Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@advocate.nyc.gov
Let's go Knicks!!! For the first time since 1999, the Orange and Blue are heading to the NBA Finals. Cue: A one-man ticker-tape parade to celebrate. #KnicksTape #KnicksNation
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People struggling with substance use disorder must be treated as human beings in need of support. So supportive housing, like the soon-to-be-expanded Anchor House, is vital. We ow...
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A year ago, Mahmoud Khalil was abducted because he spoke out against the government’s actions—while being an immigrant. While being Palestinian. And while being a New Yorker. We...
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At a time when we need young people to protest more, not less, the educational buffer zone bill is alarming. Intro 175-B, which curbs free speech and protest at "educational facil...
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The free press is under attack, and monopolizing mergers like the Warner Bros-Paramount deal will further reduce trust and independence in media. This will increase CEO profits wh...
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To the New Yorkers who knew our city needed to say #NoTo175B: Thank you for protesting the anti-protest bill, and winning. We have to stop seeking short-sighted solutions that for...
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New York City is a melting pot of culture—or a baking pan. We loved joining JCRC-NY and Jewish New Yorkers for a celebratory Purim hamantaschen crawl, meeting local businesses and sampling their delicious desserts. May we all find joy, community, and sweetness wherever we can.
"Little progress comes without protest...We have to be able to protect safety without prohibiting speech." Hear from the Public Advocate on why we support @mayor.nyc.gov’s veto of Intro 175-B as written, as its broad language would’ve had a chilling effect. advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-pu... 🎥 4/16
Did you know? The City of New York offers property tax exemptions to seniors, veterans, clergy members, people with disabilities, and others. Join our office and @nycfinance.bsky.social Friday on Zoom @ 4 PM to learn about eligibility and how to apply by March 16: VirtualPropertyTax.eventbrite.com
On College Decision Day, we're asking forgiveness—of our audio and your loans. As students decide where to continue their learning journeys—and many of us former students grapple with how to pay our loans—New York City has got you, with repayment resources: nyc.gov/studentloan
UPDATE: The Trump administration's cruel new SNAP rules are in effect today. But New York City is pushing back. If you received a notice or lose benefits, call 718-SNAP-NOW or visit nyc.gov/AccessHRA You can also contact us: GetHelp@advocate.nyc.gov or (212) 669-7250
Gender-affirming care saves lives, and is proven to improve mental health outcomes for TGNC youth. Everybody deserves healthcare—and taking healthcare away from children is immoral. We need institutions in our city to stop depriving families of the care that can provide relief.
Recently we joined Hon. Shahabuddeen A. Ally and @nycplanning.bsky.social Commissioner Leah Goodridge to tour New York County Housing Court. Hear some of the Public Advocate's takeaways, for tenants and homeowners. More about legal and rental assistance via NYC HRA: www.nyc.gov/site/hra/hel...
Every year, we have to fight for the basic opportunities of CUNY students to have a quality, affordable education, and for educators and staff to be compensated fairly. It's time for something different. Thank you to everyone fighting for a #CUNYforAll.
Soon, every day will be ‘Take Your Child to Work Day' for several city employees, and we're excited to welcome our newest, tiniest neighbors to the David N. Dinkins Building. It was a pleasure to join partners in government and labor to announce a new City child care pilot.
Rich donors try to build our budgets behind closed doors, but these decisions should be in the people's hands. 🧮 Check out our new interactive Build-A-Budget tool, and submit your version of the budget to help push the governor to FINALLY tax the rich. advocate.nyc.gov/BuildABudget
Walter Zhao is an All-American! We've got the details here: https://www.wcax.com/2026/05/08/zhao-earns-usa-lacrosse-magazine-all-american-nod/
GET READY for KAILASA’s Sri Ramanavami Celebration 🏹 Live Darshan with THE SPH Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam ✨ Experience the power devotion ❤️ and divine celebration of Lord Rama 👑 Feel the bhakti feel the strength feel the victory of Dharma Drop a "🏹 "in the comments if you feel th
Putin admits he launched the Ukraine invasion to prevent EU membership and says he plans similar action against Armenia.
#Minnesota has had legendary leaders. Governor #Walz has nothing to do with the grifting of COVID money during the pandemic or the autism funds set aside for that community. The safeguards fell during the pandemic. We will fix it. He’s showing outstanding leadership by saying the buck stops here.
Today's DAVELY VIBE: Never Too Strong Daily rhyming banter for a healthier body and a happier grin. . . . #shorts #fitness #vibe #workout #gym #workoutmotivation #fitnessgoals #orlando #florida #musclebuilding #sports #sayings #quotes #fitnessinspiration #activeliving #strong
Liber Limbia Vol. 845 Chapter 1: Love is reflections magic song. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lib... All shows are performed live just like a real radio show and all images are obviously AI. Please enjoy! #freeform #psychedelic #experimental #rock #noise #electronic #music
"This administration, with the help of spineless Congressmen like Lawler, is terrorizing our nation and ransacking our national coffers for personal illegal and grossly corrupt enrichment. We will defeat them in November."
Alexanderoncrypto Trump just cracked open the US payment system for crypto and almost nobody read the fine print. On Tuesday, May 19, President Trump signed an executive order titled Integrating Financial Technology Innovation into Regulatory Frameworks.
