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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

📰 Check out our latest e-newsletter that highlights recent work, and what Carlina has accomplished over the last eight years in service of our community. us14.campaign-archive.com?u=ab4cc26b08...

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Council passed Carlina’s bill to fix a gap in supportive housing rules, ensuring time spent incarcerated counts toward eligibility. This will help break cycles of homelessness, improve health, reduce recidivism, and restore stability for our most vulnerable neighbors.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

🚴🚶🌳 Carlina joined colleagues + advocates to celebrate a milestone for NYC’s greenway network - the rollout of her law requiring a citywide plan. Safer rides, more walking space and nature access - a big step toward a greener, healthier, more connected city!

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 10/08/2025

NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 40, sponsored by @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social Requires NYC Department of Corrections to create a child visitor program in City jails, report on it annually, and ensure all new jails have specially designed visiting areas for children.

Announcement of Local Law 40 effective August 9, 2025, improving the visitation system for city jails with child visitor programs and special visiting areas.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 04/08/2025

We’re expanding 7-day library service! 📚 Last year, we fought hard to restore the mayor’s cuts to 7-day service. This year, 11 new branches will have Sunday service thanks to the $2M we proposed and secured. See you on Sundays! 🎥 @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🌡️ NYC is in the midst of another heat wave this week and smoke from Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality. Please limit any unnecessary outdoor activity. If you need relief from the heat, please visit a local cooling center. finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

As you have undoubtedly heard, ACC is facing crisis level population. Starting Thursday, July 24, adoption fees will be waived for the first 100 pets adopted. Visit nycacc.org/locations for adoption hours and shelter info.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Temperatures will soar today and cooling centers are open. Please stay cool and limit unnecessary outdoor activity. finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Support older adults in our community! @cssnyorg.bsky.social mobilizes thousands of volunteers through their Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a model in volunteer service that has been replicated nationally and internationally. Learn more and sign up here: www.cssny.org/issues/entry...

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 22/07/2025

Two years after the Council passed a law to expand mental health care in the city’s family shelters, 75% now have on-site social workers. Early data shows that more families are getting care and fewer crises are occurring, a critical step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Carlina joined @errollouis.bsky.social on Inside City Hall to discuss her bill mandating investigation and reporting, family notification and access to information + belongings, accountability for misconduct, and interagency review when someone dies in DOC custody. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

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Councilmember Carlina Rivera on DOC transparency

Councilmember Carlina Rivera joined "Inside City Hall."

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(ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Yesterday, @council.nyc.gov passed a bill requiring the Department of Correction to notify family and the public within 24 hours when someone dies in custody. This is an important step towards ending secrecy, advancing transparency, and restoring dignity. queenseagle.com/all/2025/7/1...

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Council passes bill to require DOC to report detainee deaths — Queens Daily Eagle

The City Council on Monday passed a bill that they say will bring transparency to the way the city’s Department of Correction announces and shares information about detainee deaths.

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Ian Kwok, MD @kwokytalky.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Free public webinar: Join me and art therapist Joshua Brancheau to learn about #ArtTherapy (and participate in an arts-based activity!) events.weill.cornell.edu/event/transf...

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freedomagendany.bsky.social @freedomagendany.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Here’s what some of our members have to say after New York City Council's momentous passage of Intro 423, sponsored by @carlinarivera.bsky.social... #CloseRikers

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Today the Council passed Int. 423-2024 to require oversight and transparency when someone dies in DOC custody. 41 people have died in city jails since 2022. Amid continued violence and neglect, we are demanding accountability and action. New Yorkers deserve nothing less.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Wishing you a wonderful July 4th Holiday and weekend! ☀️🎇

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Join the NYC DOT for an online session for older adults and people with disabilities. Hear from key transportation agencies, learn about new accessibility programs, and get tips and tools to help you get around more easily. Register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/navigate-n...

