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 🗽
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
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!
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)
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.
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.
Every working New Yorker is under threat from mass deportation policy. If you think this fight isn’t yours, you’re wrong. Educate your community, support your neighbors. We protect us, we are stronger together, and we will never welcome ICE into our city.
June 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Every working New Yorker is under threat from mass deportation policy. If you think this fight isn’t yours, you’re wrong. Educate your community, support your neighbors. We protect us, we are stronger together, and we will never welcome ICE into our city.
I had a lovely visit to see my friends at Marien Heim older adult center in Sunset Park. It’s great to have close partnerships with the vibrant older adult centers in our district. I’m always fighting to protect the services that keep our community healthy and safe!
June 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I had a lovely visit to see my friends at Marien Heim older adult center in Sunset Park. It’s great to have close partnerships with the vibrant older adult centers in our district. I’m always fighting to protect the services that keep our community healthy and safe!
Then, I joined FIAO Il Centro at their Senior Prom, which I was proud to cosponsor. We celebrated the amazing 30+ classes and fitness opportunities offered at the center for older adults in Dyker Heights and beyond!
And let me tell you, our FIAO crowd really know how to party!
And let me tell you, our FIAO crowd really know how to party!
May 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Then, I joined FIAO Il Centro at their Senior Prom, which I was proud to cosponsor. We celebrated the amazing 30+ classes and fitness opportunities offered at the center for older adults in Dyker Heights and beyond!
And let me tell you, our FIAO crowd really know how to party!
And let me tell you, our FIAO crowd really know how to party!
This morning, I went from Sunset Park to Dyker Heights, stopping 1st at PS24 to see Arts Connection students perform a piece from their Puppet workshop!
In schools that serve students from diverse language backgrounds, arts education is a crucial way to bridge the gap.
In schools that serve students from diverse language backgrounds, arts education is a crucial way to bridge the gap.
May 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This morning, I went from Sunset Park to Dyker Heights, stopping 1st at PS24 to see Arts Connection students perform a piece from their Puppet workshop!
In schools that serve students from diverse language backgrounds, arts education is a crucial way to bridge the gap.
In schools that serve students from diverse language backgrounds, arts education is a crucial way to bridge the gap.
Today, I introduced Res 870 alongside Council Members De La Rosa and Joseph to call on the DOE to establish a Labor History Month in public schools. NYC's students must be taught their rights as future workers and the hard-fought struggles labor unions waged to win those protections.
May 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Today, I introduced Res 870 alongside Council Members De La Rosa and Joseph to call on the DOE to establish a Labor History Month in public schools. NYC's students must be taught their rights as future workers and the hard-fought struggles labor unions waged to win those protections.
Join us for a FREE walking tour at Green-Wood Cemetery! 🌳
On June 7th at 10:30am, we'll meet at the Main Entrance to explore the bountiful history right here in our neighborhood.
RSVP by texting 646.965.1051
On June 7th at 10:30am, we'll meet at the Main Entrance to explore the bountiful history right here in our neighborhood.
RSVP by texting 646.965.1051
May 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us for a FREE walking tour at Green-Wood Cemetery! 🌳
On June 7th at 10:30am, we'll meet at the Main Entrance to explore the bountiful history right here in our neighborhood.
RSVP by texting 646.965.1051
On June 7th at 10:30am, we'll meet at the Main Entrance to explore the bountiful history right here in our neighborhood.
RSVP by texting 646.965.1051
Through a partnership with Groundswell, my office was able to fund a community mural project for the fantastic students at P.S. 69. This morning, their mural was finally unveiled! 🎨
Thank you to the team at P.S. 69 and Groundswell for helping our students’ creativity thrive!
Thank you to the team at P.S. 69 and Groundswell for helping our students’ creativity thrive!
May 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Through a partnership with Groundswell, my office was able to fund a community mural project for the fantastic students at P.S. 69. This morning, their mural was finally unveiled! 🎨
Thank you to the team at P.S. 69 and Groundswell for helping our students’ creativity thrive!
Thank you to the team at P.S. 69 and Groundswell for helping our students’ creativity thrive!
Yesterday, New Utrecht High School library welcomed graphic novelist Laura Gao as a part of the Lamba Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools program to discuss her book Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American. @lambdaliterary.org
May 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Yesterday, New Utrecht High School library welcomed graphic novelist Laura Gao as a part of the Lamba Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools program to discuss her book Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American. @lambdaliterary.org