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i’m at the brooklyn training. amazing energy.

@handsoffnyc.bsky.social is training thousands of New Yorkers on how to protect their neighbors from ICE. Today, they are currently running two trainings in Brooklyn and the Bronx, both of which hit capacity because interest was so high. This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.

Wow, actual chills. This is so powerful. Amazing work @handsoffnyc.bsky.social.

I was proud to join @thenyic.bsky.social with my fellow @riseandresist.bsky.social and @handsoffnyc.bsky.social comrades to call out the failure of the @nypd.bsky.social to protect New Yorkers from ICE terrorists.

ICE still FROZEN at Centre St & Howard in lower Manhattan right now as calls continue circulating for people to join. NYPD arriving with barricades.

The immediate and overwhelming community response that thwarted an ICE raid yesterday will be commonplace in NYC. At HandsOffNYC.com we’re ensuring it by preparing New Yorkers borough by borough—block by block—on how to nonviolently respond to the unwarranted and unlawful terror ICE imposes on us.

We’re nearing full capacity in the others too! Sign up to get a spot: HandsOffNYC.com.

Wow NYC, we see you @handsoffnyc.bsky.social!! This training is at FULL capacity, they had to turn people away…

Don't mess with New York—we will always protect our neighbors. The people power and organizing capacity of NYC is unstoppable. We are mobilizing across every borough, on every block, to defend democracy and protect our neighborhoods-and we need your help. Join us and get trained at HandsOffNYC.com

We just opened up more slots for our Manhattan training this Saturday, November 22! We’ll discuss the moment, offer skills training such as know your rights & ICE watch, share organizing strategies, and connect you with your neighbors and so you can start getting organized locally! Register here:

“On Saturday, community groups passed out another 10,000 whistles as part of a day of action put on by Hands Off NYC, a coalition that includes dozens of unions, community groups, churches and political groups, hosting a day of action and events across the city.” @handsoffnyc.bsky.social

Today, thousands of people came out to events all across NYC—picking up and handing out materials to defend their neighborhoods from ICE. There were whistles kits & know your rights cards. People went to hundreds of businesses hanging signs of solidarity. Incredible feat by @handsoffnyc.bsky.social.

Dozens of folks & a few adorable pups came out at Grand Army Plaza to distribute information and whistles to protect our beloved city and our neighbors. This is how we build a culture of joyful defiance and keep each other safe! #handsoffnyc @handsoffnyc.bsky.social @indivisible.org

Huge high five to Dean, who was the VERY FIRST person to arrive for our @handsoffnyc.bsky.social event at @anyonecomics.bsky.social today!!!

The @bkindivisible.bsky.social crew folding zines and handing out whistles at their @handsoffnyc.bsky.social event at Grand Army Plaza today! They ran out of table room, so people folded zines on the wall along the park!

Much coloring and decorating was done! These awesome FORM A CROWD STAY LOUD whistle zines never looked so good!

Lots of folks brought their kids! Who were awesome!

Massive high five to everyone who came to the @handsoffnyc.bsky.social / @bkindivisible.bsky.social event at @anyonecomics.bsky.social today! Incredible turnout - filled the inside of the store and two tables outside! Folded about 800 zines and gave out loads of whistles and buttons and stickers!

We are fighting Ice at @anyonecomics.bsky.social thanks to @gregpak.net @handsoffnyc.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social and @attackerman.bsky.social

Looking forward to doing this @handsoffnyc.bsky.social event with @gregpak.net and friends in a couple hours at @anyonecomics.bsky.social! C'mon out, fold zines with us, and pick up cool swag!

This Saturday (11/15), join us for a citywide day of community action where New Yorkers are coming together to build our relationships, visibility, and collective strength—borough by borough, block by block—in resistance to the Trump administration. Find an event near you: www.HandsOffNYC.com/nov15

Join us TOMORROW, 1:30-3:30pm at Kensington Plaza in Brooklyn. Your neighbors are organizing yo share resources and build community so that WE KEEP US SAFE. More @handsoffnyc.bsky.social

Check out some of the awesome stuff we'll be giving away at our @handsoffnyc.bsky.social event at @anyonecomics.bsky.social in Brooklyn on 11/15! Come fold zines, make posters, and score cool stuff! Whistles! Buttons! Stickers! And YOU! RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblen...

“In October, as Mr. Trump encroached on other cities, more than 100 unions, community groups and left-wing organizations started a coalition, Hands Off N.Y.C., to protest a similar federal intervention in New York.”

Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s new mayor.

If you missed our citywide kickoff call last night for the Hands Off NYC movement, you can catch the recording below. We cover how you can plug into our efforts to stand up against Trump’s escalating attacks on the city. You can also jump right into action by going to: HandsOffNYC.com/take-action.

We’re building a movement in NYC that’s strong enough to push back against Trump’s fascist takeover and attacks on U.S. cities. Across each borough and on every block, we’re organizing to protect NYC and our communities—but it’s going to take all of us. Learn how you can help: www.HandsOffNYC.com.

The Trump administration’s attacks on NYC communities are escalating, but we’ve been preparing. Hands Off NYC is hosting a citywide call on Wednesday (10/29) at 7pm. Hands Off NYC is supported by 100+ unions, faith leaders, and community groups. Join us and register for the call at HandsOffNYC.com

On April 5th, over 120,000 New Yorkers came together to say HANDS OFF our jobs, unions, schools, social security, medicare, and more. But we know that protest isn't enough -- we have to take that energy and turn it into action. So that's what we're going to do. Join us: handsoffNYC.com