Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams

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Official account for the Office of New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams. For assistance, call 212-669-7250 or email gethelp@advocate.nyc.gov.

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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams @nycpa Oct 9

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.

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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams @nycpa 15h

We get through times of crisis and tragedy together as a city—and many have reached out to our office asking how to help.

In that spirit, we’re highlighting ways impacted New Yorkers can receive aid, and ways New Yorkers from across the city can pitch in: advocate.nyc.gov/blog/Brooklyn-…

Solidarity with Flatbush: Building Collapse Resource Drive flyer. See link for needed items, address, and drop off times.

Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams @nycpa 17h

Nine New Yorkers have now died in custody this year.

We send our deepest condolences to Cesar Medero Curet's family, and call for a thorough, transparent investigation.

Our city has an obligation to keep all New Yorkers, including those in custody, safe.
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queenseagle.com Man dies on Rikers Island, marking ninth DOC death this year — Queens Daily Eagle A 36-year-old man died on Rikers Island on Tuesday, marking the ninth time someone has died in Department of Correction custody this year.

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Brooklyn, we must band together in the wake of this tragedy.

Our deepest gratitude to the first responders working nonstop to rescue residents and provide aid.

We mourn with the families who have lost a loved one, and pray for the recovery of our injured neighbors.

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The mayor speaks at a press conference outside the collapsed building, as officials and emergency responders listen

An FDNY chief speaks as officials listen

The mayor, public advocate, and FDNY firefighters listen as Commissioner Tigani speaks

The public advocate views the site from a window across the street

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We’re closely monitoring the building collapse on Bedford Avenue in Flatbush.

We’re praying for the safety of anyone who may be trapped and for the first responders working to reach them. Our thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones.