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Megan Wylie

@megzwy

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Local Politics Troll | @bdgcongress , @abetterny | Formerly: Carpenters, Kasirer, Stringer, Quinn, Barnard College

New York, NY
Joined September 2011
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Megan Wylie
7 months
Honored to be one of this year's @CityAndStateNY 40 Under 40 Rising Stars ⭐️ It means so much to be recognized for doing what I love, and I can’t thank my incredible friends, colleagues, and @CarpentersNyc team enough
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Megan Wylie
6 years
Overheard: a frat boy in Beijing stressing over how he’ll google things
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Megan Wylie
1 year
Someone plz recreate the NY Mag nepo baby chart but for New York politics
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Megan Wylie
1 year
The political equivalent of saying “no offense” before something controversial
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Megan Wylie
3 months
Personal update 💫💫 After 4 incredible years with the District Council of Carpenters, I’m so thrilled to announce that I’ll be starting today as Director of Government Relations at the NY Building Congress
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Megan Wylie
1 year
Me reading every single person’s take on every single issue in the budget
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Megan Wylie
3 years
There’s a special place in hell for people who network on the 8 am post election-day flight to SOMOS
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Megan Wylie
2 years
I refuse to live in a world where our majority leader doesn’t sing karaoke in between tamale orders
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Megan Wylie
3 years
I think I just cried of happiness as @GovKathyHochul signed @JoinJoyner and @jessicaramos ’s Wage Theft bill knowing how many workers it’ll help stand up to unscrupulous contractors 🎉 So proud to be a part of labor today and every day.
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Megan Wylie
2 years
No better way to spend the last day of early voting than getting the vote out for @CarlinaRivera !
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Corgis for @TishJames
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Beyond honored (see what I did there) to be included in this list of incredible women!! I’m so grateful that I get to spend every day doing what I love with the best team and friends a girl could ask for ⭐️
@CarpentersNyc
NYC District Council of Carpenters
2 years
The @CarpentersNyc is fortunate to have @megzwy fiercly advocating for labor issues important to our members & forging political relationships that build Carpenter Power! Congrats on your nomination in @CityAndStateNY '22 Above & Beyond! #CarpentersRISE
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Megan Wylie
6 months
I see fat Joe at New York political events more than I see most elected officials tbh
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Megan Wylie
8 months
Forget Labor Day, an ice cream truck on fire will now be the official end of summer in New York
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Megan Wylie
2 years
I’m so happy I was born and raised in New York and don’t have to be the type of person who says “I’m basically from the City since I’ve lived here for 6 years”
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Megan Wylie
2 years
This transition from Andy Cohen’s de blasio rant to Eric Adams’ swearing in is truly *chef’s kiss*
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Megan Wylie
7 months
❤️❤️❤️
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Henry Robins
7 months
So proud of my bestie and forever work wife @megzwy for making @CityAndStateNY ’s 40 under 40 list! Megan’s a true force to be reckoned with — and she’s only just getting started.🌟💖🔥
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@megzwy
Megan Wylie
5 months
I love local politics bc every once in a while, the entire workforce descends into a chaotic game of telephone and subtly gossiping on Twitter on a Friday night
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Megan Wylie
6 years
I am LIVING for Columbia tour guides trying to explain why there are hundreds of grad students protesting
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Megan Wylie
1 year
Unbelievably honored (especially as a Queens gal!!) to receive this recognition from my @bronxdems family during Women’s History Month. I’m so lucky to be part of the @CarpentersNyc team and to have the best fan club around 🧡💙
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Megan Wylie
3 years
@JCColtin HOW DID HE CHOOSE WHICH ONE TO BRING
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Megan Wylie
2 years
The worst effect that politics has had on me is when I meet someone at a party I immediately shake their hand
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Somehow I moved over two weeks ago and only just realized I live a block away from this
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Megan Wylie
2 years
The least helpful yet most used intro line is “we met at SOMOS”
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Megan Wylie
1 year
People are really asking if I’m watching CSPAN while this is my view rn
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Megan Wylie
4 months
People are always surprised that I don't watch realty tv but why would I when I have New York politics
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Live from SOMOS
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Megan Wylie
3 years
And that’s how we do an Adams endorsement 👏🏻 #TEAMADAMS
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Megan Wylie
2 years
After a two year hiatus, the @CarpentersNyc annual apprenticeship open house was back in full force today. Thanks to all our friends in office for letting us show off our graduating apprentices!
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Rain can’t stop the @CarpentersNyc from coming out for @crystalrhudson !!
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Had an incredible time this week bringing members and our friends in office (and wine!) together at @CarpentersNyc HQ for a well deserved celebration 🎉
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Megan Wylie
2 years
New York’s hottest club rn is the Brooklyn Heights farmers market in CD10
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Do you ever think about how lucky you are to work with your friends?!
