Kevin C. Riley
NYC Council Member · Since 2021
What This Office Can Do
- Proposes and votes on city laws
- Approves or rejects the city budget
- Holds agencies accountable through public hearings
- Directs discretionary funds to local projects
Background
Kevin Christopher Riley is the New York City Council Member representing the 12th Council District in the Northeast Bronx, covering neighborhoods including Williamsbridge-Olinville, Co-op City, and Wakefield. Born and raised in the Northeast Bronx, he worked with NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie for over a decade before successfully running for City Council in 2021. Since taking office, he has championed over $130 million in discretionary and capital investments for his district.
- Career
- Legislative staffer — worked with NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie for over a decade
Policy Priorities
- Capital & Discretionary Investment — Championed over $130 million in discretionary and capital investments for District 12 since taking office in 2021.
- FDNY Diversity — Passed landmark FDNY Diversity bills to improve representation within the fire department.
- Youth Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship — Launched the Roads to Invest Fest initiative in partnership with Roads to Success and AIMHigh Empowerment Institute, providing Bronx youth with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and higher education exposure, including a pitch competition awarding $3,500 in scholarships.
- Youth & Senior Services — Enriched the community through comprehensive youth and senior services programs.
- Financial Education for Youth — Expanded financial education opportunities for young people in the district.
Issue Stances
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Issue Stances
Legislative Record
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. N 250320 ZRR, for a Zoning text amendment (L.U. No. 46).
Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4786/A.8345A, to enact the “New York affordable drug manufacturing act”
Resolution declaring January 5 as Kappa Alpha Psi Day in the City of New York to recognize the fraternity’s long-standing tradition of fostering brotherhood, academic achievement, leadership development, and community service
Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for an enclosed sidewalk café located at 1200 Castle Hill Avenue, Borough of the Bronx (Non-ULURP No. D 2650051365 SWX; DOT No. 20260106020001; L.U. No. 49).
Resolution approving the petition for a revocable consent for a sidewalk café located at 185 Howard Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn (Non-ULURP No. D 2650179761 SWK; DOT No. 20251219030001; L.U. No. 50).
Application number G 250094 SCR (Approximately 754-Seat Primary/Intermediate School Facility) pursuant to Section 1732 of the New York School Construction Authority Act, concerning the proposed site selection for a new, approximately 754-seat primary and intermediate school facility with District 75 Program, located in an area approximately bounded by East Perkiomen Avenue to the North, Abingdon Avenue to the East, and East Reading Avenue to the South, Staten Island (Block 5474, Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and other nearby property in the immediate vicinity which may be necessary for the proposed project), Borough of Staten Island, Community District 3, Council District 51, Community School District 31.
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 240303 ZRM for an amendment of the text of the Zoning Resolution (L.U. No. 41).
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 250307 ZRM, for an amendment of the text of the Zoning Resolution Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS) concerning wide street definitions (L.U. No. 43).
Conduct & Ethics
Data sourced from NYC Legistar, NYC Campaign Finance Board, NYC Conflicts of Interest Board, and curated public records. This page is a permanent record of Kevin C. Riley's service in District 12.