Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams

ICE shot a New Yorker today while his five year old was in the car. But tomorrow, they're going to try to villainize this father and make themselves victims. We’re on the scene to tell ICE and Donald Trump: New York ain't no place to play with. We will protect our neighbors.

Don't let anyone (including yourself) tell you your vote doesn't matter. Early voting is on ‘till November 1, and Election Day is November 3. Find your Early Voting poll site and sample ballot: findmypollsite.vote.nyc

🚨 NEW YORK: Early voting begins today (10/24) and goes through Sunday, 11/1 🚨 Make sure your know your rights when casting your ballot ⬇️

There are thousands of detainees on Rikers who haven't been convicted of a crime, who have the right to vote on paper, but not the ability in practice. 🎥 The Public Advocate and @cmbrookspowers.bsky.social on their bills to expand voting access in city jails, passed by @council.nyc.gov Thursday.

New Yorkers, we do in fact have Early Voting, starting tomorrow. On Golden Day tomorrow—the LAST day to register to vote and the FIRST day of Early Voting—make sure you're with it, civically. Register to vote and find your Early Voting poll site here: nycvotes.turbovote.org

Some people believe their vote doesn’t make a difference. If it didn’t, though, they wouldn’t be trying to stop so many people from voting across the U.S. In New York, we have resources, like the @newyorkstateag.bsky.social's Election Protection Hotline: ☎️ 866-390-2992 💻 electionhotline.ag.ny.gov

Mississippi police shot and killed Kohen Wiley because they suspected his mom stole diapers. And the AG there said it was "Justified." We don’t have to look to Mississippi to see unjustified state violence. In New York, there's been no justice for Delrawn Small—and many others.

Ahead of election day, @council.nyc.gov votes on expanding Rikers ballot access—thereby reducing recidivism. Legislation from the Public Advocate and @cmbrookspowers.bsky.social will hold our city accountable for gaps in voter outreach and ensure every ballot is counted.

In 2016, Officer Wayne Isaacs shot and killed Delrawn Small. In the decade since, he's lied and distorted his story, to argue that the murder he committed was…justified. They say it's justified, but there’s no justice. The CCRB trial must move forward without further delay.

We're tired of seeing kids who look like us dying, and mothers who look like ours, mourning. Our communities deserve resources to transform public safety. This Crisis Management System expansion will help keep people safe by investing in violence prevention work on the ground.

When it comes to public safety, punishment alone is not effective as prevention. The Crisis Management System works because it empowers organizations with boots on the ground, who understand the needs of communities, like Bushwick, Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood.

🏀 This summer, the Knicks brought our city together like never before. These dedicated athletes gave us moments of joy and community that we'll never forget. As our hometown team raises the championship banner tonight and the new season begins: Let's go Knicks!!!!!!

America is no stranger to televised executions, despite what Trump has said. Most recently, Americans have been executed on camera by ICE. Thankfully, they weren't able to succeed with Oscar Belgal or his son, who was in the car. 📹 The Assignment with @ahylton26.bsky.social on @ms.now

The Trump administration is doing everything it can to undermine the right of disabled people to live, work, and be educated in the community. This year, Disabled Women's Equal Pay Day, and Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month, inspire us to fight harder than ever.

New Yorkers, we may feel powerless. But a great deal is in our hands. We're all we need to leave a better future for our children. We must use every tool we have, from voting early to protesting, mutual aid to economic boycotts, to fight against would-be MAGA monarchs. #NoKings

Spooky season in NYC is great, but there's one jump scare voters can avoid: Today is the LAST DAY to update your address for the November 3 Election if you have moved. Change your address, if needed, here: e-register.vote.nyc And, don't forget to register to vote by October 24!

It's NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams! @advocate.nyc.gov #VoteFestNYC #NoKings #teamgotc #VoteEarly #NYC @indivisible.org

Thanks to NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for speaking truth to power at #NoKings here in #NYC! What a historic day! Now, make sure you #VoteEarly! @advocate.nyc.gov @jumaane.bsky.social @indivisible.org

The Trump administration claimed being a sanctuary city was unconstitutional—as if they care about the Constitution. This is a win for our communities. When we use every tool we have, in the courts and in the streets, we stem the tide of racist fascism.

