Adrienne Adams
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social
Speaker of the @council.nyc.gov, proudly representing #TheGreat28 #SoutheastQueens
ICE’s separation of 6-year-old Yuanxin from his father is indefensible. Yuanxin JUST started first grade at a public school in Astoria.
This cruelty endangers our communities and makes our city less safe.
It must end now.
This cruelty endangers our communities and makes our city less safe.
It must end now.
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICE’s separation of 6-year-old Yuanxin from his father is indefensible. Yuanxin JUST started first grade at a public school in Astoria.
This cruelty endangers our communities and makes our city less safe.
It must end now.
This cruelty endangers our communities and makes our city less safe.
It must end now.
Trump’s cuts are already forcing nonprofits that deliver essential care and support to scale back services and lay off staff—putting organizations at risk of shutting down altogether.
We must protect our social safety net that New Yorkers rely on.
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We must protect our social safety net that New Yorkers rely on.
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NYC nonprofits brace for more federal funding cuts after already scaling back programming
The city’s organizations have lost millions in pounds of food, staff and programs, according to a new report.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Trump’s cuts are already forcing nonprofits that deliver essential care and support to scale back services and lay off staff—putting organizations at risk of shutting down altogether.
We must protect our social safety net that New Yorkers rely on.
gothamist.com/news/nyc-non...
We must protect our social safety net that New Yorkers rely on.
gothamist.com/news/nyc-non...
This is a major victory for workers in our city.
Congratulations to the thousands of Starbucks workers who will receive restitution after years of unstable schedules. Every worker deserves fair treatment, predictable hours, and basic dignity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
Congratulations to the thousands of Starbucks workers who will receive restitution after years of unstable schedules. Every worker deserves fair treatment, predictable hours, and basic dignity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is a major victory for workers in our city.
Congratulations to the thousands of Starbucks workers who will receive restitution after years of unstable schedules. Every worker deserves fair treatment, predictable hours, and basic dignity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
Congratulations to the thousands of Starbucks workers who will receive restitution after years of unstable schedules. Every worker deserves fair treatment, predictable hours, and basic dignity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
On #WorldAIDSDay, we reaffirm our commitment to combatting the prejudice and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and ensuring access for all who need treatment.
Together, we can and must eradicate HIV/AIDS. Thank you to all the organizations at the frontlines of this fight.
Together, we can and must eradicate HIV/AIDS. Thank you to all the organizations at the frontlines of this fight.
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
On #WorldAIDSDay, we reaffirm our commitment to combatting the prejudice and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and ensuring access for all who need treatment.
Together, we can and must eradicate HIV/AIDS. Thank you to all the organizations at the frontlines of this fight.
Together, we can and must eradicate HIV/AIDS. Thank you to all the organizations at the frontlines of this fight.
Thank you to Cheryl Wills of @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social for highlighting @council.nyc.gov's resolution designating January 15th annually as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in NYC!
As a Life Member of AKA, I’m reminded every day of our enduring, collective commitment to service, scholarship, and sisterhood.
As a Life Member of AKA, I’m reminded every day of our enduring, collective commitment to service, scholarship, and sisterhood.
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Thank you to Cheryl Wills of @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social for highlighting @council.nyc.gov's resolution designating January 15th annually as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in NYC!
As a Life Member of AKA, I’m reminded every day of our enduring, collective commitment to service, scholarship, and sisterhood.
As a Life Member of AKA, I’m reminded every day of our enduring, collective commitment to service, scholarship, and sisterhood.
Our city mourns the passing of @fdny.bsky.social Deputy Chief James Riches, a hero who spent months at Ground Zero searching for his son and decades fighting for 9/11 survivors and their families.
New York will never forget his service, advocacy, and sacrifice.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/30/r...
New York will never forget his service, advocacy, and sacrifice.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/30/r...
FDNY Deputy Chief James Riches, who searched Ground Zero for his fallen son, dies of 9/11-related illness
James RIches spent six months searching through the rubble and debris at Ground Zero for the remains of his son Jimmy Riches, who died heroically responding to the terror attacks.
www.nydailynews.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Our city mourns the passing of @fdny.bsky.social Deputy Chief James Riches, a hero who spent months at Ground Zero searching for his son and decades fighting for 9/11 survivors and their families.
