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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 7d

🐒🐻 Join us at the Bronx Zoo for a special Community Day on October 18! 🎃👻

Admission to Boo at the Zoo will be free for 💫 district 14 💫 constituents ... plus we'll have breakfast at 10 AM!

Interested? Tickets are limited so call our office to reserve yours today! (347) 590-2874

Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 7d

G'mar Chatimah Tovah to everyone observing Yom Kippur. 🎺

May this day offer you reflection, renewal, and spiritual connection.

Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 9d

I march to honor Gladys Ricart and those impacted by domestic violence every day. 💜🤍

Brides March began 25 years ago to honor the life of Gladys, who was murdered on her wedding day, and has since evolved to honor the many victims and survivors of domestic violence.

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 14d

Our A-MAIZE-ing Fall Festival is back for the 4th year! 🍂🎃

Join us for pumpkin picking, hot cider, fall games and so much more!

📆 Saturday, October 11, 2025
⌚ 12 - 4 PM
📍 St. James Park

Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 15d

🍎🍯 Shana Tova!

Wishing everyone who celebrates a sweet and joyous Rosh Hashanah filled with love, blessings, and new beginnings.

May this year be filled with health, happiness, and endless opportunities for growth. L'Shanah Tovah! 🕊️✨

Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 15d

With the support of my office, our community received over 500 backpacks + school supplies at over a dozen of back to school events.

We couldn’t have reached so many district 14 constituents without the support of our incredible partners!

Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 16d

IDNYC is BACK in District 14! 💳

IDNYC is an identification card for all New Yorkers, ✨regardless of their immigration status.✨

Call our office to schedule an appointment for Thursday, October 16 to get your IDNYC: 347-590-2874.

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 17d

After the death of Nicholas Feliz Dominici to fentanyl exposure at a daycare center, the Council passed legislation to improve inspector training and transparency.

@cmpisanchez.bsky.social joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social to discuss how this law will help keep children safe and parents informed.

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 17d

Our office is committed to connecting constituents w/the resources they need through strong, reliable partnerships. 🤝🤝

Baitul Masjid already serves the community with its food pantry. Now, we’re taking it a step further and discussing how we can expand their services!

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 20d

🏰 The future of the Kingsbridge Armory is on the agenda—and we want to hear from YOU!

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30
🕰️ 10 AM
📍 New York City Hall - Committee Room
💻 council.nyc.gov/land-use

Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 21d

Love to see the seeds we sow come to fruition 🥬🥬🥬

Sedgwick Houses is one of the selected houses to receive funding from our office via GrowNYC to help maintain & grow their community garden.

Through this partnership, we'll continue to see the hot peppers, sweet peppers, okra, & cucumber grow!

Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 24d

I look forward to moving along the rest of the Street Vending Reform Package, which includes my bill, Int. 431 to expand licenses, strengthen education, and create real accountability.

Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 24d

Now more than ever, we must do everything in our power to protect our immigrant neighbors.

Congratulations to my colleagues and advocates who made this win possible!

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 24d

Mayor Adams’ vetoes makes life harder for immigrant NYers trying to make an honest living.

@council.nyc.gov is stepping up where he will not by overriding 3 vetoed bills that improve wage and workplace conditions for delivery workers & eliminate misdemeanor criminal penalties for street vending.

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · 24d

Las mujeres emprendedoras vinieron a triunfar! 🏆💪

The 1st Emprendedoras Latinas Festival was a success because, at its core, it was women supporting women.

Thank you to the Emprendedoras Latinas team for your vision, belief in Bronx woman, and hard work to bring this alive!

Reposted by Council Member Pierina Sanchez

New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 28d

BREAKING: @council.nyc.gov has voted to override the Mayor's vetoes of three bills sponsored by Council Member Shekar Krishnan, @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social, & @cmsandynurse.bsky.social, which remove criminal penalties for street vendors and expand protections & fair pay for grocery delivery workers.

Breaking News graphic about NYC Council overrides mayor's veto to ensure minimum pay and workplace protections for grocery delivery workers and repeals harsh penalties for street vending.

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NYC Progressives @nycprogressives.bsky.social · 28d

We remain committed in our fight for street vendor reform that puts people over profits and a well-regulated system over the same old law and order tactics that don't work for NYers @cmpisanchez.bsky.social @cndelarosa.bsky.social

🔗 Read more about our priorities here: nycprogressives.com

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · Sep 5

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Sedgwick Day with the Sedgwick Houses community ❤️

A special thank you to TA President Lucille White and the board of directors for never wavering in your commitment to celebrating community, pride and love.

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · Sep 4

THANK YOU to our incredible interns who supported us this summer through DYCD's SYEP + partners.

Your contribution made a real impact in District 14—from moving constituent service cases forward to assisting with scheduling, and communications.

We appreciate your hard work and dedication!

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy First Day of School! ✏️🎒

Wishing our young constituents, teachers, faculty, and staff a year filled with growth, learning, and success🎇🎇

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · Sep 3

In response to @council.nyc.gov filing its opposition to the Adams administration’s motion for leave to appeal in the ongoing CityFHEPS litigation, Council Member Sanchez, Chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings & lead sponsor of Local Laws 101 + 102 of 2023, released the following:

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Gothamist @gothamist.com · Sep 2

NYC Council urges Board of Elections to block Mayor Adams’ housing ballot proposals https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-council-urges-board-of-elections-to-block-mayor-adams-housing-ballot-proposals

NYC Council urges Board of Elections to block Mayor Adams’ housing ballot proposals

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is leading a bipartisan coalition to block the mayor's ballot proposals. Council leadership says the proposal language, which would fast-track certain development projects, is misleading. [ more › ]

gothamist.com

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez @cmpisanchez.bsky.social · Sep 3

🍎 Our office is proud to fund the Morris Heights Farmstand, helping bring fresh produce right to our neighborhood.🍎

Want to use healthbucks at the farmstand?

We’ll be distributing them the second week of Sept. to District 14 residents.

Stop by our office w/ your ID M-TH 10 AM – 4 PM to sign up!

Reposted by Council Member Pierina Sanchez

New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · Sep 2

Monthly evictions have skyrocketed, but Mayor Adams' admin is still trying to delay assistance for New Yorkers seeking to remain in their homes and avoid shelter.

The Council has filed its opposition to the Mayor’s latest attempt to obstruct implementation of CityFHEPS reforms.

Official statement from Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala addressing Mayor Adams' efforts to prevent CityFHEPS reform laws from being implemented, dated September 2, 2025.

Statement by Diana Ayala criticizing Mayor Adams' administration for delaying housing assistance amid rising evictions in New York City.

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