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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 15h

The Greater Ridgewood Restoration is coming to the Ridgewood Library (20-12 Madison St) this Thursday from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM!
They’ll be available to assist residents with tenant issues, rent forms, affordable housing applications, and more. If you or someone you know needs assistance, stop by!

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 1d

Leonard Library will be closed for a couple days due to a leak and plumbing issue.

They have a pop-up stand right now near the intersection of Leonard and Metropolitan.

CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 2d

Chag Sameach! Wishing a joyful and meaningful Sukkot to all who celebrate! 🍋🌿

CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 3d

Brooklyn Public Library is excited to announce the return of Ready, Set, Kindergarten!, a free six-session series for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Taking place at 20 library branches across Brooklyn—and online!

For program details, locations, and registration, visit bklynlib.org/rsk.

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 6d

Starting on October 8, my office will host a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10 AM – 4 PM.
VSOs are trained advocates who can help veterans and their families access health benefits, education benefits, home loans, and more!

CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 7d

Wishing a meaningful fast and blessed Yom Kippur to all who observe. May this day bring reflection, renewal, and peace to you and your loved ones.

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 12d

📢If you can’t join us tomorrow at 10:30 AM for our Day of Action (Myrtle-Wyckoff entrance), you can still take action by sharing this post! Knowing our rights is powerful. More on my Instagram!

Register for the Day of Action here: tinyurl.com/BushwickAgainstICE

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 12d

Let’s show some love to our trees! 🌳
Join us for a Street Tree Care event in Bushwick on Sunday, October 19, in front of 121 Starr St.
Sign up here: bit.ly/TrashForceVols

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Emergency Hearing 🚨 Tues, Sept 30 • 10AM

City Council will investigate NYPD’s use of Big Apple Connect (free internet for tenants) to link NYCHA CCTV feeds directly to the NYPD in real time.

City Hall or via Zoom
📝 Sign up to testify: https://loom.ly/FVBEXIc

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 16d

Shana Tovah!
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year! 🍎🍯

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 16d

How can we keep NYC affordable?

The lottery shouldn't be the only way people can afford NYC. As an organizer, I fought to protect tenants from eviction. At the Council, I'm working to protect & expand affordable housing so working-class families can remain in NYC for generations.

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 17d

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 BIG NEWS: The NYC Industrial Plan Draft Report is now public!

This plan is all about protecting + expanding manufacturing businesses, creating good jobs, and investing in our city’s future.

🔗 nyc.gov/industrialplan

CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 21d

My team has checked in with Parks about the flags at Memorial Gore.

They were taken down temporarily during servicing to keep them from getting damaged and will be back up soon!

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 22d

My team helping the community prep for the high holidays with Speaker Adams & the Met Council!

Last month, Juan from my office helped distribute food with the Met Council to ensure families could celebrate a sweet New Year. Wishing a wonderful Rosh Hashanah to all who observe!

CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 23d

Why is health equity a priority for me?

In addition to supporting our H+H hospitals, I'm a huge advocate for fighting against maternal health inequities that hit low-income women and women of color hardest. I passed 5 bills in 3 years in support of pregnant women- and I’m committed to doing more!

CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 24d

Join us at McGolrick Park, Sept 21 (9AM-12:30PM)! 🌱 Free compost, doc shredding, leaf bags, helmets + indoor air testing sign-ups.

Register here: bit.ly/sept21compost

CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 28d

Workers won once again this Stated and so did my bills!

On top of overriding the Mayor's veto, the Council passed two of my bills: Int. 751, and Int. 1238 to help New Yorkers when they need it most. Read everything that was passed below!

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 28d

Join the D34 Trash Force and bring your old electronics and learn how to compost at our E-Waste & Curbside Composting Event. ♻️
Sat, Sept 27 | Cypress Ave & Putnam Ave

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · 29d

TOMORROW: Join me at 11 AM at City Hall with Council Members Nurse and Krishnan as we override the Mayor’s veto of three essential bills that uplift our street vendors and deliveristas.

Unlike Mayor Adams, we will continue to stand with the working class.

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · Sep 8

All about the District 34 Trash Force! 💚

The Trash Force is my answer to the neighborhood’s trash problem- working with community organizations to keep our streets clean while engaging the community and promoting trash education.

Join us at bit.ly/TrashForceVols

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · Sep 6

Honored my team got to celebrate the groundbreaking of UJO’s new social services space

This project reflects the history + unity of the Williamsburg communities, and a vision of a stronger neighborhood.

CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · Sep 5

After a tragic accident on Scott Avenue claimed the life of 29-year-old motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann last summer, DOT has worked with the Haussmann family, advocates, local community boards, & our office to swiftly plan and implement safety improvements to the area.

Read about the plans below ⬇️

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · Sep 4

This year’s back-to-school giveaways were a huge success!

This year’s back-to-school giveaways were a huge success; we distributed more than 300 book bags and hundreds of supplies to our students. Wishing every student in our community a happy and successful school year ahead!

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CM Jennifer Gutiérrez @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social · Sep 3

Last month, we honored the life & legacy of Dianne Jackson with a street co-naming ceremony.

She was a beloved North Brooklyn leader; she championed tenants, fair housing, childcare & public health and inspired us to lead fiercely & fight for a better future for all.

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