New Yorkers pay $14 BILLION out of pocket for child care every year. Families pay more for child care than rent. It's time for Albany to deliver universal 3-K, Pre-K, and #2Care. Sign the petition at united4childcare.org/preschool-guarantee!

NYC For Youth is partnering with Google to offer a limited number of fully funded scholarships for individuals ages 16+ who are looking to build real career skills! Apply at forms.gle/aNSyySkEuRQvq3m69.

As your Council Member, I have two jobs: serve District 34 and pass laws that make our lives better. This past session, I passed 17 bills — the 2nd most citywide (tied with CM Nurse, Farias & Sanchez). How? By advancing common-sense legislation that came directly from you.

Happy New Year! I’m looking forward to another year of serving my constituents of District 34, passing more legislation that makes the lives of every day New Yorkers better and connecting with more of you!

G Train Service Alert: There will be NO G service between Bedford-Nostrand Ave & Church Ave on Jan 2–5, Jan 9–12, Jan 16–20 from 9:45 PM Fri – 5 AM Mon. FREE B93 shuttle buses will run between Bedford-Nostrand Ave & Hoyt-Schermerhorn, with connections to the F at Jay St-MetroTech.

Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) is coming to the B60! Here's what you need to know: • ACE aims to make bus service FASTER and SAFER by discouraging drivers from blocking bus lanes and bus stops. • Warning notices will be issued from Dec. 8-Feb. 6. Fines start at $50, with a maximum fine of $250.

Merry Christmas everybody! I hope today is full of cheer, family time, and many presents! 💚❤️

Happy Holidays to all! Please note our office will be closed from Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2. Our team will be monitoring emails and phones during these days, but the physical office will be closed. Please note that there will be no trash collection on Christmas or New Year's Day.

At today's Stated Meeting I introduced the Tech Qualifications Package! Both bills are make sure our civil service can recruit the best talent - regardless if someone followed a four-year degree path. The package will expand access to tech jobs and strengthen the city’s workforce!

TBT to last week! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Holiday Tree lighting and parade! We paraded from Knickerbocker Plaza to Maria Hernandez Park and enjoyed the hot chocolate, performances, and of course, the tree lighting! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

REMINDER: Landlords are required to provide heat (and hot water, always). If your heat or hot water aren't working, call 311 - and my office is always here to help! The 2025-2026 HEAP benefit opened December 1. Find out if you may be eligible and apply at myBenefits.ny.gov.

G TRAIN SERVICE CHANGES: The MTA is upgrading signals along the G. On weekends & nights from December 12-15 and December 17-22, no G trains will run between Bedford-Nostrand Avs & Court Sq. G trains will run only between Church Av & Bedford-Nostrand Avs. Free B98 shuttle buses will replace service.

DSNY now offers two bounty programs to fight illegal dumping! If you witness it or tip the City so they can catch it in the act, you could earn up to 50% of the fine collected. Learn more at bit.ly/dsnycatchdumpers

Interested in testifying at City Council's upcoming hearing on digital privacy? Sign up now! On Monday, December 8th at 1:00 PM, we'll be discussing how to balance new technology with privacy protections - join us and discuss your own experiences and insights.

Today, I introduced the Doula Bill of Rights! This bill ensures doulas can do their jobs safely, and that families know what to expect. I also co-primed CM Restler's bill - now, notices for fines won't appear in your mailbox late - they'll be right in your inbox!

Don't wait! Get your FREE smoke alarm installed through FDNY's Get Alarmed NYC program! More than one-third of home fires occur during the months of December, January, and February. Take the steps to keep your home safe by going to nyc.gov/getalarmed to learn more.

Pick up a FREE leaf bag at my office! Stop by my office at 244 Union Avenue on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10 AM-4 PM to receive a free leaf bag while supplies last. 🍂

I am hiring for a new chief of staff! Apply and learn more here: bit.ly/COSD34 (link in bio as well)

Help get guns off the street at the District Attorney's upcoming Gun Buy Back event on Saturday, December 6, from 10 am - 4pm at St. Paul Baptist Community Church (859 Hendrix Street). As an incentive, $500 and Apple AirPods will be offered to the first 100 people to turn in operable handguns.

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL! See below for notices: Our office will be closed on Nov. 27 & 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a wonderful and restful holiday weekend! REMINDER: There will be no trash, curbside compost, or recycling collection on Thursday, Nov. 27, Thanksgiving Day.

Another video from my panel with @5BoroInstitute last month - talking about what it felt like to become a new mother and how that informed my Universal Childcare legislation.

The city’s best summer job is now even better! With higher pay and new retention bonuses, there’s never been a better time to become an NYC Parks Lifeguard. Go to nyc.gov/parks/lifeguards to learn more.

Learn how to keep your building, home, or business safe from rats. NYC’s Virtual Rat Academy is offering a FREE training on effective prevention methods. December 15 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Register here: bit.ly/ratacademy1215

An exciting update on the traffic safety improvements on Scott Avenue! We now have a painted plaza, road signs are in place, daylighting is freshly painted, and traffic lights are up! See some of the before and afters below ⬇️

Last month, I was honored to accept an award from United Way and others for my work with Majority Leader Amanda Farias, continuing another year of funding for the Latine Curriculum and increasing the funds.

