Council Member Sandy Nurse
@cmsandynurse.bsky.social
Repping District 37 | 💯 Grassroots | ❌Real estate or lobbyist 💵 | She/Her | Managed by our crew & Sandy
Safely reducing our city’s jail population is essential to closing Rikers and moving towards Borough-based jails.
Today we passed my bill, Intro 1241, requiring DOC to track and take recommendations for improving the work release program.
Today we passed my bill, Intro 1241, requiring DOC to track and take recommendations for improving the work release program.
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Safely reducing our city’s jail population is essential to closing Rikers and moving towards Borough-based jails.
Today we passed my bill, Intro 1241, requiring DOC to track and take recommendations for improving the work release program.
Today we passed my bill, Intro 1241, requiring DOC to track and take recommendations for improving the work release program.
Have a favorite community garden in District 37? You can help them get upgrades through the participatory budgeting process! Submit a capital project idea for improvements by November 28th.
Go to ideas.pbnyc.org to submit your idea today!
Go to ideas.pbnyc.org to submit your idea today!
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Have a favorite community garden in District 37? You can help them get upgrades through the participatory budgeting process! Submit a capital project idea for improvements by November 28th.
Go to ideas.pbnyc.org to submit your idea today!
Go to ideas.pbnyc.org to submit your idea today!
🍂🦃Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be remote on Wednesday, November 26th, closed on Thursday, November 27th, and remote on Friday, November 28th.
Be sure to give us a call during our remote office hours at (718)-642-8664 if you need to get in touch with our team.
Be sure to give us a call during our remote office hours at (718)-642-8664 if you need to get in touch with our team.
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🍂🦃Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be remote on Wednesday, November 26th, closed on Thursday, November 27th, and remote on Friday, November 28th.
Be sure to give us a call during our remote office hours at (718)-642-8664 if you need to get in touch with our team.
Be sure to give us a call during our remote office hours at (718)-642-8664 if you need to get in touch with our team.
It's almost time for our monthly legal clinic with Communities Resist! Make an appointment for Thursday, December 4th from 1 to 4 PM at our district office.
Slots tend to be fully booked out so be sure to register early! RSVP at tinyurl.com/D37legal
Slots tend to be fully booked out so be sure to register early! RSVP at tinyurl.com/D37legal
November 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It's almost time for our monthly legal clinic with Communities Resist! Make an appointment for Thursday, December 4th from 1 to 4 PM at our district office.
Slots tend to be fully booked out so be sure to register early! RSVP at tinyurl.com/D37legal
Slots tend to be fully booked out so be sure to register early! RSVP at tinyurl.com/D37legal
📣This week is your last chance to submit your community project ideas for D37!
Submit your capital project ideas by November 28th at ideas.pbnyc.org or let someone from our team walk you through it in person at one of our PB pop ups #PBNYC
Submit your capital project ideas by November 28th at ideas.pbnyc.org or let someone from our team walk you through it in person at one of our PB pop ups #PBNYC
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
📣This week is your last chance to submit your community project ideas for D37!
Submit your capital project ideas by November 28th at ideas.pbnyc.org or let someone from our team walk you through it in person at one of our PB pop ups #PBNYC
Submit your capital project ideas by November 28th at ideas.pbnyc.org or let someone from our team walk you through it in person at one of our PB pop ups #PBNYC
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
Thousands in NYC are training to protect non-citizens from masked agents and the potential deployment of federal troops--a move at the core of the authoritarian agenda of the administration. @cosecha.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
prismreports.org/2025/11/19/n...
prismreports.org/2025/11/19/n...
Volunteers prep for potential military deployment in New York City
Organizers report signs of an impending immigration enforcement after Trump threatened action against New York City if Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race
prismreports.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thousands in NYC are training to protect non-citizens from masked agents and the potential deployment of federal troops--a move at the core of the authoritarian agenda of the administration. @cosecha.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
prismreports.org/2025/11/19/n...
prismreports.org/2025/11/19/n...
