Council Member Joann Ariola

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Member of the NYC Council District 32, leader, advocate and fighter for NYC. The work continues.

11/10/2026

I am beyond honored to announce that legislation has been submitted to officially co-name the corner of Beach 129th Street and Newport Avenue in Belle Harbor in honor of FDNY hero, Lt. Patrick Brady.

Further details to come soon.

11/10/2026

All throughout the city, contractors from the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation's Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrender have been hard at work making our waterways cleaner.

Thank you, Brooklyn Eagle, for covering the work of this incredible office and its impact not just on my district, but on Brooklyn as well. Clean waterways impact all of us, and I am incredibly proud to have gotten this office established and operating. I can't wait to see what more great things they do in the years to come!

New York City’s vessel surrender program has removed more than 600 abandoned boats, helping restore Brooklyn and Queens waterways.

11/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟐𝟓𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬! 🇺🇸

To all Marines, past and present, here in District 32 and across the country: thank you for serving our nation, and for upholding a legacy and tradition that has kept this country safe for more than two and a half centuries.

Semper Fi!

11/09/2026

Last week, I joined several community leaders in Rockaway Beach to pen a letter urging the DOT to halt their plans to install meters along Shore Front Parkway.

This past weekend, I was told by the NYC DOT that they would halt all further work on the strip until they hold a community input hearing in January.

Thank you, The Wave, for printing this story and helping to amplify our message. You certainly played a role in bringing this result about. And thank you, DOT, for coming out to listen to the Rockaway community.

Letter in comments.

NYC Councilwoman Joann Ariola joined leaders from Community Board 14, the Rockaway Beach Civic Association, the Surfside Housing Association For Tenants, and the Dayton Towers Board of Directors to send a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn on Monday, Nov. 2, demandi...

11/09/2026

Tonight, as we mark 88 years since the tragedy of Kristallnacht rocked the Jewish population ot Germany, we remember all those who were victims of hatred both past and present, and re-affirm our commitment to never again allow the forces of hatred and antisemitism to gain a foothold here in this city or any place else.

Around the world, criminals are using what's happening in the Middle East to justify vile attacks on our Jewish neighbors. We must all stand together and with a strong voice condemn these actions. Our neighbors should never be afraid to wear a Star of David or walk to synagogue, yet too many are. This needs to end.

To our Jewish neighbors: I stand with you. You are not alone, and those who seek to harm you and your community will always be held accountable for their crimes.

11/09/2026

My friends from the Center for Employment Opportunities - CEO were hard at work around Coleman Square recently, keeping the busy transit hub looking its best.

Thank you for all that you do to keep our communities clean, CEO! It is an honor to support your mission!

11/08/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞! 🪔✨

I hope everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights today has a wonderful holiday surrounded by their family and friends 🌟

11/06/2026

I am honored to announce that, at the request of the family of Staff Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad, I have submitted legislation to co-name the corner of 133rd Ave. and 96th St. in Ozone Park ‘Staff Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad Way.

Thank you, QNS, for covering this so comprehensively. An article well worth the read for anyone interested.

A corner in Ozone Park where neighbors once gathered to mourn U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, the 28-year-old soldier who was killed in an Iranian missile attack in Jordan, will soon bear her name.

Click on the link in the comments below to view the full article.

11/06/2026

From the moment I took office, one concern that I’ve heard about repeatedly from Rockaway residents is the need for clearer signage and prominent striping in the no-parking zone along the south side of Shore Front Parkway.

Rather than providing us with these simple fixes, however, we are getting metered parking and measures that will inevitably slow down first responders trying to get to emergencies on the beach.

You can read more about this in this morning's issue of The Wave.

And, if you want to make your voice heard, I have secured an assurance from the DOT that they will be holding a community input session during next January's CB14 meeting before moving forward with their plans. Please, if you have something to say about this, be sure to make it to that meeting.

11/06/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲

DOT will be working this Saturday to install granite stones along Shore Front Parkway between Beach 105 and Beach 102 as a measure to enforce no-parking rules in the area

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114-12 Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Beach, NY
11694

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https://council.nyc.gov/district-32/

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