Last year New York City Council proudly clinched the Crain's New York award for a Women Forward Workplace.

This award recognizes organizations that are committed to ensuring women’s voices are a key part of their operations. Today I was honored to present the 2024 award to Ropes & Gray!

Great to start the day in Karol’s Community Garden with New York Botanical Garden CEO Jennifer Bernstein.

Made my morning to see how excited the students were to be in the garden! Looking forward to many more visits & my continued partnership with NYBG to support environmental efforts across #CD18 .

Today I joined Nontraditional Employment for Women for their 2024 Equity Leadership Awards Luncheon.

NEW continues to be a leading force in recruiting and mentoring women across NYC to enter the trades and build a sustainable career. I am always proud to support our women in labor 💪

Join us for a roundtable discussion with my colleagues council members Tiffany Cabán, Amanda Farías, Althea Stevens, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Pierina Sanchez NYC on the LGBTQIA+ Caucus’ Marsha & Sylvia Plan. Save the date: Tuesday, May 7, from 6-8PM.

RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

April Civic Meeting Recap ✅

My office is proud to attend civic meetings around #CD18 on a monthly basis. In April, we attended meetings with Community Boards 9 & 10, the 45th Pct, and HRA at the Soundview Cornerstone for a Fair Fares enrollment event.

See you all next month!

It’s a Bronxwide Community Day at the Bronx Zoo!

Excited to join families to see🦓 🦒 🦬 & more.

Head to the link in my bio to secure your free ticket for Saturday May 11th. See you there!

PSA 🚨

On May 11-12 the Manhattan-bound 6 train will run express from Pelham Bay to Hunts Point Av from 3:45 AM Sat to 10 PM Sun. Trains will still stop at Parkchester.

Please consult the MTA website or the MyMTA app for the latest service information & alternative options.

A busy week ahead for NYC housing and land use: the Rent Guidelines Board holds a preliminary vote, Council Member Amanda Farías hosts a community meeting on new development in Parkchester, & Jane's Walk this weekend!

More in our weekly housing calendar: bit.ly/4di3rMm

Announcing Soundview Skatepark!

Soundview Park will soon be home to a state-of-the-art skatepark that's revitalizing a dilapidated area of the park & bringing new recreation for ppl of all ages in #CD18 .

Join us 5/29 at 6PM for a community input session: nyc.gov/parks/input

Happening this Thursday!

RSVP Here: bit.ly/ParkchesterMay2

This is what injustice looks like. When discriminatory laws push NYers into poverty, forcing them to lose housing. Why is our City fining people instead of allowing licenses to work?

TY Shosh Bedrosian sharing Miguel’s story & @cmamandafarias fighting for #StreetVendorReform

Look at our seniors go! Love to see these moments from a recent chair exercise class at Mechler Hall.

RAIN continues to be a fantastic provider for the #CastleHill senior center. I’m proud to fully fund the center through my office’s budget & look forward to more programming!

Join us on Friday, May 31st to celebrate the end of the school year with a park #FamilyDay !

We will have plenty of free family-friendly activities and vendors for all to enjoy. Please use the link in my bio to RSVP and I hope to see you there!

Our office, your solution!

This month’s story is on how just one phone call expedited new housing for our neighbor Ms. R. Thanks to our work we promptly got her into her new home after waiting for 9 months!

If you are dealing with a similar issue do not hesitate to reach out.

I’m always proud to stand alongside our NYC street vendors!

Our economy is incomplete without vendors & we need to work with our agencies to reform vending & lift the caps on licenses. We need a regulated, predictable & enforceable system that protects workers & lets them work!

I support 32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽 security contract bargaining!

Today I stand in solidarity with 32BJ SEIU members as security workers rally for a contract that delivers fair pay raise and affordable health insurance options.

#UnitedWeBargain

The Bronx took over the #MET ! I was proud to bus over 90 of my neighbors of all ages to enjoy the museum for FREE.

The The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an international destination yet, communities like #CD18 seldom make it out to enjoy their own institutions - we changed that today!

This #DenimDay I was proud to stand with our Women's Caucus Co-Chair, Julie Menin in Foley Square to continue the fight against sexual violence.

Denim Day serves as a day of action to combat the idea that rape and sexual violence are the fault or responsibility of survivors.

You’re invited! Join us next Thursday, May 2nd at P.S 106, the Parkchester School for my second Parkchester Community Engagement Session.

Make sure to RSVP and share this information with your friends, family, and neighbors. See you then!

RSVP Here: bit.ly/ParkchesterMay2

Today I was happy to pay a trip to the #Soundview Family Enrichment Center for their volunteer recognition event.

I was happy to not only provide our outstanding leaders with citations, but their very own orchids from New York Botanical Garden! 🌸