The DOC failed Terrence in the most egregious way.
A settlement can't undo the harm, but I hope it brings healing to him and his family. The City still owes all survivors an apology and real change. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/18/r...
A settlement can't undo the harm, but I hope it brings healing to him and his family. The City still owes all survivors an apology and real change. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/18/r...
City Pays $4M to Rikers Detainee After His Five Rape Claims Were Ignored
Despite multiple reports, surveillance footage and pleas for help, the Department of Correction brushed aside the allegations but has since settled lawsuits.
www.thecity.nyc
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The DOC failed Terrence in the most egregious way.
A settlement can't undo the harm, but I hope it brings healing to him and his family. The City still owes all survivors an apology and real change. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/18/r...
A settlement can't undo the harm, but I hope it brings healing to him and his family. The City still owes all survivors an apology and real change. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/18/r...
🦃 Our team was able to give out over 400 turkeys and pantry staples at our giveaway this past Saturday!
We’re proud to have supported District 37 families through bridging the gap to food access this holiday season.
We’re proud to have supported District 37 families through bridging the gap to food access this holiday season.
November 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🦃 Our team was able to give out over 400 turkeys and pantry staples at our giveaway this past Saturday!
We’re proud to have supported District 37 families through bridging the gap to food access this holiday season.
We’re proud to have supported District 37 families through bridging the gap to food access this holiday season.
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
Read more about what’s at stake through the @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social piece we co-wrote with youth organizers from Fridays 4 Future + The NYC Student Union
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...
October 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Read more about what’s at stake through the @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social piece we co-wrote with youth organizers from Fridays 4 Future + The NYC Student Union
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/liva...
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 144, sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse
This law expands the definition of tenant harassment to include unlawful evictions and requires @nychousing.bsky.social to review if a landlord’s eviction history should affect no-harassment certifications.
✅ Local Law 144, sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse
This law expands the definition of tenant harassment to include unlawful evictions and requires @nychousing.bsky.social to review if a landlord’s eviction history should affect no-harassment certifications.
October 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 144, sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse
This law expands the definition of tenant harassment to include unlawful evictions and requires @nychousing.bsky.social to review if a landlord’s eviction history should affect no-harassment certifications.
✅ Local Law 144, sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse
This law expands the definition of tenant harassment to include unlawful evictions and requires @nychousing.bsky.social to review if a landlord’s eviction history should affect no-harassment certifications.
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 152 sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse
This law directs the Dept. of Transportation to pilot the use of “cool pavement” materials that lower surface temperatures, improve air quality, and make our neighborhoods more climate resilient.
✅ Local Law 152 sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse
This law directs the Dept. of Transportation to pilot the use of “cool pavement” materials that lower surface temperatures, improve air quality, and make our neighborhoods more climate resilient.
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 152 sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse
This law directs the Dept. of Transportation to pilot the use of “cool pavement” materials that lower surface temperatures, improve air quality, and make our neighborhoods more climate resilient.
✅ Local Law 152 sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse
This law directs the Dept. of Transportation to pilot the use of “cool pavement” materials that lower surface temperatures, improve air quality, and make our neighborhoods more climate resilient.
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
Today, we announce a commitment to stand with The Livable Future Package in their campaign for four youth priorities for the housing justice, climate justice, anti-ICE, and trans liberation movements
🔗 livablefuture.nyc
🔗 livablefuture.nyc
October 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Today, we announce a commitment to stand with The Livable Future Package in their campaign for four youth priorities for the housing justice, climate justice, anti-ICE, and trans liberation movements
🔗 livablefuture.nyc
🔗 livablefuture.nyc
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
Our school buildings are in disrepair.
We have a plan to green our schools, create 321K jobs, cut the DOE energy bill in half, and make our communities healthier.
ED @mooreprogress.bsky.social and @cmsandynurse.bsky.social joins parents and students to talk #GreenHealthySchools on CBS NY:
We have a plan to green our schools, create 321K jobs, cut the DOE energy bill in half, and make our communities healthier.
ED @mooreprogress.bsky.social and @cmsandynurse.bsky.social joins parents and students to talk #GreenHealthySchools on CBS NY:
October 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Our school buildings are in disrepair.
We have a plan to green our schools, create 321K jobs, cut the DOE energy bill in half, and make our communities healthier.
ED @mooreprogress.bsky.social and @cmsandynurse.bsky.social joins parents and students to talk #GreenHealthySchools on CBS NY:
We have a plan to green our schools, create 321K jobs, cut the DOE energy bill in half, and make our communities healthier.
ED @mooreprogress.bsky.social and @cmsandynurse.bsky.social joins parents and students to talk #GreenHealthySchools on CBS NY:
For over 20 years, NYC’s tax lien sale has displaced countless homeowners in low-income communities of color.
Since September 2024, I’ve co-chaired the Tax Lien Task Force to explore alternatives. Last week, I introduced two bills to address the harm.
Since September 2024, I’ve co-chaired the Tax Lien Task Force to explore alternatives. Last week, I introduced two bills to address the harm.
October 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
For over 20 years, NYC’s tax lien sale has displaced countless homeowners in low-income communities of color.
Since September 2024, I’ve co-chaired the Tax Lien Task Force to explore alternatives. Last week, I introduced two bills to address the harm.
Since September 2024, I’ve co-chaired the Tax Lien Task Force to explore alternatives. Last week, I introduced two bills to address the harm.
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 140, sponsored by @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
This law requires the establishment of an Office of Coordinator for Rikers Island Closure that will be responsible for coordinating actions and policies by agencies with a role in the closure of Rikers Island.
✅ Local Law 140, sponsored by @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
This law requires the establishment of an Office of Coordinator for Rikers Island Closure that will be responsible for coordinating actions and policies by agencies with a role in the closure of Rikers Island.
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
NOW IN EFFECT
✅ Local Law 140, sponsored by @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
This law requires the establishment of an Office of Coordinator for Rikers Island Closure that will be responsible for coordinating actions and policies by agencies with a role in the closure of Rikers Island.
✅ Local Law 140, sponsored by @cmsandynurse.bsky.social
This law requires the establishment of an Office of Coordinator for Rikers Island Closure that will be responsible for coordinating actions and policies by agencies with a role in the closure of Rikers Island.
🌍🌡️ NYC could be getting cooler! With the passage of my bill, Intro 928, the city will pilot Cool Pavement to help bring the temperature down.
Combating extreme heat means investing in smart, low-cost tools to build a cooler, more resilient city!
Combating extreme heat means investing in smart, low-cost tools to build a cooler, more resilient city!
October 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🌍🌡️ NYC could be getting cooler! With the passage of my bill, Intro 928, the city will pilot Cool Pavement to help bring the temperature down.
Combating extreme heat means investing in smart, low-cost tools to build a cooler, more resilient city!
Combating extreme heat means investing in smart, low-cost tools to build a cooler, more resilient city!
Today we passed Intro 621, the first bill in my #NoLockouts Act.
Illegal lockouts are harassment. With this bill, tenants can fight back and landlords will be held accountable!
Illegal lockouts are harassment. With this bill, tenants can fight back and landlords will be held accountable!
September 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Today we passed Intro 621, the first bill in my #NoLockouts Act.
Illegal lockouts are harassment. With this bill, tenants can fight back and landlords will be held accountable!
Illegal lockouts are harassment. With this bill, tenants can fight back and landlords will be held accountable!
🚨This Saturday! Join me and @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social for a day of action as we stand up against ICE!
As part of a joint effort with the @nycprogressives.bsky.social, help us share Know Your Rights materials, legal resources, and more across Bushwick. tinyurl.com/BushwickAgainstICE
As part of a joint effort with the @nycprogressives.bsky.social, help us share Know Your Rights materials, legal resources, and more across Bushwick. tinyurl.com/BushwickAgainstICE
September 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🚨This Saturday! Join me and @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social for a day of action as we stand up against ICE!
As part of a joint effort with the @nycprogressives.bsky.social, help us share Know Your Rights materials, legal resources, and more across Bushwick. tinyurl.com/BushwickAgainstICE
As part of a joint effort with the @nycprogressives.bsky.social, help us share Know Your Rights materials, legal resources, and more across Bushwick. tinyurl.com/BushwickAgainstICE
Between all the L’s the Mayor took last week (3 veto overrides) that you might’ve missed the biggest one: he also lost in court trying to bring ICE to Rikers.
We won't allow this rogue agency to tear families apart with impunity.
We won't allow this rogue agency to tear families apart with impunity.
September 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Between all the L’s the Mayor took last week (3 veto overrides) that you might’ve missed the biggest one: he also lost in court trying to bring ICE to Rikers.
We won't allow this rogue agency to tear families apart with impunity.
We won't allow this rogue agency to tear families apart with impunity.
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
Join @nycprogressives.bsky.social for a day of action against ICE on Saturday, September 27 @ 11AM!
Council Members across the city will be participating in community flyering, tabling, marches, and rallies to demand an end to the disappearances
Council Members across the city will be participating in community flyering, tabling, marches, and rallies to demand an end to the disappearances
September 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Join @nycprogressives.bsky.social for a day of action against ICE on Saturday, September 27 @ 11AM!
Council Members across the city will be participating in community flyering, tabling, marches, and rallies to demand an end to the disappearances
Council Members across the city will be participating in community flyering, tabling, marches, and rallies to demand an end to the disappearances
Today we proved that people power and worker solidarity will always beat the 1%. Dark money and backroom deals won't win. Grocery delivery apps built their profits on poverty wages. Today, we correct this.
All workers deserve dignity and fair pay.
All workers deserve dignity and fair pay.
September 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Today we proved that people power and worker solidarity will always beat the 1%. Dark money and backroom deals won't win. Grocery delivery apps built their profits on poverty wages. Today, we correct this.
All workers deserve dignity and fair pay.
All workers deserve dignity and fair pay.
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
These measures will better pay and conditions on the job for grocery workers and protect street vendors from unnecessary criminalization
These efforts were led by sponsors CM Krishnan @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social and movement fed up with the status quo
These efforts were led by sponsors CM Krishnan @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social and movement fed up with the status quo
September 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
These measures will better pay and conditions on the job for grocery workers and protect street vendors from unnecessary criminalization
These efforts were led by sponsors CM Krishnan @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social and movement fed up with the status quo
These efforts were led by sponsors CM Krishnan @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social and movement fed up with the status quo
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
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.
September 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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.
Not sure what’s more shameful: Mayor Adams doing the bidding of a multi-billion-dollar corporation; breaking a 2022 promise to workers; or abandoning a largely immigrant workforce already under federal attack.
Read my full statement:
Read my full statement:
August 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Not sure what’s more shameful: Mayor Adams doing the bidding of a multi-billion-dollar corporation; breaking a 2022 promise to workers; or abandoning a largely immigrant workforce already under federal attack.
Read my full statement:
Read my full statement:
Reposted by Council Member Sandy Nurse
We issued the following statement condemning the mayor's MAGA move to veto the street vendor protection bill, Introduction 47-B
CM Shekar Krishnan's bill is a caucus priority that passed with 40 votes, including unanimous support from our members, on June 30 (1/5)
CM Shekar Krishnan's bill is a caucus priority that passed with 40 votes, including unanimous support from our members, on June 30 (1/5)
July 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We issued the following statement condemning the mayor's MAGA move to veto the street vendor protection bill, Introduction 47-B
CM Shekar Krishnan's bill is a caucus priority that passed with 40 votes, including unanimous support from our members, on June 30 (1/5)
CM Shekar Krishnan's bill is a caucus priority that passed with 40 votes, including unanimous support from our members, on June 30 (1/5)