Keith Powers
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social
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The bulky, green sidewalk scaffolding that wraps around many buildings in New York City is as familiar a sight as rush-hour traffic — and just as reviled. But on Tuesday, city officials unveiled six designs that reimagine the structures. nyti.ms/3XxvNLU
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The bulky, green sidewalk scaffolding that wraps around many buildings in New York City is as familiar a sight as rush-hour traffic — and just as reviled. But on Tuesday, city officials unveiled six designs that reimagine the structures. nyti.ms/3XxvNLU
We're finally shedding the ugly green scaffolding!
Back in April, I passed a new law to overhaul NYC's broken scaffolding system.
Today, @NYC_Buildings unveiled new designs "in the biggest reimagining of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds in decades."
Back in April, I passed a new law to overhaul NYC's broken scaffolding system.
Today, @NYC_Buildings unveiled new designs "in the biggest reimagining of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds in decades."
New York City’s Scaffolding Gets a Long Overdue Makeover
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We're finally shedding the ugly green scaffolding!
Back in April, I passed a new law to overhaul NYC's broken scaffolding system.
Today, @NYC_Buildings unveiled new designs "in the biggest reimagining of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds in decades."
Back in April, I passed a new law to overhaul NYC's broken scaffolding system.
Today, @NYC_Buildings unveiled new designs "in the biggest reimagining of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds in decades."
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NOW IN EFFECT
Local Law 128, sponsored by Keith Powers
This law codifies NYC’s cooling center program, requiring the commissioner of NYC Emergency Management to designate cooling centers during heat emergencies and ensure at least 7 centers per 100,000 residents citywide.
Local Law 128, sponsored by Keith Powers
This law codifies NYC’s cooling center program, requiring the commissioner of NYC Emergency Management to designate cooling centers during heat emergencies and ensure at least 7 centers per 100,000 residents citywide.
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NOW IN EFFECT
Local Law 128, sponsored by Keith Powers
This law codifies NYC’s cooling center program, requiring the commissioner of NYC Emergency Management to designate cooling centers during heat emergencies and ensure at least 7 centers per 100,000 residents citywide.
Local Law 128, sponsored by Keith Powers
This law codifies NYC’s cooling center program, requiring the commissioner of NYC Emergency Management to designate cooling centers during heat emergencies and ensure at least 7 centers per 100,000 residents citywide.
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A big thank you to New York City Council Member @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social for sponsoring the paraprofessional RESPECT check bill, and for his continued advocacy for public education and the dedicated public employees who provide essential services in our schools.
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
A big thank you to New York City Council Member @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social for sponsoring the paraprofessional RESPECT check bill, and for his continued advocacy for public education and the dedicated public employees who provide essential services in our schools.
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Not to mention the elected officials in support, who have fought for a more affordable city and state for years: Kathy Hochul, @bradlander.bsky.social, Donovan Richards, @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social, @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, Erik Bottcher, and many more.
November 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Not to mention the elected officials in support, who have fought for a more affordable city and state for years: Kathy Hochul, @bradlander.bsky.social, Donovan Richards, @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social, @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, Erik Bottcher, and many more.
A good morning on the UES with @governor.ny.gov, @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, and @bradlander.bsky.social in support of more housing.
Vote YES on props 2-5.
Vote YES on props 2-5.
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A good morning on the UES with @governor.ny.gov, @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, and @bradlander.bsky.social in support of more housing.
Vote YES on props 2-5.
Vote YES on props 2-5.
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Earlier this year, the City Council, led by @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @ebottcher.bsky.social, passed a legislative package that provides a strong foundation to get scaffolding down and improve safety and design.
But Mayor Adams has barely put it to use.
But Mayor Adams has barely put it to use.
October 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Earlier this year, the City Council, led by @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @ebottcher.bsky.social, passed a legislative package that provides a strong foundation to get scaffolding down and improve safety and design.
But Mayor Adams has barely put it to use.
