Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Read my statement on my recent appointment to the House Energy and Commerce Committee ⬇️

Eid Mubarak! Wising a joyous Eid al-Fitr to all those observing in our NY-14 community and beyond. May your fasts and efforts be accepted🌙

If Paramount can shell out billions of dollars to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, then they can pay their unionized CBS staff a fair wage. I stand with the CBS staff who walked out today as they fight these corporate giants for essential protections and fair contracts.

My prayers are with the loved ones of the 6 American service members killed in a KC-135 crash in western Iraq yesterday. Every life lost is an immeasurable tragedy. We can and must end Trump’s war.

I'm devastated by the antisemitic attack at one of our nation's largest reform synagogues. My heart is with the entire Temple Israel congregation. Antisemitism has no place in our country. We owe it to our Jewish siblings to stamp it out and ensure they can worship without fear.

Happy International Women’s Day! I’m honored to be part of a legacy of women who pushed forward together to achieve the impossible. Today we celebrate the tenacity of those who made our progress possible, and the resolve it will take to create a better world for our children.

Republicans are using kids as a smokescreen for what Big Tech lobbyists want: a national surveillance program to harvest our data with zero protections for people and their privacy. We must fight this dangerous expansion of surveillance technology.

AOC: This is about Congress’ willingness to take on some of the biggest industries that have preyed upon the American people. Everyday working families don’t have big money lobbyists, but big social media companies do, big tech does, big pharma does, big oil does, big tobacco

"At the top of this bill, we will talk about kids…but when you actually open the hood, it’s being used as a smokescreen for everything that Big Tech lobbyists want.” @RepAOC calls out Republicans’ partisan bill that lets Big Tech off the hook for kids’ online safety.

Happy Holi to those celebrating in NY-14 and in the diaspora! We are wishing you all a fantastic and colorful Holi festival this year. May this day bring you an abundance of joy, love, and light!

🎨Calling all NY-14 high schoolers! We are now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Submit your artwork to our office by Friday, April 24th, 2026, at 5 pm. More information ⬇️ ocasio-cortez.house.gov/services/congr…

Chag Purim Sameach! Wishing our Jewish neighbors celebrating in NY-14 and beyond a festive and joyous Purim🎉

NY-14 constituents abroad can also contact my office for support ⬇️ocasio-cortez.house.gov/contact

As we monitor the situation in the Middle East, my office stands ready to share guidance and help NY-14 constituents. If you are abroad, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety updates and emergency contact information⬇️ mytravel.state.gov/s/step

My statement on President Trump’s combat operations in Iran⬇️

¡Feliz día de la Independencia Dominicana! Let us celebrate Dominican Independence by honoring the vibrant spirit, rich heritage, and resilience of the Dominican Republic. Today we honor the 182nd year of freedom, pride, and unity in New York and across the diaspora.🇩🇴

Every year, Congress is tasked with passing appropriations bills to dictate how federal dollars are spent. It is my job as your Representative to fight to bring money back to our district. If someone you know has a project that would uplift NY-14, go to bit.ly/FY27Approps

Mi español es… no muy bueno. Pero la lucha para cuidado infantil universal? Eso es muy bueno. Asi que traje una amiga para ayudarme a compartirles porque registrarse para el kinder-3 y prekinder esta semana importa. Vamos a registrarlos. Visite myschools.nyc para empezar. 
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My Spanish is… no bueno. But the fight for universal childcare? Muy bueno. 
So I brought a friend to help me share why signing up for free 3-K and Pre-K this week matters. Let’s get you enrolled. 
Visit myschools.nyc to get started.

The city's travel ban is lifted, but conditions on the roads remain icy. If you choose to drive, please exercise caution, travel slowly, and be mindful of others on the road.
 
We continue to advise New Yorkers to stay safe and stay indoors as much as possible. 
 
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RT @NYCMayor: NYC, we've declared a local state of emergency ahead of this blizzard. Here's what that means for you: Roads closed at 9pm…

The call has been made! NYC Public Schools will have a full snow day tomorrow.