Adrienne Adams
@nycspeakeradams.bsky.social
Speaker of the @council.nyc.gov, proudly representing #TheGreat28 #SoutheastQueens
Today, New York City Council voted to:
⚖️ Create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability
🤖 Create a new municipal framework to oversee the City’s use of AI
📚 Boost STEM and voter education for students
🔍 Improve promotion of civil service exams
And more!
⚖️ Create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability
🤖 Create a new municipal framework to oversee the City’s use of AI
📚 Boost STEM and voter education for students
🔍 Improve promotion of civil service exams
And more!
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today, New York City Council voted to:
⚖️ Create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability
🤖 Create a new municipal framework to oversee the City’s use of AI
📚 Boost STEM and voter education for students
🔍 Improve promotion of civil service exams
And more!
⚖️ Create a legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability
🤖 Create a new municipal framework to oversee the City’s use of AI
📚 Boost STEM and voter education for students
🔍 Improve promotion of civil service exams
And more!
Saddened to learn of the passing of Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last remaining survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre and a fierce keeper of our history. We must continue to carry forward her legacy, grounding our fight in history and truth. May her memory be a blessing to us all.
November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Saddened to learn of the passing of Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last remaining survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre and a fierce keeper of our history. We must continue to carry forward her legacy, grounding our fight in history and truth. May her memory be a blessing to us all.
I’m relieved this baseless attack against @newyorkstateag.bsky.social has been thrown out. Trump is weaponizing the Justice Department for political retribution, but the court has made clear his abuse of power will not stand.
Tish has always led with courage & integrity. New Yorkers stand with her.
Tish has always led with courage & integrity. New Yorkers stand with her.
I am heartened by today’s victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.
I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.
Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful | CNN Politics
A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I’m relieved this baseless attack against @newyorkstateag.bsky.social has been thrown out. Trump is weaponizing the Justice Department for political retribution, but the court has made clear his abuse of power will not stand.
Tish has always led with courage & integrity. New Yorkers stand with her.
Tish has always led with courage & integrity. New Yorkers stand with her.
Access to doula care can be the difference between life and death, especially for Black and brown mothers. That’s why New York City Council fought to provide free doula services in underserved neighborhoods across NYC.
Now, Trump’s Medicaid cuts threaten to strip mothers of this essential care.
Now, Trump’s Medicaid cuts threaten to strip mothers of this essential care.
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Access to doula care can be the difference between life and death, especially for Black and brown mothers. That’s why New York City Council fought to provide free doula services in underserved neighborhoods across NYC.
Now, Trump’s Medicaid cuts threaten to strip mothers of this essential care.
Now, Trump’s Medicaid cuts threaten to strip mothers of this essential care.
For years, the Showing Hearts Foundation has been critical in maximizing the potential of our youth through programs like the YouthPreneur Summit.
It was an honor to attend their inaugural gala and receive the Founders’ Guardian Award.
Looking forward to our continued partnership together!
It was an honor to attend their inaugural gala and receive the Founders’ Guardian Award.
Looking forward to our continued partnership together!
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
For years, the Showing Hearts Foundation has been critical in maximizing the potential of our youth through programs like the YouthPreneur Summit.
It was an honor to attend their inaugural gala and receive the Founders’ Guardian Award.
Looking forward to our continued partnership together!
It was an honor to attend their inaugural gala and receive the Founders’ Guardian Award.
Looking forward to our continued partnership together!
For decades, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez has delivered bold, principled leadership for working families, immigrant communities, New Yorkers, and Puerto Rico.
Her retirement will mark the end of a historic chapter. We’re grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and justice.
Her retirement will mark the end of a historic chapter. We’re grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and justice.
Breaking News: Nydia Velázquez, a Democratic trailblazer and 16-term New York congresswoman, announced she will retire next year.
Nydia Velázquez, a New York Trailblazer in Congress, to Retire Next Year
Ms. Velázquez, 72, a 16-term congresswoman, said it was time for a new generation of Democrats to step forward.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
For decades, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez has delivered bold, principled leadership for working families, immigrant communities, New Yorkers, and Puerto Rico.
Her retirement will mark the end of a historic chapter. We’re grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and justice.
Her retirement will mark the end of a historic chapter. We’re grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and justice.
Tierra Walker should be alive today.
