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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

NYC, this is the agenda. The NYC Council Progressive Caucus is proud to roll out our legislative priorities for the year ahead, for a more affordable, just, and safer city. Read more about our legislative priorities at 🔗nycprogressives.com/legislative-priorities-26 or in the link in our bio

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

HIRING: @nycprogressives.bsky.social are looking for a new Executive Director! Please find all relevant details and apply using the link below! Apply by July 23 🔗 council.nyc.gov/jobs/executi...

Text: We’re hiring an executive director! Apply by July 23.

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

More than half of the members in the NYC Council sent a letter to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the city’s district attorneys and administrative judges Thursday urging the city to investigate why a handcuffed woman was forced to give birth in a BK courtroom last month

Screenshot of article in city and state titled “Council Members want answers about last month’s courtroom birth”

Screenshot of part of city and state article:

“More than half of the members in the New York City Council sent a letter to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the city’s district attorneys and administrative judges Thursday urging the city to investigate why a handcuffed woman was forced to give birth in a Brooklyn courtroom last month.

The letter, organized by the council’s progressive and women’s caucuses, comes several weeks after a 33-year-old woman named Samantha Randazzo went into labor during her May 15 arraignment at Brooklyn Criminal Court. At nine months pregnant, she was handcuffed behind her back as she waited to be arraigned for low-level drug and trespassing charges. While NYPD officials say the handcuffs were removed while Randazzo was in active labor, her baby was delivered by a court officer without any medical equipment, and she was reportedly in full view of multiple court staff. . Mere hours earlier, she was discharged from Coney Island Hospital despite being in police custody and heavily pregnant. Randazzo ultimately delivered a healthy baby a little before midnight.”

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

If enacted, these smart investments would fund housing for over 20,000 of our neighbors in need Learn more about Rentals within Reach here: nycprogressives.com/rentals-with...

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

With news that a veto override attempt on Introduction 175-B has been delayed, Caucus leaders Sandy Nurse, Tiffany Cabán, Alexa Avilés, and Kayla Santosuosso issue the following statement:

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

In this new era of city politics in FY27, Council Progressives are calling for Rentals within Reach, a smart investment that will provide over 20,000 of our struggling neighbors with stable, accessible housing and the wrap-around services they deserve

Text on graphic saying “The New York City Council Progressive Caucus announces Rentals within Reach: an FY27 Budget Proposal”

Photo of Eleanor Roosevelt. Text reads: “Almost exactly 100 years ago, then-First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt spoke at the ribbon cutting of the first NYCHA development. She stressed how public housing could reshape the tenement buildings that defined early 20th century life, saying, “for the first time the rentals are within the reach” of the residents who lived in the notorious slums.”

Text reads: “So what’s in it? Today, our City’s in a housing crisis and this vital resource sits in disrepair. Rentals within Reach is a two-pronged effort that brings us back to the promise of publicly-funded housing as a key pillar of our city’s safety net. Number 1: Open NYCHA Units. Our campaign calls for $170M to expedite vacant unit repairs in NYCHA. With a backlog of over 6,000 vacant units, representing more than the entirety of Queensbridge and Red Hook Houses combined, the City currently prepares apartments at a rate of just 390 a month. Council Progressives are calling for the resources necessary to steadily increase that rate to 1,000 a month over the course of Fiscal Year 2027.Just as Mayor Mamdani filled over 100,000 holes in our streets in the first 100 days of his administration, we are calling for that same urgency to meet the ballooning number of NYCHA vacancies.”

“Number 2: Open Supportive Housing Units. Our campaign also calls for $78 million to renovate 1,000 supportive housing units and permanently preserve an additional 325 units. We’re calling for a $13 million flexible expense pot to allow for repairs to HRA and DOHMH units so providers can re-rent. Additionally, we join the Supportive Housing Network of New York in calling for $65.3 million to permanently preserve 325 units.”

