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Gale A. Brewer

@galeabrewer.bsky.social
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Council Member for the Upper West Side and Central Park | 27th Manhattan Borough President. Sign up for my weekly e-newsletter: bit.ly/BrewerNews

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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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Ivey Dyson @iveydyson.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
The @brennancenter.org obtained a letter the ‪ @nyccomptroller.bsky.social and @advocate.nyc.gov sent to the Mayor on Tuesday asking an important question: What’s going on with the NYPD Inspector General’s office?
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
My interns surveyed 216 water fountains in District 6, and found that 10% of fountains don't work. I passed legislation that will add 50+ water fountains at park entrances, but the work isn't done. People shouldn't be stuck with broken fountains on a hot day! Newsletter: bit.ly/BrewerSubscr...
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Last night, 8/12/25, I attended the Cannabis in the City Tour event, led by the Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative. It was an important event to promote Cannabis safety and awareness for the communities that need it most. Let's keep pushing to keep our city safe!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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NYC Hospitality Alliance reveals 2025 District Dining Guide
The suggestions are curated by elected officials.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
I love ice cream but here's the scoop... My interns found 61% of ice cream trucks outside Central Park are parked in bike lanes, and that's dangerous. Sign up for my newsletter to stay in the know: bit.ly/BrewerSubscr...
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
The West 87th Street Park & Garden had a Neighborhood Get-Together on 7/26. Coffee, bagels, and a large crowd! Greg Stevens leads the wonderful volunteers who have worked hard to make this garden accessible and exceptionally beautiful! Thank you for inviting me!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
On Tuesday, 7/22, I had the honor of attending the NY Public Library Teen Civics Ambassador Panel! Proud to support these inspiring young New Yorkers who are stepping up as leaders in their communities! Thank you to everybody involved in making this amazing event happen!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
There's a Manhattan Adoption Event this Saturday, July 26th from 12–4 PM at 2821 Broadway! Please stop by, meet wonderful dogs in need of loving homes, and help us strengthen our community by giving a pup a second chance! Here's a link to learn more! www.nycacc.org/adoption/eve...
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Adoption Events
View the list of our upcoming first-come-first-served events. Cats, dogs, puppies, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs and more.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
I had such an amazing time Tuesday at the reopening of the Delacorte Theater, joined by the incredible Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Shakespeare in the Park is a cornerstone of NYC’s cultural life, and I’m proud to support its next chapter!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
On Sunday I had a blast celebrating 30 years of the Central Park Dance Skaters Association! For decades, CPDSA has brought joy and music to the Park, while fighting to protect their right to skate there. I’ve been proud to support them through it all. Here’s to the next 30 years of rolling!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy is proposing City Charter changes and seeks your input. Share your thoughts on budget transparency, government accountability, and more. Take the survey: thecommission.nyc/survey
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Fresh Food for Seniors Returning to the UWS on 7/9! The program offers a bag of fresh produce for $10 ($15+ value). It’s pay as you go, so it’s a great value with no need for commitment, just a little advanced planning! Call my district office at 212-873-0282 or email district6@council.nyc.gov.
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Reinvent Albany @reinventalbany.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Today we testify to NYC Council in support of @galeabrewer.bsky.social 's bill to codify and expand the NYC OpenRecords portal, the public's current tool to submit and track Freedom of Information Law requests. Check out how the bill would improve NYC FOIL responses: buff.ly/vD20bg2
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Today the Council heard my bill, Int. 1235, to bring transparency and reform to NYC’s FOIL process. New Yorkers deserve timely access to public records without waiting months or years. @ReinventAlbany @NYCLU @LegalAidNYC Read below! council.nyc.gov/gale-brewer/...
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African Communities Together @africansus.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Thank you for your solidarity. It was a pleasure hearing your impactful words this morning. @galeabrewer.bsky.social
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I joined advocates at City Hall this morning to say loud and clear: Immigrants deserve more support, not less. New York City is a city of immigrants, and we need a budget to reflect that! @council.nyc.gov @thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @africansus.bsky.social
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Had an amazing time speaking at great graduations for PS 84, PS 75 and PS 9! Congratulations to the Classes of 2025 as well as the teachers, staff, principals and families of these students @nycschools.bsky.social!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
I support the retirees in their advocacy to maintain their current health insurance, and not force them into Medicare Advantage.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
A few minutes ago, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled for the City against retirees on Medicare advantage. To read the full decision, search "Bentkowski" here: courtpass.nycourts.gov/Public_search
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
There's a blood shortage in our community right now! Please contribute in any way you can! Help out by participating in any of the New York Blood Center's blood donation events happening from now until 7/21! Check out this link to learn more! www.westsiderag.com/2025/06/11/b...
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Blood Drives Happening on the Upper West Side Amid State ‘Blood Emergency’
Photo via Wikimedia Commons. By Scott Etkin There are several blood donation events happening across the Upper West Side in
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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 11/06/2025
INT 573-A (sponsored by @galeabrewer.bsky.social) requires @nycparks.bsky.social to install at least 50 water fountains in public parks by 2035.
More drinking fountains in public parks
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
The @nycfinance.bsky.social returns to my office tomorrow (6/10) to assist with SCRIE/DRIE/SCHE applications & renewals. Appointments available from 10-1; call 212-873-0282 to reserve. NYS must increase the income threshold for benefit eligibility! (I passed a Resolution in support in 2024).
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Big thank you to the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings for setting up outside my district office to answer questions and assist with summonses.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Please join me Memorial Day, 5/26, 10 am, at Soldiers & Sailors Monument (Riverside Drive and W. 89th St.) for a Memorial Day Observance with music from the U.S. Marine Corps Band, keynote address by a Navy flag officer, presentation of the wreaths, and much more.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Please join me Memorial Day, 5/26, 10 am, at Soldiers & Sailors Monument (Riverside Drive and W. 89th St.) for a Memorial Day Observance with music from the U.S. Marine Corps Band, keynote address by a Navy flag officer, presentation of the wreaths, and much more.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Sunday, 5/18, 11 am–2:30 pm, Tecumseh Playground (Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 78th St): Bike Helmet Giveaway & Bike Bonanza. Get a free helmet properly “fitted” by reps from the DOT (as long as supplies last). Bring a bike your child has outgrown, 24” or smaller, and swap it for the next size up.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I do not support criminal summonses for bicyclists who commit minor traffic infractions. I want people to follow the rules of the road but a civil summons is more appropriate when they are necessary. Car drivers rarely get criminal summonses even when they are deserved.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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Wollman Rink’s comeback: After Davis Center success, have the Central Park Conservancy fix the rink
NYC Parks Department Commissioner Sue Donoghue, who is shortly departing her post, had a quite successful tenure bolstering the city’s green spaces and should cap it off by handing the desper…
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West Side Rag @westsiderag.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Expect rain this week. Also: City Councilmember Gale Brewer names the projects to be funded under participatory budgeting, one UWS block is a “Valley of the Rats”, and another UWS bank clock is out of commission. www.westsiderag.com/2025/05/05/m...
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Monday Bulletin: ‘Valley of the Rats’ on UWS Block; See UWS Projects Set to Receive City Funding; Another UWS Bank C
The Tulip Festival at the West Side Community Garden. Photo Credit: Gus Saltonstall Monday, May 5, 2025 Sunny. High 71
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Rules Privileges and Elections committee hearing on 5/28. Five mayoral nominees to Landmarks Preservation Commission gave testimony and answered questions. Great public testimony from Mark Ruffalo and Matt Damon on importance of preservation and responsibilities of Commissioners.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
As we mark the 60th anniversary of the NYC Landmarks Law, the consequences of the Commission’s focus on development over preservation could not be clearer. Read my new op-ed coauthored by the lion Michael Hiller.
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After 60 years, Landmarks agency must refocus
We are marking the 60th anniversary of the New York City Landmarks Law — generally regarded as among the most robust and comprehensive preservation statutes in the nation. However, after a promisin…
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Grand re-opening of the @frickcollection today (4/17). Phenomenal renovation! Thrilled to be back. Don’t miss pieces from the Porcelain Garden placed throughout the galleries. Congrats to all involved!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Only a couple of hours left to vote online! rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Last day to vote online! Here's a reminder of some of the ideas! rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
2025 National Action Network Convention ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Thank you @nylagnews for bringing free legal assistance to District 6 today!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
March 31 - Women’s History Month Celebration at City Hall honoring Women Trailblazers in Media. I nominated the great Monica Morales. Congrats to all.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Dog walker with lots of beautiful dogs on Central Park West on March 30, 2025.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Networking Around Town at PC Richards on W 79 Street and Broadway! Great turnout and fun. Thx to Eric Levy, Manager, PC Richards and Nadia Ben Saad, Events DIr., Chamber. March 22, 2025.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Broadway Mall Association’s Celebration of Women’s History Month at Verdi Square with Reaching for the Arts! These young vocalists were great! March 28 2025
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
West 50’s Neighborhood Association Town Hall Meeting at The Whitby Hotel, 18 West 56 Street organized by President David Achelis! Large audience and great questions. Tremendous hospitality by staff of Whitby Hotel, including a tour and a reception! March 28 2025
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
8th Annual Green Thumb Garden Recognition Awards at the New York Historical on March 29 2025! Great presenters and honorees who are the backbone of New York City. The community gardens are jewels in our neighborhoods.
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
My annual District Office Open House is next Thursday, 4/3, 4:30–7:30 pm, at 563 Columbus Ave. (at W. 87th St.). Please come visit, enjoy a cookie and meet your neighbors!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Borough President Mark Levine’s State of the Borough address at LaGuardia HS on March 24 2025. Hanging out with colleagues!
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Gale A. Brewer @galeabrewer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Equal Pay Day! March 25 2025. At City Hall with Gloria Middleton, President Local 1180 CWA.
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