But Mayor Adams has barely put it to use.
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We gathered on 34th & Broadway, with a backdrop of buses crawling along, stuck in midtown traffic.
We were joined by NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, Senator @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social, AM @micahlasher.bsky.social, & CM @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social.
The 34th Street Busway isn’t negotiable.
We were joined by NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, Senator @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social, AM @micahlasher.bsky.social, & CM @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social.
The 34th Street Busway isn’t negotiable.
October 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We gathered on 34th & Broadway, with a backdrop of buses crawling along, stuck in midtown traffic.
We were joined by NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, Senator @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social, AM @micahlasher.bsky.social, & CM @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social.
The 34th Street Busway isn’t negotiable.
We were joined by NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, Senator @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social, AM @micahlasher.bsky.social, & CM @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social.
The 34th Street Busway isn’t negotiable.
Glad to join the effort to make outdoor dining year-round again.
This would make it much simpler and cheaper for our small businesses.
www.amny.com/business-fin...
This would make it much simpler and cheaper for our small businesses.
www.amny.com/business-fin...
Outdoor dining: Brooklyn lawmaker pushes for return of year-round program to boost small businesses | amNewYork
Outdoor dining may soon return to New York City’s vibrant streets all year-round, despite winter weather, if a Brooklyn lawmaker gets his way.
www.amny.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Glad to join the effort to make outdoor dining year-round again.
This would make it much simpler and cheaper for our small businesses.
www.amny.com/business-fin...
This would make it much simpler and cheaper for our small businesses.
www.amny.com/business-fin...
More good news.
Just 6 weeks ago, we approved a new plan for Midtown South to allow for office-to-housing conversions.
The first new project is ALREADY on its way with 107 new units:
Just 6 weeks ago, we approved a new plan for Midtown South to allow for office-to-housing conversions.
The first new project is ALREADY on its way with 107 new units:
www.6sqft.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
More good news.
Just 6 weeks ago, we approved a new plan for Midtown South to allow for office-to-housing conversions.
The first new project is ALREADY on its way with 107 new units:
Just 6 weeks ago, we approved a new plan for Midtown South to allow for office-to-housing conversions.
The first new project is ALREADY on its way with 107 new units:
Big things happening in Midtown.
New office-to-residential conversions are helping to drive new housing + repurpose outdated office buildings.
Thousands of new apartments on the way.
New office-to-residential conversions are helping to drive new housing + repurpose outdated office buildings.
Thousands of new apartments on the way.
A Wave of New Apartment Buildings Are Set to Take Over Midtown Manhattan
Projects to turn Pfizer’s old company headquarters into apartments are being spurred by tax incentives and zoning changes that are reshaping the middle of Manhattan.
www.bloomberg.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Big things happening in Midtown.
New office-to-residential conversions are helping to drive new housing + repurpose outdated office buildings.
Thousands of new apartments on the way.
New office-to-residential conversions are helping to drive new housing + repurpose outdated office buildings.
Thousands of new apartments on the way.
Big things happening in Midtown.
New office-to-residential conversions are helping to drive new housing + repurpose outdated office buildings.
Thousands of new apartments on the way.
New office-to-residential conversions are helping to drive new housing + repurpose outdated office buildings.
Thousands of new apartments on the way.
A Wave of New Apartment Buildings Are Set to Take Over Midtown Manhattan
Projects to turn Pfizer’s old company headquarters into apartments are being spurred by tax incentives and zoning changes that are reshaping the middle of Manhattan.
www.bloomberg.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Big things happening in Midtown.
New office-to-residential conversions are helping to drive new housing + repurpose outdated office buildings.
Thousands of new apartments on the way.
New office-to-residential conversions are helping to drive new housing + repurpose outdated office buildings.
Thousands of new apartments on the way.
