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Winn Periyasamy, JD, MPH (They/she, அசுவினி)
@wperiyasamy.bsky.social
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Disabled public health & policy analyst.
Words: @theGuardian.com, @thenation.com, City & State NY, etc.
Now: NY Policy by Day, Legoing Always
Then: @FordhamLawNYC @ColumbiaMSPH @BarnardCollege
DE ➡️ PA ➡️ OH ➡️ NY
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Big fan of mashed potatoes!
November 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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On that note, I strongly recommend logging in to your medical portal(s) and explicitly opting out of medical record sharing, because otherwise your medical data is technically available to ~anyone without your knowledge
April 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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Despite personal challenges, the last 3+ years were some of my happiest, esp bc of the incredible city, state & federal staffers I got to call my colleagues & friends. Aways going to root these great folks on & one day, I'll be back & hit pension!! For now, always grateful to serve. What's next? /10
Two goofs of different races and genders smile tiredly, one throwing up a peace sign, outside a brown and black building Two south asian goofs pose squinty skeptically while planting their left hands against their mouths, looking down on the camera.
March 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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9/ Finally, the hardest thing to leave about gov is the people. New York is stronger bc of the dedicated public servants who work everyday to support constituent cases, partner w/ community boards, implement budgets that encompass our values. Thank your favorite staffer - here's just a few of mine.
A diverse group of people smile in a beautiful brown and white bar
March 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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8/ It was a dream to work in 1 Centre Street, in a building named after David Dinkins,. BP Levine is a deeply compassionate leader who I have seen firsthand make New York a stronger place. Thank you to him & our team for believing in me.

(A final tribute to the 19th floor bathroom views)
A glorious view of sunset on a busy set of Manhattan streets leading to the bridge
March 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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7/ To me, working in public health means addressing what people need to thrive. Was glad to spend the last year and a half diving into universal childcare, guaranteed income for parents, recruiting and retaining providers, paying providers on time, early intervention & more. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Manhattan lawmaker unveils plan to expand free child care in NYC
The plan would extend the city’s 3K and Pre-K programs.
ny1.com
March 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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6/ Our behavioral health system has been deeply underinvested in. From supportive housing to loan forgiveness, inpatient beds & clubhouses, our team has worked for years to identify & push for policy that meets New Yorkers where they are & prioritizes compassion & care.

www.amny.com/opinion/brea...
Op-Ed | Breaking the mental health crisis cycle | amNewYork
The heartbreaking reality is that for too many New Yorkers, the cycle looks like this: the street, the subway, the emergency room—and then back to the street.
www.amny.com
March 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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5/ I loved working on composting and circularity - ensuring we reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions while connecting with each other to fight climate change and preserve our natural spaces. Residential composting is HERE: learn more!

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A green and white graphic describes the following: "Dear Neighbor, Big changes are coming to your front door. On October 6th, every New Yorker will be able to participate in curbside composting! Currently, one-third of what New Yorkers throw away is food scraps and yard waste. This waste often ends up in landfills, where it slowly erodes and releases methane gas that contributes to climate change and the warming of our planet. Composting provides a renewable alternative. It is the process of the process of recycling organic materials—such as food scraps and yard waste—into nutrient-rich fertilizer that benefits our soil and plants. Composting in the city helps us reduce our waste while preserving and protecting our environment. Over the last two years, our office has pushed for curbside composting in Manhattan, and starting this October, residents citywide will be able to participate in composting as easily as taking out your trash or recycling! Starting October 6th, DSNY will begin a free weekly collection of residential buildings’ food scraps and yard waste. DSNY turns this waste into a mix of products, including compost it provides to residents and organizations, fertilizer it distributes or sells off, and gas products it uses to power DEP wastewater treatment systems, to heat homes, and more. Turn thi sleter over to learn more on curpside composting in NYC!" It also shows a description of how composting works. "Starting Oct 6th, all residential buildings in Manhattan will need to separate their yard and food waste from regular trash. DSNY will provide free weekly service for all residential buildings, no-sign up needed. Composting will be picked up on the same day DSNY picks up your recycling. To find your collection schedule, visit: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/forms/collection-schedule. What to Compost: All organic waste such as yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, bones, dairy, and food-soiled paper products like napkins and paper plates can go into your building’s composting bin for weekly curbside pickup. Bins and Collection: Buildings with four or more units must have a designated storage area and clearly labeled bins for composting. The bins can be lined with any type of bag. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will collect compostable waste once a week, free of charge, on the same day as your recycling and trash. Building owners can order a free brown composting bin for their building from DSNY until October 28, 2024. Additionally, decals explaining what can be composted are available. Visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/collection/residents/curbside-composting-manhattan.page for more! Can you still use other composting options? Yes! DSNY has installed smart bins around the borough and citywide that can be opened 24/7 days a week using the NYC Compost App. There are also community food scrap drop off sites operated by local nonprofits and park conservancies. Learn about smart bins and food scrap drop off sites and where you can find them here: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/collection/residents/food-scrap-drop-off.page DSNY holds informational sessions, including for building owners, for New Yorkers interested in better understanding how the new composting requirements impacts them. To register, visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/collection/residents/curbside-composting.page. " This is a lot of what is described in the letter.
March 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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4/ I've loved trees policy since my Council days working on what became the Urban Forest Master Plan law CMs Bottcher, Krishnan & advocates passed for NYC. At the MBPO, I was on some of our pushes for A Million More Trees & increased funds for the Parks dept. gothamist.com/news/nyc-off...
NYC officials call on Mayor Adams to ‘aggressively’ pursue funding to increase the city’s tree population
Adams is being asked to find more parks funding and increase access to forestry positions.
gothamist.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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3/ From infectious diseases to climate change and more, clean indoor air is increasingly becoming one of the most vital ways we can keep ourselves & each other healthy. We can make big things happen starting locally & I love our indoor air quality package w/ CM Powers. www.wsj.com/articles/nyc...
WSJ News Exclusive | NYC to Consider Indoor Air Quality Regulations Following Covid-19 and Summer’s Smoky Haze
Two bills lawmakers are bringing forward would require the city to create standards to measure, monitor, report and enforce air quality inside schools and municipal buildings.
www.wsj.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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1/ Public bathrooms are one of the most unifying issues I've ever seen. Ensuring bathrooms reopen in subways, that more bathrooms are built, installed, maintained & accessible, these are just a few issues we made progress on with key community and Council partners. www.ourtownny.com/news/yes-we-...
Yes We Can Can? Council Renews Push for More Public Restrooms but Success May Prove E-loo-sive
These are the days that try men’s prostates. They are also the days that try the bladders of women (especially pregnant women), children and anyone who’s just g...
www.ourtownny.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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*blinks*. I don't even know how to begin on this but this is fascinating.
March 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM