Proud mom and Speaker of the New York City Councilhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mltldofix722Today the NYC Council passed legislation to help NYC prepare for the millions of visitors the World Cup will bring by: ✅ Expanding access to public bathrooms ✅ Creating a digital map to spotlight small businesses ✅ Developing a cultural passport to connect visitors with neighborhoods across NYC14 May 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltldofix722https://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mlh42j4t222kThe @council.nyc.gov is celebrating National Train Day today by working to expand Fair Fares, making our subways (and buses and paratransit) free for the New Yorkers who need it most. I hope you’re on board!09 May 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlh42j4t222khttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mlgs672f6k2kAnother day, another emergency no-bid contract from Trump. But thanks to the @council.nyc.gov’s reforms, New York taxpayers can rest easy knowing that we reined in this shady practice in our city. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/us/politics/reflecting-pool-trump-contract.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/us/politics/reflecting-pool-trump-contract.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share09 May 2026 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgs672f6k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mlbznc6xc72eLet’s make Fair Fares even fairer.07 May 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbznc6xc72ehttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3ml76insdwl24Last night, I spoke at the Girl Scouts Gala where the Gold Award was given to outstanding individuals. There are over 20,000 Girl Scouts across New York City, and the Girl Scouts are shaping the next generation of leaders. They also have delicious cookies. My favorite? Thin Mints.06 May 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml76insdwl24https://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3ml7254w2h22oThe cost of riding public transit should never be a barrier for low-income New Yorkers. We're fighting to expand Fair Fares to provide free subway and bus rides for those who need it most. @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social @shaunabreu.bsky.social06 May 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7254w2h22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3ml6vdiqzxa2qWhat an honor to be inducted into the Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiative's Hall of Fame last night. At a moment when Jewish New Yorkers are facing ever-increasing threats, being recognized for my advocacy and contributions to this city means more than I can say. 06 May 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6vdiqzxa2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3ml6rubntf52qNurses care for this city every single day, with little recognition. Today, on National Nurses Day, we thank them for it. Yesterday, I spoke with the home care nurses of VNS Health — thanking them for the joy, attention, and compassion they bring to the communities they serve. 06 May 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6rubntf52qhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3ml4zunxxsk2qNew Yorkers are facing an unprecedented housing and affordability crisis. With the @council.nyc.gov proposed reforms, we could have the ability to transform 3,000 sites, like this vacant lot in Harlem, into 35,000 new homes.05 May 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4zunxxsk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mksywzufll2xLabor built this city, continues to power its growth, and will always remain the beating heart of New York. On May Day, we celebrate International Workers' Day, honoring labor rights and the fight for fair wages and conditions.01 May 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksywzufll2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mksrbtlam22yEmergency no-bid contracts might fly in Trump’s D.C. — but not in New York City. The @council.nyc.gov passed reforms to rein them in, because transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility are not optional. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/us/politics/lafayette-park-fountains-trump-contract.html01 May 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksrbtlam22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mks5tvr4nm2pHappy AAPI Heritage Month! This month, we honor the cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across our city.01 May 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks5tvr4nm2phttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mks3eyjlwe2eAs Jewish American Heritage Month begins, we’re celebrating the generations of Jewish New Yorkers who have shaped our city’s history. As a proud Jewish New Yorker and the first Jewish Speaker of the City Council, I'm committed to fighting antisemitism and celebrating our diverse Jewish communities.01 May 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks3eyjlwe2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mkno2hlrhb2iHelping launch NYC Kids Rise is one of the things I’m most proud of — and seeing it now reach over 340,000 NYC public school students is incredible. Proud to have joined yesterday celebrating the program and the futures it’s helping build.29 Apr 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkno2hlrhb2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mkngdhld3j2pWhether you’re a renter, a homeowner, a driver, or a small business owner, New Yorkers are feeling the weight of rising insurance costs. That’s why I’m proposing the nation’s first Office of Insurance Accountability. It’s time we make the system more equitable, more transparent, and more affordable.29 Apr 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkngdhld3j2phttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mklbrn2nnk2wA key priority for our @council.nyc.gov is driving job growth and making sure New York City’s businesses can thrive. Growing our tax base is essential to funding the services New Yorkers rely on. Thanks for the conversation this morning, @citizensunionny.bsky.social28 Apr 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklbrn2nnk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mkl55m5e3k2gNew York City sends billions more to Albany than we get back. That must change. In our April 1st budget response, the Council identified billions in savings, protected services, and put forward proposals to generate revenue from the highest earners.28 Apr 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl55m5e3k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mkgyp5kiix22From community board member to Deputy Leader of the New York City Council, CM Chris Banks has spent his career delivering for East New York. Proud to have him in this leadership role as we work to make our city safer, more affordable, and more livable for all. 27 Apr 2026 02:13 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkgyp5kiix22https://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mkfpwyyise2pI’m grateful that President Trump and attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner are safe, and that the Secret Service agent who was shot has been released from the hospital. Thankful for the swift, decisive response by law enforcement to subdue the suspect and protect lives.26 Apr 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfpwyyise2phttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mkb4lexi3k2wToday, I announced that our Council is advancing a proactive housing agenda to make it easier to build more homes across the five boroughs. Our proposed updates to the City’s Construction Codes could help unlock up to 35,000 new homes on small lots.24 Apr 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb4lexi3k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mk6luwist32eWith starting salaries of just $32,500, too many paraprofessionals can’t afford to live here. That’s why our Council has reintroduced the RESPECT Act and is working hard to get you the pay you deserve. I’m proud to stand with UFT Action and the nearly 200,000 educators serving our students.23 Apr 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6luwist32ehttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mk6cp3z3gl2iGreat to tour NBC at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and see how New York’s entertainment sector is driving jobs and creativity! As Speaker, I’m committed to supporting and expanding these spaces that create opportunity and keep New Yorkers working while bringing our city’s stories to life.23 Apr 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6cp3z3gl2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mk4cjeghqo2eYesterday, I stood with my New York City Council colleagues to address the growing impact of social media on young people and the urgent need to better protect children online. Protecting children’s safety and future must come before profit. 22 Apr 2026 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4cjeghqo2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mk46va7ofy2wHappy Earth Day, NYC! Last week, we passed a legislative package to expand green space, improve water quality, and make our city more sustainable— because a greener NYC is a stronger NYC. 22 Apr 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk46va7ofy2whttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mk45cotuzs2iI joined Office of NYC Comptroller Mark Levine and State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal at The 92nd Street Y to discuss our Jewish pride, efforts to combat antisemitism, and the future of our community in this city.22 Apr 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk45cotuzs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mjxbhtdnxc2tInvesting in the next generation is a responsibility we can’t ignore. Our proposal to expand NYC Kids RISE would give New York’s kids a real head start. https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/04/20/learn-from-nyc-kids-savings-plan/20 Apr 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxbhtdnxc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mjuds5bc5k27I spoke to Mornings on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about everything this Council is doing to support small businesses:19 Apr 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuds5bc5k27https://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mjucuhcsgn2iToday is the final day to vote in Participatory Budgeting! Don’t miss your chance to help decide how funding is spent on infrastructure improvements in your community. Vote online or in-person before polls close tonight: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/ 19 Apr 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjucuhcsgn2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/speakermenin.bsky.social/post/3mjrir4zdck2cNYC residents, you have the power to fund neighborhood improvements like HVAC upgrades, school bathrooms, an EV firefighting robot, library tech — these are real projects in District 5! If you're in a participating district, you have one day left to vote: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/18 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:x2haq5valhfa46dfxqriadsc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrir4zdck2c