Let’s be clear: Trump intervening in the NYC mayor’s race will be political poison to any candidate who benefits.
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Let’s be clear: Trump intervening in the NYC mayor’s race will be political poison to any candidate who benefits.
Tonight one of the CDC’s top public health leaders, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, has resigned from his post. Below is his full resignation letter. You should read every word. This is a truly scary moment for public health in America. 1/2
The disaster unfolding: 3/3
There is a purge underway tonight because those professionals have refused to roll over as RFK ramps up his war on the covid vaccine. We are entering uncharted territory. The foundations of public health in the country are cracking. 2/
Americans need to understand what’s happening tonight at the CDC. This was an agency held together over the last 7 months by scientists with decades of experience in public health, who hung on despite a relentless assault on science-based policy by RFK and Trump. 1/
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Do yourself a favor and follow Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President. If you want real NYC insight—not the nonsense takes—he’s the one to watch
What Trump has done so far to help fight crime in NYC: * Cut our FEMA anti-terror funding * Cut our DOJ gun violence prevention grant * Proposed cutting our DOJ funding for hate crime response * And most importantly: Refused to lift a finger to stop the flow of guns into NYC from other states
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It’s much harder to build housing in Blue states than it is in Red states. So yes people are moving away from Blue states. One more reason that addressing the housing shortage in NY and elsewhere must be an urgent priority.
The outskirts of Hurricane Erin will impact NYC’s coastal areas tonight. A High Surf Advisory (up to 9-16 ft) & High Rip Current Risk are in effect through Fri. NWS has issued a coastal flood advisory, with a warning for SE Queens. Please stay out of dangerous surf & use caution near shoreline.
Cool new Google Maps feature for subway trips in NYC: It tells you where on the train you should be to exit fastest…
Proud to stand with you and all the union actors and stage managers on broadway!
The Trump deportation nightmare is even worse than we feared. A new report reveals that ICE has detained *50* children under 18 in the NYC area since January. At least 4 as young as 6 years old. 38 children have already been deported. This achieves nothing other than cruelty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/n...
NYC is a major economic engine. We are a leading indicator for the nat’l economy. Data just out shows job growth here in 1st half of 2025 has come to a screeching halt. Tariffs, decline of int’l visitors, and economic uncertainty are hitting us hard. This should be a warning for the country.
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Shootings in NYC so far in 2025 are at a 30-year low. Let’s not pretend this is about public safety. This is a mobilization of the military for domestic political purposes. Blatant authoritarianism.
Price data from the Budget Lab at Yale: budgetlab.yale.edu/research/sta...
The U.S. now has the highest tariffs in place since the Great Depression. Expected impact on prices: * clothing +37% * shoes +39% * electronics +18% * fresh produce +7% This is a self-inflicted would of epic proportions. All because Trump doesn’t understand economics.
Most people don't realize how critical federal funding is to public health in NYC. It supports the Health Dept's disease control work—such as identifying and investigating Legionnaire's clusters. And Trump is proposing to gut this funding. Will have dire consequences for our city.
Yes I meant high ceilings will be nice for apartments
Exactly!
12 foot ceilings!
It’s really happening: 135 E.57th St is a large office building that’s been mostly vacant since the pandemic. And now it is going to be converted to housing—350 units, including affordable. 4+ million sq. ft. of conversions are now underway in Manhattan. Let’s keep this going.
The same guy who doesn’t even have the math skills to understand crime rates on NYC transit. Bodes well.
This is the info Health Dept has provided so far: “There were 11 presumptive positive (based on initial tests) cooling towers. All of those buildings have complied with the DOH order to increase or change their disinfectant. Complete culture results are expected later this week.”
It is especially important for people at higher risk—including those ages 50 and older, cigarette smokers, and people with chronic lung disease or compromised immune systems—to get care immediately if they have symptoms. More info: www.nyc.gov/site/doh/abo...
