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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams

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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams

@nycpa

Official account for the Office of New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams. For assistance, call 212-669-7250 or email [email protected].

New York, NY

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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Mar 24
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
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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Jun 30, 2020
As we near the final budget vote, it has become clear that this budget ignores some of the most critical elements of reducing NYPD funding and redefining public safety. Unless it meets those needs, I will use my Charter authority to prevent the budget from being executed. More:
Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Jun 30, 2020
New Yorkers will not be content with low hanging fruit, when what's needed is to uproot the tree. Without an NYPD hiring freeze and a commitment to a just transition away from the current school safety model, I‘ll use my Charter power to prevent the execution of the budget.
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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Jul 1, 2020
“In a moment when New Yorkers, with the entire nation, are demanding a reimagining of public safety, a reckoning with systemic injustices and inequities, the city falls far short with a budget that misses the moment of need.” FULL STATEMENT ON FY2021 BUDGET:
Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Jan 3, 2024
NEW: A mask mandate has resumed for all 11 NYC public hospitals and @NYCHealthSystem clinics and nursing homes after an increase in COVID-19, flu and RSV cases in NYC. Reminder: Wearing high quality masks in crowded areas is an effective way to stay safe.
Mask mandate resumes at all 11 New York City public hospitals amid rise in flu, COVID and RSV cases
From abc7ny.com
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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Apr 8, 2020
The data we called for & finally got today on #COVID19’s racial impact confirms & reinforces what we've seen over years of systemic inequities. These ingrained injustices have always been there, but the numbers show the bias has a body count. Statement:
NYC Public Advocate's Statement On The Covid-19 Racial Impact Data
From advocate.nyc.gov
Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Mar 1, 2023
Today we mark a heartbreaking first: New York City's first confirmed #COVID19 case. To the countless New Yorkers who have lost loved ones, you are not alone in your grief. As a city, we mourn those we lost and together, we commit to collective care and well-being. [1/2]
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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Feb 19, 2020
Bloomberg ads create the image of an ally of teachers, champion of affordable housing & the working class. Take it from someone who lived under, served with, fought against him— behind the curtain, the image begins to melt away. My piece in @USATODAY:
Michael Bloomberg is not the candidate who can beat Donald Trump
From usatoday.com
Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
May 1, 2024
"From the moment the President of Columbia—30 hours into a nonviolent protest of students on the lawn—called the NYPD in...that sent reverberations throughout the nation...They escalated every single point of the way." The public advocate spoke to media about student arrests.
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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Nov 22, 2023
In New York City, we support our street vendors. Not hate. The Public Advocate visited Q Halal Cart after vendors Sam and Mohamed experienced deplorable, Islamophobic harassment. As we continue to monitor the situation, we urge New Yorkers to show up for our neighbors.
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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Jun 5, 2020
Last night from Brooklyn to Buffalo, we saw still more instances of New York law enforcement officers aggressively engaging with nonviolent protesters making their voices heard against over-policing. I ask the Mayor, the Governor, have you finally seen what's happening? (1/2)
Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Jul 1, 2020
If the Mayor would rather have a legal battle with my office than a meaningful fight to redefine public safety, it's another instance of misplaced priorities for an admin that says we can't afford new nurses, teachers, counselors, but can only afford to hire more police. More:
Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Jul 28, 2024
This is a shameful tactic, another desperate abuse of power by this administration to try and ignore laws it opposes. Misusing a ‘state of emergency’ is dangerous, especially from a mayor who claims to care about public safety. 1/4
NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law
From apnews.com
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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@nycpa
Jul 8, 2022
Living with COVID doesn’t mean ignoring it. As cases are rising, the city must reinstate a color-coded COVID threat assessment system to better inform and guide people trying to protect themselves and their families amid an ongoing pandemic.