Richard Buery, Jr
@richardbuery.bsky.social
CEO @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social #FightPoverty
Went from negative to positive, and it’s all good.
Went from negative to positive, and it’s all good.
Pre-K for All worked because the mayor had the power to act—and accountability to deliver. As Mayor-elect Mamdani shapes his education agenda, I hope he keeps that tool. My op-ed in @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social on why mayoral control matters ⬇️
www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/why...
www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/why...
Vital City | Why Mayor-Elect Mamdani Should Embrace Mayoral Control of Our Schools
It’s the best way to get results.
www.vitalcitynyc.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Pre-K for All worked because the mayor had the power to act—and accountability to deliver. As Mayor-elect Mamdani shapes his education agenda, I hope he keeps that tool. My op-ed in @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social on why mayoral control matters ⬇️
www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/why...
www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/why...
What is the cost of hunger? Food Bank For New York City's Leslie Gordon joins our podcast to share what hunger really looks like in NYC—and why no one should have to choose between dinner and the light bill. robinhood.org/news/dinner-...
Dinner or the Light Bill: The cost of hunger in NYC | This Robin Hood Moment - Robin Hood
One in three New Yorkers can’t afford enough food. Hear how Food Bank For NYC and Robin Hood are tackling hunger amid the SNAP funding freeze.
robinhood.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
What is the cost of hunger? Food Bank For New York City's Leslie Gordon joins our podcast to share what hunger really looks like in NYC—and why no one should have to choose between dinner and the light bill. robinhood.org/news/dinner-...
Had a great conversation with John Zito from Apollo Global Management about how philanthropy + private enterprise can team up to fight poverty in NYC.
Grateful for their partnership and their commitment to expanding opportunity for all New Yorkers.
Join us: robinhood.org/become-a-par...
Grateful for their partnership and their commitment to expanding opportunity for all New Yorkers.
Join us: robinhood.org/become-a-par...
October 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Had a great conversation with John Zito from Apollo Global Management about how philanthropy + private enterprise can team up to fight poverty in NYC.
Grateful for their partnership and their commitment to expanding opportunity for all New Yorkers.
Join us: robinhood.org/become-a-par...
Grateful for their partnership and their commitment to expanding opportunity for all New Yorkers.
Join us: robinhood.org/become-a-par...
Yesterday I attended a screening of The Alabama Solution, a powerful new HBO doc from Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman (The Jinx).
It exposes the Alabama prison system and the bravery of those leading the Free Alabama Movement.
Watch Friday on HBO: TheAlabamaSolution.com
It exposes the Alabama prison system and the bravery of those leading the Free Alabama Movement.
Watch Friday on HBO: TheAlabamaSolution.com
The Alabama Solution
Inside the six-year investigation to uncover the human cost of the Alabama prison system.
TheAlabamaSolution.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Yesterday I attended a screening of The Alabama Solution, a powerful new HBO doc from Andrew Jarecki & Charlotte Kaufman (The Jinx).
It exposes the Alabama prison system and the bravery of those leading the Free Alabama Movement.
Watch Friday on HBO: TheAlabamaSolution.com
It exposes the Alabama prison system and the bravery of those leading the Free Alabama Movement.
Watch Friday on HBO: TheAlabamaSolution.com
No New Yorker in my lifetime has had a greater impact on this City than Dan Doctoroff. Honored to have joined Dan’s official street dedication ceremony yesterday; an amazing legacy for a remarkable man!
September 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
No New Yorker in my lifetime has had a greater impact on this City than Dan Doctoroff. Honored to have joined Dan’s official street dedication ceremony yesterday; an amazing legacy for a remarkable man!
Fantastic conversation @clintonglobal.bsky.social this week, where I joined other industry leaders to discuss how philanthropy can meet the moment. We must be a stabilizing force, double down on core strategies, & lean into bold, innovative solutions that fight poverty for the long term. #CGI2025
September 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Fantastic conversation @clintonglobal.bsky.social this week, where I joined other industry leaders to discuss how philanthropy can meet the moment. We must be a stabilizing force, double down on core strategies, & lean into bold, innovative solutions that fight poverty for the long term. #CGI2025
Today begins Hispanic Heritage Month. At Robin Hood, we honor the strength & contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that make NYC thrive. Our fight against poverty is stronger because of the diversity that defines our city. #FightPoverty
September 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Today begins Hispanic Heritage Month. At Robin Hood, we honor the strength & contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that make NYC thrive. Our fight against poverty is stronger because of the diversity that defines our city. #FightPoverty
I’m looking for a new partner in the fight against poverty: Robin Hood’s next Chief of Staff. This role is central to driving our mission, aligning strategy, and working closely with our team and Board. Join me in helping every New Yorker get a fair shot: robinhood.org/careers
Careers - Robin Hood
Check out job openings and explore a career fighting poverty in New York City with Robin Hood.