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Couldn’t be more excited to endorse (and vote for!!) such an incredible labor ally and friend
@CarlinaRivera
Carlina Rivera
2 years
More union support for #TeamCarlina ! 💪🏽 So grateful to @CarpentersNyc for this endorsement. Together, we've worked to create more jobs prioritizing safety + dignity—and we've taken on shady actors who've failed to put workers first. I'll proudly keep it up as the Rep. for NY-10.
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Megan Wylie
2 years
The best interaction is when you see someone and both say “we should get drinks!” but don’t exchange numbers, give each other a knowing stare, and then just walk away
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Megan Wylie
2 years
I love my job, my apartment and friends but I don’t think I’ll feel true happiness until I own a dyson
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@megzwy
Megan Wylie
2 years
She may be an east village 10 but I’m a @CityAndStateNY 100
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@megzwy
Megan Wylie
8 months
Outside 111 W 57th Street this sunny morning to call on the Gov to sign the LLC Transparency Act and put an end corrupt actors hiding behind these shady corporate entities
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@megzwy
Megan Wylie
6 years
Cynthia Nixon wore Loubitans to a labor union protest
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Megan Wylie
3 years
The queens of labor making noise for S2766! Thank you to every elected and candidate who came out on this beautiful day to fight against wage theft
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Megan Wylie
2 years
It’s not a Jewish Christmas without this baby under the tree
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Megan Wylie
3 years
The hottest shirt in town!!
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Megan Wylie
2 years
I took my dog to the groomer and they gave him a tie and now I have to share a studio with an exhausted businessman
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Eric Adams’ son? You mean Jordan Coleman, star of the hit animated children’s show THE BACKYARDIGANS??
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Well, after living in New York for over two decades and working at a union for almost two years, I finally faced the inevitable and stepped foot in Staten Island
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Bestie caucus in two scenes
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Hate to add to the snow photos, BUT no place does snow better than Forest Hills
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Gonna need everyone to come out with their analyses in a timely basis so I don't have to spend my evening squinting at a map
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Megan Wylie
6 months
Mood at most times
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Kicking off GOTV weekend this morning with Team Adams and lots of friends in labor 💪🏻 @CarpentersNyc
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Megan Wylie
1 year
In honor of Yom HoShoah, here’s a photo of my grandfather (my favorite human) at the Bergen-Belsen DP camp. He survived by living in the woods with the Bielski partisans for more than 2 years, and this weekend, got to rave about how much he loves Costco.
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Megan Wylie
3 years
I love when phone bankers ask if I’m aware that there’s a primary in three weeks as if this election hasn’t been devouring my soul for years
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Acknowledging we need to build much needed housing in a city with a massive homelessness crisis should not have to be a controversial stance ‼️
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Megan Wylie
8 years
when the cold brew iced coffee you ordered is lukewarm
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Megan Wylie
3 years
So honored to be named to @CityAndStateNY ’s Labor 40 Under 40! I’m so proud of the @carpentersnyc team and all that we’ve accomplished during this tumultuous year. Can’t wait for an even better 2021!
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Megan Wylie
6 months
Too many people focusing on the rat and not enough people focusing on the man expertly dodging this situation to get on the train
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Megan Wylie
2 years
My second ever excursion to Staten Island included Lee’s pizza and an endorsement for Max Rose so I’d call it a success
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Megan Wylie
2 years
@phoebe_bridgers Post a photo of yourself in early 2020, not knowing what was coming. (I win this game)
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Megan Wylie
1 year
There is no way you could walk into a Trader Joe’s on a Sunday and leave still thinking that the human race is sustainable
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Megan Wylie
2 years
A very pro-labor puppy @CarpentersNyc @AlexGleas
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Megan Wylie
6 months
Milo makes his GOTV debut for @Lynn4NYC today!!
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Megan Wylie
3 years
The collective joy of the Carpenters after winning $1 in total at the tracks
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@megzwy
Megan Wylie
11 months
And the Assembly ended the night by passing the LLC Transparency Act!! Thanks to @bradhoylman and @EmilyAssembly , we’ve taken an incredible step to finally stop corporations from hiding behind corporate entities
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Megan Wylie
3 years
This is becoming more of a "waiting for three hours on a Saturday for brunch at Buvette" than a brunch special
@BOENYC
NYC Board of Elections
3 years
@ndhapple @bobhardt @JGoldny We promise today’s release is more brunch special vs. club hours.
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Well after 6 years, I’m fleeing the Upper West Side for Brooklyn Heights, a neighborhood with just as many overbearing parents, poodle mixes and toddlers with scooters.
