Council Member Erik Bottcher

It's always a highlight of my summer to go to the launch of the @palnewyork Playstreets summer program. We need to invest in our youth and since 1914 PAL has been an instrumental partner in that effort, working to transform city streets into safe havens for children.

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…

🦸 Adopt a Super Sidekicks! 🐾 Be a hero—adopt a pet this weekend at ACC. Large dogs & adult cats are waiting for love. Give a pet the happy ending they deserve. Find your new best friend at nycacc.app ❤️ #AdoptDontShop

🔥 NYC’s cooling centers are open and ready to help you stay safe during the heat! These cool, welcoming spaces are vital for older adults. Don’t wait—find a spot near you and check in on loved ones. 👉 on.nyc.gov/46sawc7 #NYCAging #BeattheHeat

Animal advocates rally at City Hall after ‘not guilty’ verdct in horse abuse case amny.com/news/animal-ad…

We strive to bring opportunities and transformation to anyone facing a low point of life, while building a better NYC community ! Background photo features our crew member Felix & Taina working in #8thAve, in the district of @CMErikBottcher 💫 #HellsKitchen #NYC #NewYorkers

🔥HEAT ADVISORY🔥 NYC will be under a heat advisory tomorrow from 8am-11pm with temps nearing 100°. Stay safe: ☀️ Limit outdoor activity 💧 Drink plenty of water 🐾 Keep pets cool/indoors 🧠 Know signs of heat illness Find a cooling center near you: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters

On Tues, July 29, The Campaign Against Hunger launches Fresh Vibes E-Market—an innovative online grocery platform delivering fresh, affordable food straight to New Yorkers’ doors. A major step forward for food access, equity, and local farms. Learn more: freshvibesmarket.myshopify.com

Meet Crabigail — your guide to NYC’s wild side! 🏙️🦀 Join her for Crab Week and discover clawsome ecosystem at @amnh, Hudson River Park’s Pier 40 Wetlab, @highlinenyc’s Sundeck and HRPK’s Pier 57 Discovery Tank. Follow along throughout Carb Week as her adventures continue!

Nearly two years after the New York City Council mandated family shelters to expand mental health services, a majority of facilities now each have at least one social worker on site. bit.ly/44G0ino

NYC vowed to put more social workers in shelters. So far the results are promising. gothamist.com/news/nyc-vowed…

Tomorrow at 6 PM: The Grammy Award–winning Catalyst Quartet brings bold artistry and storytelling through sound to Madison Square Park in a free Carnegie Hall Citywide concert. Don’t miss this unforgettable classical music experience! Learn more here: carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/…

Earlier today, Council Member @RitaJosephNYC rallied with educators, families, and advocates to demand the Trump administration release the nearly $500M it’s withholding from NYC schools.

From July 21 to August 1, NYCDOT will be inspecting the West 38th & 39th Street bridges as part of a critical rehab project. No parking weekdays 9AM–3PM between 10th & 11th Avenues. A temporary pedestrian detour will be in place. Travel lanes remain open.