Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
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New York, we are a shining beacon of possibility.
Watch the Public Advocate’s Inaugural Address from the steps of City Hall today: www.youtube.com/embed/FQswp6...
Watch the Public Advocate’s Inaugural Address from the steps of City Hall today: www.youtube.com/embed/FQswp6...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:06 AM
New York, we are a shining beacon of possibility.
Watch the Public Advocate’s Inaugural Address from the steps of City Hall today: www.youtube.com/embed/FQswp6...
Watch the Public Advocate’s Inaugural Address from the steps of City Hall today: www.youtube.com/embed/FQswp6...
Whatever your new year's resolution, we hope New Yorkers' holiday wishes come true.
As 2025 comes to an end, we're looking forward to a safer and more affordable New York City for us all in 2026.
As 2025 comes to an end, we're looking forward to a safer and more affordable New York City for us all in 2026.
December 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Whatever your new year's resolution, we hope New Yorkers' holiday wishes come true.
As 2025 comes to an end, we're looking forward to a safer and more affordable New York City for us all in 2026.
As 2025 comes to an end, we're looking forward to a safer and more affordable New York City for us all in 2026.
We've proudly worked with @council.nyc.gov to help deliver justice for survivors of gender-based violence.
Yet the mayor has callously vetoed @powers4queens.bsky.social's bill—siding with harmful institutions and individuals over the brave survivors who've come forward.
Yet the mayor has callously vetoed @powers4queens.bsky.social's bill—siding with harmful institutions and individuals over the brave survivors who've come forward.
Mayor Adams vetoes bill that’d make it easier for gender violence victims to sue
As one of his final acts in office, Mayor Adams late on Christmas Eve vetoed a City Council bill that would temporarily allow victims of gender-based violence to sue their perpetrators even if the …
www.nydailynews.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We've proudly worked with @council.nyc.gov to help deliver justice for survivors of gender-based violence.
Yet the mayor has callously vetoed @powers4queens.bsky.social's bill—siding with harmful institutions and individuals over the brave survivors who've come forward.
Yet the mayor has callously vetoed @powers4queens.bsky.social's bill—siding with harmful institutions and individuals over the brave survivors who've come forward.
The Trump administration attempted to make New York roads less safe, for the sake of scoring a few political points and feeding their deportation machine.
Thankfully, a federal judge threw out their challenge to the Green Light Law. When we fight, we win.
Thankfully, a federal judge threw out their challenge to the Green Light Law. When we fight, we win.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against New York's 'Green Light Law'
The law allows the DMV to issue standard driver’s licenses to individuals without Social Security numbers and "regardless of their citizenship or lawful status in the United States."
spectrumlocalnews.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Trump administration attempted to make New York roads less safe, for the sake of scoring a few political points and feeding their deportation machine.
Thankfully, a federal judge threw out their challenge to the Green Light Law. When we fight, we win.
Thankfully, a federal judge threw out their challenge to the Green Light Law. When we fight, we win.
Chez Fray’s family called for someone to help their son, were met with police, and saw him shot and killed.
So much about this tragedy demands scrutiny—the police response, discrepancies in stories, detaining Chez’s father, the use of deadly force.
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So much about this tragedy demands scrutiny—the police response, discrepancies in stories, detaining Chez’s father, the use of deadly force.
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Parents of Queens man killed in police-involved shooting allege that their son was unjustly slain – amNewYork
The emotional parents of a Queens man who was shot and killed in front of them by police officers early on Sunday morning challenged the NYPD's narrative of
www.amny.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Chez Fray’s family called for someone to help their son, were met with police, and saw him shot and killed.
So much about this tragedy demands scrutiny—the police response, discrepancies in stories, detaining Chez’s father, the use of deadly force.
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So much about this tragedy demands scrutiny—the police response, discrepancies in stories, detaining Chez’s father, the use of deadly force.
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This holiday season, we hope you find joy.
There's a lot of darkness in the world, but we can each try to be the light we hope to see in the world.
