NYC residents, you have the power to fund neighborhood improvements like HVAC upgrades, school bathrooms, an EV firefighting robot, library tech — these are real projects in District 5! If you're in a participating district, you have one day left to vote: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/

100 days in, and we’ve been moving fast. From passing 100+ bills to proposing to restore $1.1B in libraries, cultural institutions, and critical services, we’re delivering for New Yorkers in every borough. And we’re just getting started!

The budget should reflect what communities actually need. That's what Participatory Budgeting is all about. PB Vote Week is here. The time is now to cast your vote online or in-person by Sunday: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/

100 days in, and the work continues. Today we passed an Earth Day package to expand green space, protect wildlife, and improve water quality, plus new measures on mental health transparency and nonpublic school safety. Thank you to our Council Members for prioritizing this legislation!

Proud to join 32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong#UnionStrongat their rally yesterday. For over 90 years, these workers have kept our city running and helped lead the fight to uplift working people across industries. As Speaker, I stand with 32BJ in the fight for a fair contract, dignity, and respect.

We can never forget the Holocaust. That’s why I fought to bring every 8th grader to the Museum of Jewish Heritage — and why I’ll keep working to protect Jewish New Yorkers. Education is how we remember and how we combat hate. www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/a...

Honored to join Manhattan Chamber of Commerce's Business Leadership Council today. We’re focused on job creation, delivering real relief for small business, and taking on rising insurance costs. Now, it's time to execute and build a safer, more affordable, more livable New York.

Proud to join SAG-AFTRA at Rock the City to reaffirm the Council's commitment to fighting for arts funding and protecting the workers who make this city's creative life possible. We at the Council are proud to support you in this fight. You have a real ally in us.

When our government invests in arts and culture, we all benefit. I was proud to join Council Member Crystal Hudson and so many dedicated advocates at BRIC last night to discuss how we keep investing in the festivals and cultural programming that make New York City what it is.

On Yom HaShoah, we remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. As the daughter and granddaughter of survivors, I carry these stories with me every day. With antisemitism rising, we must continue to remember and teach the lessons of the Shoah.

The Pride flag belongs at Stonewall. 🏳️‍🌈 www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/n...

Honored to join the AACEO this morning at Antioch Baptist Church. For more than 35 years, AACEO has been paramount in engaging Black New Yorkers and inspiring generations of people to effect change in their own communities.

For decades, Eliot Engel proudly served New Yorkers in Congress. As a proud member of the Jewish community and the son of immigrants, he represented the best of the America’s promise. Sending my love to his family and loved ones.

Last night, the People's House celebrated Garifuna heritage, recognizing the over 250,000 New Yorkers of Garifuna descent that span the five boroughs.

We 🫶 our libraries!

For decades, Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network have advanced real equity, real opportunity, & real justice for our communities. Today, they’re convening their 35th annual convention to continue that work. The @council.nyc.gov is right there with them, honoring our continued partnership.

Happy Easter, NYC! Today we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, the promise of renewal, and the light that follows every struggle. Wishing all those who observe a joyful day of reflection, family, and community.

Today, on Good Friday, I'm wishing all New Yorkers who mark this day a meaningful and peaceful observance. May this day inspire reflection and a renewed sense of hope.

New Yorkers deserve a responsible path forward for their budget. That means identifying savings rather than raising property taxes, and standing firmly against any cuts to critical services.

No cuts to services. Restoring $1.1 billion the Mayor left out. And this is just the beginning. A responsible path forward for New York City’s budget.

In 2020, the Trump administration tried to weaponize the Census. We sued, and we won. Today, @speakermenin.bsky.social and I pushed back against the administration’s inclusion of a citizenship question in the testing phase of the 2030 Census. Everyone should be counted in the next Census.

Wishing all New Yorkers a Chag Pesach Sameach! Passover is a story of freedom, resilience, and hope. As we gather with loved ones, may we honor that legacy and stand firm against hate, carrying forward the lessons of our ancestors.

Today, the Council released our response to the Mayor’s preliminary budget proposal. We've proposed closing a $6 billion budget shortfall responsibly, without any cuts to services or staff, while investing in programs that make life more affordable. To be clear, this is just the beginning.

On National Census Day, we rallied to protect a full and accurate count of every New Yorker. A citizenship question would suppress participation and put our communities at risk, and we need action now to make sure everyone is counted.

Honored to join the 33rd Annual Downtown Seder at City Winery last night. As we celebrate Passover, we’re reminded of the strength, hope, and perseverance that continue to guide our city forward. Chag Pesach Sameach!

Trans Day of Visibility is a reminder that visibility alone isn’t enough. Trans New Yorkers deserve real access to housing, healthcare, safety, and opportunity. We'll keep working to deliver a city where trans New Yorkers are not just visible, but supported, protected, and able to build full lives.

