Erik Bottcher
@ebottcher
New York City Council Member, District 3, Manhattan (#Village #Chelsea #HellsKitchen #TimesSquare) 🗽🏳️🌈🚲♻️ 🐕 #walkablecities #housing #treehugger 🌳
The morning after a bigot set fire to the pride flag outside Little Prince restaurant in SoHo, we raised a new flag. Our community will not be intimidated.
Hate in SoHo: Last night this person set fire to the pride flag hanging outside Little Prince restaurant, causing the front of the restaurant to go up in flames. Anyone with info on this should call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-577-TIPS. At 11AM we will re-hang the flag.
📣 You’re invited to an Open House at Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital! 📅 July 30, 2025 | 4–6 PM 📍 200 W 13th St. Learn about the expanded Cardiac Catheterization Lab & Electrophysiology Labs, new inpatient unit, and more. 🔗 RSVP: scan QR or email [email protected]

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
We Took Action on Mental Health. Here’s What Happened: mailchi.mp/council/mental…
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

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…
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.
Among speakers tonight at a lively @ERIDNYC meeting in Kips Bay: @ebottcher (winning hearts talking about street trees as essential infrastructure), newly elected club president Judith Gross and, on a mélange of issues, @HarveyforNY.