It was an honor to join Times Square Arts and BTFA in Times Square to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility. At a time when trans people are facing relentless attacks, we must be louder than ever in affirming that visibility matters, dignity matters, and every person deserves to live freely and safely.

Tomorrow! Electronics & Textiles Community Recycling Event with @lesecologyctr.bsky.social and @nycsanitation.bsky.social. 📅 Friday, April 3 🕙 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 300–310 W 14th St & 8th Ave (Meatpacking) 🌧 Rain or shine Textiles for drop-off must be in bags. Learn more: www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/wh...

Wishing a joyful and meaningful Passover to all who celebrate. May this holiday bring peace, reflection, and renewed hope to you and your loved ones. Chag Sameach ✡️

Masked agents. Unmarked vans. People being snatched off the street. No transparency. New York must stand for due process for immigrants. Pass the New York for All Act, RADAR Act, and MELT Act now.

Workforce Info Session Curious about a new career? Join a free info session at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center to learn about construction careers, training programs, and union pathways. 🗓 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | ⏰ 3:30–6:30 PM Drop in anytime. To register: email [email protected] | 212-875-5071

INTRODUCING UNIVERSAL TOILET WASTE COMPOSTING New York, NY - State Senator Erik Bottcher today announced legislation to establish the nation’s first program requiring the separation and composting of household toilet waste, to be launched in New York State Senate District 47 in Manhattan.

Another day of productive and detailed meetings in the New York State Capitol with fantastic advocacy organizations and service providers. Pictured here: @donatelifenys and @legalaidnyc.bsky.social.

Attention NYC Families! 📢 Kindergarten offers for the 2026-2027 year are now live on MySchools.nyc. 📩 Check your letter for where your child will go to kindergarten, your next steps, and waitlist information. Visit on.nyc.gov/K to learn more. 👀

NO KINGS!

It was great to attend the inaugural Transgender Wellness & Equity Fund Convening hosted by the New Pride Agenda, alongside partners at the @hetrickmartin.bsky.social and CAI. I appreciated the opportunity to connect with advocates, providers, organizers, parents, and community leaders from across

It was great to meet with Ken Jockers, Executive Director of @hudsonguild.bsky.social, which provides critical social services to Chelsea. In the City Council, I was proud to secure increased funding to support their work, and I am committed to continuing that advocacy in the State Senate.

It was great to join my colleagues in the Senate and Assembly for a lunch with New York Jewish Agenda in Albany. I appreciated the opportunity to connect with NYJA’s staff and board members and members of the Young Leaders Network, and to learn more about their priorities.

New Yorkers are demanding we deliver a budget that reflects their needs and priorities. That means making purposeful investments in affordable housing, mental health services, schools, and public safety. I was proud to stand with a broad coalition at a rally in Albany, including Invest in

I had a great time attending the Friends of PS 166 “Boots, Biscuits, and Bids” benefit at Jacob’s Pickles on the Upper West Side. PS 166 is nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon “Exemplary High Performing School,” with dedicated educators, engaged families, and a strong sense of

Join the Broadway Mall Association for Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM – 12 PM, in honor of Earth Day!🌎 💚 Meet at 83rd & Broadway and help with mulching and planting 🪴🌱 Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Great to be in Albany with our Building Trades unions showcasing what real workforce development looks like. From apprenticeships to hands-on training, these programs are opening doors to good-paying, union jobs and preparing the next generation of skilled workers to build New York’s future.

I stood with hundreds of advocates, organizers, and everyday New Yorkers at the Million Dollar Staircase to demand energy affordability and defend the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), our state’s climate law. As costs rise, we have to stay focused on the solution:

Proud to join ArtsNYS and a statewide coalition of arts and culture organizations at today’s Arts Rally at the Capitol. Grateful to Senator José Serrano and Assembly Member Ron Kim for hosting, and to the many advocates—from New Yorkers for Culture & Arts to arts education and cultural groups

Goddard Riverside’s Star Learning Center is looking for volunteers to support students through tutoring. Sessions run through mid-May for elementary and middle school students, and through mid-June for High School students preparing for the NYS Regents exams. Learn more: goddard.org/volunteer-at...

Great to join colleagues, advocates, and partners at last week’s @nylcv.bsky.social Capital Region Cocktail Party celebrating environmental progress across New York. Thank you to (NYLCV) for bringing everyone together, and congratulations to Havidán Rodríguez on this well-deserved recognition.

I joined @mayor.nyc.gov for the signing of an executive order establishing the first-ever Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs and appointing Taylor Brown as its Director. Brown, a nationally recognized civil rights attorney, is the first transgender person to lead a New York City office or agency.