The Legionnaire's Disease cluster in Central Harlem has now grown to 58 cases. 21 hospitalized. Tragically there has been a 2nd death. If you live or work in zip codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 or 10039 and you develop flu-like symptoms, contact a health care provider immediately.
Be prepared for possible aftershocks in NYC. Please only call 911 for life-threatening emergencies Call 311 to report damage or get info. If you have felt tremors, report to USGS here: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/... Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 to receive official alerts.
Earthquake in NJ. Preliminary M3.0. Felt in many parts of NYC, especially Upper Manhattan Call 311 to report damage or get information. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 to receive official alerts.
I’ll go with all of the above
Homicide rate per 100k residents: * Cuyahoga County, OH (where Sen Moreno lives): 10.7 * NYC: 4.6
NYC is on track to receive * 2 million * fewer international visitors this year than previously projected. Significant economic blow. Direct result of Trump’s crazy policies.
I had Legionnaires years ago and it is awful. Massive antibiotics. Stay vigilant, NYC.
NYC has issued a travel advisory through to tomorrow, and warns that if you live in a basement you should be prepared to move to higher ground. 2/2
The storm coming today in NYC is forecast to be intense. As much as 5 inches of rain could fall between 2 and 5 pm., at a rate of as much as *3 in/hour.* This would be a storm of historic proportions for NYC. Significant risk of flooding in subway, streets etc. 1/2
For more info on the Harlem Legionnaire's cluster, see: www.nyc.gov/site/doh/abo... 3/3
It is especially important for people at higher risk — including those ages 50 and older, cigarette smokers, and people with chronic lung disease or compromised immune systems — to get care if they have symptoms. All nearby cooling towers have been sampled and initial remediation is underway. 2/3
There is a significant cluster of Legionnaire's Disease in Central Harlem. 22 cases identified so far this week. Tragically one patient has died. If you live or work in zip codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 or 10039 and you develop flu-like symptoms, contact a health care provider immediately. 1/3
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New @today.yougov.com national poll out. Absolutely wild how distorted the public’s view is. (Murder rate in NYC is down 83% since 1990.)
Link: www.westsiderag.com/2025/07/30/c...
Cool news: The outdated Bloomingdale Library on W. 100th St. is proposed to be knocked down, replaced by a new building with 850 units, including affordable apartments, and a brand new library at its base. A win-win. We need creative plans like this all over NYC.
Two weeks ago heavy rain in NYC caused flooding in the subway. Today temps in the high 90s caused a power failure at a major station, leaving 8 lines fully or partially shut down. This is not sustainable. We need to invest in a subway system that can function in this new world of extreme weather.
Power loss at W.4th St has caused major subway outages. But MTA does not post updates here. So help spread the word on service status: * B/C suspended * No A b/n Columbus Circle & Jay St * No D b/n Atlantic Av & 34 St-Herald Sq * No M b/n Delancey St & Forest Hills-71 Av * E & F severely disrupted
NYPD Officer Didarul Islam was 36 years old. He was an immigrant from Bangladesh. He had two young sons. His wife is pregnant. He represented the best of our city. Tonight he was killed in cold blood. I am heartbroken and outraged by this loss. No city can accept this. We do not accept this.
To be clear: ICE can and does detain people on Rikers, they just need a judicial warrant. What Homan is talking about is sending masked, unidentified agents into our streets to tear apart families and raid workplaces. This is not about safety. It's about instilling fear.
Here's the actual data on recorded crime on New York City's transit system, from 1993–2025, for the period from January 1–July 13. There's little evidence of an upsurge in crime, a phenomenon that the US DOT Secretary often claims is occurring.
There is currently an NWS flash flood warning in effect for all five boroughs of NYC. But no City agency has posted it on this platform. Please help spread the word. “If you live in a basement apartment or low-lying area, be ready to move to higher ground.”
The guy who is so bad at math he doesn’t understand subway crime statistics is now going to have to figure out rocket propulsion.
This is not just a problem in red states. Measles vax rates are way down in NYC as well. Just 81% of most recent cohort of toddlers here got 1st dose by 24 mos. And we've had 6 cases here so far this year. NYC Health Dept is urging parents to get their kids vax’d. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/measles
Crimes per 1M mass transit trips... * NYC: 1.3 * Miami: 2.6 * Dallas: 38.0
You can get Notify NYC alerts in 14 languages. To sign up for non-English alerts, create an account on the website: nyc.gov/notifynyc
NYC is facing extreme heat and a flood watch today. But most NYers are not signed up to receive alerts from Notify NYC. Important that you sign up asap. Just text “NOTIFYNYC” to 692-692. It will ask for your zip code to give you local alerts.
There was a fear on b’way that CP would hurt attendance, but the opposite happened.
Wildly, this hugely successful mobility program is still being targeted by the Trump Administration’s USDOT, which wants to shut it down—and bring back traffic, noise, and a less effective transportation system!
Congestion pricing by the # ‘s 6 months in: * 67k fewer drivers entering zone daily * Delays in Holland Tunnel down 65% * Traffic deaths down 32% so far in 2025 * $500m projected this year for MTA capital improvements * B’way attendance +12% * Subway ridership +7% So yes this program is a SUCCESS.
Here’s to 249 years without a king. Let’s try to keep that streak going.
This bill will be a disaster for health in NYC 900k kicked off medicaid 17k jobs lost in hospitals $500M+ blow to H+H Safety net hospitals in Bronx and Brooklyn at risk of closure For what? All to fund tax cuts for millionaires This is a disgrace of historic proportions
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Not sure about that lol
Please share your recommendations of shows and movies I should stream. Assume I’ve seen nothing in the last year.
The president of the United States is threatening arrest and deportation of an American citizen who just won the Democratic nomination for mayor of NYC. This is not normal. This is not acceptable. These are the words of an unhinged would-be dictator. I condemn this unequivocally.
Thank you so much councilmember! Grateful for your friendship and partnership.
I was proud to join Manhattan Borough President (and our next NYC Comptroller) @marklevinenyc.bsky.social at Power in Pride — a celebration of resilience, joy, and advocacy in the LGBTQIA+ community. Mark continues to be a true ally, showing up year-round to fight for equality and justice.
Thank you so much Johanna!
Thank you New York City! I am so incredibly grateful to the countless volunteers who fueled our campaign. And to the 425k NYers who came out to vote for our vision of a more affordable, safer, healthier city for all. 🗽
Due to dangerous heat wave, NYC is opening 500 cooling centers all over the five boroughs. Will be open today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. See locations & hours here: maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center/ Please check in on vulnerable neighbors.
Mark Levine is our top choice for Comptroller. As Manhattan BP, Mark has led the fight to expand the Hudson River Greenway, advocated for more public restrooms and for tearing down part of the FDR Drive, and much more. Read about @marklevinenyc.bsky.social here: www.streetspac.org/2025_nyc_pri...
Thanks Mike!
Masked ICE agents just violently arrested a US citizen —and elected official — for simply asking to see a judicial warrant. This is authoritarianism. Comptroller Lander must be released immediately.
The Marines are being sent into the streets. A Senator was tackled and handcuffed by federal agents. The president is holding a military parade on his birthday. Two state lawmakers were just shot. This is America in 2025. It is now beyond doubt: Our democracy is in peril.
I am praying for the victims and their families. I am praying for Minnesota. I am praying for our democracy, which hangs in the balance.
It's on! Today early voting begins in NYC's primary elections. Full early voting sched below. Check your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc Today is last day to request a mail-in ballot. Request here: requestballot.vote.nyc Don't sit this one out. Make you voice heard!
An excellent guide. I’ll echo the support for @marklevinenyc.bsky.social for City Comptroller. No one is better on housing, transportation, and climate.
** Rents in NYC just reached another all-time high ** Avg market-rate rent as of May... * Manhattan: $5,379/mo * Brooklyn: $4,150 * NW Queens: $3,813 We urgently need to build more housing in NYC—especially affordable housing. The future of the city is at stake.