ICE is not welcome in New York City; that includes keeping them from lurking in garages and parking lots. We joined @mayor.nyc.gov and a united coalition of elected officials to urge private garage and parking lot owners to act in accordance with NYC values. More:

Schools should be filled with learning and laughter, not gunshots. Every day in this country, policy makers beholden to the gun lobby take the slaughter of children for granted—and a child can get his hand on a gun. We stand with Bend, Oregon and all communities harmed by gun violence.

We stood with Win Rozario's family last week to demand a shred of accountability—instead of the "human error" enabling Alongi to retire before his trial. The mayor's office has now offered some changes. It's the culture that needs changing, to prevent another family grieving.

Happy Spirit Day, New York City. This day is a message of support for LGBTQ+ youth. In the face of discrimination, bullying, restrictive legislation, and medical establishments bowing to hate and ignorance, we choose acceptance, joy, and love. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This is us heading into work to support survivors. Today our team uplifted Go Purple Day in honor of domestic violence survivors. We believe in a world free from domestic and intimate-partner violence, where all impacted New Yorkers have the support and resources to thrive.

Another week, another move to silence dissent by the Trump administration. New Yorkers stand with @repilhan.bsky.social against a shameless, xenophobic attempt at political intimidation. Trump continues his track record of attacking Black women who are powerful enough to hold him accountable.

ICE used a Target parking lot as a staging ground to target immigrant New Yorkers and shoot a man in the Bronx. In the past, Target ended DEI, hid LGBTQ Pride items, and banned the SALVATION ARMY. Now they say there’s nothing they can do? Well there’s plenty we consumers can.

A reminder that we are on native land. From the Bronx to Brooklyn, we honor the original New Yorkers—from before "New York" existed—and the indigenous communities in our city and state today. We resist erasure with reckoning, and marginalization with celebration.

Trump was in Syracuse spreading hate, but the real New York is New Yorkers coming together—for a state where all children have the right to learn and be carefree, like Amani was at the State Fair. And for all the other Girl Dads out there, happy International Day of the Girl.

Want to stick it to Trump and his team? Read a banned book.

New Yorkers: planning your Sunday? Here’s the latest on the remnants of Hurricane Isaias. 🌧️ We met again this afternoon with @nws.noaa.gov New York and City agencies to discuss the forecast and coordinate response.

World Mental Health Day comes at a time when many of us are not OK. We're grappling with chronic stress, trauma, live-streamed violence and constant triggers for sexual assault survivors. The only way through this is together. Find resources in community:

"Fuck everybody who believes that this is what's supposed to be happening. There is nothing happening here that has to do with public safety AT ALL." @jumaane.bsky.social @advocate.nyc.gov

We stood with Marble Hill last night, and New Yorkers will stand up for our neighbors in every borough, in every community across the city. Keep going, until our children, and our children's children, live in a better city and a better country. Trump's ICE will not win.

Beloved son and brother Jihad Pack, 15, was working on his dreams at his local community center, when he was callously shot and killed. We mourn with his friends and his family, and the community that deserves resources and real solutions to gun violence.

A judge gave ICE a deadline to make its enforcement lawful in 3 weeks. Respect to the judicial process, but anyone in Marble Hill last night knows that's a delusion. Trump's rogue agency lies—over and over—to hide their unlawful, dangerous incompetence.

"Speaking to members of the Marble Hill community on the scene, I hear their fear, and their anger. They know, we all know, that ICE is not making our city safer. And of course, they know that was never the intention." The Public Advocate's Full Statement on the ICE Shooting in Marble Hill:

Our office is aware of reports of a shooting by federal law enforcement agents in the Bronx. Public Advocate Williams is en route to the scene to learn more. We will share updates as information becomes available.

As so many places choose to ignore or suppress history rather than teach it, it’s vital New York City grapple with our past, acknowledging the pain of enslaved people and the role slavery played in New York’s economy. The Triumph of the Human Spirit ensures we never forget.

Trump sees the American dream as pay-to-play. This exorbitant fee will prevent international students from gaining valuable work experience and contributing their expertise to our economy, in turn limiting growth and innovation. Nativism hurts all of us.

This LGBTQ+ History month, we're blessed to be in community with advocates who are making history today. A shining example: @lgbtcenternyc.bsky.social’s Dr. Carla Smith. Dr. Smith has dedicated her career to fighting injustice and bettering New Yorkers' lives as a champion of LGBTQ+ causes.

A. Philip Randolph said: “The people should share in the fruits of technology,” and it's government's responsibility to ensure that collective good. At @council.nyc.gov’s hearing, the Public Advocate pressed companies on the perils of unchecked AI expansion: