Inna Vernikov is Councilmember for New York City’s 48th council district. Inna cares about:
1. Inna will support and defend, not defund, the police.
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Inna Vernikov is a small business owner and lawyer who grew up being taught the values of integrity and hard work. Her dedication to community service has been acknowledged by the U.S Congress, State Senate and the City Council. As someone who is concerned for the future of New York, Inna believes that progressive policies and anti-police sentiments are threatening our way of life. Coming from the
As becomes the first sitting Mayor to skip the ISRAEL DAY PARADE, now MORE THAN EVER before, we MUST show up! is deploying the most extensive NYPD & Counterterrorism plan and we will not cower or be intimidated! 🇺🇸🇮🇱
05/25/2026
As we spend time with our families and friends on this Memorial Day, it’s important that we commemorate its significance and remember those who gave their lives for our country so we can live in FREEDOM. In every flag raising, we honor their courage and sacrifice. It was a pleasure to join the and my colleagues Kalman Yeger, this morning at the OLD GLORY LOOKOUT for their annual ceremony 🇺🇸🗽
05/21/2026
🚨🌳PSA: FALLEN TREES
We have received reports of several fallen trees within the district following a period of heavy rainfall. We are working with the NYC Emergency Management and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to advocate for a timely response/removal.
Our office will remain in close contact with Parks and OEM. Please note that incidents should first be reported to 311 before trying to contact our office.
‼️👉If you see a fallen tree or other damage: report to 311 (https://portal.311.nyc.gov/report-problems/) so the appropriate city agency can respond, then contact our office.
For more information, visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/weatherupdates/index.page
We appreciate your cooperation. Bring your umbrella and drive safe! ☔️
05/20/2026
An obscure bill passed by city council 17 years ago as an anti-graffiti measure would require storefronts to replace solid security gates with gates that are at least 70% transparent or face up to $1,250 in penalties starting this July 1st. Not only would this be extremely cumbersome financially for our small businesses, but would create a huge security & safety concern. That’s why I am a sponsor of bill that would repeal this ludicrous 2009 law and would not require businesses to replace the gates, unless they’re installing new gates. However, we need to repeal the 2009 bill altogether!
05/19/2026
☀️⛱️ Summer 2026 is officially here, and our beaches are OPEN!
Starting Memorial Day Weekend, both Coney Island Beach and Kingsborough Beach will officially open for the season. Grab your flip-flops and swimsuits — it’s time for beach days, boardwalk strolls, and summer sunshine 😎🩴👙
👇 Beach info below:
Coney Island Beach 🏖️
🌊 Open daily
🏊 Swimming: 10 AM – 6 PM
📅 Opens Saturday, May 23
✅ Open to the public
Kingsborough Beach 🏖️
🌊 Open Saturdays & Sundays
🏊 Swimming: 11 AM – 5 PM
📅 Opens Monday, May 25
🎟️ *Official Kingsborough Community College beach pass required* link: https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/kccbeach/index.html?bbeml=tp-kxM69tW0YEC-75dsS07blg.jA0QTNg2Qhkml9noTBTxeXQ.rKwRcWV0GAUmdfeekuA9dvA.lqpDs5l9tc0e_onkKdg0Flg
‼️UPDATE:
Manhattan Beach and Brighton Beach will also be opening this weekend!
Starting Saturday, May 23rd, both will be opening to the public daily from 10 AM — 6 PM
See you at the beach ☀️
This is an ALL GIRLS Jewish school in my district. I’m all for prayer and free speech, but why do a bunch of GROWN MEN need to do this right outside of a school full of little Jewish girls??? Is not this what MOSQUES are for? Is this intentional? Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani any words of wisdom on why all of a sudden they’d feel compelled to do this?
05/11/2026
See my joint statement with Assemblyman Yeger regarding tonight’s planned riot outside of a local synagogue in our neighborhood.
05/11/2026
Last week, and I visited the Jay Harama senior center to meet with over 100 seniors & discuss how we can continue to support the center. Jay Harama is doing an amazing job at making sure our seniors are leading healthy lives and staying active! Thank you and Rachel Lutsker for the invitation.
05/06/2026
After we coordinated with DHS, Breaking Ground & NYPD, DOT installed a fence to prevent access to an area that was occupied by an entire CAMP with tents, needles, drugs and unsanitary conditions. The fence is a major obstacle in discouraging the re-establishment of encampments at that site, and if you are caught trespassing inside you will be arrested. However, of course, the unhoused individuals may and do move elsewhere. We must be honest about the root cause of the problem and understand that building fences is only a TEMPORARY solution and puts a bandaid on enormous quality of life & homelessness issues. Many of those unhoused who live in tents under a bridge have mental health conditions. If those are not addressed by involuntary commitment, real assistance to homeless, and strict enforcement, we will continue seeing the homeless population suffering, dying and living in third world conditions. And we will continue seeing our residents struggle with living around unsafe, unsanitary conditions. The homeless should live in a dignified way - with access to a shower, meals and medication. Not on our streets. New Yorkers should not have to hesitate walking their children to day care. Only can change this. Thank you for covering!