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Megan Wylie
3 years
“If somos were a person, it’d be you” -something I think was supposed to be a compliment
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Especially with yesterday’s decision, there’s no place I’d rather be today than rallying to re-elect an advocate like Tish James
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Megan Wylie
1 year
You heard it here first. @JCColtin sets the record straight
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Another successful @CarpentersNyc reception in the books! Thanks to all our friends who joined us (and a few dozen lantern flies) for a much needed celebration
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2 years
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Tired: Election Day on November 2nd Wired: Birthdays on November 2nd
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Out in the Bronx bright and early for future Council Member @PiSanchezNYC ! @CarpentersNyc
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Megan Wylie
9 months
My favorite thing about the subway is that you get a “severe delays” notification and it’s anything from a wrapper on the tracks to this
@wallernyc
Derick Waller
9 months
Breaking — water main break floods Time Square 1/2/3 station. We just learned the main that busted was installed in 1896! No service on 1/2/3 through Manhattan. Subway disruptions possible all day.
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Less than a month to go and @CarpentersNyc are out rallying to get out the vote with Team Adams 💪🏻
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Don’t invite me to a bar ever again unless it’s named after me
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Megan Wylie
3 years
The best way to end a 4 borough night with @BreeanaMulligan : celebrating these two Bronx queens 🎉
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Kicking off the final 6 days of this election with @CarlinaRivera and lots of sunshine!☀️ @CarpentersNyc
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Megan Wylie
7 years
PAUSE I LITERALLY JUST FOUND TIFFANY TRUMPS BOYFRIEND ON TINDER
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Megan Wylie
3 years
The @CarpentersNyc coming out strong today for future Council Member @EricDinowitz !
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Some sentimentality this Labor Day: It’s so easy to say you’re pro-labor without understanding what that entails. I feel so lucky to be involved in organized labor and learn from such a dedicated and inspiring group of brothers and sisters. Happy Labor Day!💪🏻
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Life is all about being grateful for the little victories
@BilldeBlasio
Bill de Blasio
2 years
I am not going to be running for Governor of New York State, but I am going to devote every fiber of my being to fighting inequality in the state of New York.
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Megan Wylie
1 year
A successful Caucus weekend (brought to you by great company and Domino’s pizza in the Hilton lobby)
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Me walking into any event immediately name dropping my union so people are nice to me
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Megan Wylie
2 years
After lots of hard work, the NYCHA Trust is signed! The Trust is truly a revolutionary program that will help tenants and union workers across NYC, and I’m so thrilled @CarpentersNyc was part of the broad coalition that got this done
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Megan Wylie
1 year
It’s me, I’m “people”
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Tis the season of reminding my Grandfather to check with me before he maxes out to any random Long Island candidate who calls him
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Please give me one day of rest before sending me emails about Senate/Congressionals
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Gonna start accepting bets on how many last minute pre-filing fundraising emails I get today
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Megan Wylie
1 year
. @CityAndStateNY sending me into a Groundhog Day panic by resending yesterdays first read…
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Megan Wylie
2 years
Early decision notifications remind me that I ate a pint of ice cream and cried for days when I got rejected from my ED choice but wound up at the best school ( @BarnardCollege )!!
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Megan Wylie
1 year
I want to apologize to the people of Palermo that I keep saying “cuomo” instead of “como”
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Megan Wylie
2 years
A family style @CarpentersNyc endorsement with @hercules_reid and Hercules Sr. to warm your heart this Tuesday!
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Sometimes people wonder why I’m 24 and go home every weekend but if this were your block wouldn’t you too!!
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Megan Wylie
1 year
Poll for young women in politics: how many people on City & State Women’s Power 100 list have verbally abused or violated you on a repeated basis? I’m at a solid 11
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Megan Wylie
2 years
I need the breakdown of scorpios in local politics. I fear it’s an unhealthily high ratio
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Council Member Dinowitz has a great ring to it 🎉 Looking forward to working together!
@EricDinowitz
Eric Dinowitz
3 years
It's official: After weeks of waiting & a couple of days of counting ranked choice votes, I've been elected to serve the 11th District in the NYC Council!
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Megan Wylie
9 years
MØ just cut me in line at the whole foods smoothie bar #notmad
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Megan Wylie
3 years
Now time to spend my flight back from SOMOS reading the NY Post’s critique of the entire thing
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Megan Wylie
3 years
But if we don’t have to wear masks outside how will I know who’s an asshole
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Megan Wylie
1 year
I think you guys miggggghht be leaning too much into the anti-labor/capitalist gaslighting
@MountSinaiNYC
Mount Sinai Health System
1 year
Update on the NYSNA Negotiations at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
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