✨ Happy Holidays, New York City!
There's a lot of darkness in the world, but we can each try to be the light we hope to see in the world.
✨ Happy Holidays, New York City!
December 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This holiday season, we hope you find joy.
There's a lot of darkness in the world, but we can each try to be the light we hope to see in the world.
✨ Happy Holidays, New York City!
There's a lot of darkness in the world, but we can each try to be the light we hope to see in the world.
✨ Happy Holidays, New York City!
One year, 15 deaths.
We pray there will be no more deaths in New York City custody this year, or among New Yorkers in medical care shortly after release from custody.
The city has an obligation, a duty, for preservation of life that is not being met.
We pray there will be no more deaths in New York City custody this year, or among New Yorkers in medical care shortly after release from custody.
The city has an obligation, a duty, for preservation of life that is not being met.
Man dies at Rikers Island after apparent allergic reaction, officials say
Kyron Randall, 33, is the 15th person to die this year either at Rikers or while in medical care shortly after being released from custody.
gothamist.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
One year, 15 deaths.
We pray there will be no more deaths in New York City custody this year, or among New Yorkers in medical care shortly after release from custody.
The city has an obligation, a duty, for preservation of life that is not being met.
We pray there will be no more deaths in New York City custody this year, or among New Yorkers in medical care shortly after release from custody.
The city has an obligation, a duty, for preservation of life that is not being met.
The story of Fei Zheng and his son, Yuanxin—one of around 150 children detained by ICE in New York City—is tragically emblematic:
The cruel trauma of family separation, a lack of due process for asylum seekers and others, and inhumane conditions. Enough.
The cruel trauma of family separation, a lack of due process for asylum seekers and others, and inhumane conditions. Enough.
Father and Son Separated by ICE Deported Together to China
After his arrest on Nov. 26, Fei Zheng was held at the Orange County Jail upstate. His son was in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
www.thecity.nyc
December 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The story of Fei Zheng and his son, Yuanxin—one of around 150 children detained by ICE in New York City—is tragically emblematic:
The cruel trauma of family separation, a lack of due process for asylum seekers and others, and inhumane conditions. Enough.
The cruel trauma of family separation, a lack of due process for asylum seekers and others, and inhumane conditions. Enough.
On National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, we grieve anyone whose life or health has been taken by homelessness.
Mourn for the dead, fight like hell for the living.
And choose empathy, in the words of housing justice activist Andrew Chappotin.
📽️: Stop the Sweeps Rally
Mourn for the dead, fight like hell for the living.
And choose empathy, in the words of housing justice activist Andrew Chappotin.
📽️: Stop the Sweeps Rally
December 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, we grieve anyone whose life or health has been taken by homelessness.
Mourn for the dead, fight like hell for the living.
And choose empathy, in the words of housing justice activist Andrew Chappotin.
📽️: Stop the Sweeps Rally
Mourn for the dead, fight like hell for the living.
And choose empathy, in the words of housing justice activist Andrew Chappotin.
📽️: Stop the Sweeps Rally
Thanks to our team for a festive holiday party!
From a highly anticipated cheesecake reveal (the "Black & White Cookie" flavor won the election) to a raucous game of office Family Feud, these moments fuel our work.
We hope all New Yorkers find joy and togetherness this holiday season.
From a highly anticipated cheesecake reveal (the "Black & White Cookie" flavor won the election) to a raucous game of office Family Feud, these moments fuel our work.
We hope all New Yorkers find joy and togetherness this holiday season.
December 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Thanks to our team for a festive holiday party!
From a highly anticipated cheesecake reveal (the "Black & White Cookie" flavor won the election) to a raucous game of office Family Feud, these moments fuel our work.
We hope all New Yorkers find joy and togetherness this holiday season.
From a highly anticipated cheesecake reveal (the "Black & White Cookie" flavor won the election) to a raucous game of office Family Feud, these moments fuel our work.
We hope all New Yorkers find joy and togetherness this holiday season.
ICYMI: We passed two bills in the @council.nyc.gov last night. The first will help prevent street and subway flooding by improving catch basin maintenance.
The second, part of a #StreetVendorReform package, establishes the Division of Street Vendor Assistance. More:
advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-co...
The second, part of a #StreetVendorReform package, establishes the Division of Street Vendor Assistance. More:
advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-co...
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
ICYMI: We passed two bills in the @council.nyc.gov last night. The first will help prevent street and subway flooding by improving catch basin maintenance.
The second, part of a #StreetVendorReform package, establishes the Division of Street Vendor Assistance. More:
advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-co...
The second, part of a #StreetVendorReform package, establishes the Division of Street Vendor Assistance. More:
advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-co...
On this stormy day, we're GRATE-ful @council.nyc.gov passed our bill to prevent flooding by improving catch basin cleaning.
With regular reporting and a mandate for rapid clog removals, we can mitigate dangerous flooding risks across the five boroughs.
📽️ Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/d3kpc...
With regular reporting and a mandate for rapid clog removals, we can mitigate dangerous flooding risks across the five boroughs.
📽️ Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/d3kpc...
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
On this stormy day, we're GRATE-ful @council.nyc.gov passed our bill to prevent flooding by improving catch basin cleaning.
With regular reporting and a mandate for rapid clog removals, we can mitigate dangerous flooding risks across the five boroughs.
📽️ Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/d3kpc...
With regular reporting and a mandate for rapid clog removals, we can mitigate dangerous flooding risks across the five boroughs.
📽️ Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/d3kpc...
Reposted by Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
INT 403-A, sponsored by @advocate.nyc.gov, requires @nycwater.bsky.social to report annually on inspection, cleanup, and maintenance of catch basins by community district. It also requires the agency to inspect basins and resolve clogs within 8 business days of inspection or a complaint.
December 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
INT 403-A, sponsored by @advocate.nyc.gov, requires @nycwater.bsky.social to report annually on inspection, cleanup, and maintenance of catch basins by community district. It also requires the agency to inspect basins and resolve clogs within 8 business days of inspection or a complaint.
Reposted by Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
INTs 431-B, 1251-A, and 408-A, sponsored by @cmpisanchez.bsky.social, CM Amanda Farías and @advocate.nyc.gov, expand licensing for street vendors, authorize agencies to issue licenses up to new capped amounts, and create a Division of Street Vendor Assistance to provide resources & annual reporting.
December 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
INTs 431-B, 1251-A, and 408-A, sponsored by @cmpisanchez.bsky.social, CM Amanda Farías and @advocate.nyc.gov, expand licensing for street vendors, authorize agencies to issue licenses up to new capped amounts, and create a Division of Street Vendor Assistance to provide resources & annual reporting.
“Street vendors are New York City’s smallest businesses...yet they don’t have the support from the city they need to survive."
#StreetVendorReform will change that; today @council.nyc.gov voted to pass our bill to create a Division of Street Vendor Assistance. More: advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-pu...
#StreetVendorReform will change that; today @council.nyc.gov voted to pass our bill to create a Division of Street Vendor Assistance. More: advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-pu...
December 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“Street vendors are New York City’s smallest businesses...yet they don’t have the support from the city they need to survive."
#StreetVendorReform will change that; today @council.nyc.gov voted to pass our bill to create a Division of Street Vendor Assistance. More: advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-pu...
#StreetVendorReform will change that; today @council.nyc.gov voted to pass our bill to create a Division of Street Vendor Assistance. More: advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-pu...
Our catch basin cleaning bill is GRATE! It will help to keep our streets safe and subways dry by improving catch basin cleaning.
And @council.nyc.gov votes on it today.
P.S. Learn about the Adopt-a-Catch Basin pilot, which we hope will grow:
www.nyc.gov/site/dep/whats-new/adopt-a-catch-basin.page
And @council.nyc.gov votes on it today.