Her death illuminates the public health emergency that is maternal mortality, which disproportionately harms Black, low-income, and other women of color due to the intersecting injustices of racism, lack of access to health care, and structural disinvestment.
Her death illuminates the public health emergency that is maternal mortality, which disproportionately harms Black, low-income, and other women of color due to the intersecting injustices of racism, lack of access to health care, and structural disinvestment.
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Tierra Walker should be alive today.
Her death illuminates the public health emergency that is maternal mortality, which disproportionately harms Black, low-income, and other women of color due to the intersecting injustices of racism, lack of access to health care, and structural disinvestment.
Her death illuminates the public health emergency that is maternal mortality, which disproportionately harms Black, low-income, and other women of color due to the intersecting injustices of racism, lack of access to health care, and structural disinvestment.
At PS 48Q’s annual Feast of Love, we celebrated the community champions who play an important role in supporting our scholars!
I’m proud to have secured $350K in the city budget for bathroom and technology upgrades—an investment that will have a lasting impact for generations.
I’m proud to have secured $350K in the city budget for bathroom and technology upgrades—an investment that will have a lasting impact for generations.
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
At PS 48Q’s annual Feast of Love, we celebrated the community champions who play an important role in supporting our scholars!
I’m proud to have secured $350K in the city budget for bathroom and technology upgrades—an investment that will have a lasting impact for generations.
I’m proud to have secured $350K in the city budget for bathroom and technology upgrades—an investment that will have a lasting impact for generations.
Every preventable pregnancy-related death is a tragic failure.
In response to this public health emergency, we established a Maternal Health Steering Committee to advance policies and action steps to confront this crisis with urgency.
I spoke with @nyamnews.bsky.social about their work.
In response to this public health emergency, we established a Maternal Health Steering Committee to advance policies and action steps to confront this crisis with urgency.
I spoke with @nyamnews.bsky.social about their work.
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Every preventable pregnancy-related death is a tragic failure.
In response to this public health emergency, we established a Maternal Health Steering Committee to advance policies and action steps to confront this crisis with urgency.
I spoke with @nyamnews.bsky.social about their work.
In response to this public health emergency, we established a Maternal Health Steering Committee to advance policies and action steps to confront this crisis with urgency.
I spoke with @nyamnews.bsky.social about their work.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember the lives taken by transphobic violence.
Every trans person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically. We remain committed to advancing that reality every day.
Every trans person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically. We remain committed to advancing that reality every day.
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember the lives taken by transphobic violence.
Every trans person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically. We remain committed to advancing that reality every day.
Every trans person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically. We remain committed to advancing that reality every day.
Tonight, I was honored to receive the Geraldine Ferraro Award at Eleanor's Legacy reception to celebrate women’s leadership.
Women are the backbone of our communities, and our women-majority New York City Council is proud to advance policies and investments that uplift working people.
Women are the backbone of our communities, and our women-majority New York City Council is proud to advance policies and investments that uplift working people.
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Tonight, I was honored to receive the Geraldine Ferraro Award at Eleanor's Legacy reception to celebrate women’s leadership.
Women are the backbone of our communities, and our women-majority New York City Council is proud to advance policies and investments that uplift working people.
Women are the backbone of our communities, and our women-majority New York City Council is proud to advance policies and investments that uplift working people.
Our city must budget responsibly and transparently for the long term. As we review the November Plan, I remain focused on protecting our school communities and ensuring that the Administration’s investments reflect the real needs of New Yorkers rather than unfunded commitments.
The Council’s revenue forecasts continue to be affirmed in the FY26 November Plan, showing steady economic growth. The Council is committed to reviewing this plan closely to ensure school budgets remain stable, and that resources are directed to the needs of New Yorkers across the city.
November 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Our city must budget responsibly and transparently for the long term. As we review the November Plan, I remain focused on protecting our school communities and ensuring that the Administration’s investments reflect the real needs of New Yorkers rather than unfunded commitments.
It’s that time of the year again, District 28!
New York City Council's Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live. Pitch your best idea for how to spend $1M in our community by November 28th!
https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
New York City Council's Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live. Pitch your best idea for how to spend $1M in our community by November 28th!
https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s that time of the year again, District 28!
New York City Council's Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live. Pitch your best idea for how to spend $1M in our community by November 28th!
https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
New York City Council's Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live. Pitch your best idea for how to spend $1M in our community by November 28th!
https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/ideamap/map/
I'm praying for the officer shot in Brownsville this morning and hoping for a full, swift recovery.
These incidents are a stark reminder of the danger our officers face every day, and I'm grateful for NYPD’s quick response on the scene.
We are praying for the full recovery of the NYPD officer who was shot while confronting a suspect in Brownsville today.
We are relieved that this officer is said to be in stable condition—after bravely responding to a fatal shooting in his work to help keep the community safe.
We are relieved that this officer is said to be in stable condition—after bravely responding to a fatal shooting in his work to help keep the community safe.
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I'm praying for the officer shot in Brownsville this morning and hoping for a full, swift recovery.
These incidents are a stark reminder of the danger our officers face every day, and I'm grateful for NYPD’s quick response on the scene.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid. He was a pillar of the African American Muslim community in NYC and a steadfast advocate for justice and dignity for all. My prayers are with his loved ones and all who are mourning this loss today.
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid. He was a pillar of the African American Muslim community in NYC and a steadfast advocate for justice and dignity for all. My prayers are with his loved ones and all who are mourning this loss today.
Honored to attend the annual You Can Go to College Committee Awards and Scholarship Luncheon, in support of scholars who are continuing their educational journey!
Preparing for college is a community effort, and our students thrive when we collectively invest in their success.
Preparing for college is a community effort, and our students thrive when we collectively invest in their success.
November 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Honored to attend the annual You Can Go to College Committee Awards and Scholarship Luncheon, in support of scholars who are continuing their educational journey!
Preparing for college is a community effort, and our students thrive when we collectively invest in their success.
Preparing for college is a community effort, and our students thrive when we collectively invest in their success.
I was proud to present a @council.nyc.gov citation to Beckett Zahedi and Derrick Webster for creating their “Realer Estate” website, which helps New Yorkers navigate the housing landscape.
We need more tools like this to support residents searching for stable, affordable, and accessible homes.
We need more tools like this to support residents searching for stable, affordable, and accessible homes.
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I was proud to present a @council.nyc.gov citation to Beckett Zahedi and Derrick Webster for creating their “Realer Estate” website, which helps New Yorkers navigate the housing landscape.
We need more tools like this to support residents searching for stable, affordable, and accessible homes.
We need more tools like this to support residents searching for stable, affordable, and accessible homes.
Proud to join CM Sandra Ung, Asian Americans for Equality, & Asian American Arts Centre to celebrate $1.3M secured by the Council for the construction of Union Street Cultural Hub in Downtown Flushing! This space will uplift Asian American artists and community events for New Yorkers of all ages.
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Proud to join CM Sandra Ung, Asian Americans for Equality, & Asian American Arts Centre to celebrate $1.3M secured by the Council for the construction of Union Street Cultural Hub in Downtown Flushing! This space will uplift Asian American artists and community events for New Yorkers of all ages.
Thank you to NYSAFAH for your partnership and this award!
I’m proud to lead the most pro-housing Council in generations, approving proposals that will facilitate the development of over 157,000 homes. Our city must do everything we can to help New Yorkers remain in the city they love.
I’m proud to lead the most pro-housing Council in generations, approving proposals that will facilitate the development of over 157,000 homes. Our city must do everything we can to help New Yorkers remain in the city they love.
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Thank you to NYSAFAH for your partnership and this award!
I’m proud to lead the most pro-housing Council in generations, approving proposals that will facilitate the development of over 157,000 homes. Our city must do everything we can to help New Yorkers remain in the city they love.
I’m proud to lead the most pro-housing Council in generations, approving proposals that will facilitate the development of over 157,000 homes. Our city must do everything we can to help New Yorkers remain in the city they love.
I joined my colleagues in urging NYPD Commissioner Tisch to reject Deputy Commissioner Maldonado's inconsistent recommendation to dismiss charges against Officer Isaacs for killing Delrawn Small and to let the CCRB discipline trial proceed.
Delrawn should be alive and with his family today.
Delrawn should be alive and with his family today.
BREAKING: 33 elected officials deliver a letter to @NYPDPC Tisch, urging her to uphold charges & ensure the discipline trial moves forward for Officer Wayne Isaacs, who killed unarmed #DelrawnSmall nearly a decade ago: www.justicecommittee.org/post/33-elec...