robinhood.org
September 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I’m looking for a new partner in the fight against poverty: Robin Hood’s next Chief of Staff. This role is central to driving our mission, aligning strategy, and working closely with our team and Board. Join me in helping every New Yorker get a fair shot: robinhood.org/careers
Jackie Bezos reminded us that fighting poverty is as much about hope as strategy. Her warmth, curiosity, and belief in every child’s potential left a lasting mark on Robin Hood.
My heart is with her family and all who loved her.
My heart is with her family and all who loved her.
As we learn of her passing, we honor Jackie Bezos—visionary leader, longtime Robin Hood board member, and champion for children. Her bold vision for the nation’s first early learning metropolis inspires us to keep fighting for every child’s best start.
Our hearts are with her family.
Our hearts are with her family.
August 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Jackie Bezos reminded us that fighting poverty is as much about hope as strategy. Her warmth, curiosity, and belief in every child’s potential left a lasting mark on Robin Hood.
My heart is with her family and all who loved her.
My heart is with her family and all who loved her.
This November, we can fight NYC’s housing crisis at the ballot box.
The Charter Revision Commission has advanced 4 ballot proposals that would make building affordable housing faster, fairer, and more equitable.
My op-ed ⬇️
www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/24/s...
The Charter Revision Commission has advanced 4 ballot proposals that would make building affordable housing faster, fairer, and more equitable.
My op-ed ⬇️
www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/24/s...
Solving NYC’s housing crisis via the ballot box
New Yorkers know we need urgent action to address our housing crisis. The rent is too high and wages aren’t keeping pace. Forty percent of New Yorkers are rent-burdened: that’s two million of us wh…
www.nydailynews.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This November, we can fight NYC’s housing crisis at the ballot box.
The Charter Revision Commission has advanced 4 ballot proposals that would make building affordable housing faster, fairer, and more equitable.
My op-ed ⬇️
www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/24/s...
The Charter Revision Commission has advanced 4 ballot proposals that would make building affordable housing faster, fairer, and more equitable.
My op-ed ⬇️
www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/24/s...
Spoke on "The Brian Lehrer Show" yesterday where I shared why our Charter proposals matter: We need to fix a broken housing system and strengthen our democracy. These reforms will help NYC build more, vote more, and work better for all. www.wnyc.org/story/charte...
Charter Revision Questions Are Set | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Richard Buery, chair of the Charter Revision Commission, talks about the questions related to changing the city's charter that will be on voters' ballots this fall, and one that won't.
www.wnyc.org
July 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Spoke on "The Brian Lehrer Show" yesterday where I shared why our Charter proposals matter: We need to fix a broken housing system and strengthen our democracy. These reforms will help NYC build more, vote more, and work better for all. www.wnyc.org/story/charte...
Just left Brooklyn Navy Yard with Chymeka Olfonse and Nathan Berger, where @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social supports a CNC machinist training program turning talent into opportunity. From trainees to hired grads—this is economic mobility in action. #FightPoverty
July 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Just left Brooklyn Navy Yard with Chymeka Olfonse and Nathan Berger, where @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social supports a CNC machinist training program turning talent into opportunity. From trainees to hired grads—this is economic mobility in action. #FightPoverty
Last night I spoke with @errollouis.bsky.social about the 5 proposals the NYC Charter Revision Commission voted to place on the Nov ballot. These reforms meet the urgency of this moment—accelerating affordable housing and boosting voter turnout. Let’s shape a stronger NYC. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
July 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Last night I spoke with @errollouis.bsky.social about the 5 proposals the NYC Charter Revision Commission voted to place on the Nov ballot. These reforms meet the urgency of this moment—accelerating affordable housing and boosting voter turnout. Let’s shape a stronger NYC. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Honored to moderate a powerful conversation yesterday with Melanie Hartzog, Marc Shaw, and Tony Shorris at the @nycfuture.bsky.social summit. Lessons from crisis, ideas for action—and a clear call to center economic mobility in everything we do.
nycfuture.org/research/5-i...
