NYC Council Member Amanda Farias

NYC Council Member Amanda Farias This is the official page for NYC Council Member Amanda Farías representing District 18 in The Bronx A graduate of Preston High School and St.

Amanda Farías is the Council Member for the 18th District, representing parts of Castle Hill, Clason Point, Harding Park, Parkchester, Shorehaven, and Soundview. Amanda is a lifelong Bronxite, born and raised in Soundview as a second-generation Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. She is a proud product of local schools and community institutions. Growing up she attended P.S. 69X and

Holy Cross School, and spent after-school hours learning to dance and summers at camp in Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. John’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics and Master of Arts in Public Administration, where her passion for community service, activism, and empowerment began. Soon after graduate school, she started her career by fighting voter suppression and mobilizing Black and Latino communities for President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. Council Member Farías’ extensive experience includes working for the New York City Council from 2013 to 2017 in several different capacities, including Director of Special Projects, managing the Women’s Caucus and a districtwide Participatory Budgeting process. After her time in the Council, Amanda joined The Consortium for Worker Education as an Assistant Director in 2017, to manage workforce development programming in the Bronx. Amanda’s programming and partnerships with CUNY, labor unions, and local community-based organizations have allowed her to create new opportunities for young Bronxites to access trade jobs. During this time she also served as the New York State Coordinator for New American Leaders and as the Co-Founder of Women of Color for Progress. Through her work with these organizations, Amanda created a pipeline for more women to be elected to office through increased civic engagement and opportunities in electoral politics. During the height of the pandemic Amanda became active in mutual aid and feels most in her element when in community. Hosting food distributions for neighbors has been at the core of her service to continue the fight against food insecurity and The Bronx being the unhealthiest county in NYS. She was elected as the Council Member of the 18th district in 2021. Amanda currently resides in Parkchester with her dog and cat. Council Member Amanda Farías is the Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and the Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus.

August 26 marks Women’s Equality Day and the 106th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment, a constitutio...
08/26/2026

August 26 marks Women’s Equality Day and the 106th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment, a constitutional victory that prohibited denying the right to vote on the basis of s*x. But the promise of equality did not reach every woman in 1920, and more than a century later, women are still fighting for full equality under the law.

The fight to constitutionalize equality through the Equal Rights Amendment remains paramount. Equal pay, reproductive freedom, safety, political representation, economic opportunity, and protection from discrimination should be a constitutional right.

As Chair of the New York City Council’s Committee on Women and Gender Equity and a Commissioner on the NYC Commission on Gender Equity, I am proud to carry that work forward here in New York City and to stand with advocates like who have fought for generations to make constitutional equality a reality.

YMPJ’s Annual Bookbag Giveaway never misses when it comes to bringing the community out and showing our young people som...
08/26/2026

YMPJ’s Annual Bookbag Giveaway never misses when it comes to bringing the community out and showing our young people some love before the school year begins!

I had a great time catching up with families, seeing so many familiar faces, and helping send these young scholars home with new bookbags and supplies for the classroom.

Year after year, YMPJ continues to pour into our young people and families, and I’m always happy to partner with them on these events annually. Wishing all of our students a strong start to the school year!

The notebooks are packed, the backpacks are distributed, and the championship energy is officially locked in! Huge thank...
08/25/2026

The notebooks are packed, the backpacks are distributed, and the championship energy is officially locked in! Huge thanks to everyone in the Castle Hill community who pulled up for our M.S. 127 Bookbag Giveaway I co-hosted with Assembly Member Karines Reyes.

Our students are stepping into the classroom with that mentality! I’m so glad I could help ensure the MVPs of the Bronx get their gear.

Even with so much going on, there’s still so much to be happy about when you have a family of partners who continue to s...
08/25/2026

Even with so much going on, there’s still so much to be happy about when you have a family of partners who continue to show up for our communities.

I joined The CORE Family Enrichment Center, ICNA Relief, Council Member Justin Sanchez, and Assemblymember Emérita Torres for another back-to-school giveaway, helping families head into the new school year with backpacks, supplies, and one less thing to worry about.

Nothing better than coming together for our kids and sending them into the school year ready to go!

From farm to garden! 🌱I joined the New York Botanical Garden, Camber Property Group, and R.A.I.N. for an inspiration tou...
08/25/2026

From farm to garden! 🌱

I joined the New York Botanical Garden, Camber Property Group, and R.A.I.N. for an inspiration tour focused on what we can bring back to our seniors and their community spaces right here in the Bronx.

Getting to see different approaches to growing food, creating welcoming green spaces, and bringing people together gave us plenty of ideas to work with. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can grow from here.

Another back-to-school stop, this time in Harding Park! I was glad to co-host this giveaway with Assembly Member Emerita...
08/25/2026

Another back-to-school stop, this time in Harding Park! I was glad to co-host this giveaway with Assembly Member Emerita Torres and the Harding Park Homeowners Association as we continued getting backpacks and school supplies out to families in the neighborhood.

We want our kids walking into that first day ready to learn, with what they need on their backs and the whole community behind them!

Keeping it going throughout back-to-school season as our students and families get ready for September.This Back to Scho...
08/25/2026

Keeping it going throughout back-to-school season as our students and families get ready for September.

This Back to School Community Connect was another opportunity to bring resources to our community alongside Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Nathalia Fernandez, and Assembly Member Karines Reyes.

Every event gives us another opportunity to reach families, get backpacks and supplies into students’ hands, and connect our neighbors with resources they can use throughout the school year.

We officially unveiled Coach Carlos Ramirez Sr. Way at Castle Hill Avenue and Randall Avenue.Coach Ramirez spent decades...
08/24/2026

We officially unveiled Coach Carlos Ramirez Sr. Way at Castle Hill Avenue and Randall Avenue.

Coach Ramirez spent decades helping shape Bronxchester Boxing into a home for young people, fighters, families and generations of this community. He trained champions, pushed students to succeed in school, and helped build discipline and loyalty in so many young people of our community.

It meant the world to me to celebrate his legacy alongside Coach Angel Alejandro, Coach Luis Camacho, former fighters, current students and so many members of the Bronxchester family who came back for this moment. Proud to have Coach Ramirez’s name permanently placed in Hill.

We are continuing to make our way through District 18 to make sure our families are ready for the year ahead!At Lafayett...
08/24/2026

We are continuing to make our way through District 18 to make sure our families are ready for the year ahead!

At Lafayette Estates, I was glad to join Assembly Member Emerita Torres and Senator José Serrano to help get backpacks and school supplies directly into the hands of our students. We have already been out at several community events this season, and we are going to keep showing up for the families that need us.

Five years ago, the Roxanne Reid Memorial Garden was dedicated in honor of Roxanne “Roxy” Reid, a longtime Castle Hill H...
08/20/2026

Five years ago, the Roxanne Reid Memorial Garden was dedicated in honor of Roxanne “Roxy” Reid, a longtime Castle Hill Houses resident and former Tenant Association President who dedicated herself to food justice, community health, and her neighbors.

And just three years ago, I had the honor of holding a street co-naming ceremony for Roxanne Reid Way in recognition of her lasting legacy in Castle Hill.

Today, I’m proud to celebrate the five-year anniversary of this beautiful garden that continues to provide fresh produce for local families, create opportunities for young people to learn about agriculture, and serve as a lasting reflection of Roxy’s commitment to Castle Hill.

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The Bronx, NY
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