The IBX is here! The MTA wants your feedback on what should be studied in the project’s Environmental Impact Statement. Below are the public meeting dates: November 19 - 6-8 PM: Trinity Lutheran Church November 25 - 6-8 PM: Brooklyn Public Library RSVP at bit.ly/ibxnov

Bring a friend and join us for a free, hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training on Saturday, December 13 from 10AM - 12PM at Pine Box Rock Shop. You’ll learn life-saving skills, become certified, and take home an overdose rescue kit. Everyone is welcome! RSVP here: bit.ly/RSVPNaloxone

REMINDER: Our office will be closed for Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. There will also be no trash, curbside compost, or recycling collection on Tuesday, November 11. Place bins on the curb on Tuesday evening for collection starting Wednesday, November 12.

REMINDER: The NYC Housing Recovery Operations (HRO) portal will close on Friday, November 7th at 12 PM. If you have experienced property damage from the storm, submit a damage report by Friday at https://loom.ly/nrqJhfg.

For those who are struggling with paused SNAP benefits, we've updated our list of District 34 Food Assistance Programs below. For more updates: https://loom.ly/cv2Jzgs For full list of food banks: https://loom.ly/PatVNGA

REMINDER: Our office will be closed for Election Day on Tuesday, November 4. There will also be no trash, curbside compost, or recycling collection on Tuesday, November 4. Place bins on the curb on Tuesday evening for collection starting Wednesday, November 5.

Participatory Budgeting season is back! Now until November 15th, we're going to be out in the community collecting ideas from YOU on projects that would improve the neighborhood. See below to see where you can find us in the upcoming weeks, or go to bit.ly/D34IDEAS to submit online!

DONE! ✅ Citywide Doula Program — Free doula care for residents in priority areas. ✅ SAFE Pregnancy & Opioid Treatment Act — Campaign for providers on safe treatment for pregnant people with opioid use disorder. ✅ TXT4KIDS Development Program — Text reminders to keep up with kids’ lives.

It’s getting harder and harder for working families to afford life in NYC. Universal child care isn’t optional — it’s urgent. Thanks to @5BoroInstitute and @Etsy for hosting a powerful Child Care Summit!

Get the healthcare you need! Gotham Health will be hosting a Resource Day at 815 Broadway and other locations from 11 AM-3 PM on October 25, offering community members access to register for primary care and other services.

I joined @LincolnRestler at the Delivery Worker Safety Fair in Williamsburg 🚴‍♂️✨ We shared resources on battery safety, safe riding, rules of the road & e-bike regulations — plus handed out free helmets + gear.

In honor of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth 💜 I’m partnering with @CMSandyNurse, @CUFFH & Wyckoff Hospital’s VITP for a Community Panel & Resource Fair supporting survivors and families. Oct 28 | 6 - 8PM | 280 Starr St Register Here: bit.ly/EGBV25

The 2026 Participatory Budgeting season is here! Help decide how to spend $1 million to improve our community—from parks and schools to libraries and centers. We’re collecting ideas through Nov 28, so now’s the time to submit! Scan the QR or visit bit.ly/D34Ideas to submit your ideas today!

REMINDER: No trash, recycling, or compost pickup on Monday, Oct. 13. Put items out Monday night for Tuesday's collection. Our office will also be closed and will re-open on Tuesday, Oct 14. Please leave us a call or email & we’ll get back to you!

Stated Meeting Round Up! I passed Intro 1208 (A/C in shelters), Intro 1122 (reviving the Internet Master Plan), and co-sponsored Intro 1412 with @tiffany_caban to keep ICE off Rikers. Equitable broadband, safer shelters, and protecting immigrant rights!

So much talent, music, and culture in one place! 🌟 Thank you Moore Street Market and all the wonderful performers who made our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration unforgettable! 🎶💃🪘

The Greater Ridgewood Restoration is coming to the Ridgewood Library (20-12 Madison St) this Thursday from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM! They’ll be available to assist residents with tenant issues, rent forms, affordable housing applications, and more. If you or someone you know needs assistance, stop by!

Leonard Library will be closed for a couple days due to a leak and plumbing issue. They have a pop-up stand right now near the intersection of Leonard and Metropolitan.

Chag Sameach! Wishing a joyful and meaningful Sukkot to all who celebrate! 🍋🌿

Brooklyn Public Library is excited to announce the return of Ready, Set, Kindergarten!, a free six-session series for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Taking place at 20 library branches across Brooklyn—and online! For program details, locations, and registration, visit bklynlib.org/rsk.

Starting on October 8, my office will host a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10 AM – 4 PM. VSOs are trained advocates who can help veterans and their families access health benefits, education benefits, home loans, and more!

Wishing a meaningful fast and blessed Yom Kippur to all who observe. May this day bring reflection, renewal, and peace to you and your loved ones.

📢If you can’t join us tomorrow at 10:30 AM for our Day of Action (Myrtle-Wyckoff entrance), you can still take action by sharing this post! Knowing our rights is powerful. More on my Instagram! Register for the Day of Action here: tinyurl.com/BushwickAgainstICE

Let’s show some love to our trees! 🌳 Join us for a Street Tree Care event in Bushwick on Sunday, October 19, in front of 121 Starr St. Sign up here: bit.ly/TrashForceVols

🚨 Emergency Hearing 🚨 Tues, Sept 30 • 10AM City Council will investigate NYPD’s use of Big Apple Connect (free internet for tenants) to link NYCHA CCTV feeds directly to the NYPD in real time. City Hall or via Zoom 📝 Sign up to testify: https://loom.ly/FVBEXIc