🔥 Your registration is your power. Take 2 min today to verify it's current at servicearizona.com/ — before the next deadline sneaks up. Don't sit this one out. 🗳️ #SheShed
The Dodgers have already scored more runs tonight than they did last night courtesy of a two-run homer from Freddie Freeman in the first inning
#koolaidman #retrogaming #videogames #gaminghistory #nostalgia #retro #oldgames #weirdgames #gamingtok #classicgames #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #viral #didyouknow #gamingfacts #90sgaming #80sgaming #arcade #cursedgames
Right by Citi Field, Mets owner Steve Cohen is leading an $8 billion, 50-acre casino project -- and @chuckforqueens.bsky.social is trying to stop it. I spoke with Chuck about why this matters to him, his progressive platform, and why he's taking on Grace Meng in Queens. WATCH: tinyurl.com/mtzkyamn
Sen Van Hollen: Did you fire Iran experts? Patel: I don't have the list in front of me. Q: So you don't know whether or not you fired people with counterespionage experience with respect to Iran? Patel unable to answer. Who's minding "the store?" Patel doesn't seem up to the job?
I dare you: swap your 2nd coffee for Maca! ☕️❌ Bellawell Organic Maca gives stamina without the jitters. Plus, it’s great for libido and mood. 😉 Natural energy wins every time. #MacaRoot #NaturalEnergy #LibidoBoost #Bellawell #CoffeeSwap
"A very convenient coincidence" and "conveniently odd". This is how ministers are describing the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone, and his use of disappearing WhatsApp messages. So, is it an issue that government messages are "disappearing into the ether"?
Running Reflections: Acting vs. Reacting #stoicism #mindset #running #reflections #wellbeing
Today is #WorldHungerDay. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission, which includes OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan, proposes a global #foodsystems to help address #hunger, improve nutrition, and tackle climate and biodiversity crises. Learn more here: onehealthtrust.org/publications...
🚨 DAILY NEWS | Fri 29th May 2026 🌐 www.charlieward.com #Trump #Ireland #BreakingNews #CashIsKing #CharlieWard #DailyNew
White House counterterrorism czar Sebastian Gorka says the administration will designate domestic left-wing radicals alongside cartels and jihadists as terrorists.
Just days before the TX primary election (3/3), Sen. John Cornyn tells me, “[the] Republican-held Senate seat is too valuable to gamble on somebody like the attorney general, Ken Paxton… he would jeopardize our ability as Republicans to hold on to the Senate seat.” @graydcbureau.bsky.social
Het succes van de Frankfurter Schule. Omdat het proletariaat maar niet in opstand wilde komen, moesten de waarden die de succescultuur van het Westen vormden worden aangevallen - om op de puinhopen van die beschaving de Marxistische dystopie te kunnen vestigen.
🚨✨ No grand jury. No due process. No jury. No justice. It's time for change. WE SHALL BE FREE. 🚀 On June 19th, the Supreme Court will hear our call. 📢 Stand with us and make your voice count. Let's fight for the justice we deserve. Together, we can break these chains. 🔓 Are you ready to join
Racist dumbfuck attacks a Muslim and gets knocked out with one punch. FAFO
La dernière personne qui avait tenté l’exercice sur la chaîne de désinformation CNews, c’était Claire Nouvian, et la pauvre n’avait pas réalisé que c’était un guet-apens climatosceptique.
If you support real journalists standing up to Trump’s war on the free press, please like and share this post.
Portland deserves leaders who know how to work together to get stuff done, and that's exactly what my experience, education, and work has always been about!
"I can get a MAGA influencer to tweet stuff I want for a couple hundred bucks?" @mehdirhasan.bsky.social speaks to ex-MAGA influencer @ashleystclair.bsky.social about the coordinated messaging campaigns in MAGA group chats and how the Trump admin pulls the strings. 🔗 zeteo.com/p/this-ex-ma...
“Never Again” was meant as a warning to future generations. Yet as authoritarianism, propaganda, nationalism, and attacks on democratic institutions rise again, many around the world are increasingly viewing the U.S. under Trump with caution — fearing history’s lessons are being ignored. #Democracy
Costs are skyrocketing across the board – the last thing Americans need is another corrupt Trump scam. I’m pressing to save your money and get answers for the thousands who spent money on Trump Mobile phones:
#ResidentEvil 3 Remake no damage Nemmie boss fight 3 on Nightmare difficulty. No shop items other than Jill’s STARS outfit (which grants no gameplay benefits but looks freakin’ rad) Kicked his butt in 2 minutes
Just putting my best foot forward. #feet #frenchtip #toes #paypig #humanatm #meatyfeet
Protect thyself from Ponzi schemes. Always research the investment and verify the securities license before handing over any money. Learn more at scams.utah.gov.
🇮🇱🇱🇧 A Hezbollah rocket launcher that had fired toward Tiberias tonight was obliterated by the Israeli Air Force within minutes.
I voted YES on Prop 50 because we cannot let anyone silence the will of the people. California is fighting fire with fire and standing up for democracy everywhere. Vote yes on Prop 50 by mail or in person on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 4.
idk but I’m convinced an all inclusive vacation somewhere warm and tropical would fix my problems… or at the very least move them to next month.
🎙️ BALADO | La #rougeole, maladie infectieuse grave et parfois mortelle, se trouve aujourd’hui au cœur d’une inquiétante vague de #désinformation. Eve Beaudin en discute avec Pascal Lapointe de @sciencepresse.qc.ca . 👉 sciencepresse-detecteurderumeurs.transistor.fm/s4/33 🎧 #DétecteurDeRumeurs
Yep. I really don't like the first line of my MM romance A Seasonal Reunion. Bad Boy Danny definitely wants me to change it & he's not wrong! 😎 #mmromance #firstline