NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera

🗽 @NYCCouncil Member Representing District 2 🎭 Chair, Council Committee on Cultural Affairs + Libraries 💻 Newsletter:

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

📰 Check out our latest e-newsletter that highlights recent work, and what Carlina has accomplished over the last eight years in service of our community. https://t.co/k7HJZ5NyTn

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

Council passed Carlina’s bill to fix a gap in supportive housing rules, ensuring time spent incarcerated counts toward eligibility. This will help break cycles of homelessness, improve health, reduce recidivism, and restore stability for our most vulnerable neighbors.

[New York City Council @NYCCouncil]

INT 1100-A (sponsored by @CMCarlinaRivera) removes a barrier that delays access to supportive housing for New Yorkers with justice system involvement and mental health challenges, who are experiencing homelessness.

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

🚴🚶🌳 Carlina joined colleagues + advocates to celebrate a milestone for NYC’s greenway network - the rollout of her law requiring a citywide plan. Safer rides, more walking space and nature access - a big step toward a greener, healthier, more connected city!

[The Fortune Society @thefortunesoc]

On August 14, we will be with our partners at City Hall Park to support INT 1100-2024 and demand housing justice for system impacted individuals. Join us!

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

Grand Street Settlement's Child and Family Centers on the Lower East Side still have spots open for the 2025-2026 school year. If you or someone you know is a working parent looking for a high-quality child care program, visit https://t.co/Fv8Y37zzGD to learn more.

[New York City Council @NYCCouncil]

NOW IN EFFECT

✅ Local Law 40, sponsored by @CMCarlinaRivera

Requires @CorrectionNYC to create a child visitor program in City jails, report on it annually, and ensure all new jails have specially designed visiting areas for children.

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

Join the @girlsclubny for a Back-to-School Giveaway, where youth will receive free school supplies donated by Trinity Church and clothing for the upcoming school year. RSVP here: https://t.co/VbnrZu7DfE

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

Free Back-to-School Giveaway TODAY from 5–7PM at Tompkins Square Park (9th St entrance)! Join us for free backpacks, school supplies, compost bins, snacks, face painting & more. Don’t miss it! 🎒📚

[New York City Council @NYCCouncil]

We’re expanding 7-day library service! 📚

Last year, we fought hard to restore the mayor’s cuts to 7-day service. This year, 11 new branches will have Sunday service thanks to the $2M we proposed and secured.
 
See you on Sundays!
 
🎞️ @NYCSpeakerAdams & @CMCarlinaRivera

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

Free Back-to-School Giveaway on Wednesday, August 6 from 5–7PM at Tompkins Square Park (9th St entrance)! Join us for free backpacks, school supplies, compost bins, snacks, face painting & more. Don’t miss it! 🎒📚

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

Flood Watch in Effect for the region from 2PM Thursday through 2PM Friday

A Travel Advisory is in effect for New York City

🗽🌊 Flooding is now NYC’s #1 public health threat. It can happen overnight, while you sleep. Don’t wait, have a plan, pack a Go Bag, and Sign up for @NotifyNYC at https://t.co/F49X61naCW or text NotifyNYC to 692-692 to stay informed on floods.

Go Bag Essentials:
 💊 Medications
🔦 Flashlight + Batteries
 📱  Chargers + Important Docs (in waterproof bags!)
👛 Wallet + Money

Be Flood Smart. Make a Plan.

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

Free Back-to-School Giveaway on Wednesday, August 6 from 5–7PM at Tompkins Square Park (9th St entrance)! Join us for free backpacks, school supplies, compost bins, snacks, face painting & more. Don’t miss it! 🎒📚

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

🌡️ NYC is in the midst of another heat wave this week and smoke from Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality. Please limit any unnecessary outdoor activity. If you need relief from the heat, please visit a local cooling center. https://t.co/I1JVE60abg

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

National Disability Independence Day marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law 35 years ago. Together we celebrate the progress we've made in building a more accessible and inclusive city, and will continue working to achieve equality for all.

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

As you have undoubtedly heard, ACC is facing crisis level population. Starting Thursday, July 24, adoption fees will be waived for the first 100 pets adopted. Visit https://t.co/zVAYvttIbA for adoption hours and shelter info.

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

Temperatures will soar today and cooling centers are open. Please stay cool and limit unnecessary outdoor activity. https://t.co/I1JVE60abg

[NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera @CMCarlinaRivera]

Support older adults in our community! @CSSNYorg mobilizes thousands of volunteers through their Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a model in volunteer service that has been replicated nationally and internationally. Learn more and sign up here: https://t.co/nNmzt0sF6d

[(ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams @NYCSpeakerAdams]

Since 2022, @NYCCouncil has approved 120K+ housing units and secured $8B+ in investments to make housing more affordable. That progress is only possible because of our role in the land use process, which Mayor Adams’ Charter Commission is now trying to weaken.

[New York City Council @NYCCouncil]

Two years after the Council passed a law to expand mental healthcare in the city’s family shelters, 75% now have on-site social workers.

Early data shows that more families are getting care and fewer crises are occurring, a critical step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness.