Robert Holden
@BobHoldenNYC
@NYCCouncil Member | Chair of the Committee on Veterans | Co-Chair @NYCCCommonSense
🧵 On Aug 10, 2022, Ryder the carriage horse collapsed in NYC. His driver, Ian McKeever, was caught on video whipping him to get up. When that failed, McKeever sat back in the carriage, lit a cigarette, and watched. #JusticeForRyder
It’s long past time to pass Ryder’s Law. This abuse has gone on far too long. Cities around the world have already moved to humane alternatives. It’s time New York finally does the same.
Twice, my colleagues and I in the @NYCCouncil Common Sense Caucus pled with the Mayor to put sanctuary city laws on the ballot through the Charter Revision Commission. Twice, it was denied. State and City leaders continue to fail us. It’s time for serious change.
After each NYPD arrest ICE NYC officers tried to take these criminal aliens who shot one of our dedicated CBP colleagues into custody, but due to bail reform and sanctuary laws, the detainer we lodged was not honored or they were released immediately before we could take an (1/2)
I happened to be at a fundraiser on May 10th, the night this fire broke out. For years, local residents have complained about the blight that the former Goodfellas Diner had become—an iconic site turned eyesore. This isn’t just a Maspeth issue. Similar dangerous, neglected…
From a hazardous eyesore to a rejuvenated icon! Today, we collaborated with @NYPDQOL, @NYCSanitation , and the @FDNY to clean up the legendary Goodfellas Diner in #Maspeth! @NYPDQueensNorth
After years of illegally parked commercial vehicles and RVs at the old Goodfellas Diner—one of which recently caught fire—I’m happy to report the 104 Precinct and the city finally towed the vehicles and cleaned up the lot.
Unlicensed driver killed 2 this weekend in Chinatown while out with no bail for a hit & run in Brooklyn. nydailynews.com/2025/07/20/dri…
This is a travesty of justice. Ian McKeever knew Ryder’s true age — the horse was nearly 30 years old, the equivalent of a 90-year-old human — and still chose to force him to work on the scorching streets of Manhattan. As seen in widely circulated video footage, McKeever was…
The jury of six people acquitted Ian Mckeever of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals after deliberating for less than an hour >> cbsloc.al/4l0efBC
Big thank you to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 and Maspeth Town Hall for organizing a toiletry drive for veterans at Fort Hamilton, St. Alban’s VA, and the Borden Avenue Veterans Residence. I truly appreciate everything our Vietnam vets continue to do to support others…
Another example of what happens when sanctuary city policies, weak bail laws, and unchecked illegal immigration collide. A career criminal, here illegally and under a deportation order, was repeatedly released — the same individual who allegedly shot an off-duty CBP officer in…
“Satisfaction” — the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute band — returns to Juniper Valley Park this Wednesday, July 23rd at 7 PM. Don’t miss a rockin’ night of classic hits under the stars!
Last night, an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in Riverside Park. Violence of this kind will NEVER be tolerated in New York City. The perpetrator — who entered the country illegally and at the time of the shooting had an outstanding bench warrant…
The news out of Ridgewood is heartbreaking and horrific. My thoughts are with the family during this unimaginable tragedy.
Police: Woman killed, 2-year-old among 3 stabbed in Queens home abc7ny.com/post/woman-kil…
🚨Dr. Camilo Sierra, the carriage industry vet, examined Ryder and told media he was “weak, underweight… no pull, no energy… of course it’s going to collapse” and should not have been pulling a carriage. Yet he testified for McKeever, who claims Ryder just “tripped.” @GainerTV
Transfiguration's unique architecture stands as a testament to our neighborhood’s history and character. A broad coalition has come together to save it, and we are actively engaging with the city and the diocese to ensure it is preserved for future generations.
Over 700 people sign petition to prevent potential closure of Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church – QNS qns.com/2025/07/lithua…
Zohran Mamdani hired private security - why not social workers? 🤨
Oh also — Mr. Defund The Police Mamdani has paid more than 30K in private security for himself nyccfb.info/FTMSearch/Cand…
The city has failed to upgrade, maintain, or expand our sewer system—and New Yorkers are paying the price. With heavy rains becoming more frequent, how much more flooding should we expect? (1/2) amny.com/new-york/nyc-r…
The City of Yes is a giant scam—nothing more than a blank check to developers to overdevelop our communities. It won't create affordable housing, and it ignores the reality that our infrastructure is already crumbling. We will fight it, and we will win. queenseagle.com/all/2025/7/17/…