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

☑️ NYC, make your voice heard! The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy is proposing changes to the City Charter, the city’s governing document, and would like your input: thecommission.nyc/survey 🏙️ Let’s build a stronger, more democratic NYC together.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This morning Carlina joined PIX11 News to discuss how Council's unanimously approved budget will uplift working families and New Yorkers across the city. youtu.be/J_SwEW3wB1c?...

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City Council approves $115.9 billion budget

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Hamilton Fish Pool offers lap swimming for adults during select mornings. Adults can swim laps from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This early morning program is available at the pool as part of the citywide adult lap swim initiative.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

📢 NYCDOT wants to hear from you. Please participate in this anonymous survey for a street improvement project proposal on the Avenue B Open Street between East 14th Street + Houston Street. To learn more about the proposal and give feedback visit bit.ly/aveb2025

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🏙️ @council.nyc.gov voted to approve a budget that puts working families first, protects vital services, and invests in housing, libraries, culture, and care. Our work has been defined by our commitment to build a New York City that leaves no one behind. A city that lifts us all up.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

☑️ Proud to deliver a budget that expands library service, protects cultural institutions, and supports the workers and artists who bring NYC to life. Every New Yorker deserves access to knowledge, creativity, and community, and our FY26 budget helps make that possible.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Come out this weekend to learn more about the Department of Transportation's latest design plans for the Avenue B Open Street! June 28, 1 - 4 p.m., on Avenue B between 8th and 9th Streets.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

NYC debe liderar la protección de comunidades inmigrantes y asegurar fondos clave en el presupuesto: ✅$60M en servicios legales comunitarios ✅$34M para unidad familiar ✅$25M en defensa legal urgente ✅$6.3M para menores y niños no acompañados

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

NYC must lead on protecting immigrant communities, + fund vital resources in this year's budget: ✅ $60M for community-based legal services ✅ $34M for the Immigrant Family Unity Project ✅ $25M for a rapid response legal defense fund ✅ $6.3M for children + unaccompanied minors

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🏘️ Last week, Carlina submitted testimony to the Rent Guidelines Board, urging them to freeze rents and protect working families. We must continue taking action to address rising housing costs and protect the communities that make New York City home. 🔗 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1s7zy...

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In our last week of budget negotiations, it was great to join Culture@3 to give an update on where our work stands, with the artists who bring our cultural organizations and city to life! #culture4all

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Three years after Roe was overturned, Carlina continues to lead the fight for reproductive freedom, expanding access to medication abortion, funding care and support services, and protecting New Yorkers from deceptive clinics. NYC will remain a safe haven for safe care.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

☀️ Please stay cool today as temperature feel like over 100 degrees. If you don't have air conditioning at home and need relief from the heat, we encourage you to find a local cooling center: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 24/06/2025

Today is the day! Get out and VOTE, NYC! 🗳️ Polls are open from 6AM-9PM.

Graphic of a floral garment with a sticker that says "GO VOTE NYC" with an illustration of a hand holding a torch, along with two buttons: one that says "POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 6AM - 9PM" and another with the Council seal.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

🚨 We will be postponing our workshop with @beta.nyc due to excessive heat. A new date and time will be announced soon. We hope you will join us!

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

🌡️ Summer is here and we're in the midst of our first heat wave. It's important to stay hydrated + out of the heat as much as possible. There are cooling centers in air-conditioned facilities across the city that offer relief from the heat. Find them here: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcente...

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

☀️ Thank you to all of our local partners and neighbors who made our Job Fair and Family Day an exciting success this weekend! This was a great time to come together as a community, enjoy the start of summer, and connect residents to resources.

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BetaNYC, a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York @beta.nyc · 18/06/2025

Join us and @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social for Mapping for Equity in Tompkins Square Park! 🗺️ 🌳 Learn how to use OpenStreetMap and BetaNYC’s toolkit to map your community’s public assets. 📍 Field Mapping: Monday, June 24 at 3 pm 📌 RSVP: beta.nyc/e250624-rsvp

Flyer for “Mapping for Equity” hosted by BetaNYC and Council Member Carlina Rivera. The event focuses on using OpenStreetMap and BetaNYC’s Mapping for Equity Toolkit in the community. Register at beta.nyc/e250624-rsvp.

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(ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

It was an honor to celebrate @aafenyc.bsky.social's 51 years of essential work to uplift our AAPI communities! From delivering affordable housing to supporting local small businesses, AAFE has been on the frontlines of advancing racial, economic, and social justice in NYC.

Speaker Adams delivering remarks at the gala.

Speaker Adams seated next to Attorney General of NY Letitia James.

Speaker Adams poses with a large group that includes Attorney General of NY Letitia James, Council Member Carlina Rivera, and AAFE staff.

Speaker Adams delivering remarks in front of a large backdrop that reads "Welcome to AAFE's 51st Annual Gala"

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our #SummerAtTheLibrary Kickoff! Learn More about this event and what Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and The New York Public Library have in store for you this summer! www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/new... www.instagram.com/qplnyc/p/DKs...

Students With Guidebooks at Summer at the Library Kickoff Event with NYPL, QPL, and BPL. Credit: Jonathan Blanc/NYPL

Left to right: NYC Council Member Francisco P. Moya, New York Life Corporate VP Carolin Fermin, NYPL President Tony Marx, BPL President Linda Johnson, NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera, QPL President Dennis Walcott. Credit: QPL

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Juneteenth reminds us that no freedom has ever come without a fight. It calls us to reflect on what collective liberation truly requires, and to honor the power and perseverance of Black communities who continue to lead the way.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The Skrmetti ruling doesn’t change our values or commitment to supporting trans and nonbinary youth. In New York City, we will protect care, not criminalize it, and continue investing in services that help all New Yorkers live authentically and safely. #SCOTUS

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

🎈 Join us for fun with the family, and to explore opportunities for the future. 📅 We're hosting a Family Day + Job Fair on June 21 at The Earth School (55 Ave B) with food, music, games, and resources from organizations hiring now! 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/3Fsneg3

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day, NYC!

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

The 6th Precinct Community Council along with OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) is launching a Free Tech Safety program for adults (50+). To learn more, visit seniorplanet.org/NYC or call 888-713-3495

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

📢 Listen up, NYC! Early voting starts tomorrow! Tomorrow is also the last day to register to vote. Learn more about ranked choice voting and meet the candidates here: www.nycvotes.org/how-to-vote/...

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In 2019, Carlina passed legislation prohibiting the capture of wild birds. We've been getting troubling reports of pigeon netting in NYC neighborhoods, which we forward to NYPD + DOHMH. As PA is the last state that allows pigeon shooting for sport, we're urging the PA house to ban the practice.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🏥 When hospitals plan to close entirely or eliminate critical services, communities are too often left out. We rallied today in support of the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act because every New Yorker deserves a say in decisions that impact their health and their lives.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

This morning we stood together to call on the Governor to sign the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act. Our communities deserve the highest level of healthcare possible, and that means protecting access to hospitals and lifesaving services.

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🏥 We’re gathering today at Foley Square to urge Governor Hochul to sign the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act, passed by the Assembly last night, to ensure our communities aren’t shut out of decisions that impact access to essential care. Join us! legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationD...

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 10/06/2025

Today, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social, Council Members, and advocates rallied to expand Fair Fares eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty level in this year’s city budget, so even more working-class New Yorkers can access discounted subway and bus rides.

Advocates and Council Member Narcisse holding signs

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

🏥 Too many hospitals have closed without warning, leaving communities without care. Join us to support Resolution 339/ the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act, demanding real public input before lifesaving services disappear. legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationD...

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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

It was wonderful to march in the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade, a living celebration of Boricua pride! The energy, the music, the people - it’s always an unforgettable reminder of our roots and the strength of our community. 🐸🇵🇷

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