Council Member Virginia Maloney

We are honored to have NYC's Japan Society and the largest Japanese film festival in our district. During our visit to we got to tour their new exhibit, which is being shown outside of Japan for the first time.

They also hold a large collection of George Nakashima furniture, an important Japanese American designer known for their live-edge woodworking.
They are also one of the few institutions in NYC still using a 35mm analog film projector, which they use to screen rare films loaned from Japan.

We celebrate the incredible work they do to strengthen cultural exchange between New York City and Japan, along with many Japanese American artists, educators, small businesses, and more, who have contributed to the culture of NYC.

Earlier this month, Team Maloney was proud to honor Richard Tuske for his decades of dedicated service as a law librarian at the New York City Bar Association.

Thank you, Richard, for your extraordinary contributions, your commitment to the legal community, and the lasting impact of your work over so many years.

Proud to stand with PFLAG, families, and advocates against federal attempts to target transgender youth and invade private medical records. Health care decisions belong to families and doctors, not politicians. New York will always stand up for the dignity, safety, and rights of LGBTQIA+ communities!

Come visit Team Maloney at the Stuytown Flea Market (252 1st Ave) from 10AM-4PM and Park Ave Day (Park Ave btw 36th & 37th) from 10-3PM! 🌷☀️

Here's my Stated Recap!

Yesterday, the Economic Development Committee unanimously passed 3 FIFA World Cup related bills: cultural passport program, World Cup events calendar with small business outreach, and expansion of access to public restrooms!

Tune into today's 1:30PM Stated Meeting for the Council's vote! Watch here: https://council.nyc.gov/livestream/

⚽ Calling all NYC restaurants, bars & businesses—don’t miss your chance to join in the World Cup festivities.

🥤Sign up to participate in the Five Borough Winners Special by May 15* and get FREE limited-edition borough cups!

📅 Submit World Cup-themed events, offers & $26 specials through July 1

*First 1,500 participating businesses receive two free cases of cups, while supplies last. Learn more: nyctourism.com/wc26toolkit

Tune in today at 1:30pm!

Congratulations to the Sutton Place Parks Conservancy on 10 years of incredible work caring for and improving some of our community’s most treasured green spaces. In a district where open space is especially precious, this work makes a real difference for neighbors every day.

Grateful for their partnership and looking forward to continuing to work together to keep these parks safe, vibrant, and thriving.

Read my statement on the Mayor's FY27 Executive Budget Proposal