Trump froze Gateway funding, putting a critical national project in limbo. Now, they will finally release the money. That’s a win for workers, a win for the region, and a win for the national economy. Gateway moves forward—because we fought back. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/n...

From @nycsanitation.bsky.social DSNY has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1 am. Accumulations of a coating to a half an inch are possible, accompanied by subfreezing temperatures that could lead to icy conditions. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4qx1tgn

Stonewall is sacred ground. The Pride flag is not partisan. It is history. It is belonging. And we will not be intimidated into silence. Today we raised the flag. We will tell the truth. And we will not back down.

Let’s be clear: removing the Pride flag from Stonewall is not a minor change. It is erasure. It is an act of exclusion. It sends a message that LGBTQ+ visibility is negotiable, even at the very site where our community fought back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGzz...

This morning we rallied at Stonewall with @council.nyc.gov LGBTQ Caucus Co-Chairs Council Member Sanchez & @chiosse.bsky.social after the shameful removal of the Pride flag from the national monument. Stonewall is sacred ground and our community will not be erased. www.youtube.com/shorts/3go6J...

As Chair of the @nysenate.bsky.social Cities 1 Committee, it was great to welcome my NYC friends and colleagues to Albany for “Tin Cup Day,” when municipal officials from across the state testify in our budget hearings. Always good to have City Hall energy in the Capitol. 💙🍎

Stonewall is sacred ground. 🏳️‍🌈 My colleagues and I demand the immediate restoration of the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument. Taking it down is erasure. It tells LGBTQ+ people that our visibility and history are negotiable. They are not.

They tried to take it down. We’re raising it back up. 🏳️‍🌈 ✊ Join us at the Stonewall National Monument to re-raise the Pride flag and send a clear message: our history will not be erased, and our pride is not up for debate. 📍 Stonewall National Monument 🕑 Thursday at 4 pm Show up. Stand proud.

Senator Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social has announced he won’t be running for reelection, and even in the six days I’ve had the honor of serving alongside him, he’s been nothing but generous, supportive, and deeply welcoming. I’ve already seen firsthand how fiercely he fights for

We’re hiring! 📣✨ The Office of New York State Senator Erik Bottcher is looking for a Scheduler & Senatorial Aide to join our team in New York City or Albany. If you’re highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want a front-row seat to public service in the New York State Senate,

Thank you to New York State Senate Majority Leader @leaderasc.bsky.social for appointing me to serve on the following committees. I’m especially honored to chair the Committee on Cities 1, where I will lead work focused on the unique challenges and opportunities facing New York’s largest cities.

This is a cowardly attempt to rewrite history and intimidate our community. Stonewall is where we fought back, and we are not going backwards. We will not be erased, we will not be silenced, and the Pride flag will fly again at the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

We’re hiring! 📣 The Office of New York State Senator Erik Bottcher is seeking an experienced, Albany-based Legislative Director to help lead our legislative, policy, and budget work. If you’re passionate about public service, skilled at navigating the New York State legislative process, and ready

Ordering the removal of Gilbert Baker’s Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument is a shameful attempt to rewrite history. Stonewall is where our community fought back and demanded to be seen. You cannot separate that place from the symbol that grew out of it.

Let’s be clear. Trump is practicing extortion politics with the Gateway Tunnel project. 🚨 The Gateway Tunnel is about safety, jobs, climate, and keeping the Northeast economy moving. It is not a vanity project or a naming rights auction. 🏗️🚆 New Yorkers deserve infrastructure that works!

New business card with new contact info has dropped! 🔥

🏘️ Penn South is a 10-building, 2,820-unit limited equity cooperative in Chelsea that has provided permanently affordable homes to generations of New Yorkers. Proud to have led the bill that solidifies critical tax relief for Penn South residents www.chelseanewsny.com/home/penn-so...

Tune in at the top of the 11 o’clock hour on @msnowreports.bsky.social. I’ll be discussing how Democrats are overperforming in elections across the country as voters reject the Trump–Vance Republican Party’s chaos and extremism. See you soon!

Today I spoke the New York State Democratic Convention in Syracuse, sounding the alarm on the threats of ultra-right wing extremist Bruce Blakeman, and making the case for bold, values-driven leadership with Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams. 💙✊

Thank you to @nysenate.bsky.social Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins @leaderasc.bsky.social for such a warm welcome. Honored to serve alongside you.

My first speech as a New York State Senator: in support of arts funding! @metmuseum.org

I placed my hand on the United States Constitution and pledged to uphold it, along with the Constitution of the State of New York, and to faithfully discharge my duties as a New York State Senator. This oath is a promise to protect our democracy, defend fundamental rights,

Thank you @governor.ny.gov for being so kind and welcoming to my family in the State Capitol

Today I joined “A Protest for Humanity: The People’s Filibuster” at The Public Theater— standing with artists, community leaders, and neighbors in Minnesota and across the country demanding dignity, safety, and human rights for all.

Congratulations to my friend and colleague @virginiamaloney.bsky.social on becoming the next Council Member to represent the East Side’s District 4! You’re going to be a phenomenal advocate and fighter for your constituents and all of NYC!

