NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés

Marchers head up towards 5th Ave in Sunset Park. In the front, two women hold an Alexa Avilés Council Member District 38 banner. Marchers behind include Brad Lander and Alexa Avilés, who are smiling widely. Marchers are dressed in white and holding signs that say things like Ciudanía para Todos!" "We keep us safe" and "Power to the People / No one it's illegal"

Finally developed some film from the last few weeks. Here's @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social marching in Sunset Park fagainst ICE. Members of @aafederation.bsky.social Mixteca @socialists.nyc & others marching with!

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Alexa Avilés speaks into a hot pink bullhorn while holding up red stickers with immigration info on them.

Close of the red sticker - it says "BE READY FOR ICE RAIDS / SCAN TO MAKE A PLAN" The QR code leads to https://www.immi.org/en/Home/make-a-plan

@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social handed out these awesome little stickers with QR codes for what to do if ICE comes.

Here's the website it points to: www.immi.org/en/Home/make...

Crowd getting ready to march against ICE and for our neighbors! @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social

photo of circular handout that has a qr code and says BE READY FOR ICE RAIDS / SCAN TO MAKE A PLAN. Alexa Aviles out of focus in the bg speaking to the crowd

after today's Sunset Park march, @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social handed out cards with QR codes with info for folks to make a plan for ICE raids. Check it out!!!

This is what community looks like! Hundreds filled the streets in Sunset Park this morning to show that immigrants are welcome here and we won't put up with ICE in our neighborhoods.

Thanks to @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @nycprogressives.bsky.social for organizing!

Fantastic #StandAgainstICE march in Sunset Park today organized by @nycprogressives.bsky.social and @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social! High five to Mixteca @aafederation.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social and all the other orgs that supported!

Today, as the Chair of NYC Council’s committee on Immigration, I held an oversight hearing to “Address the Mental Health Needs of Immigrants in NYC.”

Representatives of DOHMH and MOIA testified about how we are servicing the mental health needs of our city during this dire time.

To charge your e-bike, you have to check several apps to find the right bank! 🚲🔋

Simple barriers turn people away from bikes—Let’s fix that!

Today the Transportation Committee is hearing my bill INT115. Int115 would create 1 comprehensive app mapping e-bike charging stations.

So much of our culture, economy, and vibrancy has come from the contributions of immigrants.

So, take a minute to stop by this art installation and learn about some of these inspiring New Yorkers.

As chair of the NYC Council’s Immigration Committee, I have been fighting firsthand against the harmful narratives that are so often ascribed to our immigrant neighbors. But the truth is: nearly 40% of our city was born in another country.

Today, I’m celebrating @thenyic’s launch of the New York Proud campaign, a public art project that’s working to uplift immigrant voices in our city.

New from amNY: www.amny.com/nyc-transit/...

Why are the number of vacant units in NYCHA rising? I spoke with @abc7.bsky.social to provide an update since they last reported on the issue in ‘23.

I sponsored Int 111 to make data on vacancies publicly accessible & transparent. During a housing crisis, we must hold agencies accountable

Red Hook Community Update:

Splash zone now open at the corner of Lorraine Street and Henry Street 10am-7pm daily.

EDC has failed to address the concerns of my community, so yesterday, I was prepared to vote against the proposed BMT plan. With this postponement, I remain prepared to engage with our community members to address ongoing concerns.

Read my full statement: council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...

STATEMENT FROM TEN MEMBERS OF THE BROOKLYN MARINE TERMINAL TASK FORCE ON TODAY’S VOTE POSTPONEMENT

@joannesimonbk52.bsky.social @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social

Today, we passed some important street co-namings to honor bright lights in District 38’s history: James “Jay” McKnight, Padre Ruskin Piedra, & Blas de Jesus Gonzalez

My statement with @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social on Senator Gillibrand’s racist, Islamophobic comments about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.

ICE has continued to escalate their unlawful attacks within our court. We must keep paying attention to these violent attacks.

Thank you @phara4assembly.bsky.social @sandynurse.bsky.social Emily Gallagher, @cmjuliewon.bsky.social Grace Lee, Marcela Mitaynes

I joined w/ @juliasalazar.bsky.social, 6 other electeds, & @jfrejnyc.bsky.social @thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @socialists.nyc + others to help guide people safely out of immigration court.

Read more about our fight to ensure a community vision for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in The New York Times, article by Matthew Haag:

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/n...

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and our District 38 Excellence in Leadership Award Recipients!

Felicitaciones a todos los graduados de la clase de 2025 y a los ganadores de nuestro premio de liderazgo por demostrar excelencia académica!

More awardees to follow!

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Important things to know if you have an upcoming appointment in immigration court (esp 1 /eng 2). Learn this for yourself or inform your neighbors!

Join @jfrejnyc.bsky.social & @thenyic.bsky.social for court observation shifts to help safely escort people out of court proceedings: (1/2)

I’m with @thenyic.bsky.social and @jfrejnyc.bsky.social observing immigration court. The more people engaging in these public processes to share information with New Yorkers lacking representation, the safer our neighbors will be.

Sign up to join court watch: airtable.com/appuhQxWRi0c...

We can't continue to allow ICE to come into our city and inflict violence on our friends, neighbors, and even elected citywide officials. We demand that ICE release Brad Lander. And I urge you to make sure that YOUR elected representatives are paying attention & speaking out NOW.

✊Thank you to Councilmembers @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social and @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social for joining our legal team today to observe immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza.

Together, we will #ProtectOurFutures!

Free Dylan No Kings Mass Protest 2025-06-14

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Free Dylan No Kings Mass Protest 2025-06-14

Free Dylan ⨯ No Kings leading the march down Fifth Avenue in the rain!

@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.

nyic.org/2025/06/immi...
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social

Today, the City Council is holding a Public Housing hearing seeking transparency on vacancies and transfers throughout NYCHA. Our current system desperately needs change. It is heartbreaking to see my constituents facing violence struggle with delays on transfers.

Every working New Yorker is under threat from mass deportation policy. If you think this fight isn’t yours, you’re wrong. Educate your community, support your neighbors. We protect us, we are stronger together, and we will never welcome ICE into our city.