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Gerardo Romo @gerardoromo.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Overlooked No More: Violeta Parra, Folk ‘Genius’ Who Redefined Latin American Music www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

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Overlooked No More: Violeta Parra, Folk ‘Genius’ Who Redefined Latin American Music

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Gerardo Romo @gerardoromo.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Rainy day / Día de lluvia en NYC

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 18/03/2025

Today, the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations held their FY26 Preliminary Budget Hearing, receiving testimony from @nyculture.bsky.social, @qplnyc.bsky.social, @bklynlibrary.bsky.social, @nypl.bsky.social, and members of the public.

CM Rivera smiling at her seat in council chambers

CM Louis at her seat in council chambers

CM Ung and CM Brewer at their seats in council chambers

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 06/03/2025

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the translation room for today’s Immigration Committee budget hearing, translated into English, Spanish, Creole, French, Mandarin, and Arabic!

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 06/03/2025

Today, the Committee on Immigration held a FY26 Preliminary Budget Hearing, with testimony from @nycimmigrants.bsky.social, the Office of Asylum Seekers Operations, and members of the public.

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CM De La Rosa speaking in council chambers

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(ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

With nearly 1.3 million New Yorkers, and 1 in 4 children, experiencing food insecurity, organizations like Rethink Food are critical to bridge the gap between excess food and the communities that need it. Thank you for having me, and thank you for all that you do!

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 24/01/2025

Yesterday, CM Julie Won passed legislation to suspend alternate side parking for Losar, the Tibetan New Year. Tibetan New Yorkers joined Council Members on the steps of City Hall to celebrate this legislation.

CM Won clapping on the front steps of city hall. A crowd is behind her with signs that say “LOSAR alternate side parking holiday for NYC”

people in front of city hall at the celebration for legislation suspending alternate side parking on losar

group photo on city hall steps with signs celebrating the suspension of alternate side parking on losar

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 16/01/2025

🔴 LIVE: Watch "Oversight: Protection for Immigrant Communities," Hosted by the Committee on Immigration Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/4LBmWqY...

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 06/01/2025

Scenes from a beautiful and snowy Three Kings Day celebration in Spanish Harlem!

people smiling in a group photo dressed for a three kings day celebration

Deputy Speaker Ayala and others pose for a photo outside

a woman dressed as Mary and holding a baby Jesus doll for a three kings day celebration

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 06/01/2025

On Friday, @carlinarivera.bsky.social presented former Council Member Carol Greitzer with a proclamation in honor of her many contributions to New York City. Happy 100th birthday! 🎂

Council Member Rivera and former Council Member Greitzer pose for a photo with a proclamation

former council member greitzer blowing out candles on her cake

a black and white photo of former council member greitzer speaking to a room of people

old campaign posters for former council member greitzer's reelection campaign

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(ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Today, CM Bottcher and I visited the NY Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the nation's oldest child protection agency. From training for welfare professionals to abuse-prevention workshops in schools, NYSPCC is providing trauma-focused mental health services to keep families safe.

Speaker Adams shaking someone's hand in front of a large painting

A woman gesturing toward a mirror with affirmations on it, showing CM Bottcher and Speaker Adams

CM Bottcher and Speaker Adams looking at a small dress in a glass case

Speaker Adams, CM Bottcher, and others seated and listening to someone out of frame

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 11/12/2024

To improve maternal health and reduce child poverty, the Council has announced a new funding initiative to support a guaranteed income program for expectant mothers. 🧵

Speaker Adams speaking in front of the red room with Council Members Schulman, Hudson, and Brannan

CM Hudson speaking in front of the red room

A young woman speaking in front of the red room

Speaker Adams holding a baby and posing with the mothers from the bridge project

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 11/12/2024

RECAP: Today, the Council announced a new guaranteed income program for expectant mothers. Listen to Council Members, the Bridge Project, and mothers in the program share how this initiative will improve maternal health outcomes and reduce child poverty.