Captain Timothy Wong is the new Commanding Officer of the 10th Precinct, which serves Chelsea/Hudson Yards/Hell’s Kitchen South. We met to discuss public safety in the community and to establish clear lines of communication between our teams.

From @nycHealthy: Stay safe and warm, New Yorkers! A cold weather advisory is in effect and warming centers are open across the city. For the latest locations and hours contact @nyc311.bsky.social or visit on.nyc.gov/warmingcenters

Arresting a journalist for doing his job is a blatant assault on the First Amendment and press freedom. This kind of intimidation has no place in a democracy and must be condemned unequivocally.

It was great meeting with the hardworking @uftny paraprofessionals from schools across Council District 3 to talk about how we can better support them and the incredible work they do every single day. 🍎📚 Too often, paraprofessionals are underpaid and underappreciated, leading to high turnover and

Keeping Penn South Affordable for Generations to Come

Now Live: Check out my Policy Perspective conversation with the CEO of Family Equality to discuss navigating life as an LGBTQ+ family. www.facebook.com/share/v/17oo...

Grateful to meet with Molly Eagan and Mike Crush from VISIONS. Seeing firsthand how vision rehabilitation and community services at Selis Manor’s Older Adult Center promote independence and reduce isolation is a powerful reminder of why these programs matter so much.

Kids Week is taking over the Intrepid Museum! 🚀 Hands-on fun, live animals & performances for kids of all ages. 🗓️ Feb 14–21 💛 Friends & Family Offer (that’s you 😉): Get 25% OFF General Admission with code INTKW20 (ends Jan 31) 🎟️: intrepidmuseum.org/kids-week

Since taking office, I’ve hosted a regular series of Policy Perspectives conversations with leaders and experts who are shaping the future of our city. Our next conversation will focus on navigating today’s world as an LGBTQ+ family, with Darra Gordon, CEO for Family Equality.

Proud to have Healing New York right here in the District. 3✂️🎉 Honored to join the ribbon cutting as the historic New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children begins a new chapter under a new name - Healing New York - and the opening of their new Family Healing Center.

Thank you to the @nycsanitation.bsky.social crews for stepping up and clearing our crosswalks and pedestrian ramps.

Thank you to @nylcv.bsky.social for another 100% score! 🌎💚 From passing the Urban Forest Master Plan and planting 1,000 new trees, to cracking down on single-use plastics & advancing sustainability at City Hall, I’ve been proud to lead on environmental action that delivers for our neighborhoods.

Alex Pretti ran toward people in need, not away from danger. He spent his life saving others. In Minneapolis, federal officers ended his. This is the moral failure of our time: compassion met with gunfire, care answered with violence. Deadly force became instinct. Humanity was ignored.

As a member of the City Council, I’ve consistently said that New York City has strong procedures for clearing roads after snowstorms, but falls short when it comes to clearing crosswalks and pedestrian ramps. That gap matters. For seniors, people with disabilities, parents with strollers,

From NYCDOT: Alternate Side Parking will be suspended Wednesday, 1/28 through Sunday, 2/1 for snow operations. Meters remain in effect.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we bear witness to the six million Jews murdered and the millions of others targeted and destroyed by hatred. Remembrance is not passive. It is a responsibility. We remember so that “never again” is not a slogan, but a promise we are bound to keep.

After yesterday's winter storm caused widespread cancellations and the loss of nearly 2,000 donations, NYBC has reissued a blood emergency. If it’s safe for you to travel and you’re eligible, please donate in the days ahead. https://bit.ly/4t7xrCH

From @nyc311.bsky.social: UPDATE: #NYCASP rules will be suspended on Tuesday, January 27, to facilitate snow operations. Parking meters will remain in effect. 🚗Get twice daily ASP updates on X (Twitter): on.nyc.gov/NYCASP 📱Download our app for push notifications: on.nyc.gov/311MobileApp

Salt spreaders are now spreading. Snowplows are now plowing. See where they have been at nyc.gov/PlowNYC.

Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen will be open tonight as a warming center for anyone needing a safe, warm place. No registration required. Free breakfast available in the morning. Please share this info and help spread the word. 📍296 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001-5703

From @nycschools.bsky.social: Due to inclement weather, NYC Schools buildings are CLOSED on Monday, January 26. School will be in session remotely only for students scheduled to attend school on this day. For more information, visit schools.nyc.gov.

Since taking office, I’ve hosted a regular series of Policy Perspectives conversations with leaders and experts who are shaping the future of our city. Our next conversation will focus on navigating today’s world as an LGBTQ+ family, with Darra Gordon, CEO for @familyequality.org

NYC may see its biggest snowfall in 5 years this weekend. ❄️ Limit travel (if you can), check on your neighbors, and make sure you’re ready before the snow starts falling. Get everything you need to know in our winter weather resource guide: council.nyc.gov/snow

It is good that this contract is finally ending in June, but a lot of damage can be done between now and then. Every day this continues, people are being hurt and a public park that belongs to our community is being misused. Our parks are shared public assets, meant for families, recreation,