P.S. Learn about the Adopt-a-Catch Basin pilot, which we hope will grow:
www.nyc.gov/site/dep/whats-new/adopt-a-catch-basin.page
Preventing Flooding with Improved Catch Basin Cleaning: It’s GRATE!
YouTube video by New York City Public Advocate
youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Our catch basin cleaning bill is GRATE! It will help to keep our streets safe and subways dry by improving catch basin cleaning.
And @council.nyc.gov votes on it today.
P.S. Learn about the Adopt-a-Catch Basin pilot, which we hope will grow:
www.nyc.gov/site/dep/whats-new/adopt-a-catch-basin.page
And @council.nyc.gov votes on it today.
P.S. Learn about the Adopt-a-Catch Basin pilot, which we hope will grow:
www.nyc.gov/site/dep/whats-new/adopt-a-catch-basin.page
“Across this city, clogged catch basins have led to mass flooding in the streets...Passing this bill will help clear the backlog of complaints and ensure things flow smoothly."
Today, the @council.nyc.gov will vote on our bill to prevent flooding by improving catch basin cleaning. More:
Today, the @council.nyc.gov will vote on our bill to prevent flooding by improving catch basin cleaning. More:
NYC Council to Vote on Bill to Prevent Flooding by Improving Catch Basin Cleaning
Press Release, December 18th, 2025
advocate.nyc.gov
December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“Across this city, clogged catch basins have led to mass flooding in the streets...Passing this bill will help clear the backlog of complaints and ensure things flow smoothly."
Today, the @council.nyc.gov will vote on our bill to prevent flooding by improving catch basin cleaning. More:
Today, the @council.nyc.gov will vote on our bill to prevent flooding by improving catch basin cleaning. More:
International Migrants Day is a recognition of resilience, as well as the hardships that drive people from their homes in search of safety.
For those who've made their way to New York City: Know your rights—no matter your status.
In English: ⬇️
For those who've made their way to New York City: Know your rights—no matter your status.
In English: ⬇️
December 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
International Migrants Day is a recognition of resilience, as well as the hardships that drive people from their homes in search of safety.
For those who've made their way to New York City: Know your rights—no matter your status.
In English: ⬇️
For those who've made their way to New York City: Know your rights—no matter your status.
In English: ⬇️
Horrifying and despicable.
In an apparent antisemitic attack, a stranger stabbed a young Jewish New Yorker. He's said to be in stable condition, and we pray fervently for his full recovery.
In Bondi Beach's wake, we stand stronger than ever against hate.
In an apparent antisemitic attack, a stranger stabbed a young Jewish New Yorker. He's said to be in stable condition, and we pray fervently for his full recovery.
In Bondi Beach's wake, we stand stronger than ever against hate.
Man stabbed in possible antisemitic hate crime in Crown Heights, NYPD says — suspect at large
Police say they've deployed dozens of additional officers to the Brooklyn neighborhood.
gothamist.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Horrifying and despicable.
In an apparent antisemitic attack, a stranger stabbed a young Jewish New Yorker. He's said to be in stable condition, and we pray fervently for his full recovery.
In Bondi Beach's wake, we stand stronger than ever against hate.
In an apparent antisemitic attack, a stranger stabbed a young Jewish New Yorker. He's said to be in stable condition, and we pray fervently for his full recovery.
In Bondi Beach's wake, we stand stronger than ever against hate.
The Public Advocate has released a review today of the street vending industry, including how to support the city’s smallest businesses, while enacting rules that help "build a thriving, regulated street vending environment in our neighborhoods.”
Read the new report:
Read the new report:
Pushing Forward: Legislative Reforms to Fix NYC’s Street Vending System
advocate.nyc.gov
December 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Public Advocate has released a review today of the street vending industry, including how to support the city’s smallest businesses, while enacting rules that help "build a thriving, regulated street vending environment in our neighborhoods.”