New York will never forget his service, advocacy, and sacrifice.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/30/r...
New York will never forget his service, advocacy, and sacrifice.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/30/r...
Yesterday, we honored Detective First Grade Faisal Khan on his well-earned retirement.
For 28 years, he has served with integrity and played a vital role in establishing the NYPD Muslim Officers Society. Grateful for his leadership, dedication, and service to our city.
Enjoy this next chapter!
For 28 years, he has served with integrity and played a vital role in establishing the NYPD Muslim Officers Society. Grateful for his leadership, dedication, and service to our city.
Enjoy this next chapter!
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Yesterday, we honored Detective First Grade Faisal Khan on his well-earned retirement.
For 28 years, he has served with integrity and played a vital role in establishing the NYPD Muslim Officers Society. Grateful for his leadership, dedication, and service to our city.
Enjoy this next chapter!
For 28 years, he has served with integrity and played a vital role in establishing the NYPD Muslim Officers Society. Grateful for his leadership, dedication, and service to our city.
Enjoy this next chapter!
This year, and every year, I’m grateful for the hard work of our New York City Council and staff who serve New Yorkers every day. I hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful holiday with their loved ones!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This year, and every year, I’m grateful for the hard work of our New York City Council and staff who serve New Yorkers every day. I hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful holiday with their loved ones!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Trump’s ICE is tearing children away from their families.
More than 600 kids have been sent into federal detention this year, the highest number on record.
This is barbaric. Children are innocent, and separating them from loved ones does nothing to keep our communities safe.
More than 600 kids have been sent into federal detention this year, the highest number on record.
This is barbaric. Children are innocent, and separating them from loved ones does nothing to keep our communities safe.
“Today, family separations are back, only now they are happening all across the country.” www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Trump’s ICE is tearing children away from their families.
More than 600 kids have been sent into federal detention this year, the highest number on record.
This is barbaric. Children are innocent, and separating them from loved ones does nothing to keep our communities safe.
More than 600 kids have been sent into federal detention this year, the highest number on record.
This is barbaric. Children are innocent, and separating them from loved ones does nothing to keep our communities safe.
Today, New York City Council voted to:
⚖️ Create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability
🤖 Create a new municipal framework to oversee the City’s use of AI
📚 Boost STEM and voter education for students
🔍 Improve promotion of civil service exams
And more!
⚖️ Create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability
🤖 Create a new municipal framework to oversee the City’s use of AI
📚 Boost STEM and voter education for students
🔍 Improve promotion of civil service exams
And more!
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today, New York City Council voted to:
⚖️ Create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability
🤖 Create a new municipal framework to oversee the City’s use of AI
📚 Boost STEM and voter education for students
🔍 Improve promotion of civil service exams
And more!
⚖️ Create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability
🤖 Create a new municipal framework to oversee the City’s use of AI
📚 Boost STEM and voter education for students
🔍 Improve promotion of civil service exams
And more!
Saddened to learn of the passing of Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last remaining survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre and a fierce keeper of our history. We must continue to carry forward her legacy, grounding our fight in history and truth. May her memory be a blessing to us all.
November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Saddened to learn of the passing of Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last remaining survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre and a fierce keeper of our history. We must continue to carry forward her legacy, grounding our fight in history and truth. May her memory be a blessing to us all.
I’m relieved this baseless attack against @newyorkstateag.bsky.social has been thrown out. Trump is weaponizing the Justice Department for political retribution, but the court has made clear his abuse of power will not stand.
Tish has always led with courage & integrity. New Yorkers stand with her.
Tish has always led with courage & integrity. New Yorkers stand with her.
I am heartened by today’s victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.
Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful | CNN Politics
A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I’m relieved this baseless attack against @newyorkstateag.bsky.social has been thrown out. Trump is weaponizing the Justice Department for political retribution, but the court has made clear his abuse of power will not stand.
Tish has always led with courage & integrity. New Yorkers stand with her.
Tish has always led with courage & integrity. New Yorkers stand with her.
Access to doula care can be the difference between life and death, especially for Black and brown mothers. That’s why New York City Council fought to provide free doula services in underserved neighborhoods across NYC.
Now, Trump’s Medicaid cuts threaten to strip mothers of this essential care.
Now, Trump’s Medicaid cuts threaten to strip mothers of this essential care.
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Access to doula care can be the difference between life and death, especially for Black and brown mothers. That’s why New York City Council fought to provide free doula services in underserved neighborhoods across NYC.
Now, Trump’s Medicaid cuts threaten to strip mothers of this essential care.
Now, Trump’s Medicaid cuts threaten to strip mothers of this essential care.
For years, the Showing Hearts Foundation has been critical in maximizing the potential of our youth through programs like the YouthPreneur Summit.
It was an honor to attend their inaugural gala and receive the Founders’ Guardian Award.
Looking forward to our continued partnership together!
It was an honor to attend their inaugural gala and receive the Founders’ Guardian Award.
Looking forward to our continued partnership together!
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
For years, the Showing Hearts Foundation has been critical in maximizing the potential of our youth through programs like the YouthPreneur Summit.
It was an honor to attend their inaugural gala and receive the Founders’ Guardian Award.
Looking forward to our continued partnership together!
It was an honor to attend their inaugural gala and receive the Founders’ Guardian Award.
Looking forward to our continued partnership together!
For decades, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez has delivered bold, principled leadership for working families, immigrant communities, New Yorkers, and Puerto Rico.
Her retirement will mark the end of a historic chapter. We’re grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and justice.
Her retirement will mark the end of a historic chapter. We’re grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and justice.
Breaking News: Nydia Velázquez, a Democratic trailblazer and 16-term New York congresswoman, announced she will retire next year.
Nydia Velázquez, a New York Trailblazer in Congress, to Retire Next Year
Ms. Velázquez, 72, a 16-term congresswoman, said it was time for a new generation of Democrats to step forward.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
For decades, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez has delivered bold, principled leadership for working families, immigrant communities, New Yorkers, and Puerto Rico.
Her retirement will mark the end of a historic chapter. We’re grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and justice.
Her retirement will mark the end of a historic chapter. We’re grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and justice.
Tierra Walker should be alive today.
Her death illuminates the public health emergency that is maternal mortality, which disproportionately harms Black, low-income, and other women of color due to the intersecting injustices of racism, lack of access to health care, and structural disinvestment.
Her death illuminates the public health emergency that is maternal mortality, which disproportionately harms Black, low-income, and other women of color due to the intersecting injustices of racism, lack of access to health care, and structural disinvestment.
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Tierra Walker should be alive today.
Her death illuminates the public health emergency that is maternal mortality, which disproportionately harms Black, low-income, and other women of color due to the intersecting injustices of racism, lack of access to health care, and structural disinvestment.
Her death illuminates the public health emergency that is maternal mortality, which disproportionately harms Black, low-income, and other women of color due to the intersecting injustices of racism, lack of access to health care, and structural disinvestment.
At PS 48Q’s annual Feast of Love, we celebrated the community champions who play an important role in supporting our scholars!
I’m proud to have secured $350K in the city budget for bathroom and technology upgrades—an investment that will have a lasting impact for generations.
I’m proud to have secured $350K in the city budget for bathroom and technology upgrades—an investment that will have a lasting impact for generations.
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
At PS 48Q’s annual Feast of Love, we celebrated the community champions who play an important role in supporting our scholars!
I’m proud to have secured $350K in the city budget for bathroom and technology upgrades—an investment that will have a lasting impact for generations.
I’m proud to have secured $350K in the city budget for bathroom and technology upgrades—an investment that will have a lasting impact for generations.
Every preventable pregnancy-related death is a tragic failure.
In response to this public health emergency, we established a Maternal Health Steering Committee to advance policies and action steps to confront this crisis with urgency.
I spoke with @nyamnews.bsky.social about their work.
In response to this public health emergency, we established a Maternal Health Steering Committee to advance policies and action steps to confront this crisis with urgency.
I spoke with @nyamnews.bsky.social about their work.
