Tom Ochs
@tomochs.bsky.social
Love living in Brooklyn. Family, sports, politics, movies, music, food. #CloseRikers. My teams #LFC #NYLiberty 🗽🏆 #GothamFC🦇 #Jets #Isles #Knicks #Yankees #UConnWBB #USWNT
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Find your organizing home and make some noise, friends. It all matters.
If you're in Brooklyn, please do follow @bkindivisible.bsky.social and consider checking out what they do.
If you're in Brooklyn, please do follow @bkindivisible.bsky.social and consider checking out what they do.
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Find your organizing home and make some noise, friends. It all matters.
If you're in Brooklyn, please do follow @bkindivisible.bsky.social and consider checking out what they do.
If you're in Brooklyn, please do follow @bkindivisible.bsky.social and consider checking out what they do.
The Cleveland Browns. No words.
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Cleveland Browns. No words.
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There’s a reason Vernon Duke wrote an entire song called “Autumn in New York”. 💕
@newyorkcitykopp.bsky.social #NYC
@newyorkcitykopp.bsky.social #NYC
November 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
There’s a reason Vernon Duke wrote an entire song called “Autumn in New York”. 💕
@newyorkcitykopp.bsky.social #NYC
@newyorkcitykopp.bsky.social #NYC
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Grateful for this Delta flight attendant for providing some clarity on the upcoming changes to flights during the holidays.
Listen in ⬇️
Listen in ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Grateful for this Delta flight attendant for providing some clarity on the upcoming changes to flights during the holidays.
Listen in ⬇️
Listen in ⬇️
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Just finished this. Superb. Worth your time. T/y @sabs.bsky.social for sharing (reminding me to finish it!).
this essay is just as good as everyone says it is, and imo is a good piece of blanket advice
lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Just finished this. Superb. Worth your time. T/y @sabs.bsky.social for sharing (reminding me to finish it!).
Mamdani is going to implement Shaqiri law.
Everyone will be required to root for #LFC (sorry Zohran!) and the Swiss National Team.
@erinnyc75.bsky.social @clinicalliz.bsky.social can fill you in on all the details.
Everyone will be required to root for #LFC (sorry Zohran!) and the Swiss National Team.
@erinnyc75.bsky.social @clinicalliz.bsky.social can fill you in on all the details.
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Mamdani is going to implement Shaqiri law.
Everyone will be required to root for #LFC (sorry Zohran!) and the Swiss National Team.
@erinnyc75.bsky.social @clinicalliz.bsky.social can fill you in on all the details.
Everyone will be required to root for #LFC (sorry Zohran!) and the Swiss National Team.
@erinnyc75.bsky.social @clinicalliz.bsky.social can fill you in on all the details.
The curse of James Franklin lives on. THE DRIVE started with a 7 yard sack of the IU QB. Why did Indiana squib kick?!?!?
November 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The curse of James Franklin lives on. THE DRIVE started with a 7 yard sack of the IU QB. Why did Indiana squib kick?!?!?
Gus Johnson going absolutely bananas right now calling this insane Penn State v Indiana game. Honestly, can’t blame him. Best College Football Game I’ve watched in a long time. TD IS GOOD!!!!
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Gus Johnson going absolutely bananas right now calling this insane Penn State v Indiana game. Honestly, can’t blame him. Best College Football Game I’ve watched in a long time. TD IS GOOD!!!!
Premier League scriptwriters have lost their damn minds! Sunderland scores very late in stoppage time to earn the 2-2 tie v Arsenal. #LFC v City even more massive now! @meninblazers.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Premier League scriptwriters have lost their damn minds! Sunderland scores very late in stoppage time to earn the 2-2 tie v Arsenal. #LFC v City even more massive now! @meninblazers.bsky.social
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I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
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I can’t over emphasize how Ross Douthat’s piece makes all women less safe. It incites more harassment and abuse of women in the workplace and beyond. It’s incredibly irresponsible and frankly dangerous.
And it was run by one of the most influential publications in the country.
And it was run by one of the most influential publications in the country.
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I can’t over emphasize how Ross Douthat’s piece makes all women less safe. It incites more harassment and abuse of women in the workplace and beyond. It’s incredibly irresponsible and frankly dangerous.
And it was run by one of the most influential publications in the country.
And it was run by one of the most influential publications in the country.
Yes! My current CM @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social and my former CM and friend @shahanafrombk.bsky.social in neighboring districts here in Central Brooklyn. Not surprisingly they went BIG for Zohran Mamdani.
Also of import from last nights election:
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Yes! My current CM @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social and my former CM and friend @shahanafrombk.bsky.social in neighboring districts here in Central Brooklyn. Not surprisingly they went BIG for Zohran Mamdani.
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Also of import from last nights election:
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Also of import from last nights election:
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
The two Councilmembers who had the most total votes throughout the whole City were @shahanafrombk.bsky.social and Crystal Hudson:
Shahana Hanif - 53,139
Crystal Hudson - 53,011
No one else crossed 50k
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In 2021 a single, Muslim, Bangladeshi young woman raised in Kensington got elected to the NY City Council in D39, the district that de Blasio and Lander had represented. Her name is Shahana Hanif and she won re-election in 2025 with a remarkable 70% of the vote against seriously funded opposition.
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In 2021 a single, Muslim, Bangladeshi young woman raised in Kensington got elected to the NY City Council in D39, the district that de Blasio and Lander had represented. Her name is Shahana Hanif and she won re-election in 2025 with a remarkable 70% of the vote against seriously funded opposition.
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The people pushing “kitchen table issues” are pushing quixotic means tested tax credits. The people pushing “Affordability” are pushing rent freezes and free transportation.
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The people pushing “kitchen table issues” are pushing quixotic means tested tax credits. The people pushing “Affordability” are pushing rent freezes and free transportation.
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When Tom is on a tear
It’s best to pay attention
It’s best to pay attention
In 2021 a single, Muslim, Bangladeshi young woman raised in Kensington got elected to the NY City Council in D39, the district that de Blasio and Lander had represented. Her name is Shahana Hanif and she won re-election in 2025 with a remarkable 70% of the vote against seriously funded opposition.
November 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
When Tom is on a tear
It’s best to pay attention
It’s best to pay attention
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WAYNE ROONEY'S "TOUGHEST NIGHT AT ANFIELD" COURTESY OF VIRGIL VAN DIJK AND ARNE SLOT 🤣
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
WAYNE ROONEY'S "TOUGHEST NIGHT AT ANFIELD" COURTESY OF VIRGIL VAN DIJK AND ARNE SLOT 🤣
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To be a successful working-class woman of color comes with the territory of erasure. I’m sure the kids will find me the way I found Begum Rokeya among others.
And it’s just infuriating to see Shahana Hanif’s story be ignored, particularly in this moment. This won’t be the last time I rant about this, but I’ve read more about losing (almost all male) Muslim candidates than I have about the most successful Muslim woman in the history of NYC politics.
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
To be a successful working-class woman of color comes with the territory of erasure. I’m sure the kids will find me the way I found Begum Rokeya among others.
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Without question, one of the hardest things I’ve taken on.
In 2021 a single, Muslim, Bangladeshi young woman raised in Kensington got elected to the NY City Council in D39, the district that de Blasio and Lander had represented. Her name is Shahana Hanif and she won re-election in 2025 with a remarkable 70% of the vote against seriously funded opposition.
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Without question, one of the hardest things I’ve taken on.
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JFREJers at SOMOS today joined MDCNY, DRUM, @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social and more for a Jummah Prayer and food distribution in Puerto Rico! “
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
JFREJers at SOMOS today joined MDCNY, DRUM, @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social and more for a Jummah Prayer and food distribution in Puerto Rico! “
In 2021 a single, Muslim, Bangladeshi young woman raised in Kensington got elected to the NY City Council in D39, the district that de Blasio and Lander had represented. Her name is Shahana Hanif and she won re-election in 2025 with a remarkable 70% of the vote against seriously funded opposition.
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In 2021 a single, Muslim, Bangladeshi young woman raised in Kensington got elected to the NY City Council in D39, the district that de Blasio and Lander had represented. Her name is Shahana Hanif and she won re-election in 2025 with a remarkable 70% of the vote against seriously funded opposition.
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Crucial thing to watch: The Dem blowout wins suggest it'll be way more risky for GOPers to gerrymander, because the GOP safer seats may become more vulnerable than expected. Rs in those seats will now be very nervous.
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
November 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Crucial thing to watch: The Dem blowout wins suggest it'll be way more risky for GOPers to gerrymander, because the GOP safer seats may become more vulnerable than expected. Rs in those seats will now be very nervous.
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
“Shout” by Tears for Fears comes on in this Brooklyn Diner and multiple people, including staff and customers start singing along! Underrated banger from back in the day. Adding to my playlist now.
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“Shout” by Tears for Fears comes on in this Brooklyn Diner and multiple people, including staff and customers start singing along! Underrated banger from back in the day. Adding to my playlist now.