#FightPoverty
nycfuture.org/research/5-i...
#FightPoverty
July 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Honored to moderate a powerful conversation yesterday with Melanie Hartzog, Marc Shaw, and Tony Shorris at the @nycfuture.bsky.social summit. Lessons from crisis, ideas for action—and a clear call to center economic mobility in everything we do.
nycfuture.org/research/5-i...
#FightPoverty
nycfuture.org/research/5-i...
#FightPoverty
Housing assistance works. Full stop.
✔️ Lifts 150K+ NYC residents from poverty.
✔️ Cuts deep poverty by 62%
But 285K families still wait.
We know what works—we just need more of it.
robinhood.org/news/2025-po...
#FightPoverty
✔️ Lifts 150K+ NYC residents from poverty.
✔️ Cuts deep poverty by 62%
But 285K families still wait.
We know what works—we just need more of it.
robinhood.org/news/2025-po...
#FightPoverty
Report Finds Housing Assistance Programs Reduce Poverty Rate
Our latest Poverty Tracker report explores the profound poverty-alleviating effect that federal and local housing assistance programs have on NYC renters.
robinhood.org
July 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Housing assistance works. Full stop.
✔️ Lifts 150K+ NYC residents from poverty.
✔️ Cuts deep poverty by 62%
But 285K families still wait.
We know what works—we just need more of it.
robinhood.org/news/2025-po...
#FightPoverty
✔️ Lifts 150K+ NYC residents from poverty.
✔️ Cuts deep poverty by 62%
But 285K families still wait.
We know what works—we just need more of it.
robinhood.org/news/2025-po...
#FightPoverty
Great convo at #BlackstoneNPLF with Amy Freitag on how funders & nonprofits can build real partnerships to fight poverty in NYC. Grateful to Blackstone Charitable Foundation for making space for this important dialogue. Let’s keep building. #FightPoverty
July 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Great convo at #BlackstoneNPLF with Amy Freitag on how funders & nonprofits can build real partnerships to fight poverty in NYC. Grateful to Blackstone Charitable Foundation for making space for this important dialogue. Let’s keep building. #FightPoverty
Last week, I spoke at #FRDNY2025 about collective courage and the stories we tell (and are told) about the nonprofit world.
Grateful to everyone who made space for reflection, honesty, and hope.
#FightPoverty
Grateful to everyone who made space for reflection, honesty, and hope.
#FightPoverty
June 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Last week, I spoke at #FRDNY2025 about collective courage and the stories we tell (and are told) about the nonprofit world.
Grateful to everyone who made space for reflection, honesty, and hope.
#FightPoverty
Grateful to everyone who made space for reflection, honesty, and hope.
#FightPoverty
Yesterday at Robin Hood’s Opportunity x AI Summit, I was inspired by how many people are working to ensure AI creates opportunity for every New Yorker. Let’s keep pushing to make sure AI’s promise is one that lifts everyone up. #FightPoverty
June 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Yesterday at Robin Hood’s Opportunity x AI Summit, I was inspired by how many people are working to ensure AI creates opportunity for every New Yorker. Let’s keep pushing to make sure AI’s promise is one that lifts everyone up. #FightPoverty
I see it every day in conversations with our partners—New Yorkers are facing shrinking safety nets and deepening instability.
That’s why, in Q1/Q2 of 2025, Robin Hood invested $49M in 114 nonprofits serving NYC.
This moment demands urgency, partnership, and action.
#FightPoverty
That’s why, in Q1/Q2 of 2025, Robin Hood invested $49M in 114 nonprofits serving NYC.
This moment demands urgency, partnership, and action.
#FightPoverty
In the first half of 2025, Robin Hood increased our grantmaking by 40%—investing $49M in 114 NYC nonprofits.
As federal safety nets face mounting threats, our investments help stabilize families and fuel economic mobility.
robinhood.org/news/q1-q2-g...
#FightPoverty
As federal safety nets face mounting threats, our investments help stabilize families and fuel economic mobility.
robinhood.org/news/q1-q2-g...
#FightPoverty
In the first half of 2025, Robin Hood increased overall grantmaking by 40%
Funding fueled direct service work at 114 nonprofits serving the most vulnerable New Yorkers amid threats to federal safety net programs.
robinhood.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I see it every day in conversations with our partners—New Yorkers are facing shrinking safety nets and deepening instability.
That’s why, in Q1/Q2 of 2025, Robin Hood invested $49M in 114 nonprofits serving NYC.
This moment demands urgency, partnership, and action.
#FightPoverty
That’s why, in Q1/Q2 of 2025, Robin Hood invested $49M in 114 nonprofits serving NYC.
This moment demands urgency, partnership, and action.
#FightPoverty
Looking forward to keynoting #FRDNY2025 by @afpnyc.bsky.social.
Fundraisers are—at heart—storytellers. And we need to celebrate the people who tell the stories of those excluded from opportunity, and the amazing organizations that support them—now more than ever.
frdny.org
Fundraisers are—at heart—storytellers. And we need to celebrate the people who tell the stories of those excluded from opportunity, and the amazing organizations that support them—now more than ever.
frdny.org
Join me at FRDNY 2025!
I'm excited for Fundraising Day in New York on June 13, 2025! Will I see you there?
frdny.org
May 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Looking forward to keynoting #FRDNY2025 by @afpnyc.bsky.social.
Fundraisers are—at heart—storytellers. And we need to celebrate the people who tell the stories of those excluded from opportunity, and the amazing organizations that support them—now more than ever.
frdny.org
Fundraisers are—at heart—storytellers. And we need to celebrate the people who tell the stories of those excluded from opportunity, and the amazing organizations that support them—now more than ever.
frdny.org
Grateful to receive the Golden Pegleg Award from @stuyalumni.bsky.social. From East New York to Stuyvesant, my journey showed me what’s possible—and what still isn’t for too many NYC kids. I’ll keep fighting for a city where zip code isn’t destiny.
May 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Grateful to receive the Golden Pegleg Award from @stuyalumni.bsky.social. From East New York to Stuyvesant, my journey showed me what’s possible—and what still isn’t for too many NYC kids. I’ll keep fighting for a city where zip code isn’t destiny.
An unforgettable night. $72 million raised. A city that refuses to give up on its people. That’s New York. That’s Robin Hood. #FightPoverty
May 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
An unforgettable night. $72 million raised. A city that refuses to give up on its people. That’s New York. That’s Robin Hood. #FightPoverty
Budgets are moral documents—and today, New York showed what we stand for: fighting child poverty, supporting struggling families, and investing in a fairer future. Read my full statement. robinhood.org/news/robin-h...
#PolicyFightsPoverty
#PolicyFightsPoverty
Robin Hood Commends Governor Hochul and State Legislature for Passing FY26 Budget that Lifts 50,000 Children Out of Poverty Across New York - Robin Hood
robinhood.org
May 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Budgets are moral documents—and today, New York showed what we stand for: fighting child poverty, supporting struggling families, and investing in a fairer future. Read my full statement. robinhood.org/news/robin-h...
#PolicyFightsPoverty
#PolicyFightsPoverty
ICYMI, I joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social's Bobby Cuza to talk about my role chairing NYC’s Charter Revision Commission. Proud to discuss the recommendations we're exploring for New Yorkers to consider this Nov. at the ballot box, from affordable housing to voting reforms, and more.
May 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
ICYMI, I joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social's Bobby Cuza to talk about my role chairing NYC’s Charter Revision Commission. Proud to discuss the recommendations we're exploring for New Yorkers to consider this Nov. at the ballot box, from affordable housing to voting reforms, and more.
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My latest interview is with @deborahnarcher.bsky.social about my favorite subject and biggest pet peeve: highways! As Professor Archer reminds us, “with transportation infrastructure, history is the present"—and that's not a good thing.
Read/listen below! skippedhistory.substack.com/p/the-racist...
Read/listen below! skippedhistory.substack.com/p/the-racist...
The Racist History Beneath Our Roads
With Professor Deborah N. Archer
skippedhistory.substack.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My latest interview is with @deborahnarcher.bsky.social about my favorite subject and biggest pet peeve: highways! As Professor Archer reminds us, “with transportation infrastructure, history is the present"—and that's not a good thing.
Read/listen below! skippedhistory.substack.com/p/the-racist...
Read/listen below! skippedhistory.substack.com/p/the-racist...