‪Self immolation in the name of freedom is the greatest sacrifice. We must honor Lobga's decades of peaceful advocacy for the Tibetan people. May his memory continue to inspire those who carry that work forward and may his sacrifice empower the Tibetan community in their pursuit of humanity‬

🥵 New York City is about to get dangerously hot, so here's how to beat the heat using just WATER - inside and out! 💦 😎 Share these tips with everyone over the next few days. Water will help everyone stay safe and beat the heat.

Update on fake eviction case: this past Friday, the lawyer dropped this bogus case, yet a publication chose to spread damaging lies based on a case that was already withdrawn.

I won’t be intimidated by a landlord and a defamatory publication. We are prepared to provide a copy of the filed petition, and, upon request, a copy of the responsive pleadings once filed, so that these points may be verified against the court record.

We're not about to get hustled by a computer.

See my statement on the LIRR strike below

See my statement on the Rent Guidelines Board preliminary vote below.

See my statement on the act of antisemitism at Fifth Hammer Brewing below.

See my statement on the fire on 37-34 33rd St below.

See my statement on the fire on 37-34 33rd St below.

See my statement on the Rego Park Jewish Center acts of antisemitism below.

See my statement on NYPD's collusion with ICE agents in Bushwick below.

NYC spends close to $1 bil a year to truck waste out of NYC. The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would save tax dollars and protect our health. The State Legislature should pass it today. @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social

Our community deserves a seat at the table long before anyone, including the mayor, makes headlines in the Oval Office.

Wishing our neighbors who observe Lent a meaningful season of renewal, reflection, and hope.

Losar La Tashi Delek! Today we're ringing in Tibetan New Year 2153, the Year of the Fire Horse, with gratitude for the lessons of the past and hope for the blessings ahead. Wishing this Losar renews our spirit, strengthens our faith, and fills our lives with compassion, peace, and purpose.

Ramadan Mubarak! May this holy month bring peace, blessings, and happiness to our neighbors.

Happy Lunar New Year to our neighbors! As we enter the Year of the Horse, we wish everyone health, abundance, and prosperity for the upcoming year.

Today we learned that DSS/DHS evicted all 37 children and their families from a neighborhood shelter in our district, ripping them from the homes, friends, and routines that they relied on for months. See my full statement below.

Congratulations to the 10,500 @nynurses.bsky.social at Montefiore NYC and Mount Sinai NYC on winning tentative agreements after weeks of collective action. Their fight for safe staffing, fair benefits, and safer working conditions is a win for nurses and for patients across our city.

See my statement on Seamus Culleton's unjust detainment below:

Congratulations to Council Member Virginia Maloney on your inauguration! It’s an honor to serve alongside you to improve our city for all New Yorkers.

Instead of investigating federal agents that killed protestors and allies over the last month, the Trump Administration arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for documenting ICE abuses—activity protected by the Constitution. See my full statement below.

The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather alert for NYC until 10 a.m. tomorrow. See our graphic for how to keep yourselves and your neighbors safe.

I stand in solidarity with Jewish New Yorkers and will continue to condemn racist and antisemitic violence. See my full statement condemning antisemitism in our city.

Today marked a huge win for thousands of delivery drivers in NYC. I joined @mayor.nyc.gov, @hellodcwp.bsky.social, and Los Deliveristas Unidos to celebrate $5.2 million in repayments from Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda. (1/2)

We mourn with the people of Minneapolis and are clear eyed in our shared conviction that ICE must be abolished.”

“Today, the federal government murdered an ICU nurse in Minnesota who was a legal observer of ICE’s unlawful kidnapping campaign. We are devastated and enraged that death and violence are now the norm of the federal government’s immigration policy.

STATEMENT: Caucus leaders @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cndelarosa.bsky.social on today’s ICE-sanctioned killing in Minnesota:

Growing Up Green Elementary School terminated its teachers union, undermining their teachers’ right to unionize and advocate for fair and equal wages, good benefits, and job longevity. See my full statement below.

My heart is broken for Samuel Alston, who was shot inside a supportive housing facility on 12th Street and 36th Avenue. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and community. See my full statement below.

Today, we remember the legacy and activism of Martin Luther King Jr. It was over 60 years ago that Dr. King said, “Injustice everywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” We will continue working to fight injustice in our city so every neighbor can have safety, dignity, and peace.

Our office will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20.

I’m honored to serve as the inaugural Chair of Workforce Development at a time when automation & artificial intelligence are reshaping our economy. As Chair, my priority is creating clear, equitable pathways to good-paying jobs, ensuring that NYers can afford to stay in our city.

Happy Maghe Sankranti to our Nepali neighbors! Wishing you peace, joy, and prosperity as you spend this harvest festival with your loved ones.

It was nurses who were on the front lines during the pandemic. It’s nurses who treat every illness and emergency with care and compassion. It’s time @nynurses.bsky.social get what they deserve—safe staffing, fully funded health benefits, and protections from workplace violence.

It’s been 123 years since the first Korean immigrants came to the U.S., paving the way for my family and so many others in this country. I’m honored to represent my community as one of the first Korean Americans in City Council and celebrate our shared culture and contributions.

Congratulations to @speakermenin.bsky.social! Excited that our female-majority Council will continue to grow under your leadership.

Now open: Application for Fiscal Year 2027 Discretionary Funding! Eligible nonprofits and community-based organizations in our district can apply at council.nyc.gov/budget. See our flyer for deadlines and visit council.nyc.gov/julie-won/budget-fy-27 for more information.

Attention to nonprofits and community-based organizations! We’re co-hosting two upcoming webinars on the NYC Discretionary Expenses Funding process. See our flyer to register for the upcoming sessions.

Wishing a speedy recovery to the two individuals injured at a fire at a residential building on 64th Street in Woodside. The fire happened on the first and second floor of the building just before 11 p.m. on Monday, January 5. See my full statement below.

Happy Three Kings Day! May the Three Kings bring you gifts of joy and good health! ¡Feliz día de los reyes magos! ¡Que los Reyes Magos les traigan regalos de alegría y buena salud!

Events in January! We’re hosting two flooding town halls where @nycwater will be giving away FREE flood kits to those who attend the Flooding 101 workshop. The first town hall will be @culturelablic on January 14, 2026 and the second town hall will be @scs4ny on January 21, 2026.

Celebrating the new year with KAAGNY our Korean American veterans!

Today I joined Mayor Mamdani, AG James, and Commissioner Levine as the Mayor signed an executive order banning hidden junk fees and subscription traps. This empowers @hellodcwp to crack down on deceptive practices and protect New Yorkers’ wallets. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

On Saturday afternoon, a driver cruelly injured two dogs in Long Island City near the Pulaski Bridge. The NYPD made an arrest within two hours of the incident being reported. The dogs were treated by a vet at the ASPCA and will be put up for adoption.

BREAKING: Today, NYSNA nurses at 12 NYC private sector hospitals and 3 Long Island Northwell Health hospitals delivered 10-day notices to strike. NYSNA will continue to bargain between now and January 12th in the hopes of reaching agreements.

At 26 Federal Plaza, when I went to accompany my Venezuelan neighbors, I watched helplessly as they cried and begged to not be deported back to Venezuela. Despite it all, without due process and a fair pathway to US citizenship they were detained and deported by ICE. See my full statement.

Happy New Year to our neighbors in District 26!

As we enter 2026, I am grateful for our community and the work we've done together to improve the neighborhoods we live in. In the past year, my team and I have been working hard to serve everyone in district 26, regardless of immigration status. See how we’ve empowered our community!