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!
🌡️ 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...
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.
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
NYC must lead on protecting immigrant communities, + fund vital resources in this year's budget:
✅ $60M for community-based legal services
✅ $34M for the Immigrant Family Unity Project
✅ $25M for a rapid response legal defense fund
✅ $6.3M for children + unaccompanied minors
✅ $60M for community-based legal services
✅ $34M for the Immigrant Family Unity Project
✅ $25M for a rapid response legal defense fund
✅ $6.3M for children + unaccompanied minors
June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
NYC must lead on protecting immigrant communities, + fund vital resources in this year's budget:
✅ $60M for community-based legal services
✅ $34M for the Immigrant Family Unity Project
✅ $25M for a rapid response legal defense fund
✅ $6.3M for children + unaccompanied minors
✅ $60M for community-based legal services
✅ $34M for the Immigrant Family Unity Project
✅ $25M for a rapid response legal defense fund
✅ $6.3M for children + unaccompanied minors
🏘️ Last week, Carlina submitted testimony to the Rent Guidelines Board, urging them to freeze rents and protect working families. We must continue taking action to address rising housing costs and protect the communities that make New York City home.
🔗 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1s7zy...
🔗 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1s7zy...
June 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🏘️ Last week, Carlina submitted testimony to the Rent Guidelines Board, urging them to freeze rents and protect working families. We must continue taking action to address rising housing costs and protect the communities that make New York City home.
🔗 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1s7zy...
🔗 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1s7zy...
In our last week of budget negotiations, it was great to join Culture@3 to give an update on where our work stands, with the artists who bring our cultural organizations and city to life! #culture4all
June 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
In our last week of budget negotiations, it was great to join Culture@3 to give an update on where our work stands, with the artists who bring our cultural organizations and city to life! #culture4all
Three years after Roe was overturned, Carlina continues to lead the fight for reproductive freedom, expanding access to medication abortion, funding care and support services, and protecting New Yorkers from deceptive clinics. NYC will remain a safe haven for safe care.
June 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Three years after Roe was overturned, Carlina continues to lead the fight for reproductive freedom, expanding access to medication abortion, funding care and support services, and protecting New Yorkers from deceptive clinics. NYC will remain a safe haven for safe care.
☀️ Please stay cool today as temperature feel like over 100 degrees. If you don't have air conditioning at home and need relief from the heat, we encourage you to find a local cooling center: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters
June 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
☀️ Please stay cool today as temperature feel like over 100 degrees. If you don't have air conditioning at home and need relief from the heat, we encourage you to find a local cooling center: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters
🌡️ Summer is here and we're in the midst of our first heat wave. It's important to stay hydrated + out of the heat as much as possible. There are cooling centers in air-conditioned facilities across the city that offer relief from the heat. Find them here: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcente...
June 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🌡️ Summer is here and we're in the midst of our first heat wave. It's important to stay hydrated + out of the heat as much as possible. There are cooling centers in air-conditioned facilities across the city that offer relief from the heat. Find them here: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcente...
☀️ Thank you to all of our local partners and neighbors who made our Job Fair and Family Day an exciting success this weekend! This was a great time to come together as a community, enjoy the start of summer, and connect residents to resources.
June 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
☀️ Thank you to all of our local partners and neighbors who made our Job Fair and Family Day an exciting success this weekend! This was a great time to come together as a community, enjoy the start of summer, and connect residents to resources.
Juneteenth reminds us that no freedom has ever come without a fight. It calls us to reflect on what collective liberation truly requires, and to honor the power and perseverance of Black communities who continue to lead the way.
June 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Juneteenth reminds us that no freedom has ever come without a fight. It calls us to reflect on what collective liberation truly requires, and to honor the power and perseverance of Black communities who continue to lead the way.