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(ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Thank you to Reverend Dr. Phil Craig and Reverend Jeffery Thompson for supporting @council.nyc.gov’s #CityForAll housing plan and modifications to the ZHO citywide text amendment. With this plan, we can begin to turn the tide on the housing crisis Read their full op-ed in Queens Eagle:

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Opinion: Council’s City for All plan will work for Southeast Queens — Queens Daily Eagle

“Speaker Adrienne Adams and the City Council have delivered a comprehensive approach to address every aspect of this crisis with their City for All plan.”

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Ana B. Nieto @abnieto.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

¿Es lunes? Danos unos minutos para aconsejarte una lectura 📖 #booksky #librosky #podcast open.spotify.com/episode/07iz...

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Ana B. Nieto @abnieto.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Hoy en el #podcast de #libros releemos una novela clave de la literatura en catalán, la historia de una mujer que se hizo de corcho. Estamos en todas las plataformas, pronto en Youtube pero os dejo el link de Spotify #https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HSEeo4wAC2EIRSDmw1krT?si=6ZLWwgNhTAWP2yH3S9-LFg

Portada del podcast Calma con prosa y verso diseñada como un collage en tonos rojos y sepias claro con papel de revista y periódico

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(ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Corp Counsel is a critical position in our city government, responsible for leading the city’s law department and prioritizing the city’s interests to advance justice and equity. Today, @council.nyc.gov reviewed the record and experiences of Muriel Goode-Trufant in consideration of her nomination.

Speaker Adams speaking from her seat at the front of the council chambers

Muriel Goode-Trufant seated at a table in the council chambers

CM Brewer listening to testimony from her seat at the front of the council chambers

CM Powers, Speaker Adams, and Deputy Speaker Ayala seated at the front of the council chambers

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 20/11/2024

Today, the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management and the Committee on Contracts held a joint oversight hearing on containerization of refuse and organic waste.

CM Abreu speaking from his seat at the front of the committee room

two people testifying from the table in the committee room

CM Won at her seat at the front of the committee room

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Gerardo Romo @gerardoromo.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Qué leer? Aquí un podcast de dos grandes periodistas. Buenisimo!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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Calma con prosa y verso

Fiction Podcast · 7 Episodes · Updated Semiweekly

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 20/11/2024

Transgender people are four times more likely to be victims of violence. On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember those lost to transphobic violence and reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive city and nation so that transgender people can feel and be safe.

CM Caban speaking outside at a rally. A crowd is behind her with signs about support trans youth

CM Bottcher speaking outside at a rally. A crowd is behind him with signs about support trans youth

a sign that says "protect and support trans youth"

group photo of advocates on the city hall steps raising their fists and holding signs that support trans youth

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 20/11/2024

New domain just dropped. We're Bluesky official! ✅

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The City Reporter @thecityreporter.nyc · 20/11/2024

About 1,000 children of the 7,600 kids living in migrant shelters whose families got notices to leave city shelters since the end of June — have left the public school system, representatives of the city’s Office of Asylum Seekers disclosed at a City Council hearing Tuesday.

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One in Six Children in Migrant Shelters With Time Limits Have Left the City School System

At a City Council hearing, migrants testified that disruption is a constant for families and kids subject to 60-day caps on stays.

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Gerardo Romo @gerardoromo.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Photo Album. Today at NYC Council: The Committee on General Welfare holds hearing regarding updates on the the 30- and 60- day rules for Asylum Seekers. #Immigration #NewYork #NYC flickr.com/photos/34210...

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Committee on General Welfare

Explore this photo album by New York City Council on Flickr!

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Gerardo Romo @gerardoromo.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Importante encuentro en memoria y honor de un grande.

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cmbrookspowers.bsky.social @cmbrookspowers.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Today, the @nyccouncil.bsky.social held a joint hearing on #SubwaySurfing. This was the start of a much needed conversation to combat this pervasive act that has accounted for six lives this year alone. 🧵

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 18/11/2024

Shirley Chisholm championed equitable educational + economic opportunities that have made a lasting impact on all our lives. The Committee on Civil & Human Rights voted to designate November 30 as Shirley Chisholm Day. The Council is proud to honor her legacy with this annual recognition.

CM Williams smiling in the committee room

CM Marte seated in the committee room listening to someone out of frame

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