In itself it's not the biggest thing but Congress specifically passed a law requiring ICE to allow access to members of Congress because of Trump's antics in the first term. This isn't even norms. It's violating black letter statute law.
And here in NYC today another shocking escalation by Trump. The law *explicitly allows* unannounced visits by congressmembers to federal facilities. This is yet another breach of democratic norms by an increasingly rogue administration. Don't normalize this.
Reminder that this country had an insurrection on Jan 6 and Trump refused to send in the National Guard.
The “Run For Their Lives” movement began in Central Park, to call attention to the plight of the hostages. I’ve joined them many times. There is no Jewish person in NYC or America who will not be shaken to their bones by this. Truly heinous. Shame on anyone who tries to justify this.
This is horrific. Dylan, a Bronx high schooler who fled violence in Venezuela, did everything right. But without a lawyer present, ICE trapped & arrested him - stripping him of his protections & sending him into a brutal, fast-tracked deportation process. We must demand his immediate release.
America has just lost a giant. Korean war hero. Civil rights champion. Icon of Harlem political history. The Lion of Lenox Avenue. I’m devastated by the loss of a man I was honored to call a friend and mentor. Rest in power Chairman Rangel. bit.ly/3ZwWX70
NEW: Average rents in Manhattan have just reached another astounding high. Now at $5,348/month. Breakdown: * Studios: $3,537 * 1 bed: $4,643 * 2 bed: $6,321 * 3 bed: $9,694 It's more clear than ever: We desperately need to address the housing affordability crisis in NYC.
20k people cross the Queensboro bridge every day on bikes or on foot. If all are forced into cars how will that relieve congestion?
First they arrested a judge. Now they’ve arrested the mayor of a major American city. This isn’t normal. This is an assault on democracy.
Several local unions of the IATSE have announced their endorsement of Labor Champion @marklevinenyc.bsky.social for New York City Comptroller!
One of the few countries we already have a trade surplus with
I’m running for NYC Comptroller to protect our pensions–and fight back against Trump’s attacks. I won’t stay silent while MAGA hijacks corporations for their culture war. Blue cities and states must flex our shareholder muscle—before it’s too late. 8/8
Study after study shows that companies with strong diversity, labor, and climate practices are better managed and more resilient. This isn’t political—it’s smart, responsible investing on behalf of the people counting on these pensions. /7
When we push corporations to respect workers, protect the environment, and uphold civil rights, we’re protecting long-term value. That’s what retirees depend on—and what fiduciary responsibility demands. /6
Red states are using their public pension funds to *punish* companies that support diversity or climate action—even if it hurts those funds’ own retirees. But blue cities and states can win this fight: our pensions are collectively more than twice as big as red states. /5
At Starbucks, a majority of shareholders—led by public pension funds—voted for an independent labor rights audit. At Wells Fargo, they won a vote demanding accountability on discrimination and fake diversity practices. This is real power. We need to be using it much more. /4
These pension funds can vote against corporate board members who roll back diversity or climate goals. We can file shareholder resolutions demanding transparency on workforce diversity, LGBTQ+ protections, and union rights. And it works. /3
NYC’s pension funds alone have over $280B in assets, with investments in virtually every corporation in America. This gives us power as shareholders. Together with pension funds in CA, IL, MA, WI, OR, CN, etc our collective assets are in the trillions. /2
Trump is trying to bully corporations into abandoning diversity, climate action, LGBTQ+ rights & labor protections. But our side is not helpless. Blue city and blue state pension funds collectively have over $3 trillion in assets. Let’s use this power to fight back. 🧵/1
It’s hard to keep track of all the ways Trump is slashing funding for vital programs in NYC. We have to call it out. We have to fight back. Here’s what we’re up against:
The next thing Trump is trying to tear down: the arts 100s of non-profits in NYC just had their NEA funding cut mid-year. Theater, dance, museums, galleries all over the city. Serious blow to a struggling sector. All to fund tax cuts for billionaires.