Tonight in Chambers, we celebrated Women’s History Month and honored the extraordinary women leaders shaping our city.   Our women-majority New York City Council will continue fight to close the wage gap, deliver universal child care, and advocate for other policies to uplift women New Yorkers.

This morning, I joined the Cultural Institutions Group trustees with Deputy Speaker Williams to discuss the vital role cultural organizations play in our city. From community partnerships and education, to tourism and economic development, these institutions strengthen our city at every level.

Honored to join Council Member Rita Joseph for her State of the District in Brooklyn yesterday, where she shared her vision for the year ahead. Proud to stand alongside her as we keep working for New Yorkers.

On this Palm Sunday, I’m wishing all who observe a peaceful and meaningful day. May today bring reflection, renewal, and hope to you and your loved ones.

Happy birthday to our incredible Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams! Your leadership makes our Council and city stronger every day. Grateful to work alongside you.

Today, I had my Working Girl moment taking the Staten Island Ferry back to City Hall 🚢 16M riders a year. Runs 24/7. Always free. And as of today, alcoholic drinks are back on board for the first time since 2019! Thank you to NYC DOT and EDC for making this happen!

So great to join the Council's Italian Caucus to commemorate St. Joseph's Day in the rotunda this week!

Today, at a rally at Park East synagogue with @ujafedny.bsky.social and Jewish Community Relations Council of NY, we came together to mark the Council's passage of our legislative package. I'm proud that these bills will help protect access to houses of worship and uphold the right to protest.

Today, the Council passed my legislation to protect safe access to houses of worship while fully upholding the sacrosanct rights to free speech & protest. This bill requires the NYPD to publish their plans, strengthens transparency and accountability, and ensures communities are part of the process.

I wrote in the New York Post about a simple principle: every New Yorker deserves to feel safe entering their house of worship. Today, the Council will vote on my legislation that protects that right while upholding free speech. We must choose faith over fear.

Today is Equal Pay Day. It's not a day of celebration, but moreso a reminder that shocking, gender-based inequality that has persisted for far too long. I’m proud to stand with @powherny.bsky.social, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social, and our partners pushing to close gender and racial pay gaps.

The Mamdani administration should drop its CITYFHEPS litigation and negotiate on the framework for settlement we've offered that's both fiscally-responsible and also ensures our city's most vulnerable residents get housed.

@speakermenin.bsky.social knows that giving our paraprofessionals the dignity they deserve is non-negotiable. Proud to have her join us this past weekend at the Para luncheon and fight for the para RESPECT check. Thank you Speaker Menin for having our backs! #RESPECTforParaprofessionals

That pizza box you ate from last night? There’s a good chance it came from Pratt’s Staten Island paper mill, which recycles all of the wastepaper collected by DSNY. I joined my @council.nyc.gov colleagues to tour the facility and learn about its economic and sustainability impacts.

LGBTQ+ history is American history. I’m proud to stand alongside my @council.nyc.gov colleagues @chiosse.bsky.social and Justin Sanchez to demand the return of the Pride flag to Stonewall. 🏳️‍🌈

Stonewall is sacred ground. It is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, and the removal of the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument is a deliberate and cowardly attempt to erase that history. (1/2) gaycitynews.com/trump-rainbo...

MTA 🤝 NYC Council Working together for New Yorkers. Thanks for riding with us, @speakermenin.bsky.social !

Caught the 5 train this morning with @mta.info Chair and CEO Janno Lieber! This @council.nyc.gov is all in on advancing affordability, accessibility, and sustainability throughout our mass transit system.

✊ BIG WIN ✊ Today, New York City is finally reforming its street vending system in a way that works for everyone by overriding former Mayor Adams’ last-minute veto on Int. 431-B.

Today, we proudly celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We also recognize that his work is unfinished and recommit ourselves to championing equity, justice, and respect for all.

First full week as @council.nyc.gov Speaker ✅

This #MuslimHeritageMonth, I was honored to welcome my sister and mentor Dr. Debbie Almontaser to City Council Chambers to deliver the invocation at our first Stated Meeting of the year. Thank you @speakermenin.bsky.social for honoring our faith and making this possible.

BREAKING: Today, Speaker Julie Menin announced the Council's five-point action plan to combat antisemitism and strengthen community safety in NYC, with a focus on Holocaust education, protecting schools and houses of worship, and confronting hate citywide.

This morning, I’m announcing the @council.nyc.gov’s five-point plan to combat antisemitism. We’re taking decisive action to invest in education, strengthen protections for schools and houses of worship, support community safety, and ensure we have the tools to confront hatred.