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Every preventable pregnancy-related death is a tragic failure.
In response to this public health emergency, we established a Maternal Health Steering Committee to advance policies and action steps to confront this crisis with urgency.
I spoke with @nyamnews.bsky.social about their work.
In response to this public health emergency, we established a Maternal Health Steering Committee to advance policies and action steps to confront this crisis with urgency.
I spoke with @nyamnews.bsky.social about their work.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember the lives taken by transphobic violence.
Every trans person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically. We remain committed to advancing that reality every day.
Every trans person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically. We remain committed to advancing that reality every day.
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember the lives taken by transphobic violence.
Every trans person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically. We remain committed to advancing that reality every day.
Every trans person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically. We remain committed to advancing that reality every day.
Tonight, I was honored to receive the Geraldine Ferraro Award at Eleanor's Legacy reception to celebrate women’s leadership.
Women are the backbone of our communities, and our women-majority New York City Council is proud to advance policies and investments that uplift working people.
Women are the backbone of our communities, and our women-majority New York City Council is proud to advance policies and investments that uplift working people.
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Tonight, I was honored to receive the Geraldine Ferraro Award at Eleanor's Legacy reception to celebrate women’s leadership.
Women are the backbone of our communities, and our women-majority New York City Council is proud to advance policies and investments that uplift working people.
Women are the backbone of our communities, and our women-majority New York City Council is proud to advance policies and investments that uplift working people.
Our city must budget responsibly and transparently for the long term. As we review the November Plan, I remain focused on protecting our school communities and ensuring that the Administration’s investments reflect the real needs of New Yorkers rather than unfunded commitments.
The Council’s revenue forecasts continue to be affirmed in the FY26 November Plan, showing steady economic growth. The Council is committed to reviewing this plan closely to ensure school budgets remain stable, and that resources are directed to the needs of New Yorkers across the city.
November 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Our city must budget responsibly and transparently for the long term. As we review the November Plan, I remain focused on protecting our school communities and ensuring that the Administration’s investments reflect the real needs of New Yorkers rather than unfunded commitments.
It’s that time of the year again, District 28!
New York City Council's Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live. Pitch your best idea for how to spend $1M in our community by November 28th!
https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
New York City Council's Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live. Pitch your best idea for how to spend $1M in our community by November 28th!
https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s that time of the year again, District 28!
New York City Council's Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live. Pitch your best idea for how to spend $1M in our community by November 28th!
https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
New York City Council's Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live. Pitch your best idea for how to spend $1M in our community by November 28th!
https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
I'm praying for the officer shot in Brownsville this morning and hoping for a full, swift recovery.
These incidents are a stark reminder of the danger our officers face every day, and I'm grateful for NYPD’s quick response on the scene.
We are praying for the full recovery of the NYPD officer who was shot while confronting a suspect in Brownsville today.
We are relieved that this officer is said to be in stable condition—after bravely responding to a fatal shooting in his work to help keep the community safe.
We are relieved that this officer is said to be in stable condition—after bravely responding to a fatal shooting in his work to help keep the community safe.
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I'm praying for the officer shot in Brownsville this morning and hoping for a full, swift recovery.
These incidents are a stark reminder of the danger our officers face every day, and I'm grateful for NYPD’s quick response on the scene.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid. He was a pillar of the African American Muslim community in NYC and a steadfast advocate for justice and dignity for all. My prayers are with his loved ones and all who are mourning this loss today.
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid. He was a pillar of the African American Muslim community in NYC and a steadfast advocate for justice and dignity for all. My prayers are with his loved ones and all who are mourning this loss today.
Honored to attend the annual You Can Go to College Committee Awards and Scholarship Luncheon, in support of scholars who are continuing their educational journey!
Preparing for college is a community effort, and our students thrive when we collectively invest in their success.
Preparing for college is a community effort, and our students thrive when we collectively invest in their success.
November 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Honored to attend the annual You Can Go to College Committee Awards and Scholarship Luncheon, in support of scholars who are continuing their educational journey!
Preparing for college is a community effort, and our students thrive when we collectively invest in their success.
Preparing for college is a community effort, and our students thrive when we collectively invest in their success.