New Yorkers are already struggling to make ends meet, and even a modest rent hike would push many to the brink of eviction and homelessness.

That's why I'm calling on the Rent Guidelines Board to protect nearly 1 million rent-stabilized tenants from excessive rent increases.

You shouldn’t have to be rich to raise a family in NYC!

Join us: 10 am on Thursday, 6/6 at City Hall Park when we deliver thousands of petitions to the Mayor to protect and expand universal 3K and PreK.

Rsvp: united4childcare.org/events

Honoring the Brave on Memorial Day

Community came together for a heartfelt commemoration and flag-raising ceremony with @bxcb7, Assembly Member George Alvarez, our dedicated veterans, and the inspiring Grey Cadets. Together, we remember and honor the sacrifices of our heroes.

Community Development Corporations keep our City's housing affordable & in community hands.

Last week, 25+ CDCs across the 5 boroughs sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Housing in support of the Homes Now campaign for $2.5B to NYCs housing budget.

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City councilmembers haven't forgotten about Mayor Eric Adams Adams’ campaign promise of $2.5 billion annually for housing development. “We are a far cry from that,” says Committee on Housing and Buildings Chair Council Member Pierina Sanchez
For City Limits
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Response from Mohamed Attia: 'We need New York City Council to pass #StreetVendorReform to create stability, order & economic opportunity in communities in need.

This package of bills will let vendors provide the services New Yorkers want - in a regulated and enforceable system.'

We are encouraged by NYC Sanitation answer to Council Member Pierina Sanchez asking what tools the agency needs to address vending conditions

Commissioner Tisch: 'the key driver of the dynamic we see on the street is the number of licenses we give out as a City'

From yday's New York City Council hearing👇

“If we are able to approach that number that @nycmayor promised as a candidate, we would be able to have the resources to produce affordable housing...at the levels that the City needs.”Council Member Pierina Sanchez

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We're proud to be part of a New York City Council that is fighting for more $ for affordable housing in this year's budget.

“If Mayor Eric Adams cared as much as he claims about affordable housing, your all’s budget would look a lot different than it does.' Council Member Lincoln Restler

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“It boils down to a very simple reality — NYers’ No. 1 concern is housing affordability and homelessness...We need to make sure that the way we’re spending city funds is reflective of a city that’s trying to meet that challenge.” Council Member Pierina Sanchez

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WATCH: Caucus Member and Housing Chair Council Member Pierina Sanchez breaks down how the Adams Admin can do more to solve NYC's housing crisis.

'We're calling for Mayor Eric Adams to dedicate more funding to build more housing...We want people to be able to stay in, own and preserve their homes.'

Int 904, also known as the Billingsley Structural Integrity bill, addresses critical issues surrounding building integrity and safety. As Chair and rep of District 14, I’m proud to introduce this bill, which seeks to proactively address bad landlords and protect tenants.

📢There’s a deep mismatch between what we call “affordable housing” and what many New Yorkers can actually afford.

Our new report shows where different kinds of New Yorkers fall on the scale of “Area Median Income,” the main way American housing programs are targeted.

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Thank you to Justin Brannan Pierina Sanchez NYC and Lincoln Restler for asking tough questions about insufficient housing capital funding in FY25 at hearing today

Curbside organics collection could save our city tens of millions.

But the success of this rollout hinges on the participation that community composting brings.

My colleagues in the New York City Council & I wrote to Mayor Eric Adams urging him to restore funding in this budget:

Amidst housing crisis, Kirsten Gillibrand and Yvette D. Clarke have reintroduced a critical piece of legislation to invest $15 Billion annually to affordable housing.
I’m proud to support the Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act.

Had a great time joining Run the Bronx over the weekend at Bronx Community College Bronx Comm. College!

¡Tuve un gran tiempo participando en Run the Bronx este fin de semana en el Bronx Community College!

I recently joined our monthly precinct meeting with our community leaders, discussing how to prioritize public safety through collaboration.

Today Dan Garodnick joined Carlo Scissura, Thomas Davis Department of Housing and Urban Development, Adolfo Carrión, Jr, Council Member Pierina Sanchez, & City & State NY to discuss city, state, and federal policies that can create more affordable housing in New York, including #CityofYes .

Great to be in the Bronx’s own Destination Tomorrow last night for the Councils LGBTQIA+ Caucus round table on the Marsha & Sylvia Plan. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you to everyone who joined last night & I am looking forwarding to our cont'd work together!