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Council Member Carmen De La Rosa
@cndelarosa.bsky.social
Official Government account for NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, District 10 (Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill)
Chair: Civil Service & Labor, Women's Caucus, Progressive Caucus
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate — may this time be filled with peace, reflection, and light.
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Feliz Diwali a todos los que lo celebran: que este momento esté lleno de paz, reflexión y luz.
October 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Join us this weekend to honor the life and legacy of William “Billy Bang” Thomas on 156th & Amsterdam Avenue, a community member and coach who transformed generations of lives in Upper Manhattan.
October 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Proud to join @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and WIN to announce over half a million in funding for transitional housing services for women and children trying to break the cycle of homelessness.
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In New York, Latinas must work until age 88 to catch up to earnings a white, non-Hispanic man would make by age 60.

#EqualPayNY #LatinaEqualPay

@powherny.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Durante los últimos dos años, comunidades israelí y palestina han vivido con miedo e incertidumbre mientras conflicto continúa cobrándose vidas.

Recordamos las víctimas, nos solidarizamos con sus familias y reafirmamos nuestra firme condena al terrorismo en todas sus formas.
October 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
For the last two years, Israeli & Palestinian communities have lived in fear and uncertainty as hostages remain captive and the conflict continues to claim lives.

We remember the victims, stand with families, and reaffirm our unwavering condemnation of terrorism in all its forms.
October 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As the High Holy Days continue for our Jewish neighbors, we wish all who observe a unifying, reflective, and peaceful Sukkot!
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Mientras continúan las Altas Fiestas para nuestros vecinos judíos, ¡deseamos a los que celebran un Sukkot unificador, reflexivo y pacífico!
October 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As we enter this holiest day, wishing all who observe a meaningful fast. May this day of atonement bring forgiveness, peace, and renewal.
October 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Proud to stand with @32bjseiu.bsky.social and @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social as we push protections for those who put their lives on the line to protect us.
September 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We also stood in support of the Delivery Protection Act, adding worker protections for Amazon workers at last mile facilities subjected to Amazon’s unscrupulous labor practices. Shout out to @tiffanycaban.bsky.social and the @teamsters.bsky.social for defending this workforce!
September 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Rain or shine, we ride for NYC workers!

We rallied with Laborers Local 79 in support of Intro 910, better known as the Construction Justice Act. The laborers who build our skylines should be able to afford to live in it,
September 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Rosh Hashanah begins the ten period day of introspection, awe, and celebration of the High Holy Days for our Jewish neighbors.

Shanah Tovah to all who observe.
September 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We spent some time this week sharing dialogue about local issues with talented future journalists with Professor Benitez at @columbiajournalism.bsky.social and community collaborators at @fordham.edu External Affairs.
September 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
New York City is a beautiful mosaic of cultures — that’s what makes us one of the greatest cities in the world. As one of 51 in the most diverse Council in the city’s history, I am proud to serve a community with a vibrant Latinx history and be the first Dominican woman to do so.
September 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today we remember and honor the lives lost during this tragedy 24 years ago, and never forget the first responders and public servants who answered the call to service in the aftermath.
September 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We also distributed additional supplies Uptown to ensure students who were missing supplies could have access to them free of cost.
September 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We had the pleasure of welcoming @nycschools.bsky.social Chancellor Aviles-Ramos and Superintendent Martinez to Mia’s school this morning to kick off the school year.
September 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We’ve distributed over 1,000 bookbags and school supplies to students in Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill just in time for the first day of classes!

Here’s to another successful school year!
September 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
One more Back to School Giveaway to warm up for the first day of school! We’ll see you soon, Marble Hill!
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¡Un sorteo más de regreso a clases para calentar motores para el primer día de clases! ¡Nos vemos pronto, Marble Hill!
September 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
¡Nadie lo hace como el Caribe! ¡Un verdadero honor caminar por Eastern Parkway con mis colegas y compañeros sindicalistas para celebrar el Desfile del Día de las Indias Occidentales!
September 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
No one does it like the Caribbean! Truly an honor to walk down Eastern Parkway with my colleagues and brothers and sisters in labor to celebrate the West Indian Day Parade!
September 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
As Civil Service and Labor Chair at the City Council, it has been an honor standing beside the working-class New Yorkers who keep this city moving as they have fought for and won labor protections and better conditions.

Happy Labor Day, and remember #newyorkisauniontown
September 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Con muchos bocadillos y pasos de baile para todos, hemos completado otro sorteo exitoso, ¡esta vez ofreciendo servicios junto con American Debate League, Samaritans NYC, 1010 LECET y nuestros amigos de Dyckman Inwood United!
August 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
With plenty of snacks and dance moves to go around, we’ve completed another successful giveaway — this time offering services alongside American Debate League, Samaritans NYC, 1010 LECET, and our friends at Dyckman Inwood United!
August 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Almost half of NYC is comprised of immigrants — we ARE NY. I was proud to join @thenyic.bsky.social at the launch of the New York Proud public art campaign because despite the fear that this federal administration intends to spread across our communities, we will not hide.
August 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM