The New York City Council is convening a major hearing on e-bike and e-scooter safety. With this comprehensive legislative review, we will work to ensure that riders and pedestrians alike will be able to more safely navigate our streets.

National Night Out reminds us that public safety is strongest when communities and law enforcement know, trust, and work alongside one another.   I'm grateful to the @nypdnews.bsky.social officers who serve our neighborhoods every day and to the community members who help make our city safer.

New Yorkers should be able to get around without fear of being harmed by illegal e-bikes, e-motos, or e-scooters. Thanks to the work of @speakermenin.bsky.social and @council.nyc.gov, we're working towards a safer city for all New Yorkers.

Speaker Julie Menin@speakermenin.bsky.social · yesterday

Every New Yorker deserves to move around our city freely and safely, regardless of how they get around. That’s why the NYC Council is launching a comprehensive review of where existing laws can be stronger enforced, and what additional solutions are needed to keep New Yorkers safe.

Every New Yorker deserves to move around our city freely and safely, regardless of how they get around. That’s why the NYC Council is launching a comprehensive review of where existing laws can be stronger enforced, and what additional solutions are needed to keep New Yorkers safe.

Community media outlets inform and empower millions of New Yorkers, especially those who are often marginalized by traditional publications.

Did you know that every New York City public school kindergartner will receive $1,000 for their college savings account? Well, you know now — and it’s all thanks to NYC Kids Rise.

Our students deserve nothing but the best, even after dismissal. It’s because of programs like PASE that so many of our children can receive quality after-school care.

August is National Wellness Month, and lucky for us, we have a beautiful city waiting for us to go out and enjoy. I encourage you to use these next few weeks to engage in more physical and outdoor activity, workshop new ways to manage stress, and find creative ways to practice self-care.

Our nonprofits help keep the city innovative, efficient, and help so many of us thrive. Which nonprofits are you most grateful for in your community? Tag them in the comments.

My statement following yesterday’s tragic accident.

As a former restaurant owner, I know that every customer—inside or outside—can make or break your bottom line. That’s why the New York City Council is pushing to make outdoor dining year-round again.

Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes of our education system, but many of them cannot afford their basic needs. That’s why the Council passed the Respect Check Act — which will give paras a retention payment of $10,000 that will give them the ability to support themselves and their families.

Transitioning away from horse-drawn carriages in Central Park is the responsible path to take. With Romanch’s Law, the Council is focused on doing just that, while also supporting the workers — creating pathways to new employment opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Student loan debt can feel overwhelming, but help is here. Thanks to legislation sponsored by CM Epstein, the Council and DCWP are making it easier for New Yorkers to access free one-on-one financial counseling. ➡️: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/student-loans.page

It’s not easy to run a small business in New York City, but we’re helping make it simpler and more affordable. Here’s how. ▶️

The NYC Council's expansion of our city’s housing voucher program will help keep tens of thousands of New Yorkers in their homes, while still improving program costs. CM Sanchez, CM Epstein, and I were thrilled to celebrate this major win alongside our partners at WIN NYC.

Last week, two men were stabbed on the Upper West Side. As a mom, it’s heartbreaking that our young people are growing up with shocking, unacceptable acts of hate like this being normalized. It’s time for New Yorkers to come together against hate. We have to bring the temperature down.

Every child in New York City should know how to swim. Wave Makers is making that possible. Learn how your family can participate here: https://www.asphaltgreen.org/aquatics/wave-makers-overview/

Our nonprofits are the heartbeat of the city. You are some of our city’s most valuable resources, and for that, I’m incredibly grateful.

Lieutenant Kenneth Phelan was an FDNY lieutenant who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on September 11. In Maspeth, we are co-naming a street in Lt. Phelan’s honor as part of the Council’s ongoing effort to commemorate first responders like him who gave their lives that day.

As antisemitism and hate-fueled violence continue to rise, we must turn down the temperature and stand united against every act of hate targeting Jewish New Yorkers, AAPI New Yorkers, and every community. We will never allow hate to become normalized in our city.

The federal government is threatening to move the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office from 26 Federal Plaza to New Jersey. That’s not just a waste of resources. It's a security risk, too. Yesterday, I rallied with the workers’ union, Local 98, to say that the office must stay here.

I’d say this week went swimmingly.

Last month, 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan was killed after he was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park.   While there is nothing we can do to change the tragedy of his death, passing a law to transition away from horse-drawn carriages is one way to keep his blessed memory alive.

Today, I'm announcing my support for Romanch's Law.   It's time for New York City to begin the transition away from horse-drawn carriages in Central Park — for the safety of New Yorkers, visitors, and the horses themselves.

Small businesses are drowning in red tape. That's why the Council announced a pair of bills yesterday to support them by reducing fines and streamlining the inspection, permitting, and approval processes.

There are now 36 cases of Legionnaires' disease associated with the Upper East Side cluster, with 22 hospitalizations. If you live, work, or have visited the neighborhood in recent weeks and you're experiencing flu-like symptoms, you should speak to your healthcare provider immediately.

Today’s groundbreaking at 2 World Trade Center is further proof that New York City remains a top destination for businesses to call home. This project will create thousands of good-paying union jobs and billions of dollars in economic impact — amazing news for the future of our city and economy.

Hunger affects New Yorkers of every age, race, and religion. ICNA Relief has made it their mission to provide food to those who need it most. That’s why the Council was proud to allocate $25,000 in this year’s budget to support their fight to end hunger in NYC.

Recent attempts at intimidating Council Member Phil Wong and his staff are completely unacceptable.
 Today, I visited Council Member Wong’s office in Maspeth to make clear that the NYC Council will not tolerate intimidation or harassment against New Yorkers or our colleagues representing them.