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Leaders @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social + Kayla Santosuosso issue the following statement in regard to the release of Mayor Mamdani’s FY27 Executive Budget:

Caucus leaders Sandy Nurse, Tiffany Cabán, Alexa Avilés, and Kayla Santosuosso issue the following statement in regard to the release of Mayor Mamdani’s FY27 Executive Budget:

“We’re grateful to see the Mayor’s Executive Budget appears to maintain many of the crucial services that New Yorkers rely on every day. Among the many announcements, we appreciate the inclusion of an additional $26 million for the Office to Combat Hate, $20.5 million to implement the Street Vendor Reform Package, the baselining of $25 million for Promise NYC, and cuts to both wasteful vacancies at the Department of Corrections and bloated contracts.

For years, our members have stood determined to ensure that working New Yorkers do not bear the brunt of any budget deficit and we will continue to hold firm on this core belief. Negotiations aren’t over yet. There’s much more to be done to bolster CityFHEPS, NYCHA Vacant Unit Readiness, and other vital services. Our Caucus plans to unveil formal priorities ahead of Executive Budget hearings over this next month.”

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

1/3 Caucus leaders @cmsandynurse.bsky.social, @tiffanycaban.bsky.social, @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, and Kayla Santosuosso issue the following statement:

Caucus leaders Sandy Nurse, Tiffany Cabán, Alexa Avilés, and Kayla Santosuosso issue the following statement:

“Upon hearing word of our colleague Chi Ossé’s wrongful, violent arrest for standing up for Brooklyn resident Carmella Charrington whose home is being stolen through deed theft, many of our members have arrived on scene at the 79th precinct in Brooklyn. We demand Council Member Ossé and everyone else arrested’s immediate release and that charges be dropped. We also urge the Governor to enact an immediate eviction moratorium on homes suspected of deed theft.”

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

STATEMENT Progressive leaders @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social CM Santosuosso celebrate first-in-the-nation, pied-à-terre tax as an important first step, urging state leaders to continue to overhaul the tax code to deliver a fairer, more just New York

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Are you a driven graduate student with a keen interest in progressive organizing? Apply to intern with @nycprogressives.bsky.social !!

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Our members led the charge to expand the program, passing Local Laws 99, 100, 101, and 102 and then overriding the veto of former Mayor Eric Adams. Since the override, an estimated 25,000 New Yorkers who could have benefited from the legislation have been evicted; that is unconscionable.

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Council Progressives issue the following statement: “This week, the Mayor appealed a court ruling that requires the city to expand access to CityFHEPS, a vital housing voucher program that is a lifeline for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. 1/3

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎉 ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Following an internal vote, we have formally adopted @jfrejnyc.bsky.social’s Hate Violence Prevention plan for FY27 JFREJ proposes over $26 million invested in hate-violence prevention initiatives grounded in research and community-based public safety approaches

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎉 ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Following an internal vote, we have formally adopted @peoplesplannyc.bsky.social’s Make ‘Em Pay proposal for FY27 NYC is owed hundreds of millions of 💸💸💸 from bad landlords and corporations whose lawbreaking endangers workers and tenants

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

In the spirit of a new era of governance at city hall, we urge the administration to right the wrongs of our former Mayor and release the legally-mandated racial equity plan Read our full statement below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today, members of our caucus joined @nynurses.bsky.social on the picket line to uplift their demands for a fair contract 📢📢📢 One day longer means one day stronger! 📢📢📢 @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

@cmshahanahanif.bsky.social @cndelarosa.bsky.social @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social all held this work down with grace, when things weren’t easy, when identifying as a progressive seemed to come at a cost

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We’re excited to share our newest leadership team to steer our work, now in year 17🎉 We elected three CMs to fill vacancies on the leadership team of our newly-minted, 24-member bloc. Chairs: @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social Vice Chairs: @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social CM Santosuosso

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The Haitian community and their contributions is an integral part of our communities here in New York City and across the country, but now approximately 350,000 of them can be at risk of deportation if the Trump administration terminates TPS for Haiti next month on February 3rd

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

When our former disgraced Mayor Eric Adams vetoed COPA, he sided with wealthy and powerful real estate interests over working and middle class New Yorkers fighting to remain in the city they call home.

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

1/4 🧵 With Thursday’s veto override votes approaching, our members issue the following statement: “We stand with each of our members’ veto override efforts on Thursday, including on the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (Introduction 902-B), a key Caucus priority bill.

Title of statement in support of COPA bill.

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Fresh off the momentum of a strong finish to the '24-'25 term, which saw us pass approximately half of all introductions, and run successful budget campaigns that won billions of dollars for housing and crisis response initiatives, we're growing to meet the moment of a new era at City Hall 🔽 🔽 🔽

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Be on the look out for highlights from the 2024-25 term in the coming days Congrats to all our members passing bills today! 🎉 (7 / 7)

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🏠 COPA (Int 902-B), @cmsandynurse.bsky.social, gives qualified entities a first opportunity to submit a statement of interest and to purchase certain properties

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We are thrilled to share that several of our key priorities passed at the final Stated Meeting of the year! 🌭 Street Vendor Licenses for All (Int 431-B), @cmpisanchez.bsky.social, expands business licensing and regulatory compliance of all mobile food and general vendors (1 / 7)

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We call on the Standards & Ethics Committee to begin and fast track the process for censure so a full vote can be taken on Vickie Paladino’s heinous rhetoric

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Following a disgusting, Islamophobic rant by CM Vickie Paladino that included her calling for “the expulsion of Muslims” en masse, we issue a call for the Council’s Committee on Standards & Ethics to investigate and fast track the process for censure by the full Council

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

@cmpisanchez.bsky.social rallies with Street Vendor Project for desperately needed reforms on city hall steps today

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Co chair @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social thanks the protestors who stood with our immigrant neighbors yesterday We keep us safe

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Members of our caucus @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social @chrismartenyc.bsky.social rallied in solidarity with NYers who fought ICE’s unlawful actions on Canal Street yesterday

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Thank you CM! More on our Crisis to Care budget wins from FY26 can be found here 🔗 nycprogressives.com/crisis-to-ca...

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Today, @tiffanycaban.bsky.social passes Resolution 736 calling on the state to expand funding for Assertive Community Treatment teams 🔗 Read the reso here legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationD...

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Harvey will represent constituents residing in Manhattan’s District 2, a seat previously held by longtime Caucus Member @carlinarivera.bsky.social Read more about the announcement from @jccoltin.bsky.social in @politico.com NY PM

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Harvey’s held roles as an Assemblymember in Albany, Community Board 3 member and former chair, and PTA president and leader in NYC public schools He also served as a tenant member of the Rent Guidelines Board when it issued the 1st rent freeze for 1-year leases in NYC history

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🎉🎉 NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT: Following an internal vote, Council Member-Elect Harvey Epstein will join our caucus! Harvey will become the Caucus’s 18th member the same day he’s sworn in later this year

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Up next! This afternoon we’re rallying for universal daylighting alongside @cmjuliewon.bsky.social @openplans.org @transalt.org

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Co-sponsor @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social joins us making the stakes clear This is about every New Yorker who wants a chance to stay in the city we all love

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

For far too long our city has allowed private equity + corporations to buy up our precious housing stock and turn our homes into commodities COPA gives CLTs the chance to develop + preserve permanently-affordable housing, community + commercial spaces 🔗 nyccli.org/cla/

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This election, New Yorkers turned out in droves to deliver a mandate for progressive governance and we are ready to deliver.

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Tonight, while many ballots continue to be counted and some downballot races remain uncalled, our leaders @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social @cndelarosa.bsky.social comment on what we know so far and what’s to come:

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

“Let’s fix this system with dignity, accountability and the compassion that defines New York. Intro 431-A and the street vending reform package is how we get there.” @cmpisanchez.bsky.social in @cityandstateny.bsky.social 🔗 www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Today @cndelarosa.bsky.social rallies in support of her Too Tough to Die Reso in support of @nydnunion.bsky.social members with @nyclabor.bsky.social @cwadistrict1.bsky.social We’re putting management on notice - they will not do biz at the expense of the working reporters who cover our city ✊✊

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Read more about what’s at stake through the @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social piece we co-wrote with youth organizers from Fridays 4 Future + The NYC Student Union 🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Today, we announce a commitment to stand with The Livable Future Package in their campaign for four youth priorities for the housing justice, climate justice, anti-ICE, and trans liberation movements 🔗 livablefuture.nyc

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

This evening, the @gangscoalition.bsky.social coalition rallies outside 1 Police Plaza to abolish the Gang Database

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