From @nycsanitation.bsky.social: You separate your compostable material for good reason - and now, compost givebacks are here! Residents: get FREE finished compost made from your previously collected food scraps and yard waste! View the schedule and register for an event at: on.nyc.gov/3DN5reR

The new MTA App is here! We’ve made major updates to the user experience, and added or improved new features. 📲 The MTA app is available in the Apple Store or Google Play—download or update your app now to get live subway and bus info, straight from the source.

Hats off to @cityandstateny.bsky.social, @jccoltin.bsky.social for running with this! 😂

At our budget hearing, I asked New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon about the state’s unemployment insurance application process and what they’re doing to modernize it and make it more user-friendly. New Yorkers deserve a system that’s simple, accessible, and works.

It was great meeting with educators and parents from State Senate District 47 during @uft.org @nysut.bsky.social Lobby Day! One of our priorities in this year’s budget is to Fix Tier 6 — because the current system is driving talented teachers out of our classrooms and making it harder to

We cannot accept gun violence as inevitable. That’s why I’ve partnered with @ebottcher.bsky.social to require gun stores to show graphic images that reflect the reality of having a gun in the home. Read our op-ed on why we should make danger impossible to ignore👇 bit.ly/4uN74m6

We’ve learned something from tobacco policy: graphic warnings save lives. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation with @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social to require graphic warning images in gun stores—so people understand the real risks before bringing a www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026...

Big progress, now it’s time to deliver. Last year, after years of advocacy, we secured a major win: accessibility upgrades at the 23rd Street C/E and 1 stations are officially in the MTA’s 5-year Capital Plan.

Be there or be square!

I was honored to join Signature Theatre for their 35th Anniversary Gala at the Edison Ballroom 🎭 New York’s arts community is one of our greatest strengths and Signature has spent 35 years lifting up bold voices, supporting artists, and shaping the cultural life of our city.

Great meeting with Community Board 7 Chair Alex Bell! Community boards are where local voices shape real decisions. Manhattan Community Board 7, which represents the Upper West Side, is made up of 50 dedicated volunteers who weigh in on land use, zoning, the city budget, and

Big news for the West Side 🚧🌿 The next phase of the Ninth Avenue redesign is officially happening — bringing a new “super sidewalk” to Hell’s Kitchen and transforming the corridor from West 34th Street to West 50th Street into a safer, greener, more people-centered street. After delivering Phase 1,

Excited to welcome New London Pharmacy to their new home at 241 West 23rd Street! 💊 🧼 🕯️ 🙌

Thank you @tonydanza & the Stars of Tomorrow for lighting up the stage on Sunday 🎭✨ An inspiring showcase of young talent and dedication, led by one of the greats. It meant a lot to have you there for such a special day.

Thank you @peppermint247 for absolutely bringing the house down on Sunday 🔥✨ Your performance was electric, unforgettable, and the perfect way to celebrate this moment. So grateful you were part of it 💖👏

Congratulations to the next Commissioner of @nycsanitation.bsky.social, Gregory Anderson!

Great to welcome @cuny.edu @cunychancellor.bsky.social Félix V. Matos Rodríguez to Albany!

Thank you for Clay Aiken for opening our Inauguration Celebration! youtu.be/vko0-JwpkGg?...

Trying my hand at stand up comedy 🤦‍♂️ 🦕

Thank you to everyone who attended our inauguration celebration! If you were unable to attend, you can watch the full inauguration online on our YouTube and Facebook channels!

Thank you Senator @lizkrueger.bsky.social for inviting me to join the New York State Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus. Reproductive freedom is fundamental to personal autonomy, health care, and equality. I will always stand up for the right of every person to make their own decisions about

Jerry Bottcher’s Speech at the Inauguration of New York State Senator Erik Bottcher. 3.15.26 youtu.be/qnbg28gu_PA?...

Back in the State Capitol with the @uft.org Lobby Day!

Tune in live for the inauguration of Erik Bottcher as New York State Senator for the 47th District. 📅 Sunday, March 15 | 2–4 PM The event is at capacity in person, but you can watch live online. YouTube: youtube.com/live/eMAliwcBufQ?feature=share Facebook: facebook.com/events/2336479430152957/

I am honored to invite you to tune in online to the livestream of my inauguration as New York State Senator for the 47th District, representing the Upper West Side, Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, and parts of Greenwich Village.

Starting March 16, the NYC Department of Transportation, in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and the Central Park Conservancy, will begin milling and repaving the northern section of the Central Park Drives as part of ongoing improvements to the park’s six-mile loop road.

We proudly honored the legendary Larry Wood upon the occasion of his retirement from the @goddardriverside.bsky.social Riverside Community Center after more than three decades of extraordinary service. As Director of Advocacy and Organizing, Larry has been a tireless champion for tenants,

It was so great being there tonight for @chelseagreennyc, supporting Chelsea Green Park’s key events & community programming throughout the year! 🌳

Albany update 💥