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My Joint Statement with @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @harveyepstein.bsky.social, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social Supporting the Freedom Plaza Casino Community Advisory Committee No Vote (1/2)
September 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
My Joint Statement with @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @harveyepstein.bsky.social, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social Supporting the Freedom Plaza Casino Community Advisory Committee No Vote (1/2)
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Grateful to CM Bottcher, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, and Chairs @salamanca4thebronx.bsky.social and Riley for their leadership.
August 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Grateful to CM Bottcher, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, and Chairs @salamanca4thebronx.bsky.social and Riley for their leadership.
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Amazing to see the #MSMX rezoning advance 🥳
➡️ Nearly 10,000 homes
➡️ Leveraging density available under lifted FAR cap
➡️ A win-win for tenants and local industry
➡️ ...and street improvements for good measure!
Thank you @ebottcher.bsky.social @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @council.nyc.gov!
➡️ Nearly 10,000 homes
➡️ Leveraging density available under lifted FAR cap
➡️ A win-win for tenants and local industry
➡️ ...and street improvements for good measure!
Thank you @ebottcher.bsky.social @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @council.nyc.gov!
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment | amNewYork www.amny.com/politics/mid...
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment | amNewYork
The City Council Committee on Land Use approved a massive rezoning plan to build over 9,500 homes in Midtown South on Wednesday, clearing the way for a full
www.amny.com
August 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Amazing to see the #MSMX rezoning advance 🥳
➡️ Nearly 10,000 homes
➡️ Leveraging density available under lifted FAR cap
➡️ A win-win for tenants and local industry
➡️ ...and street improvements for good measure!
Thank you @ebottcher.bsky.social @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @council.nyc.gov!
➡️ Nearly 10,000 homes
➡️ Leveraging density available under lifted FAR cap
➡️ A win-win for tenants and local industry
➡️ ...and street improvements for good measure!
Thank you @ebottcher.bsky.social @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @council.nyc.gov!
Tax cuts for the wealthiest. Benefit cuts for the neediest.
The Republican Party, folks.
The Republican Party, folks.
June 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Tax cuts for the wealthiest. Benefit cuts for the neediest.
The Republican Party, folks.
The Republican Party, folks.
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@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social has been on the forefront of fights to electrify the city fleet and protect coastal communities from flooding. He'll keep it up as Manhattan Borough President.
Read all about Keith's race: voterguide.abundanceny.org/races/manhat...
Read all about Keith's race: voterguide.abundanceny.org/races/manhat...
June 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social has been on the forefront of fights to electrify the city fleet and protect coastal communities from flooding. He'll keep it up as Manhattan Borough President.
Read all about Keith's race: voterguide.abundanceny.org/races/manhat...
Read all about Keith's race: voterguide.abundanceny.org/races/manhat...
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Fighting for housing abundance also means fighting for the solutions that actually work to get street homeless folks into safe, dignified shelter.
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social has always done that.
Read about Keith's race: voterguide.abundanceny.org/races/manhat...
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social has always done that.
Read about Keith's race: voterguide.abundanceny.org/races/manhat...
June 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Fighting for housing abundance also means fighting for the solutions that actually work to get street homeless folks into safe, dignified shelter.
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social has always done that.
Read about Keith's race: voterguide.abundanceny.org/races/manhat...
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social has always done that.
Read about Keith's race: voterguide.abundanceny.org/races/manhat...
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The heat can’t keep us down! Getting out the vote for @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social @harvey4council.bsky.social and Faith Bondy for Council!
June 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The heat can’t keep us down! Getting out the vote for @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social @harvey4council.bsky.social and Faith Bondy for Council!
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & @bradlander.bsky.social & @adrienne4thepeople.bsky.social, and @justinbrannan.bsky.social & @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, and @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @jesskcoleman.bsky.social and so many other folks that will do their level best — especially if we push them!
June 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & @bradlander.bsky.social & @adrienne4thepeople.bsky.social, and @justinbrannan.bsky.social & @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, and @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @jesskcoleman.bsky.social and so many other folks that will do their level best — especially if we push them!
