Today, as the Chair of NYC Council’s committee on Immigration, I held an oversight hearing to “Address the Mental Health Needs of Immigrants in NYC.” Representatives of DOHMH and MOIA testified about how we are servicing the mental health needs of our city during this dire time.

To charge your e-bike, you have to check several apps to find the right bank! 🚲🔋 Simple barriers turn people away from bikes—Let’s fix that! Today the Transportation Committee is hearing my bill INT115. Int115 would create 1 comprehensive app mapping e-bike charging stations.

Today, I’m celebrating @thenyic’s launch of the New York Proud campaign, a public art project that’s working to uplift immigrant voices in our city.

New from amNY: www.amny.com/nyc-transit/...

Why are the number of vacant units in NYCHA rising? I spoke with @abc7.bsky.social to provide an update since they last reported on the issue in ‘23. I sponsored Int 111 to make data on vacancies publicly accessible & transparent. During a housing crisis, we must hold agencies accountable

Red Hook Community Update: Splash zone now open at the corner of Lorraine Street and Henry Street 10am-7pm daily.

EDC has failed to address the concerns of my community, so yesterday, I was prepared to vote against the proposed BMT plan. With this postponement, I remain prepared to engage with our community members to address ongoing concerns. Read my full statement: council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...

STATEMENT FROM TEN MEMBERS OF THE BROOKLYN MARINE TERMINAL TASK FORCE ON TODAY’S VOTE POSTPONEMENT @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social

Today, we passed some important street co-namings to honor bright lights in District 38’s history: James “Jay” McKnight, Padre Ruskin Piedra, & Blas de Jesus Gonzalez

My statement with @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social on Senator Gillibrand’s racist, Islamophobic comments about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.

I joined w/ @juliasalazar.bsky.social, 6 other electeds, & @jfrejnyc.bsky.social @thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @socialists.nyc + others to help guide people safely out of immigration court.

Read more about our fight to ensure a community vision for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in The New York Times, article by Matthew Haag: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/n...

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and our District 38 Excellence in Leadership Award Recipients! Felicitaciones a todos los graduados de la clase de 2025 y a los ganadores de nuestro premio de liderazgo por demostrar excelencia académica! More awardees to follow!

Important things to know if you have an upcoming appointment in immigration court (esp 1 /eng 2). Learn this for yourself or inform your neighbors! Join @jfrejnyc.bsky.social & @thenyic.bsky.social for court observation shifts to help safely escort people out of court proceedings: (1/2)

I’m with @thenyic.bsky.social and @jfrejnyc.bsky.social observing immigration court. The more people engaging in these public processes to share information with New Yorkers lacking representation, the safer our neighbors will be. Sign up to join court watch: airtable.com/appuhQxWRi0c...

We can't continue to allow ICE to come into our city and inflict violence on our friends, neighbors, and even elected citywide officials. We demand that ICE release Brad Lander. And I urge you to make sure that YOUR elected representatives are paying attention & speaking out NOW.

✊Thank you to Councilmembers @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social for joining our legal team today to observe immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza. Together, we will #ProtectOurFutures!

Free Dylan ⨯ No Kings leading the march down Fifth Avenue in the rain! @thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities. nyic.org/2025/06/immi... @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social

Today, the City Council is holding a Public Housing hearing seeking transparency on vacancies and transfers throughout NYCHA. Our current system desperately needs change. It is heartbreaking to see my constituents facing violence struggle with delays on transfers.

Every working New Yorker is under threat from mass deportation policy. If you think this fight isn’t yours, you’re wrong. Educate your community, support your neighbors. We protect us, we are stronger together, and we will never welcome ICE into our city.

I had a lovely visit to see my friends at Marien Heim older adult center in Sunset Park. It’s great to have close partnerships with the vibrant older adult centers in our district. I’m always fighting to protect the services that keep our community healthy and safe!

This morning, I went from Sunset Park to Dyker Heights, stopping 1st at PS24 to see Arts Connection students perform a piece from their Puppet workshop! In schools that serve students from diverse language backgrounds, arts education is a crucial way to bridge the gap.

"We have more aggressive enforcement against bicycle riders than car drivers. How does that make sense? It’s backwards" — @cmrestler.bsky.social "This is an administration that has chosen once again to criminalize poverty, working class people, and immigrant workers" — @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social

Today, I introduced Res 870 alongside Council Members De La Rosa and Joseph to call on the DOE to establish a Labor History Month in public schools. NYC's students must be taught their rights as future workers and the hard-fought struggles labor unions waged to win those protections.

