@ebottcher.bsky.social
Erik Bottcher
Politician
New York City Council Member, District 3, Manhattan #Village #Chelsea #HellsKitchen #TimesSquare🗽🏳️🌈🚲♻️🐕
Politician
New York City Council Member, District 3, Manhattan #Village #Chelsea #HellsKitchen #TimesSquare🗽🏳️🌈🚲♻️🐕
Trees are the lungs of our planet. They clean our air, cool our streets, and protect our neighborhoods 🌳
Today, we’re marking a major milestone in District 3.
Watch this space 👀🌱
Today, we’re marking a major milestone in District 3.
Watch this space 👀🌱
December 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Trees are the lungs of our planet. They clean our air, cool our streets, and protect our neighborhoods 🌳
Today, we’re marking a major milestone in District 3.
Watch this space 👀🌱
Today, we’re marking a major milestone in District 3.
Watch this space 👀🌱
Our office’s annual Toy Drive is BACK! Starting tomorrow, December 8, through Friday, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids ages 3 months–17 years old. Every donation helps brighten the season for families in need, with all toys delivered to Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen in Chelsea.
December 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Our office’s annual Toy Drive is BACK! Starting tomorrow, December 8, through Friday, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids ages 3 months–17 years old. Every donation helps brighten the season for families in need, with all toys delivered to Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen in Chelsea.
Great times at the MP Holiday party!!
(📸: IG/mpta_43rd_street)
(📸: IG/mpta_43rd_street)
December 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Great times at the MP Holiday party!!
(📸: IG/mpta_43rd_street)
(📸: IG/mpta_43rd_street)
🎁 Bleecker Street Block Party!
December 13 | 12–3PM
Bleecker Street between W 11th & Charles
Hosted by West Village BID!
Celebrate the season with shopping, treats, music and more. Come join the neighborhood fun! ✨
December 13 | 12–3PM
Bleecker Street between W 11th & Charles
Hosted by West Village BID!
Celebrate the season with shopping, treats, music and more. Come join the neighborhood fun! ✨
December 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🎁 Bleecker Street Block Party!
December 13 | 12–3PM
Bleecker Street between W 11th & Charles
Hosted by West Village BID!
Celebrate the season with shopping, treats, music and more. Come join the neighborhood fun! ✨
December 13 | 12–3PM
Bleecker Street between W 11th & Charles
Hosted by West Village BID!
Celebrate the season with shopping, treats, music and more. Come join the neighborhood fun! ✨
The Abingdon Square Christmas Tree is officially lit! 🎄✨
(📸: IG/Abingdon_Square)
(📸: IG/Abingdon_Square)
December 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The Abingdon Square Christmas Tree is officially lit! 🎄✨
(📸: IG/Abingdon_Square)
(📸: IG/Abingdon_Square)
The Sanitation Foundation is now accepting applications for NYC Trash Academy 2026! This free 8-week online + in-person program dives into how NYC manages waste, food scraps, clothes, electronics, and how communities can cut trash. Runs January 27–March 18. Limited spots! Apply by January 12.
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Sanitation Foundation is now accepting applications for NYC Trash Academy 2026! This free 8-week online + in-person program dives into how NYC manages waste, food scraps, clothes, electronics, and how communities can cut trash. Runs January 27–March 18. Limited spots! Apply by January 12.
I’m excited to announce that our office’s annual Toy Drive is BACK!
Last year, we collected over 2,000 toys for Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen to distribute to local children in need. This year, with your help, we hope to collect even more. Starting Monday, December 8, and running
Last year, we collected over 2,000 toys for Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen to distribute to local children in need. This year, with your help, we hope to collect even more. Starting Monday, December 8, and running
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I’m excited to announce that our office’s annual Toy Drive is BACK!
Last year, we collected over 2,000 toys for Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen to distribute to local children in need. This year, with your help, we hope to collect even more. Starting Monday, December 8, and running
Last year, we collected over 2,000 toys for Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen to distribute to local children in need. This year, with your help, we hope to collect even more. Starting Monday, December 8, and running
Thank you to Andra for sharing this neighborhood treasure. As someone committed to a healthier planet, I’m proud our district has planted nearly 1,000 new street trees, expanded tree beds, launched Green in Between, piloted potted trees, and passed NYC’s first Urban Forest Master Plan.
December 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thank you to Andra for sharing this neighborhood treasure. As someone committed to a healthier planet, I’m proud our district has planted nearly 1,000 new street trees, expanded tree beds, launched Green in Between, piloted potted trees, and passed NYC’s first Urban Forest Master Plan.
Christmas came early at our district office! We were honored to receive a remarkable relic from the past from Andra Gabrielle — an original 1959 letter from the West 22nd Street Tree Planting Committee. It tells the story of neighbors fundraising to plant 23 London Plane trees. 🌳
December 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Christmas came early at our district office! We were honored to receive a remarkable relic from the past from Andra Gabrielle — an original 1959 letter from the West 22nd Street Tree Planting Committee. It tells the story of neighbors fundraising to plant 23 London Plane trees. 🌳
🎗️ Tonight, the @uft.org and @prideuft will host their World AIDS Day Memorial Tribute, a meaningful annual gathering to honor those lost to AIDS-related complications and to uplift survivors.