We need to say yes to housing, lowering rents, and more diverse voices.
Thanks @abundanceny.bsky.social
for highlighting my work as the pro-housing BP candidate in Manhattan.
Let’s go vote tomorrow Manhattan!
Thanks @abundanceny.bsky.social
for highlighting my work as the pro-housing BP candidate in Manhattan.
Let’s go vote tomorrow Manhattan!
June 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
We need to say yes to housing, lowering rents, and more diverse voices.
Thanks @abundanceny.bsky.social
for highlighting my work as the pro-housing BP candidate in Manhattan.
Let’s go vote tomorrow Manhattan!
Thanks @abundanceny.bsky.social
for highlighting my work as the pro-housing BP candidate in Manhattan.
Let’s go vote tomorrow Manhattan!
With just *one* day left, let's elect a BP with 50+ ideas for a better Manhattan.
Here are some highlights:
-Create 100,000 new homes
-Fill Our Storefronts Program
-Get Scaffolding Down
-Neighborhood Report Cards
-New 2-K Program
See them all:
bit.ly/4nftPLG
Here are some highlights:
-Create 100,000 new homes
-Fill Our Storefronts Program
-Get Scaffolding Down
-Neighborhood Report Cards
-New 2-K Program
See them all:
bit.ly/4nftPLG
Keith Powers for Manhattan Borough President
A common sense champion for the greatest place on Earth.
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June 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
With just *one* day left, let's elect a BP with 50+ ideas for a better Manhattan.
Here are some highlights:
-Create 100,000 new homes
-Fill Our Storefronts Program
-Get Scaffolding Down
-Neighborhood Report Cards
-New 2-K Program
See them all:
bit.ly/4nftPLG
Here are some highlights:
-Create 100,000 new homes
-Fill Our Storefronts Program
-Get Scaffolding Down
-Neighborhood Report Cards
-New 2-K Program
See them all:
bit.ly/4nftPLG
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Paraprofessionals are critical to the education needs of our students.
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social knows its time to give them the RESPECT they deserve.
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social knows its time to give them the RESPECT they deserve.
June 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Paraprofessionals are critical to the education needs of our students.
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social knows its time to give them the RESPECT they deserve.
@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social knows its time to give them the RESPECT they deserve.
Manhattan is the greatest place on earth.
A big thank you to the thousands of Manhattan voters who came out to vote this week.
And thank you to the hundreds of friends, supporters, union members, & voters that showed up for us this week. 🟠🔵
I love you, Manhattan!
A big thank you to the thousands of Manhattan voters who came out to vote this week.
And thank you to the hundreds of friends, supporters, union members, & voters that showed up for us this week. 🟠🔵
I love you, Manhattan!
June 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Manhattan is the greatest place on earth.
A big thank you to the thousands of Manhattan voters who came out to vote this week.
And thank you to the hundreds of friends, supporters, union members, & voters that showed up for us this week. 🟠🔵
I love you, Manhattan!
A big thank you to the thousands of Manhattan voters who came out to vote this week.
And thank you to the hundreds of friends, supporters, union members, & voters that showed up for us this week. 🟠🔵
I love you, Manhattan!
With just *two* days left, here's a new idea from my ambitious plan to add 100,000 new homes.
Let's reform the land use process to give the BP final authority to approve, modify, or reject projects.
It'll help ensure good projects don't just sit on the shelves. #50Days50Ideas
Let's reform the land use process to give the BP final authority to approve, modify, or reject projects.
It'll help ensure good projects don't just sit on the shelves. #50Days50Ideas
June 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
With just *two* days left, here's a new idea from my ambitious plan to add 100,000 new homes.
Let's reform the land use process to give the BP final authority to approve, modify, or reject projects.
It'll help ensure good projects don't just sit on the shelves. #50Days50Ideas
Let's reform the land use process to give the BP final authority to approve, modify, or reject projects.
It'll help ensure good projects don't just sit on the shelves. #50Days50Ideas