Erik Bottcher
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New York City Council Member, District 3, Manhattan (#Village #Chelsea #HellsKitchen #TimesSquare) π½π³οΈβππ²β»οΈ π #walkablecities #housing #treehugger π³
New York, NY
Joined April 2009
ERIK BOTTCHER RECEIVES $683,241 IN CONTRIBUTIONS IN FIRST 24 HOURS AS HE CONSIDERS A CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN New York, NY β In just 24 hours after announcing that he is considering a run for Congress in New Yorkβs 12th Congressional District, New York City Council Member (cont)
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New York City, itβs time to vote! π³ Early voting for the General Election starts TODAY! π Early Voting: Oct 25 β Nov 2 π Election Day: Nov 4 Find your polling location at https://t.co/PiPEsvNvCd
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Securing our borders to keep fentanyl out of our country.
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in how local government works and how we can make a difference in our communities.
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βWhen did you decide to run for office?β I had a great time speaking with the Avenues Upper Grades students in Dr. David Allynβs Institute for the Advanced Study of Ethics and the Common Good class. The students asked thoughtful questions and showed a real interest
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Now Hiring: Emergency Snow Shovelers! Register now to become an Emergency Snow Shoveler β help keep NYC moving after heavy storms by clearing snow from bus stops, crosswalks, hydrants & step streets. Pay starts at $19.14/hour. Get more info & register: https://t.co/0uvP4TwxI9
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Free Friday Nights at the @whitneymuseum! Admission to the Whitney is free for all visitors every Friday evening from 5β10 pm. Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more. Tickets are required and capacity is limited.
whitney.org
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π³οΈββ§οΈ Join us for Transgender Day of Remembrance π―οΈ Honoring lives lost to anti-trans violence. π
Thursday, November 20, 2025 β° 5:30 PM (Doors 5:00) π Council Chambers, City Hall RSVP by November 17: https://t.co/KyG73SYaWE or call (212) 482-4120
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We're honored to be the Exclusive Prediction Market Partner for the fastest growing sports league in the world. Polymarket is proud to be partnering with the PPA & MLP to bring pickleball polymarkets to the masses.
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Grateful to @NYCSpeakerAdams for bringing together Council Members & faith leaders for a press conference denouncing the militarization of NYC. Together, we sent a clear & unified message to Trump: NYC will not be militarized. No federal troops. No intimidation Not here Not ever.
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Ready to squash, bash, and give your post-Halloween pumpkin a new life?πJoin us at Pumpkin Smash to turn pumpkins into compostable scraps. BYOP(bring your own pumpkin) and enjoy 15 minutes of pumpkin smashing with your choice of a bat, hammer or shovel! https://t.co/2Bp7Df9ol7
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Today, Council Members and faith leaders stood united in City Hall to send a clear message to Trump: donβt deploy troops to NYC. The federal aggression of ICE raids and militarized federal law enforcement teams only undermine public safety and our local economy.
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Proud to stand with him and the advocates working every day to build a more compassionate, more responsive New York. @harvey4council
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William Lane Craig Reacts! Jordan Peterson & Church Hurt
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I was honored to attend Assembly Member Harvey Epsteinβs Mental Health Town Hall, and Iβm so grateful for his leadership on this critical issue. π§ π Harvey has been a tireless champion for expanding access to care, improving school-based supports, and fighting for real parity.
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Joined volunteers on the PATH train platforms in our district, talking to New Jersey voters about @MikieSherrill for NJ Governor! #november4 Thank you Sally Greenspan and @mollysharris for conceiving and spearheading this great idea!
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sheβs been a trailblazer and a fierce fighter β from championing equality and higher education to leading as Chair of the Assemblyβs Environmental Conservation Committee, where sheβs been a leader in reducing plastic waste and protecting our planet. Thank you, Deborah! ππ
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Big and bittersweet news! My friend and colleague Assemblymember Deborah Glick has announced that she will not be seeking reelection next year. Deborah has served our city and state since 1991, making history as the first openly gay elected official in New York State. Since then
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STATEMENT ON TRAGIC CONSTRUCTION WORKER DEATH AT GATEWAY TUNNEL PROJECT
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π΄ LIVE: Council & Faith Leaders Join to Send Message to Trump: No Military or Federal Teams in NYC
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Free Paper Shredding Event Happening Now! β»οΈπ β° 9:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m. (or until the truck fills) π Penn South β W 26th St between Eighth & Ninth Avenues
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π’ Enlivex Therapeutics $ENLV: Positive Phase IIa Data Shows Promising Osteoarthritis Relief Why This Matters to Investors: β’ Clinically meaningful outcomes in a market with no FDA-approved disease-modifying treatments β’ Favorable safety profile with no severe adverse events
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Joined volunteers today on the PATH train platforms, talking to New Jersey voters about @MikieSherrill for NJ Governor! #november4
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and celebrate Jean-Michelβs lasting impact on art, culture, and New York City. My first street co-naming as Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs β and what an incredible one to start with. π
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Yesterday, we unveiled Jean-Michel Basquiat Way at the corner of Great Jones St. & Bowery! As Chair of the Cultural Affairs Committee, I was proud to join former Council Member Carlina Rivera and Assemblymember @DeborahJGlick in presenting a proclamation to the Basquiat family
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