NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social
Council Member representing District 38: Red Hook and portions of Gowanus, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Borough Park, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, and Bath Beach 🗽
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Finally developed some film from the last few weeks. Here's @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social marching in Sunset Park fagainst ICE. Members of @aafederation.bsky.social Mixteca @socialists.nyc & others marching with!
Nikon FM2n, Nikkor 24mm f2.8, Kodak Gold 200.
#BelieveInFilm
Nikon FM2n, Nikkor 24mm f2.8, Kodak Gold 200.
#BelieveInFilm
October 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Finally developed some film from the last few weeks. Here's @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social marching in Sunset Park fagainst ICE. Members of @aafederation.bsky.social Mixteca @socialists.nyc & others marching with!
Nikon FM2n, Nikkor 24mm f2.8, Kodak Gold 200.
#BelieveInFilm
Nikon FM2n, Nikkor 24mm f2.8, Kodak Gold 200.
#BelieveInFilm
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@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social handed out these awesome little stickers with QR codes for what to do if ICE comes.
Here's the website it points to: www.immi.org/en/Home/make...
Here's the website it points to: www.immi.org/en/Home/make...
September 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social handed out these awesome little stickers with QR codes for what to do if ICE comes.
Here's the website it points to: www.immi.org/en/Home/make...
Here's the website it points to: www.immi.org/en/Home/make...
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Crowd getting ready to march against ICE and for our neighbors! @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Crowd getting ready to march against ICE and for our neighbors! @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social
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after today's Sunset Park march, @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social handed out cards with QR codes with info for folks to make a plan for ICE raids. Check it out!!!
September 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
after today's Sunset Park march, @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social handed out cards with QR codes with info for folks to make a plan for ICE raids. Check it out!!!
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This is what community looks like! Hundreds filled the streets in Sunset Park this morning to show that immigrants are welcome here and we won't put up with ICE in our neighborhoods.
Thanks to @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @nycprogressives.bsky.social for organizing!
Thanks to @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @nycprogressives.bsky.social for organizing!
September 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This is what community looks like! Hundreds filled the streets in Sunset Park this morning to show that immigrants are welcome here and we won't put up with ICE in our neighborhoods.
Thanks to @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @nycprogressives.bsky.social for organizing!
Thanks to @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @nycprogressives.bsky.social for organizing!
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Fantastic #StandAgainstICE march in Sunset Park today organized by @nycprogressives.bsky.social and @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social! High five to Mixteca @aafederation.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social and all the other orgs that supported!
![Alexa Avilés laughs while holding a bullhorn, leading a march down 5th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. People marching alongside, smiling, holding signs that say things like "NYC [hearts] immigrants!!!" "We are all immigrants" "Immigrants are New York" and ICE Fuera!"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:j53elsjlcag3iuran5ezcy32/bafkreigmcjorhnmcmxqtszk772donwtgzg6pgcxo44yc7hyww2rt5lu7aa@jpeg)
September 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Fantastic #StandAgainstICE march in Sunset Park today organized by @nycprogressives.bsky.social and @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social! High five to Mixteca @aafederation.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social and all the other orgs that supported!
Today, as the Chair of NYC Council’s committee on Immigration, I held an oversight hearing to “Address the Mental Health Needs of Immigrants in NYC.”
Representatives of DOHMH and MOIA testified about how we are servicing the mental health needs of our city during this dire time.
Representatives of DOHMH and MOIA testified about how we are servicing the mental health needs of our city during this dire time.
September 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Today, as the Chair of NYC Council’s committee on Immigration, I held an oversight hearing to “Address the Mental Health Needs of Immigrants in NYC.”
Representatives of DOHMH and MOIA testified about how we are servicing the mental health needs of our city during this dire time.
Representatives of DOHMH and MOIA testified about how we are servicing the mental health needs of our city during this dire time.
To charge your e-bike, you have to check several apps to find the right bank! 🚲🔋
Simple barriers turn people away from bikes—Let’s fix that!
Today the Transportation Committee is hearing my bill INT115. Int115 would create 1 comprehensive app mapping e-bike charging stations.
Simple barriers turn people away from bikes—Let’s fix that!
Today the Transportation Committee is hearing my bill INT115. Int115 would create 1 comprehensive app mapping e-bike charging stations.
September 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
To charge your e-bike, you have to check several apps to find the right bank! 🚲🔋
Simple barriers turn people away from bikes—Let’s fix that!
Today the Transportation Committee is hearing my bill INT115. Int115 would create 1 comprehensive app mapping e-bike charging stations.
Simple barriers turn people away from bikes—Let’s fix that!
Today the Transportation Committee is hearing my bill INT115. Int115 would create 1 comprehensive app mapping e-bike charging stations.
Today, I’m celebrating @thenyic’s launch of the New York Proud campaign, a public art project that’s working to uplift immigrant voices in our city.
August 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Today, I’m celebrating @thenyic’s launch of the New York Proud campaign, a public art project that’s working to uplift immigrant voices in our city.
New from amNY: www.amny.com/nyc-transit/...
August 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
New from amNY: www.amny.com/nyc-transit/...
Why are the number of vacant units in NYCHA rising? I spoke with @abc7.bsky.social to provide an update since they last reported on the issue in ‘23.
I sponsored Int 111 to make data on vacancies publicly accessible & transparent. During a housing crisis, we must hold agencies accountable
I sponsored Int 111 to make data on vacancies publicly accessible & transparent. During a housing crisis, we must hold agencies accountable
August 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Why are the number of vacant units in NYCHA rising? I spoke with @abc7.bsky.social to provide an update since they last reported on the issue in ‘23.
I sponsored Int 111 to make data on vacancies publicly accessible & transparent. During a housing crisis, we must hold agencies accountable
I sponsored Int 111 to make data on vacancies publicly accessible & transparent. During a housing crisis, we must hold agencies accountable
Red Hook Community Update:
Splash zone now open at the corner of Lorraine Street and Henry Street 10am-7pm daily.
Splash zone now open at the corner of Lorraine Street and Henry Street 10am-7pm daily.
July 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Red Hook Community Update:
Splash zone now open at the corner of Lorraine Street and Henry Street 10am-7pm daily.
Splash zone now open at the corner of Lorraine Street and Henry Street 10am-7pm daily.
EDC has failed to address the concerns of my community, so yesterday, I was prepared to vote against the proposed BMT plan. With this postponement, I remain prepared to engage with our community members to address ongoing concerns.
Read my full statement: council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...
Read my full statement: council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...
July 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
EDC has failed to address the concerns of my community, so yesterday, I was prepared to vote against the proposed BMT plan. With this postponement, I remain prepared to engage with our community members to address ongoing concerns.
Read my full statement: council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...
Read my full statement: council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...
STATEMENT FROM TEN MEMBERS OF THE BROOKLYN MARINE TERMINAL TASK FORCE ON TODAY’S VOTE POSTPONEMENT
@joannesimonbk52.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social
@joannesimonbk52.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
STATEMENT FROM TEN MEMBERS OF THE BROOKLYN MARINE TERMINAL TASK FORCE ON TODAY’S VOTE POSTPONEMENT
@joannesimonbk52.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social
@joannesimonbk52.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social
Today, we passed some important street co-namings to honor bright lights in District 38’s history: James “Jay” McKnight, Padre Ruskin Piedra, & Blas de Jesus Gonzalez
July 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Today, we passed some important street co-namings to honor bright lights in District 38’s history: James “Jay” McKnight, Padre Ruskin Piedra, & Blas de Jesus Gonzalez
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My statement with @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social on Senator Gillibrand’s racist, Islamophobic comments about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
June 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
My statement with @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social on Senator Gillibrand’s racist, Islamophobic comments about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
I joined w/ @juliasalazar.bsky.social, 6 other electeds, & @jfrejnyc.bsky.social @thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @socialists.nyc + others to help guide people safely out of immigration court.
July 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I joined w/ @juliasalazar.bsky.social, 6 other electeds, & @jfrejnyc.bsky.social @thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @socialists.nyc + others to help guide people safely out of immigration court.
Read more about our fight to ensure a community vision for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in The New York Times, article by Matthew Haag:
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/n...
June 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Read more about our fight to ensure a community vision for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in The New York Times, article by Matthew Haag:
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/n...
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and our District 38 Excellence in Leadership Award Recipients!
Felicitaciones a todos los graduados de la clase de 2025 y a los ganadores de nuestro premio de liderazgo por demostrar excelencia académica!
More awardees to follow!
Felicitaciones a todos los graduados de la clase de 2025 y a los ganadores de nuestro premio de liderazgo por demostrar excelencia académica!
More awardees to follow!
June 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and our District 38 Excellence in Leadership Award Recipients!
Felicitaciones a todos los graduados de la clase de 2025 y a los ganadores de nuestro premio de liderazgo por demostrar excelencia académica!
More awardees to follow!
Felicitaciones a todos los graduados de la clase de 2025 y a los ganadores de nuestro premio de liderazgo por demostrar excelencia académica!
More awardees to follow!
Important things to know if you have an upcoming appointment in immigration court (esp 1 /eng 2). Learn this for yourself or inform your neighbors!
Join @jfrejnyc.bsky.social & @thenyic.bsky.social for court observation shifts to help safely escort people out of court proceedings: (1/2)
Join @jfrejnyc.bsky.social & @thenyic.bsky.social for court observation shifts to help safely escort people out of court proceedings: (1/2)
June 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Important things to know if you have an upcoming appointment in immigration court (esp 1 /eng 2). Learn this for yourself or inform your neighbors!
Join @jfrejnyc.bsky.social & @thenyic.bsky.social for court observation shifts to help safely escort people out of court proceedings: (1/2)
Join @jfrejnyc.bsky.social & @thenyic.bsky.social for court observation shifts to help safely escort people out of court proceedings: (1/2)
I’m with @thenyic.bsky.social and @jfrejnyc.bsky.social observing immigration court. The more people engaging in these public processes to share information with New Yorkers lacking representation, the safer our neighbors will be.
Sign up to join court watch: airtable.com/appuhQxWRi0c...
Sign up to join court watch: airtable.com/appuhQxWRi0c...
June 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I’m with @thenyic.bsky.social and @jfrejnyc.bsky.social observing immigration court. The more people engaging in these public processes to share information with New Yorkers lacking representation, the safer our neighbors will be.
Sign up to join court watch: airtable.com/appuhQxWRi0c...
Sign up to join court watch: airtable.com/appuhQxWRi0c...
We can't continue to allow ICE to come into our city and inflict violence on our friends, neighbors, and even elected citywide officials. We demand that ICE release Brad Lander. And I urge you to make sure that YOUR elected representatives are paying attention & speaking out NOW.
June 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We can't continue to allow ICE to come into our city and inflict violence on our friends, neighbors, and even elected citywide officials. We demand that ICE release Brad Lander. And I urge you to make sure that YOUR elected representatives are paying attention & speaking out NOW.
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✊Thank you to Councilmembers @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social for joining our legal team today to observe immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza.
Together, we will #ProtectOurFutures!
Together, we will #ProtectOurFutures!
June 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
✊Thank you to Councilmembers @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social for joining our legal team today to observe immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza.
Together, we will #ProtectOurFutures!
Together, we will #ProtectOurFutures!
Reposted by NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés
Free Dylan ⨯ No Kings leading the march down Fifth Avenue in the rain!
@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.
nyic.org/2025/06/immi...
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.
nyic.org/2025/06/immi...
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Free Dylan ⨯ No Kings leading the march down Fifth Avenue in the rain!
@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.
nyic.org/2025/06/immi...
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.
nyic.org/2025/06/immi...
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
Today, the City Council is holding a Public Housing hearing seeking transparency on vacancies and transfers throughout NYCHA. Our current system desperately needs change. It is heartbreaking to see my constituents facing violence struggle with delays on transfers.
June 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today, the City Council is holding a Public Housing hearing seeking transparency on vacancies and transfers throughout NYCHA. Our current system desperately needs change. It is heartbreaking to see my constituents facing violence struggle with delays on transfers.