Council Member Carlina Rivera
@cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
🗽 NYC Council Member Representing District 2
🎭 Chair, Committee on Cultural Affairs + Libraries
🌎 Website: https://council.nyc.gov/district-2
💻 Newsletter: http://bit.ly/CMRiveraNews
🎭 Chair, Committee on Cultural Affairs + Libraries
🌎 Website: https://council.nyc.gov/district-2
💻 Newsletter: http://bit.ly/CMRiveraNews
📰 Check out our latest e-newsletter that highlights recent work, and what Carlina has accomplished over the last eight years in service of our community. us14.campaign-archive.com?u=ab4cc26b08...
August 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
📰 Check out our latest e-newsletter that highlights recent work, and what Carlina has accomplished over the last eight years in service of our community. us14.campaign-archive.com?u=ab4cc26b08...
Council passed Carlina’s bill to fix a gap in supportive housing rules, ensuring time spent incarcerated counts toward eligibility. This will help break cycles of homelessness, improve health, reduce recidivism, and restore stability for our most vulnerable neighbors.
August 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Council passed Carlina’s bill to fix a gap in supportive housing rules, ensuring time spent incarcerated counts toward eligibility. This will help break cycles of homelessness, improve health, reduce recidivism, and restore stability for our most vulnerable neighbors.
🚴🚶🌳 Carlina joined colleagues + advocates to celebrate a milestone for NYC’s greenway network - the rollout of her law requiring a citywide plan. Safer rides, more walking space and nature access - a big step toward a greener, healthier, more connected city!
August 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
🚴🚶🌳 Carlina joined colleagues + advocates to celebrate a milestone for NYC’s greenway network - the rollout of her law requiring a citywide plan. Safer rides, more walking space and nature access - a big step toward a greener, healthier, more connected city!
Reposted by Council Member Carlina Rivera
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 40, sponsored by @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
Requires NYC Department of Corrections to create a child visitor program in City jails, report on it annually, and ensure all new jails have specially designed visiting areas for children.
✅ Local Law 40, sponsored by @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
Requires NYC Department of Corrections to create a child visitor program in City jails, report on it annually, and ensure all new jails have specially designed visiting areas for children.
August 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 40, sponsored by @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
Requires NYC Department of Corrections to create a child visitor program in City jails, report on it annually, and ensure all new jails have specially designed visiting areas for children.
✅ Local Law 40, sponsored by @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
Requires NYC Department of Corrections to create a child visitor program in City jails, report on it annually, and ensure all new jails have specially designed visiting areas for children.
Reposted by Council Member Carlina Rivera
We’re expanding 7-day library service! 📚
Last year, we fought hard to restore the mayor’s cuts to 7-day service. This year, 11 new branches will have Sunday service thanks to the $2M we proposed and secured.
See you on Sundays!
🎥 @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
Last year, we fought hard to restore the mayor’s cuts to 7-day service. This year, 11 new branches will have Sunday service thanks to the $2M we proposed and secured.
See you on Sundays!
🎥 @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We’re expanding 7-day library service! 📚
Last year, we fought hard to restore the mayor’s cuts to 7-day service. This year, 11 new branches will have Sunday service thanks to the $2M we proposed and secured.
See you on Sundays!
🎥 @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
Last year, we fought hard to restore the mayor’s cuts to 7-day service. This year, 11 new branches will have Sunday service thanks to the $2M we proposed and secured.
See you on Sundays!
🎥 @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social
🌡️ NYC is in the midst of another heat wave this week and smoke from Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality. Please limit any unnecessary outdoor activity. If you need relief from the heat, please visit a local cooling center. finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🌡️ NYC is in the midst of another heat wave this week and smoke from Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality. Please limit any unnecessary outdoor activity. If you need relief from the heat, please visit a local cooling center. finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters
As you have undoubtedly heard, ACC is facing crisis level population. Starting Thursday, July 24, adoption fees will be waived for the first 100 pets adopted. Visit nycacc.org/locations for adoption hours and shelter info.
July 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
As you have undoubtedly heard, ACC is facing crisis level population. Starting Thursday, July 24, adoption fees will be waived for the first 100 pets adopted. Visit nycacc.org/locations for adoption hours and shelter info.
Temperatures will soar today and cooling centers are open. Please stay cool and limit unnecessary outdoor activity. finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters
July 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Temperatures will soar today and cooling centers are open. Please stay cool and limit unnecessary outdoor activity. finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters
Support older adults in our community! @cssnyorg.bsky.social mobilizes thousands of volunteers through their Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a model in volunteer service that has been replicated nationally and internationally. Learn more and sign up here: www.cssny.org/issues/entry...
July 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Support older adults in our community! @cssnyorg.bsky.social mobilizes thousands of volunteers through their Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a model in volunteer service that has been replicated nationally and internationally. Learn more and sign up here: www.cssny.org/issues/entry...
Reposted by Council Member Carlina Rivera
Two years after the Council passed a law to expand mental health care in the city’s family shelters, 75% now have on-site social workers.
Early data shows that more families are getting care and fewer crises are occurring, a critical step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Early data shows that more families are getting care and fewer crises are occurring, a critical step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness.
July 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Two years after the Council passed a law to expand mental health care in the city’s family shelters, 75% now have on-site social workers.
Early data shows that more families are getting care and fewer crises are occurring, a critical step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Early data shows that more families are getting care and fewer crises are occurring, a critical step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Carlina joined @errollouis.bsky.social on Inside City Hall to discuss her bill mandating investigation and reporting, family notification and access to information + belongings, accountability for misconduct, and interagency review when someone dies in DOC custody. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Councilmember Carlina Rivera on DOC transparency
Councilmember Carlina Rivera joined "Inside City Hall."
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July 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Carlina joined @errollouis.bsky.social on Inside City Hall to discuss her bill mandating investigation and reporting, family notification and access to information + belongings, accountability for misconduct, and interagency review when someone dies in DOC custody. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Reposted by Council Member Carlina Rivera
Yesterday, @council.nyc.gov passed a bill requiring the Department of Correction to notify family and the public within 24 hours when someone dies in custody.
This is an important step towards ending secrecy, advancing transparency, and restoring dignity.
queenseagle.com/all/2025/7/1...
This is an important step towards ending secrecy, advancing transparency, and restoring dignity.
queenseagle.com/all/2025/7/1...
Council passes bill to require DOC to report detainee deaths — Queens Daily Eagle
The City Council on Monday passed a bill that they say will bring transparency to the way the city’s Department of Correction announces and shares information about detainee deaths.
queenseagle.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Yesterday, @council.nyc.gov passed a bill requiring the Department of Correction to notify family and the public within 24 hours when someone dies in custody.
This is an important step towards ending secrecy, advancing transparency, and restoring dignity.
queenseagle.com/all/2025/7/1...
This is an important step towards ending secrecy, advancing transparency, and restoring dignity.
queenseagle.com/all/2025/7/1...
Reposted by Council Member Carlina Rivera
Free public webinar: Join me and art therapist Joshua Brancheau to learn about #ArtTherapy (and participate in an arts-based activity!) events.weill.cornell.edu/event/transf...
July 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Free public webinar: Join me and art therapist Joshua Brancheau to learn about #ArtTherapy (and participate in an arts-based activity!) events.weill.cornell.edu/event/transf...
Reposted by Council Member Carlina Rivera
Here’s what some of our members have to say after New York City Council's momentous passage of Intro 423, sponsored by @carlinarivera.bsky.social...
#CloseRikers
#CloseRikers
July 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Here’s what some of our members have to say after New York City Council's momentous passage of Intro 423, sponsored by @carlinarivera.bsky.social...
#CloseRikers
#CloseRikers
Today the Council passed Int. 423-2024 to require oversight and transparency when someone dies in DOC custody. 41 people have died in city jails since 2022. Amid continued violence and neglect, we are demanding accountability and action. New Yorkers deserve nothing less.
July 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Today the Council passed Int. 423-2024 to require oversight and transparency when someone dies in DOC custody. 41 people have died in city jails since 2022. Amid continued violence and neglect, we are demanding accountability and action. New Yorkers deserve nothing less.
Wishing you a wonderful July 4th Holiday and weekend! ☀️🎇
July 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Wishing you a wonderful July 4th Holiday and weekend! ☀️🎇
Join the NYC DOT for an online session for older adults and people with disabilities. Hear from key transportation agencies, learn about new accessibility programs, and get tips and tools to help you get around more easily. Register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/navigate-n...
July 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Join the NYC DOT for an online session for older adults and people with disabilities. Hear from key transportation agencies, learn about new accessibility programs, and get tips and tools to help you get around more easily. Register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/navigate-n...
☑️ NYC, make your voice heard! The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy is proposing changes to the City Charter, the city’s governing document, and would like your input: thecommission.nyc/survey
🏙️ Let’s build a stronger, more democratic NYC together.
🏙️ Let’s build a stronger, more democratic NYC together.
July 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
☑️ NYC, make your voice heard! The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy is proposing changes to the City Charter, the city’s governing document, and would like your input: thecommission.nyc/survey
🏙️ Let’s build a stronger, more democratic NYC together.
🏙️ Let’s build a stronger, more democratic NYC together.
This morning Carlina joined PIX11 News to discuss how Council's unanimously approved budget will uplift working families and New Yorkers across the city. youtu.be/J_SwEW3wB1c?...
City Council approves $115.9 billion budget
YouTube video by PIX11 News
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July 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This morning Carlina joined PIX11 News to discuss how Council's unanimously approved budget will uplift working families and New Yorkers across the city. youtu.be/J_SwEW3wB1c?...
Hamilton Fish Pool offers lap swimming for adults during select mornings. Adults can swim laps from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This early morning program is available at the pool as part of the citywide adult lap swim initiative.
July 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Hamilton Fish Pool offers lap swimming for adults during select mornings. Adults can swim laps from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This early morning program is available at the pool as part of the citywide adult lap swim initiative.
📢 NYCDOT wants to hear from you. Please participate in this anonymous survey for a street improvement project proposal on the Avenue B Open Street between East 14th Street + Houston Street. To learn more about the proposal and give feedback visit bit.ly/aveb2025
July 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📢 NYCDOT wants to hear from you. Please participate in this anonymous survey for a street improvement project proposal on the Avenue B Open Street between East 14th Street + Houston Street. To learn more about the proposal and give feedback visit bit.ly/aveb2025
🏙️ @council.nyc.gov voted to approve a budget that puts working families first, protects vital services, and invests in housing, libraries, culture, and care. Our work has been defined by our commitment to build a New York City that leaves no one behind. A city that lifts us all up.
June 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🏙️ @council.nyc.gov voted to approve a budget that puts working families first, protects vital services, and invests in housing, libraries, culture, and care. Our work has been defined by our commitment to build a New York City that leaves no one behind. A city that lifts us all up.
☑️ Proud to deliver a budget that expands library service, protects cultural institutions, and supports the workers and artists who bring NYC to life. Every New Yorker deserves access to knowledge, creativity, and community, and our FY26 budget helps make that possible.
June 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
☑️ Proud to deliver a budget that expands library service, protects cultural institutions, and supports the workers and artists who bring NYC to life. Every New Yorker deserves access to knowledge, creativity, and community, and our FY26 budget helps make that possible.
Come out this weekend to learn more about the Department of Transportation's latest design plans for the Avenue B Open Street! June 28, 1 - 4 p.m., on Avenue B between 8th and 9th Streets.
June 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Come out this weekend to learn more about the Department of Transportation's latest design plans for the Avenue B Open Street! June 28, 1 - 4 p.m., on Avenue B between 8th and 9th Streets.
NYC debe liderar la protección de comunidades inmigrantes y asegurar fondos clave en el presupuesto:
✅$60M en servicios legales comunitarios
✅$34M para unidad familiar
✅$25M en defensa legal urgente
✅$6.3M para menores y niños no acompañados
✅$60M en servicios legales comunitarios
✅$34M para unidad familiar
✅$25M en defensa legal urgente
✅$6.3M para menores y niños no acompañados
June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
NYC debe liderar la protección de comunidades inmigrantes y asegurar fondos clave en el presupuesto:
✅$60M en servicios legales comunitarios
✅$34M para unidad familiar
✅$25M en defensa legal urgente
✅$6.3M para menores y niños no acompañados
✅$60M en servicios legales comunitarios
✅$34M para unidad familiar
✅$25M en defensa legal urgente
✅$6.3M para menores y niños no acompañados