Emily Smith

Something unthinkable happened today: Vickie Paladino, a NIMBY Republican, voted to approve new housing in her district.

Why now? November's @YesOnAffHousing.bsky.social ballot measures have completely changed the landscape of housing approvals in NYC.

NYC's first Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) project is underway!

A @nychousing.bsky.social disposition to create 84 100% affordable homes on a city-owned lot in Mott Haven will move through the new 90-day review process created by Charter reforms voters approved last fall. 🏘️🏗️

In a historic district (NoHo Historic District Extension)

If everyone reacting to this incredulously/asking why we can’t have nice things could take a few mins to email Manhattan CB 2 about how the proposed project’s design and aesthetics are appropriate for the historic district that would be great. 🫶🏻

📧 cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us/cb2/contact/

Took my first trip Albany yesterday for a rally & lobby day with @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social, @opennewyork.org & more! 🏘️

🔗 Learn more about the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act & sign the petition: nyfaithhousing.org

Pedestrian Safety While Crossing the Central Park Drives Barbara Adler is a longtime member of Community Board 7 and is currently co-chair of the Parks and Environment Committee. She was the founding executive

Tonight! Jan 12th, 6:30pm. CB7’s Parks & Environment plus Transportation Comms public hearing on pedestrian safety while crossing Central Park drives.

Two-Pronged Approach: City Will Appeal Judge's Block on Astoria Bike Lane But Also Address Her Concerns - Streetsblog New York City The city is moving to appeal a December court order to rip up Astoria's 31st Street protected bike lane — but will simultaneously push to get the redesign installed this spring by completing a minor…

EXCLUSIVE: The city is prepping its appeal of a court order to rip up Astoria's 31st Street protected bike lane — but will simultaneously push to get the redesign installed this spring by completing a minor bureaucratic step that the Adams administration failed to complete. buff.ly/6WqQpqJ

Congestion pricing is working! 🥳

So fun to celebrate the one year anniversary of the program and hear from @governor.ny.gov, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @mta.info Chair/CEO Janno Lieber, and @rpa.org Executive Vice President Kate Slevin at this afternoon’s press event.

📢 @openplans.org is holding a rally & presser before the hearing + @transalt.org is encouraging folks to testify at the hearing in support of year-round outdoor dining.

📌 presser deets: www.openplans.org/op-events/ou...

Tomorrow two @council.nyc.gov committees will hold a joint hearing on two Outdoor Dining bills sponsored by @cmrestler.bsky.social with the intent of expanding and streamlining the @nyc-dot.bsky.social Dining Out NYC program!🪑 🍽️

🔗 to testify or submit written testimony: council.nyc.gov/testify

Council members Shekar Krishnan and Julie Won at a Stated Meeting in Council Chambers on Nov. 12, 2025.

Council members Lincoln Restler and Erik Bottcher at a Stated Meeting in Council Chambers on Nov. 12, 2025.

Council member Crystal Hudson speaks at a Stated Meeting in Council Chambers on Nov. 12, 2025.

Council member Yusef Salaam speaks at a Stated Meeting in Council Chambers on Nov. 12, 2025.

Today, the Council held its Stated Meeting, approving the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan to deliver nearly 15,000 new homes, strengthening public safety with increased pedestrian lighting on commercial corridors, and creating a property tax exemption for Cold War veterans.

I joined @transalt.org, @openplans.org, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and many more orgs this afternoon at City Hall to demand @council.nyc.gov action on universal daylighting before the end of the legislative session! ⏰ ☀️

More info: transalt.org/press-releas...

New Yorkers are sick and tired of the housing crisis. Thanks to our new mayor and big wins to expand affordable housing across New York City, we finally have the chance to start building homes for every New Yorker.

Our victory on Tuesday was historic, but the campaign for an affordable NYC is just beginning. Our Time will organize to win and defend the affordability agenda that resonated with voters and brought out more than 100,000 volunteers. Sign up today and we’ll share much more soon! (link in bio)

When I phone bank or canvass I’m reminded of how many people are too busy just trying to survive to engage with politics. Feeling so grateful for all the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social + @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social volunteers and @opennewyork.org members today.

Six more hours! Let’s get it done! 🗳️

Graphic reading Zohran Voted Yes on Props 2,3,4, & 5! Vote by 9pm! Paid for by Yes on Affordable Housing disclosure.

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has already proven that nothing changes unless we change it.

Today, by joining Zohran and voting YES on Proposals 2 through 5, New Yorkers are wielding the power of our votes to change the course of our city’s future. @opennewyork.org

Let’s go!! @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social 🏙️ 🏘️ 🗳️

“We know what New York City's current land-use regime has to offer… a crippling housing shortage that gives landlords the upper hand against tenants.”

Time for a change!

Vote @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social (YES on Props 2-5) today! 🏙️ 🏘️ 🗳️

If you haven't voted yet, today's the day! Vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and remember to flip your ballot and vote YES on ballot proposals 2, 3, 4, and 5 so New Yorkers can get the affordable housing we desperately need!

I'll be canvassing all weekend and on Election Day for @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social! 🗳️ 🏘️ Feel free to DM me if you want to get involved with poll site visibility for these important housing proposals 🤗

And the process these charter amendments (props 2-5) seek to improve!

“Low-density zoning and ULURP were not designed to protect tenants, they haven’t protected tenants in the past two decades, and they won’t protect tenants in the future. If we want [social housing], we need to build it — and we need to change the rules to make that possible.” Let’s go! Yes on 2-5!

Short explanation of what the deal is with "affordability" in the housing ballot proposals, since people have lots of questions - mainly stemming from the fact that our existing system is so complicated to begin with! (Explanation first, some personal commentary after)

Fun surprise guest at the @thewaroncars.bsky.social book event tonight: @bradlander.bsky.social! A legend for many reasons, including his defense of the Prospect Park West bike lane and advocacy for the expansion of @citibikenyc.bsky.social as a member of the New York City Council.

If you care about homelessness and affordable housing, I cannot stress how important it is to vote ✅ YES on #2-4.

Without these reforms, there's no way we can address the housing crisis in NYC that is causing historic highs in homelessness.

As promised, here's a longer explanation of why you should vote YES on all the NYC ballot initiatives EXCEPT #6

✅ YES on #1
✅ YES on #2
✅ YES on #3
✅ YES on #4
✅ YES on #5
🚫 NO on #6

It's true! Many DSA members and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social supporters *also* support questions 2-4! At the 41-minute mark in this segment, you can hear me and @aschierenbeck.bsky.social on the Brian Lehrer show on @wnyc.org discussing why these are pro-labor proposals: www.wnyc.org/story/the-ho...

NYC: Vote YES on ballot props 2-4. We at DSA' Social Housing campaign @housethefuture.bsky.social support them to move affordable and social housing along at the city AND state levels.

Thank you for sharing this!