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.

I was proud to help support these tenants while they fight for the humane housing conditions they deserve.   Housing is a human right, and my office and @mayor.nyc.gov will never stop working to ensure every New Yorker has access to a safe and affordable place to call home.

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This is the story of how a group of perfectly ordinary neighbors took on one of the worst landlords in New York. And won. Introducing, the Union of Pinnacle Tenants: the short film. Watch the full film: youtu.be/h5dvGKI26ZA

I won't allow this administration to jeopardize resources for our police, firefighters, and first responders as a way to meddle in elections and threaten our immigrant communities. We're suing to protect critical FEMA funds our communities rely on.

Blue states sue over new FEMA grant conditions

Roughly two dozen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Thursday over its latest set of conditions for receiving Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funds.  The stat…

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After losing at the Supreme Court, the federal administration is again trying to raise taxes on families and businesses with another round of illegal tariffs. The president doesn't have the power to impose sweeping tariffs. Governor Kathy Hochul and I are suing. Again.

The Trump administration is trying to illegally weaponize funding that helps vulnerable families put food on the table, find safe housing, and make ends meet by sharing people's sensitive information with DHS and other agencies.  I'm suing to protect our communities.

My office is proud to deliver over 280,000 eggs to City Harvest in Brooklyn to help families across our city.  We secured these eggs after holding major egg producers accountable for illegally colluding to raise prices at the expense of hardworking New Yorkers and Americans.

I'll always stand up and fight for workers and hold employers accountable when they cheat New Yorkers out of their pay.

Denny's franchise owners to pay workers $440,000 in back wages under settlement

An investigation by the Attorney General's Office found that more than 1,900 Denny's workers did not receive the extra pay they were owed for long shifts, known as "spread of hours" pay, as required b...

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Companies that trick consumers into signing up for recurring subscriptions are breaking the law and costing New Yorkers their hard-earned money. That's why we made 1-800-Flowers pay $375,000 after they scammed New Yorkers with deceptive practices.

1-800-Flowers to pay New York $375,000 in penalties over subscription policies

An investigation found the company failed to make certain disclosures related to its Celebrations Passport subscription service.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is trying to illegally use bureaucratic tricks to sabotage the ACA and strip health insurance from up to five million people. I'm suing because health care is not a privilege for the wealthy or the healthy. It's a right that I'll always fight to protect.

Our laws on e-bikes and e-scooters help keep New Yorkers safe. The riders and companies ignoring them put people in danger. No one should fear for their lives crossing the street: report those selling illegal e-motos to my office. 1-800-771-7755

We arrested Danilo Pesce, of Pelham, for illegally stealing over $143,000 of his deceased neighbor's teaching pension benefits. Pesce undermined New York's retirement system and the hardworking New Yorkers who dedicate their lives to teaching and guiding our youth.

Marc Henry Menard stole over $600,000 from members of the Haitian community by running an illegal investment fraud scheme. Today, we held him accountable for cheating vulnerable communities.

Marc Henry Menard, who admitted stealing more than $600,000 from investors, targeted Haitian communities in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens

Marc Menard persuaded his victims to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars with him, claiming he could generate returns of up to 20% a month.

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Two Denny’s franchise owners ignored New York wage laws and failed to pay over 1,900 workers who kept these restaurants running through long days and late nights in Western New York.   Today in Buffalo, we announced that my office secured $440,000 for these hardworking employees.

My office and a bipartisan group of AGs are urging the FCC to strengthen its requirements for phone companies to stop scammers from making illegal robocalls. Let's face it, no one likes getting scam calls 24/7. The FCC must act now to stop these fraudsters for good.

We just secured another order stopping the federal administration from illegally stripping mental health care away from the students who need it most. As our lawsuit continues, I'll keep fighting to make sure every student has access to the care they deserve and need.

Today, I joined @governor.ny.gov at the Brooklyn STEAM Center to announce the final rules for our nation-leading SAFE for Kids Act. We spoke with students, parents, and local leaders about how these rules will limit addictive social media features and help keep kids safe online.

We will not hesitate to defend New York’s election laws. We have beaten attempts to stop mail-in voting before, and we will do it again.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting

The Trump administration asks justices to intervene after an appeals court blocked key parts of a mail-in voting executive order.

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For far too long, communities have unfairly shouldered the costs of protecting people from toxic "forever chemicals."  Not anymore.  I'm suing to ensure the companies responsible for this pollution are held accountable.

New York Sues Companies Over ‘Forever Chemicals’

The lawsuit claims that the companies, including 3M and DuPont, contaminated the environment and engaged in fraud by withholding information from the public about the harms of the chemicals, known as ...

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I'm calling on Congress to implement stronger regulations on cryptocurrency platforms to protect consumers and investors from scams. Without safeguards, these scams cost people massive financial losses. We must act now to protect investors, our economy, and national security.

Yesterday's shooting at a Seattle food festival is another example of the heartbreaking senseless gun violence plaguing our nation. I'm praying for those we lost, as well as everyone injured or impacted by this tragic event. This violence must stop. Now.

At Least 3 Killed in Shooting at Food Festival in Seattle

Four others were injured near the city’s Space Needle, the authorities said. The police took a suspect into custody and were searching for another.

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My heart is with the family and loved ones of the 12-year-old who was shot and killed in the Bronx this weekend. This is a pain no family should feel. I’m praying for a quick recovery for the other two victims. We must end this senseless gun violence.

I’m praying for the family and loved ones of the individual we lost in this terrible fire, and for all those who were injured today in Queens. Thanks to the FDNY firefighters and first responders who put their own safety at risk to keep New Yorkers safe.

We just won a months-long halt to the illegal merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.    Stopping this merger while our case proceeds is a critical victory in our efforts to uphold the law and protect the film and television industries.

My office and @governor.ny.gov are announcing the Office of Immigrant Trust, which will enforce New York’s laws that limit local resources for federal civil immigration enforcement.   New York will always stand with our immigrant communities.

Spigro Management violated the trust and safety of New York City tenants by illegally changing their locks while they were not home in an attempt to evict residents. These actions are as sinister as they are shameful. Now, we're getting restitution for these tenants.

Public servants shouldn't have to pass a political loyalty test to earn the loan forgiveness they were promised. My office won't tolerate attacks on our dedicated public servants. Ever.

The Trump administration is again trying to leverage billions of dollars in FEMA funding as a political weapon.   This money helps states stop terrorist attacks, prevent natural disasters, and keep communities safe.   We stopped these threats before, and we're suing to do it again.

Wishing all Jewish New Yorkers observing the solemn day of Tisha B’Av an easy and meaningful fast. May this time of mourning bring comfort, strength, and renewed hope.

1-800-Flowers buried their terms in fine print and failed to warn consumers they were signing up for automatically renewing subscriptions. We're making 1-800-Flowers pay $375,000 for these deceptive practices and ensuring New Yorkers get their money back.

Congress must extend TPS for Haitians and strengthen laws protecting TPS holders. These individuals have raised families, started businesses, and made valuable contributions to our economy and health care system. Our government must honor its promise to protect them.