Read the new report:
Read the new report:
We experienced a Christmas miracle for the Perez/Blanco family. This family, who are seeking asylum, were free to leave 26 Federal Plaza.
We need New Yorkers to step up to help protect all families from this authoritarian regime's tactics. Families belong together. #HandsOffNYC
We need New Yorkers to step up to help protect all families from this authoritarian regime's tactics. Families belong together. #HandsOffNYC
December 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We experienced a Christmas miracle for the Perez/Blanco family. This family, who are seeking asylum, were free to leave 26 Federal Plaza.
We need New Yorkers to step up to help protect all families from this authoritarian regime's tactics. Families belong together. #HandsOffNYC
We need New Yorkers to step up to help protect all families from this authoritarian regime's tactics. Families belong together. #HandsOffNYC
A rare bright spot in the darkness.
We breathed a sigh of relief when the Perez/Blanco family left 26 Federal Plaza safely, together with their three children.
New Yorkers, step up to support the countless families facing detention and family separation.
We breathed a sigh of relief when the Perez/Blanco family left 26 Federal Plaza safely, together with their three children.
New Yorkers, step up to support the countless families facing detention and family separation.
Prayers and sighs of relief: How fear of ICE check-ins at Federal Plaza lead to tense moments for family members and advocates – amNewYork
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams had arrived at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan just after 8 a.m. along with immigration advocates, intending to escort
www.amny.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A rare bright spot in the darkness.
We breathed a sigh of relief when the Perez/Blanco family left 26 Federal Plaza safely, together with their three children.
New Yorkers, step up to support the countless families facing detention and family separation.
We breathed a sigh of relief when the Perez/Blanco family left 26 Federal Plaza safely, together with their three children.
New Yorkers, step up to support the countless families facing detention and family separation.
This is vile. Councilwoman Paladino's attitude must be rejected by our city government, and has no place outside a white supremacist rally.
How can someone claim to represent New Yorkers when they show such hatred toward a million of them?
How can someone claim to represent New Yorkers when they show such hatred toward a million of them?
December 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This is vile. Councilwoman Paladino's attitude must be rejected by our city government, and has no place outside a white supremacist rally.
How can someone claim to represent New Yorkers when they show such hatred toward a million of them?
How can someone claim to represent New Yorkers when they show such hatred toward a million of them?
It's a blessing the Perez Blanco family was able to leave 26 Federal Plaza, free and intact as a family.
We joined @uft.org members, faith leaders, and advocates to offer support to this family, who are seeking asylum. Today, thankfully, these parents were not separated from their three children.
We joined @uft.org members, faith leaders, and advocates to offer support to this family, who are seeking asylum. Today, thankfully, these parents were not separated from their three children.
December 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It's a blessing the Perez Blanco family was able to leave 26 Federal Plaza, free and intact as a family.
We joined @uft.org members, faith leaders, and advocates to offer support to this family, who are seeking asylum. Today, thankfully, these parents were not separated from their three children.
We joined @uft.org members, faith leaders, and advocates to offer support to this family, who are seeking asylum. Today, thankfully, these parents were not separated from their three children.
Three in four immigration arrests in New York City have been of Latino men, per @thenyic.bsky.social, who overwhelmingly have no criminal record.
This is the outcome of Trump's racist deportation machine, and SCOTUS putting its seal of approval on racial profiling.
This is the outcome of Trump's racist deportation machine, and SCOTUS putting its seal of approval on racial profiling.
Non-criminals, men and Latinos targeted in New York ICE arrests, report shows
Data from the Deportation Data Project details arrests by immigration agents including demographics, location and the reason for their detainment.
spectrumlocalnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Three in four immigration arrests in New York City have been of Latino men, per @thenyic.bsky.social, who overwhelmingly have no criminal record.
This is the outcome of Trump's racist deportation machine, and SCOTUS putting its seal of approval on racial profiling.
This is the outcome of Trump's racist deportation machine, and SCOTUS putting its seal of approval on racial profiling.