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Gerardo Romo

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Photographer and videographer of New York City Council Press Office. Former El Diario Nueva York and Univision NY. Chileno radicado en NYC.

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148 St. Harlem.

01.05.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the Senior Citizens of Sunset Park. #Brooklyn #SeniorCitizens #SunsetPark

25.03.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring

25.03.2025 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rainy day / DΓ­a de lluvia en NYC

24.03.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CM Rivera smiling at her seat in council chambers

CM Rivera smiling at her seat in council chambers

people testifying in council chambers

people testifying in council chambers

CM Louis at her seat in council chambers

CM Louis at her seat in council chambers

CM Ung and CM Brewer at their seats in council chambers

CM Ung and CM Brewer at their seats in council chambers

Today, the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations held their FY26 Preliminary Budget Hearing, receiving testimony from @nyculture.bsky.social, @qplnyc.bsky.social, @bklynlibrary.bsky.social, @nypl.bsky.social, and members of the public.

18.03.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Video: Opinion | Flo: Portrait of a Street Photographer This short documentary profiles the photographer Flo Fox who, in spite of near-blindness and multiple sclerosis, continues her work in the streets of New York.

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11.03.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flo Fox, 79, Dies; Street Photographer Overcame Blindness and Paralysis She was legally blind and used a motorized wheelchair, but she managed to capture what she called the β€œironic reality” of New York City on film.

Flo Fox, 79, Dies; Street Photographer Overcame Blindness and Paralysis www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/a...

11.03.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the translation room for today’s Immigration Committee budget hearing, translated into English, Spanish, Creole, French, Mandarin, and Arabic!

06.03.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
CM Aviles speaking in council chambers

CM Aviles speaking in council chambers

two people at the table to testify in council chambers

two people at the table to testify in council chambers

CM De La Rosa speaking in council chambers

CM De La Rosa speaking in council chambers

CM Hanif  in council chambers

CM Hanif in council chambers

Today, the Committee on Immigration held a FY26 Preliminary Budget Hearing, with testimony from @nycimmigrants.bsky.social, the Office of Asylum Seekers Operations, and members of the public.

06.03.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With nearly 1.3 million New Yorkers, and 1 in 4 children, experiencing food insecurity, organizations like Rethink Food are critical to bridge the gap between excess food and the communities that need it.

Thank you for having me, and thank you for all that you do!

12.02.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City Council, advocacy group announce assistance for immigrants after ICE raids One initiative will create an interpreters bank to assist non-English speakers.

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30.01.2025 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Community Interpreter Bank and Protect NYC Families Initiatives Press Conference Explore this photo album by New York City Council on Flickr!

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29.01.2025 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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24.01.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CM Won clapping on the front steps of city hall. A crowd is behind her with signs that say β€œLOSAR alternate side parking holiday for NYC”

CM Won clapping on the front steps of city hall. A crowd is behind her with signs that say β€œLOSAR alternate side parking holiday for NYC”

people in front of city hall at the celebration for legislation suspending alternate side parking on losar

people in front of city hall at the celebration for legislation suspending alternate side parking on losar

group photo on city hall steps with signs celebrating the suspension of alternate side parking on losar

group photo on city hall steps with signs celebrating the suspension of alternate side parking on losar

Yesterday, CM Julie Won passed legislation to suspend alternate side parking for Losar, the Tibetan New Year.Β 
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Tibetan New Yorkers joined Council Members on the steps of City Hall to celebrate this legislation.

24.01.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shelley, Percy y no Mary Podcast Episode Β· Calma con prosa y verso Β· 01/23/2025 Β· 11m

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27.01.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Play Fair for Parks Press Conf. Explore this photo album by New York City Council on Flickr!

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23.01.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Council Members and Advocates Call Attention to February 28 closure of Gender Motivated Violence Protection Act Lookback Window Explore this photo album by New York City Council on Flickr!

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17.01.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”΄ LIVE: Watch "Oversight: Protection for Immigrant Communities," Hosted by the Committee on Immigration

Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/4LBmWqY...

16.01.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Immigration Rally at NYC Council Explore this photo album by New York City Council on Flickr!

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16.01.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
people smiling in a group photo dressed for a three kings day celebration

people smiling in a group photo dressed for a three kings day celebration

Deputy Speaker Ayala and others pose for a photo outside

Deputy Speaker Ayala and others pose for a photo outside

a woman dressed as Mary and holding a baby Jesus doll for a three kings day celebration

a woman dressed as Mary and holding a baby Jesus doll for a three kings day celebration

group photo of the Fogo Azul drumline

group photo of the Fogo Azul drumline

Scenes from a beautiful and snowy Three Kings Day celebration in Spanish Harlem!

06.01.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Council Member Rivera and former Council Member Greitzer pose for a photo with a proclamation

Council Member Rivera and former Council Member Greitzer pose for a photo with a proclamation

former council member greitzer blowing out candles on her cake

former council member greitzer blowing out candles on her cake

a black and white photo of former council member greitzer speaking to a room of people

a black and white photo of former council member greitzer speaking to a room of people

old campaign posters for former council member greitzer's reelection campaign

old campaign posters for former council member greitzer's reelection campaign

On Friday, @carlinarivera.bsky.social presented former Council Member Carol Greitzer with a proclamation in honor of her many contributions to New York City.

Happy 100th birthday! πŸŽ‚

06.01.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œMateriales de demoliciΓ³n”  (Documental sobre el antipoeta Nicanor Parra)
YouTube video by The Lonely Window β€œMateriales de demoliciΓ³n” (Documental sobre el antipoeta Nicanor Parra)

youtu.be/azVXJZ0nbeE Documentary about Antipoeta Nicanor Parra by Sergio Marras. Highly recommended!!! #NicanorParra #Poetry #Poesia #Antipoesia

27.12.2024 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Speaker Adams shaking someone's hand in front of a large painting

Speaker Adams shaking someone's hand in front of a large painting

A woman gesturing toward a mirror with affirmations on it, showing CM Bottcher and Speaker Adams

A woman gesturing toward a mirror with affirmations on it, showing CM Bottcher and Speaker Adams

CM Bottcher and Speaker Adams looking at a small dress in a glass case

CM Bottcher and Speaker Adams looking at a small dress in a glass case

Speaker Adams, CM Bottcher, and others seated and listening to someone out of frame

Speaker Adams, CM Bottcher, and others seated and listening to someone out of frame

Today, CM Bottcher and I visited the NY Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the nation's oldest child protection agency.

From training for welfare professionals to abuse-prevention workshops in schools, NYSPCC is providing trauma-focused mental health services to keep families safe.

10.12.2024 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Speaker Adams speaking in front of the red room with Council Members Schulman, Hudson, and Brannan

Speaker Adams speaking in front of the red room with Council Members Schulman, Hudson, and Brannan

CM Hudson speaking in front of the red room

CM Hudson speaking in front of the red room

A young woman speaking in front of the red room

A young woman speaking in front of the red room

Speaker Adams holding a baby and posing with the mothers from the bridge project

Speaker Adams holding a baby and posing with the mothers from the bridge project

To improve maternal health and reduce child poverty, the Council has announced a new funding initiative to support a guaranteed income program for expectant mothers. 🧡

11.12.2024 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today, the Council announced a new guaranteed income program for expectant mothers.

Listen to Council Members, the Bridge Project, and mothers in the program share how this initiative will improve maternal health outcomes and reduce child poverty.

11.12.2024 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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148 St. Subway Station. Harlem.

06.12.2024 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: Council’s City for All plan will work for Southeast Queens β€” Queens Daily Eagle β€œSpeaker Adrienne Adams and the City Council have delivered a comprehensive approach to address every aspect of this crisis with their City for All plan.”

Thank you to Reverend Dr. Phil Craig and Reverend Jeffery Thompson for supporting @council.nyc.gov’s #CityForAll housing plan and modifications to the ZHO citywide text amendment.

With this plan, we can begin to turn the tide on the housing crisis

Read their full op-ed in Queens Eagle:

05.12.2024 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Data Equity Press Conf. Explore this photo album by New York City Council on Flickr!

flickr.com/photos/34210... #DataEquity

06.12.2024 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Council Member Sandy Nurse hosts End Toxic Home Flipping Act Rally Council Member Sandy Nurse hosts End Toxic Home Flipping Act Rally Alongside State Senator Julia Salazar and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz

flickr.com/photos/34210... @sandynurse.bsky.social

06.12.2024 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City for All Press Conference Explore this photo album by New York City Council on Flickr!

flickr.com/photos/34210...

04.12.2024 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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