33 Elected Officials to Commissioner Tisch: Uphold the Charges Against Wayne Isaacs
November 13, 2025NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch1 Police Plaza New York, NY 10038 RE: DCT’s erroneous recommendation to dismiss charges against NYPD Officer Wayne IsaacsDear Commissioner Tisch,We,…
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November 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I joined my colleagues in urging NYPD Commissioner Tisch to reject Deputy Commissioner Maldonado's inconsistent recommendation to dismiss charges against Officer Isaacs for killing Delrawn Small and to let the CCRB discipline trial proceed.
Delrawn should be alive and with his family today.
Delrawn should be alive and with his family today.
For decades, the tax lien sale has resulted in New Yorkers of color disproportionately losing their hard-earned homes and assets.
At today's @council.nyc.gov Finance hearing, I spoke about how our City can collect municipal taxes without destroying wealth in our communities.
At today's @council.nyc.gov Finance hearing, I spoke about how our City can collect municipal taxes without destroying wealth in our communities.
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
For decades, the tax lien sale has resulted in New Yorkers of color disproportionately losing their hard-earned homes and assets.
At today's @council.nyc.gov Finance hearing, I spoke about how our City can collect municipal taxes without destroying wealth in our communities.
At today's @council.nyc.gov Finance hearing, I spoke about how our City can collect municipal taxes without destroying wealth in our communities.
Today, the Council passed my resolution declaring the first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day in NYC. Inspired by Dr. Carlos Russell’s 1969 call to uplift Black unity, this day will honor the Black community's ongoing fight for equity, self-determination, and collective progress.
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today, the Council passed my resolution declaring the first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day in NYC. Inspired by Dr. Carlos Russell’s 1969 call to uplift Black unity, this day will honor the Black community's ongoing fight for equity, self-determination, and collective progress.
Today, the Council voted to designate January 15th as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Day in NYC!
As a Life Member of AKA Sorority, I was proud to sponsor this with CM Amanda Farías to honor the service, scholarship, and values that have empowered my life's journey, along with so many others.
As a Life Member of AKA Sorority, I was proud to sponsor this with CM Amanda Farías to honor the service, scholarship, and values that have empowered my life's journey, along with so many others.
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Today, the Council voted to designate January 15th as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Day in NYC!
As a Life Member of AKA Sorority, I was proud to sponsor this with CM Amanda Farías to honor the service, scholarship, and values that have empowered my life's journey, along with so many others.
As a Life Member of AKA Sorority, I was proud to sponsor this with CM Amanda Farías to honor the service, scholarship, and values that have empowered my life's journey, along with so many others.
Today, New York City Council voted to:
🏙️ Approve the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, bringing nearly 15,000 new homes and major community investments to Long Island City
💡 Strengthen public safety with increased pedestrian lighting
🎖️ Create a property tax exemption for Cold War veterans
And more!
🏙️ Approve the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, bringing nearly 15,000 new homes and major community investments to Long Island City
💡 Strengthen public safety with increased pedestrian lighting
🎖️ Create a property tax exemption for Cold War veterans
And more!
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today, New York City Council voted to:
🏙️ Approve the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, bringing nearly 15,000 new homes and major community investments to Long Island City
💡 Strengthen public safety with increased pedestrian lighting
🎖️ Create a property tax exemption for Cold War veterans
And more!
🏙️ Approve the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, bringing nearly 15,000 new homes and major community investments to Long Island City
💡 Strengthen public safety with increased pedestrian lighting
🎖️ Create a property tax exemption for Cold War veterans
And more!
24 years ago, American Airlines Flight 587 to Santo Domingo crashed in Belle Harbor on the Rockaway Peninsula, claiming 265 lives.
Today, we honor their memory. Our hearts remain with the victims, their families, and the communities impacted by this tragedy.
Today, we honor their memory. Our hearts remain with the victims, their families, and the communities impacted by this tragedy.
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
24 years ago, American Airlines Flight 587 to Santo Domingo crashed in Belle Harbor on the Rockaway Peninsula, claiming 265 lives.
Today, we honor their memory. Our hearts remain with the victims, their families, and the communities impacted by this tragedy.
Today, we honor their memory. Our hearts remain with the victims, their families, and the communities impacted by this tragedy.