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NYC Council Member, District 25 - Elmhurst & Jackson Heights. Dad. “El indú que habla español.” LGM! He/him/el.

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YESTERDAY WAS HISTORIC!! 🎉🐴💜

40 members of the @NYCCouncil voted YES on Romanch’s Law, and horse-drawn carriages are finally coming off New York City’s streets! THANK YOU!! 🐴✨

This is a monumental moment and these 40 animal champions earned every bit of the celebration. They had the courage to stand up for what’s right, and they delivered for NYC’s horses after decades of advocacy by thousands of activists and dozens of organizations. It took a village, and we’re so proud and grateful that every one of them chose to be part of it. 🏙️💪

🎉 NOW, WE NEED YOUR HELP! We wanted to tag every single one of these 40 champions, but Instagram only lets us tag 20. 😩 So we’re calling in backup! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋

👇 Here’s your mission:
1️⃣ Find your Council Member in the graphic 🔍
2️⃣ Tag them in the comments 🏷️
3️⃣ Tell them THANK YOU and congrats! 🎉💜

Let’s see if we can get ALL 40 tagged by the end of the weekend! 🏆

Bonus points for horse emojis. 🐴🐴🐴

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A Historic Day at City Hall! With @nyccanimalwelfare
@speakermenin @lindabrosenthal_67
@nycmayor
@votersforanimalrights and so many others!
Great to meet so many animal lovers, supporters; Thanks @alexskolnick for joining in with the activists today

Today we felt optimism after a long time, though we know that proponents of the obsolete carriage industry will still oppose 😪 BUT - here's to HOPE, KINDNESS, EVOLVING & VOTING FOR THE ETHICAL SIDE OF HISTORY!

Let's hope Romanch's tragic death will not be in vain.

- Maddy Samaddar-Johnson

#romanchslaw #ryderslaw #banhorsecarriages #animalrights

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We are fighting to pass the Delivery Protection Act, a bill that will end Amazon’s exploitative subcontracting system and bolster health and safety measures, safer streets, and job protections for workers. I was proud to join my colleagues, the Mayor, Unions, and advocates.

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Thank you @voteshekar and everyone at city hall!

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Thank you, @voteshekar

Join us at City Hall on Thursday, October 22 as we pass Romanch’s law so that we can never forget Romanch Mahajan, make the city safer, protect horses, people and workers. 🐴🙏🏽

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Exciting things are ahead for Jackson Heights! 🎉

On October 14, Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens joined Governor Kathy Hochul and elected officials to announce plans for Jackson Heights’ first community center at 70-02 34th Avenue.

The announcement included a $10 million investment from Governor Hochul, building on funding secured by Council Member Shekar Krishnan, NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin, Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas, Catalina Cruz, and Steven Raga, U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congresswoman Grace Meng. We also received $10 million from Metropolitan Park to acquire to site.

As an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people and families across Queens, we’re excited about what this new space will bring to the community. With a swimming pool, gymnasium, and theater planned for the facility, this center will create more opportunities for local youth and families to connect, learn, and thrive.

We look forward to seeing this project come to life and make a lasting impact in Jackson Heights!

#JacksonHeights #QueensNY #CommunityCenter #boysandgirlsclub #YouthDevelopment

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An evening of love, light, laughter, and community ✨🪷

We're still reflecting on this beautiful evening at Asia Society New York with Grammy Award-winning musician @chandrikatandon.

From an inspiring conversation about purpose, joy, and the power of music to the magical moments of communal chanting, the night was a reminder of what happens when we gather with intention.

A special thank you to @theculturetree, Council Member Shekar Krishnan (@voteshekar), @anusehgalny, and @farwaaamer for their help in bringing this evening to life 🪷

Watch the full event on our YouTube channel. Link is in bio.

📷: Ellen Wallop

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We had so much fun today at our paper shredding, e-waste, textile recycling, and free flu-shot clinic event outside of the Jackson Heights Post Office!

Thank you to everyone who came out, and stay tuned for the next paper shredding and e-waste event.

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For many New Yorkers, homeownership is a pathway to stability and generational wealth. It was a pleasure to join @cmnantashawilliams and my @NYCCouncil colleagues at this weekend’s Homeowner Resource Fair to highlight the vital services available to protect homes in our communities!

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Proud to join our @nyccouncil Queens Homeowner Resource Fair at York College, hosted by Deputy Speaker @cmnantashawilliams and @speakermenin! Across our borough, it’s crucial that homeowners and first-time home buyers know their rights and the government resources available to help them. It’s how we make sure to combat displacement and protect intergenerational wealth especially in communities of color.

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LET’S MAKE HISTORY FOR HORSES. 💚

After 19 years of fighting for this day, we’re asking you to join us as @nyccouncil led by @speakermenin finally votes to BAN deadly horse carriages!

On Thursday, October 22, the City Council will PASS Romanch’s Law.! To everyone who has stood with us through this long, difficult fight: we cannot wait to share this moment with you!

🐴 12 PM: Rally at the City Hall Park fountain (between Broadway and Park Pl) with Speaker Julie Menin, our supportive Council members and our amazing coalition of advocates and New Yorkers.

🐴 1:30 PM: The full Council meeting begins at City Hall, where Romanch’s Law will be voted on and passed!

We have fought so hard for the day when these horses can run free at sanctuaries and no other family has to endure the grief Romanch’s family lives with. On Thursday, we take that historic step together.

📍Seating inside City Hall is very limited. We’re planning a nearby watch party where everyone who cannot get inside can gather to watch the vote via the Council’s livestream. Details to come.

Please be there. You helped make this possible. 💚

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Queens small business and commercial property owners: Have questions about permits for your property in a historic district?

Join the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) on Wednesday, October 21st, at 3pm for an information session and learn about:

✅ Obtaining LPC permits

✅ Portico, LPC’s online permit application portal

✅ LPC’s Business Express Service for small businesses in landmark buildings

LPC staff will be available to answer your questions about projects you’re considering and help you understand the permitting process.

📍 82-11 37th Avenue, Basement (Heritage Tower) Flyer for a Small Business and Commercial Property Owners in Queens Info Session. Photo of businesses in Jackson Heights

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