The event begins with a reflection at the NYC AIDS Memorial, followed by a memorial service at PS 041
The event begins with a reflection at the NYC AIDS Memorial, followed by a memorial service at PS 041
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🎗️ Tonight, the @uft.org and @prideuft will host their World AIDS Day Memorial Tribute, a meaningful annual gathering to honor those lost to AIDS-related complications and to uplift survivors.
The event begins with a reflection at the NYC AIDS Memorial, followed by a memorial service at PS 041
The event begins with a reflection at the NYC AIDS Memorial, followed by a memorial service at PS 041
I was proud to join the Broadway community at the founding salon of the Broadway Legacy Foundation 🎭✨
This new effort will help preserve our theater history, nurture the next generation of artists, and expand access to arts education across our city. 💛
This new effort will help preserve our theater history, nurture the next generation of artists, and expand access to arts education across our city. 💛
November 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I was proud to join the Broadway community at the founding salon of the Broadway Legacy Foundation 🎭✨
This new effort will help preserve our theater history, nurture the next generation of artists, and expand access to arts education across our city. 💛
This new effort will help preserve our theater history, nurture the next generation of artists, and expand access to arts education across our city. 💛
Coming this week at Abingdon Square! 🎄
The Twelfth Annual Tree Lighting Evening with carols and hot chocolate to welcome the season.
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00–7:00 PM
The Twelfth Annual Tree Lighting Evening with carols and hot chocolate to welcome the season.
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00–7:00 PM
November 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Coming this week at Abingdon Square! 🎄
The Twelfth Annual Tree Lighting Evening with carols and hot chocolate to welcome the season.
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00–7:00 PM
The Twelfth Annual Tree Lighting Evening with carols and hot chocolate to welcome the season.
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00–7:00 PM
A friend just sent this to me and - whoa! Thank you to @leadersinevolution for this edit 🙏 and for digging up that Halloween photo of me wearing garlic at a Council hearing to ward off vampires 🧄🧛♂️
November 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A friend just sent this to me and - whoa! Thank you to @leadersinevolution for this edit 🙏 and for digging up that Halloween photo of me wearing garlic at a Council hearing to ward off vampires 🧄🧛♂️
Our office is partnering with the VFW & NYC DVS to launch our first Veterans’ Resource Center Initiative! Join us December 3, 11am–3pm, to meet with a Veterans’ Service Officer for help with benefits, claims, education & more. At our district office.
Book your appointment here: bit.ly/485mXd0?r=qr
Book your appointment here: bit.ly/485mXd0?r=qr
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our office is partnering with the VFW & NYC DVS to launch our first Veterans’ Resource Center Initiative! Join us December 3, 11am–3pm, to meet with a Veterans’ Service Officer for help with benefits, claims, education & more. At our district office.
Book your appointment here: bit.ly/485mXd0?r=qr
Book your appointment here: bit.ly/485mXd0?r=qr
Join @nyc-dot.bsky.social on 12/5, 1PM-2:30PM online to learn about accessibility improvements and tools that keep buses moving safely.
ASL & captions included.
Register: bit.ly/BusAccessibility
ASL & captions included.
Register: bit.ly/BusAccessibility
November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Join @nyc-dot.bsky.social on 12/5, 1PM-2:30PM online to learn about accessibility improvements and tools that keep buses moving safely.
ASL & captions included.
Register: bit.ly/BusAccessibility
ASL & captions included.
Register: bit.ly/BusAccessibility
Penn Station is long overdue for the world class experience New Yorkers deserve 🚆
Yesterday I sat down with “Train Daddy” himself, Andy Byford, for a Policy Perspectives conversation on the future of Penn Station, through running, and what it will take to finally fix this vital gateway to our city.
Yesterday I sat down with “Train Daddy” himself, Andy Byford, for a Policy Perspectives conversation on the future of Penn Station, through running, and what it will take to finally fix this vital gateway to our city.
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Penn Station is long overdue for the world class experience New Yorkers deserve 🚆
Yesterday I sat down with “Train Daddy” himself, Andy Byford, for a Policy Perspectives conversation on the future of Penn Station, through running, and what it will take to finally fix this vital gateway to our city.
Yesterday I sat down with “Train Daddy” himself, Andy Byford, for a Policy Perspectives conversation on the future of Penn Station, through running, and what it will take to finally fix this vital gateway to our city.
🩸Blood Drive - Today!
Tuesday, November 25 | 1PM - 7PM
Building 8A - 8A Community Room
✅ Walk-ins welcome!
✅ Must be 16+ years old
✅ Remember to eat, drink, and bring a photo ID or donor card
Be someone's reason to be thankful - every donor makes a difference.
Tuesday, November 25 | 1PM - 7PM
Building 8A - 8A Community Room
✅ Walk-ins welcome!
✅ Must be 16+ years old
✅ Remember to eat, drink, and bring a photo ID or donor card
Be someone's reason to be thankful - every donor makes a difference.
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🩸Blood Drive - Today!