Join us for a FREE walking tour at Green-Wood Cemetery! 🌳 On June 7th at 10:30am, we'll meet at the Main Entrance to explore the bountiful history right here in our neighborhood. RSVP by texting 646.965.1051

Through a partnership with Groundswell, my office was able to fund a community mural project for the fantastic students at P.S. 69. This morning, their mural was finally unveiled! 🎨 Thank you to the team at P.S. 69 and Groundswell for helping our students’ creativity thrive!

At a time when our histories are being erased from classrooms across the country, we’re building something different. Proud to partner with @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, Oswald Feliz, United Way, Hispanic Fed, and more on this important project. Read our op-ed: www.brooklynpaper.com/op-ed-elevat...

“We know in this current political context that contact with the NYPD is a premise for the deportation pipeline," said @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social. "This abrupt change ... is more of Eric Adams trying to deliver on his quid pro quo with the Trump administration." nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/05/09/n...

Yesterday, New Utrecht High School library welcomed graphic novelist Laura Gao as a part of the Lamba Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools program to discuss her book Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American. @lambdaliterary.org

Red Hook Report Back: Our Temporary Library Our community fought and won a temporary space as the regular Red Hook Library remains under construction. Have you been yet? Go check out the temporary library at 362 Van Brunt Street!

JOIN US - May 8 at 5:30 - to learn more about women's health services at Maimonides! ⚕️ This will include a free buffet and giveaways for attendees!

Full letter below: @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social @cndelarosa.bsky.social @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @chrismartenyc.bsky.social

My bills Int 860 and 861 passed! Together, these bills will strengthen community involvement and transparency in the Economic Development Corporation's process. (1/4)

Yesterday, I joined PIX11 News to discuss @council.nyc.gov’s lawsuit to stop the executive order to establish ICE operations on Rikers Island. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/iLzWmKEYR7I

Put supporting effort to keep ICE out of Rikers. Adams's sell out to Trump continues.

In response to @NYCMayor's announcement of an executive order to establish ICE operations on Rikers Island, 30 city council members & other representatives of the people of NYC signed onto a letter demanding that he rescind the order. @CMSandyNurse www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/n...

Statement on Mayor Adams’ Executive Order to Establish ICE Operations on Rikers with @cmsandynurse.bsky.social Mayor Adams has doubled down on Trump’s racist mass deportation spectacle through a new executive order to establish ICE operations on Rikers.

Our members @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social joined @psc-cuny.org @aqeny.bsky.social @peoplesplannyc.bsky.social @advocate.nyc.gov and students of Leaders High School for a youth speak out 📢 When they say cut back, we say fight back!

Please be on the lookout for our missing community member. Please call 911 or NYPD TIPs at 1-800-577-8477 to share any information.

Since the unjust detention of permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil, several other university students and permanent residents have been targeted by DHS and threatened with deportation. This threat to free speech and due process should alarm you. (1/3)

🧵(2/2) and while final deliberations about the state budget are set to begin in Albany. #NY4All It’s more important now than ever for leaders at the state level to stand up & defend immigrant communities by passing these bills. Missed the event but want to take action? Visit win.newmode.net/ny4all

This horrifying suppression of free speech and human rights is utterly fascist. We, the people, must stand together and demand Mahmoud’s release immediately.

@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social talks about how this mayor has been cutting and gutting essential services in NYC since day one. Mayor Adams must resign. If not, Gov Hochul must remove him from office.

@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social calls for Mayor Adams to resign and for @govkathyhochul.bsky.social to do the right thing for New Yorkers and REMOVE him. The crowd of hundreds of New Yorkers erupts!!

Alongside @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @housingworksnyc.bsky.social @winnyc.bsky.social and others, I stood outside the courthouse where today, advocates are arguing to appeal a court decision to stop the expansion of the CityFHEPS program. We need more pathways to stable housing. NYC can’t wait

Last night, New Yorkers from across the city gathered to rally against NYU Langone’s compliance with the Trump administration’s harmful ban on trans-affirming care. We cannot allow these draconian policies to upend our healthcare systems. Public health is public safety!

Last week, I spoke with NY1 about the recent ICE raids in our city. Spreading excessive fear around our existing legal processes only serves to hurt our collective public safety.

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a prosperous Year of the Snake. 🐍