, workshop new ways to manage stress, and find creative ways to practice self-care. 01 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzwyx6afm2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mrxhqkpjz52oOur nonprofits help keep the city innovative, efficient, and help so many of us thrive. Which nonprofits are you most grateful for in your community? Tag them in the comments. 31 Jul 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxhqkpjz52ohttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mruytue5lh2kMy statement following yesterday’s tragic accident.30 Jul 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruytue5lh2khttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mruw3paqu322As a former restaurant owner, I know that every customer—inside or outside—can make or break your bottom line. That’s why the New York City Council is pushing to make outdoor dining year-round again. 30 Jul 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruw3paqu322