Tuesday, November 25 | 1PM - 7PM
Building 8A - 8A Community Room
✅ Walk-ins welcome!
✅ Must be 16+ years old
✅ Remember to eat, drink, and bring a photo ID or donor card
Be someone's reason to be thankful - every donor makes a difference.
Tuesday, November 25 | 1PM - 7PM
Building 8A - 8A Community Room
✅ Walk-ins welcome!
✅ Must be 16+ years old
✅ Remember to eat, drink, and bring a photo ID or donor card
Be someone's reason to be thankful - every donor makes a difference.
Step into the Winter Wonderland Open House! Celebrate the season with a festive afternoon filled with fun crafts, delicious seasonal treats, and cheerful moments with Santa himself. 🎅❤️
Join the fun on Saturday, December 13, from 11am–1pm at the McBurney YMCA. 🎄✨
Free and for the whole family!
Join the fun on Saturday, December 13, from 11am–1pm at the McBurney YMCA. 🎄✨
Free and for the whole family!
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Step into the Winter Wonderland Open House! Celebrate the season with a festive afternoon filled with fun crafts, delicious seasonal treats, and cheerful moments with Santa himself. 🎅❤️
Join the fun on Saturday, December 13, from 11am–1pm at the McBurney YMCA. 🎄✨
Free and for the whole family!
Join the fun on Saturday, December 13, from 11am–1pm at the McBurney YMCA. 🎄✨
Free and for the whole family!
World AIDS Day Panel Discussion
45 Years Later: A Discussion on the AIDS Generation in Older Adulthood
Presented by the Department for the Aging.
📅 December 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (admission from 10:00–10:40 AM)
📍 4 World Trade Center
RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
45 Years Later: A Discussion on the AIDS Generation in Older Adulthood
Presented by the Department for the Aging.
📅 December 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (admission from 10:00–10:40 AM)
📍 4 World Trade Center
RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
November 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
World AIDS Day Panel Discussion
45 Years Later: A Discussion on the AIDS Generation in Older Adulthood
Presented by the Department for the Aging.
📅 December 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (admission from 10:00–10:40 AM)
📍 4 World Trade Center
RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
45 Years Later: A Discussion on the AIDS Generation in Older Adulthood
Presented by the Department for the Aging.
📅 December 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (admission from 10:00–10:40 AM)
📍 4 World Trade Center
RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Since taking office, I’ve hosted a regular series of Policy Perspectives conversations with leaders and experts who are shaping the future of our city. These forums are an opportunity to hear directly from the people making decisions that affect our lives - and to ask them your questions.
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Since taking office, I’ve hosted a regular series of Policy Perspectives conversations with leaders and experts who are shaping the future of our city. These forums are an opportunity to hear directly from the people making decisions that affect our lives - and to ask them your questions.
Joined organizer Jesse Greenwald and amazing volunteers to train and canvass businesses in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen to prepare for potential ICE activity. We are making sure workers and business owners know their rights, have a plan, and feel supported by their community.
November 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Joined organizer Jesse Greenwald and amazing volunteers to train and canvass businesses in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen to prepare for potential ICE activity. We are making sure workers and business owners know their rights, have a plan, and feel supported by their community.
Thanks to all of you for standing with us. Let’s keep the momentum going! mailchi.mp/council/crui...
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Thanks to all of you for standing with us. Let’s keep the momentum going! mailchi.mp/council/crui...
Big win for Hell’s Kitchen. I’m proud to announce the new Manhattan Cruise Terminal Community Fund — established after years of advocacy and legislation which will channel up to $1.3 million in its first year into our neighborhood for cleaner air, safer streets, and real investment in our community.
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Big win for Hell’s Kitchen. I’m proud to announce the new Manhattan Cruise Terminal Community Fund — established after years of advocacy and legislation which will channel up to $1.3 million in its first year into our neighborhood for cleaner air, safer streets, and real investment in our community.
From @nycsanitation.bsky.social: There's NO pickup Thurs., Nov. 27, Thanksgiving.
If that’s your normal TRASH or COMPOST day, set items out Thurs. evening for pickup starting Fri., Nov. 28.
If that's your normal RECYCLING day, set them out for pickup on Thurs. Dec. 4.
Info: on.nyc.gov/3LLMu3M
If that’s your normal TRASH or COMPOST day, set items out Thurs. evening for pickup starting Fri., Nov. 28.
If that's your normal RECYCLING day, set them out for pickup on Thurs. Dec. 4.
Info: on.nyc.gov/3LLMu3M
November 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
From @nycsanitation.bsky.social: There's NO pickup Thurs., Nov. 27, Thanksgiving.
If that’s your normal TRASH or COMPOST day, set items out Thurs. evening for pickup starting Fri., Nov. 28.
If that's your normal RECYCLING day, set them out for pickup on Thurs. Dec. 4.
Info: on.nyc.gov/3LLMu3M
If that’s your normal TRASH or COMPOST day, set items out Thurs. evening for pickup starting Fri., Nov. 28.
If that's your normal RECYCLING day, set them out for pickup on Thurs. Dec. 4.
Info: on.nyc.gov/3LLMu3M