#BREAKING: NYC Board of Correction calls for the immediate release of #COVID19 high risk NYers from Rikers Island. "The City must drastically reduce the number of people in jail right now and limit new admissions to exceptional circumstances." More: www1.nyc.gov/assets/boc/dow…

Campaigns have a role to play in community outreach during COVID-19. I'm proud that our team has set an example for shifting to this model and hopeful that even more grassroots campaigns will join us. Read more here: thenation.com/article/politi…

LIC Relief, founded by Long Island City resident Robert Basch, is just one of the many incredible organizations folks have mentioned as our team continues to do nightly check-in calls with neighbors. Please consider them for a donation. licrelief.org

.Christine Quinn runs Win (Women in Need), the largest provider of shelter and supportive housing for homeless families in NYC. Here, she discusses the challenges facing homeless women and children as this unprecedented coronavirus crisis unfolds. vogue.cm/o96ikcr

I’m on a warpath for Universal COVID-19 testing. No family should be going through this if we have a way to flatten the curve even further, and we do. Today I will be releasing a detailed roadmap for Universal Testing in the United States. Stay tuned.

My name will be on the ballot on June 23rd in the New York primary. Make sure you request your absentee ballot so you can vote and participate in our democracy. This link will walk your through how to request it. surajpatel.nyc/votebymail

I hear the Mayor/Governor defending policing tactics and curfews, saying we need to protect property. Protecting property we understand. But where is the same energy, the same urgency, for protecting Black lives? #BlackLivesMatter #GeorgeFloydMemorial

Oh, please do splain to us kind Mr. Mayor sir. For the record: I am city-wide elected official, after serving on the New York City Council I was educated in the NYC Public School System, Pre-school to Masters And, BTW, I was born, raised and spent my entire life here....how about you?

I am humbled to receive the endorsement of our Public Advocate Jumaane Williams (@jumaane.bsky.social), an activist and leader who has never backed down from speaking up for what’s right. I am inspired by your leadership and can’t wait to fight alongside you for a just New York ✊🏽

❗Breaking: The NY Times just declared that we have the momentum to win this change election! Thanks to YOUR momentum for a new type of leadership for New York City, change starts this Tuesday, June 23rd. Make a plan to vote: VoteJune23.com nytimes.com/2020/06/20/nyr…

Leading from the front.

I called into Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo's press conference to ask about this. They did not call on me. @SlatteryNYDN asked but the Gov's answer was simply, the law sets the deadline for the ballots. But that deserved a follow up...

Last month I was proud to vote for two candidates I believed in & worked for in my district —Suraj Patel and @em4assembly. I just found out I’m one of the 1k+ disenfranchised Brooklyn residents, despite filling out our ballots correctly. Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo restore our votes now.

Thank you The New York Times for the opportunity to speak about the importance of sports and social justice. Hit the link to check out the full story. nyti.ms/2PK0Y3H #STAYME7O

No matter who the next: -President is, NYC needs a bold progressive voice -Mayor is, NYC needs someone holding them accountable, advocating for all New Yorkers It’s why I’m running for re-election as Public Advocate, why I hope I’ve earned your support: secure.actblue.com/donate/jumaane…

I am humbled and proud to announce the endorsements of Alessandra Biaggi and Jessica Ramos for our campaign. These progressive champions built a grassroots movement in NYC. They’re unapologetic fighters for marginalized communities. Read the release here: bit.ly/Biaggi-Ramos-E…

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I'm running for Governor of New York. Without new, courageous, progressive leadership creating change, the way things have always been will stand in the way of what they can be. Join our movement to take on the powerful and restore power to the people: secure.actblue.com/donate/jumaane…

I am thrilled to have the endorsement of Representative Jerry Nadler! Congressman Nadler is a tireless advocate for the community and I have had the privilege of working with him on important issues! Join our campaign: tonyfornewyork.com.