Join our team! Our office is #hiring for several open positions: 🗽 First Deputy Public Advocate 🗽 Constituent Services Associate 🗽 Special Assistant Together we can create a more equitable city where all New Yorkers can thrive. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/e3nb7JbA
Office of the New York City Public Advocate
Government Administration
New York, NY 1,579 followers
Office of the New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
About us
The public advocate is a non-voting member of the New York City Council with the right to introduce and co-sponsor legislation. Prior to a 2002 charter revision, the Public Advocate was also the presiding officer of the Council. The public advocate also serves as an ombudsman for city government, providing oversight for city agencies, investigating citizens' complaints about city services and making proposals to address perceived shortcomings or failures of those services. These duties, worded somewhat ambiguously, are laid out in Section 24 of the City Charter. The public advocate serves on the committee which selects the director of the New York City Independent Budget Office and appoints members to several boards and commissions, including one member of the New York City Planning Commission. The public advocate also serves as chair of the Commission of Public Information and Communication established by Section 1061 of the New York City Charter. Along with the Mayor and the Comptroller, the public advocate is one of three municipal offices elected by all the city's voters. In the event of a vacancy or incapacity of the mayor, the public advocate is first in line to become mayor.
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https://advocate.nyc.gov/
External link for Office of the New York City Public Advocate
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- Government Administration
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- 51-200 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Government Agency
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1 Centre St
15th Floor North
New York, NY 10007, US
Employees at Office of the New York City Public Advocate
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Matthew W. Carlin
Attorney, Politico, LGBTQI+ Activist, Writer
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Elizabeth Kennedy (she/her/ella)
Deputy Public Advocate for Education & Opportunity at Office of the New York City Public Advocate
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Luiza Teixeira-Vesey
Graphic Designer & Marketing Professional
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Veronica Aveis
Chief Deputy Public Advocate for Policy at Office of the New York City Public Advocate
Updates
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Tomorrow, the Public Advocate will deliver the opening keynote at the CUNY Climate Justice Summit. CUNY students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the first student-centered, community-led, CUNY-wide summit on environmental and climate justice. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ehYS97GG
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This Black History Month, it's an honor to be included in the 2025 PoliticsNY & amNY Metro Black Power Players list. Read about the inspiration the Public Advocate receives from Dr. King's legacy, the joy of empowering future leaders with Tourette Syndrome, and more: https://lnkd.in/eNzjTi94 #BHM2025 #PowerList #AMNYPP #POLITICSNYPP #BlackHistoryMonth
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We must do all the good we can, for as many people as we can, for as long as we can. That's why we were so glad to join today's gathering of lawyers offering pro bono work. There will be a LOT of work to be done for New Yorkers most in need, on immigration and so much more. Thank you to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates for inviting our team to the 23rd Annual NYC Law Firm Pro Bono Conference.
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Ready to make a difference in NYC? Our office is hiring for a number of open positions: 🗽 First Deputy Public Advocate 🗽 Constituent Services Associate 🗽 Office Assistant 🗽 Special Assistant Join the work of creating a more equitable city and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e3nb7JbA
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During Black History Month, we celebrate visionaries, activists, and artists. So it was powerful to partner with the Museum of the City of New York, home of "Activist New York," to uplift #BHM2025 for New Yorkers of all ages—including with a reading of Jason Reynolds' "There Was a Party for Langston."
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Happy Lunar New Year! Thank you Council Member Shekar Krishnan and his District Director Welai Rice for organizing such a wonderful Lunar New Year event yesterday. They were joined by the Office of NY State Senator Michael Gianaris, Congresswoman Grace Meng Assembly Members Catalina Cruz and Steven Raga and Office of the New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams today in celebration of the Year of the Snake! Everyone came together to express their continued support and gratitude to the community we all love. I am incredibly grateful that NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst was able to be a part of this wonderful event as a sponsor. Also, thank you Council Member Shekar Krishnan for the generous donation of a beautiful pagoda in NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst’s main lobby. This stunning addition symbolizes peace, prosperity, and cultural appreciation, creating a welcoming space for all who visit. Thank you for your dedication to celebrating diversity and enriching our community! #thankyou #lunarnewyear #elmhurststrong
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Ready to make a difference in 2025? Our office is hiring for a number of positions: 🗽 First Deputy Public Advocate 🗽 Constituent Services Associate 🗽 Office Assistant 🗽 Special Assistant Join the work of creating a more equitable NYC and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e3nb7JbA #Hiring #NYCJobs #GovernmentJobs #HiringNow
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Join us to honor Black History Month at the Museum of the City of New York! Register: https://lnkd.in/eHJSRYyv
Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs Strategist with Leadership Experience in Non-Profit, Art, and Cultural Organizations
A big thank you to Gothamist for featuring "Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100," curated by Sarah Seidman and Zinga Fraser, and "Roots and Rise: A NYC Black History Celebration," organized by Nick Martinez and the Public Programs and Education team at the Museum of the City of New York, in its roundup of 10 Ways to Commemorate Black History Month. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eHJ8MzgN Stop by MCNY on Saturday, February 8th and throughout the month as we celebrate the rich and vibrant legacy of Black culture and history in New York City. Photo by Brad Farwell.
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We were deeply moved by the turnout, and amazing partnership, at Tuesday's Mobilize New York: Community Organizing Fair. Those of you who joined told us the chance to envision a more just city together was healing. The feeling is mutual and we hope to create more such spaces. 📣 Shout out to our incredible partners, including: Union Settlement - East Harlem Community Partnership Senator Senator Cordell Cleare Office of the Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine Manhattan Community Board 10 Manhattan Community Board 11 The Community Initiatives of NY Afrikana Alliance for Quality Education(NY) Street Vendor Project New Settlement New Settlement Apartments Parent Action Committee (PAC) YVote Youth Civic Hub Young Invincibles The Brotherhood Sister Sol Restorative Justice Initiative (NYC) Curriculum Kweens Climate Families NYC The Circle Keepers Boricua College The Fresh Air Fund
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