The final weeks of session are always a whirlwind in Albany! I’m lucky to have the support of my incredible team, who I couldn’t do this work without. Thank you for all your hard work!

I passed three bills earlier today in the State Senate to provide greater transparency for parents in healthcare options for their children, improve information access for individuals who have sold items to pawn shops, and institute criminal justice reforms.

My last word on the climate debate in the budget.

Eid Mubarak! Wishing peace, joy and blessings to everyone celebrating Eid Al-Adha.

My Op-Ed on the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act in the Times Union wit AM Deborah Glick. The benefits of PRRIA are clear: lower costs for taxpayers, reduce pollution and eliminate toxic chemicals in packaging. The time to pass it is now. www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

An update from Albany.

I was honored to join the New Castle community this Memorial Day to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

An update on the State Budget process.

Our current waste system is not working. We need to pass PRRIA to save taxpayers $1B annually, remove toxic chemicals and improve recycling.

My bill requiring all facilities funded by OASAS provide adequate privacy to patients passed the Senate today. Quality accommodations and amenities can motivate individuals to stay in treatment, allow them to maintain their dignity, and experience the full benefits of therapy.

Yesterday’s shooting was a terrible act of Islamophobia that we must condemn unequivocally.  My heart is with the Muslim communities in New York and San Diego as they mourn this loss. We must stand united against this kind of hate in all its forms.

My Traveling with Dignity Act passed the Senate to provide adult sized changing tables in all publicly accessible state-owned buildings so people of all abilities can enjoy our great state to the fullest.

Incarcerated individuals deserve fair, humane treatment. My bill just passed the New York State Senate directing the Commissioner of DOCCS to study gender disparities in resources provided to incarcerated individuals, helping advance equity within our correctional facilities.

Great to see allergy advocates in Albany working to strengthen protections for members of our community living with allergies.

This morning, I hosted a Jewish American Heritage Month award ceremony at New Castle Town Hall honoring three outstanding individuals: Michele Gregson, Paul Hahn, and Richard Masur. Congratulations on these well-deserved honors, and thank you for all you do to uplift our communities.

Chemical recycling is expensive, inefficient and harms the environment more than it helps. We need real plastic waste solutions like PRRIA to lower costs, actually reduce the amount of plastic in packaging and improve public health. insideclimatenews.org/news/1405202...

Despite Trump’s efforts, renewable energy keeps breaking records and leading the nation in new generation projects because it’s simply more cost-effective than fossil fuels, with or without tax breaks. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Paraquat is an extremely toxic chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease and fatal to both humans and animals. I joined AM Linda Rosenthal and advocates today to call for the passage of our legislation to ban these dangerous chemicals in NY and protect public health.

Historically high plastics prices are another reason to use more recycled content in packaging and less plastic overall in packaging. PRRIA will save companies and consumers money in the long run. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

Support grows for my Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act. www.news10.com/capitol/lawm...

My bill just passed requiring vehicles outside of NYC to allow a safe distance of at least 3 feet when passing cyclists.  This common-sense change ensures that both cyclists and vehicles share the roads safely for all areas of the state where implementation can be accomplished.

I’m hosting a food drive in partnership with CHHOP on Saturday, May 30 from 1-3 p.m. at the Peekskill High School. Join us in fighting food insecurity in our community! Every donation counts!

It was great to see incarceral  justice advocate Kianna up in Albany today, continuing the fight for a fair and equitable society.

During Police Appreciation Week, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who serve and protect our communities. Their professionalism and commitment to our safety makes a difference every day.

My bill to study the impact of tax-exempt properties on local tax rolls has passed the Senate. Communities with high numbers of tax-exempt properties face unfair financial burdens and residents end up paying the price. It’s time to address these inequities.

Municipalities and taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for the flood of plastic and packaging waste generated every day. I joined AM Deborah Glick and @beyondplastics.bsky.social to call for passage of PRRIA to cut toxic chemicals, reduce waste, and save residents money.

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Abe Foxman. A tireless champion against antisemitism and hate, whose voice and leadership inspired so many. He will be greatly missed.

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there! Today, we celebrate you and everything you do.

Thank you to everyone who joined me today for my Coffee & Conversation event in Briarcliff Manor. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the issues impacting our communities, hear your perspectives and answer your thoughtful questions.

George Gresham was a tireless champion for organized labor and healthcare workers. His leadership and advocacy changed countless lives. My heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones and the members of @1199seiu.org.

Solar is the fastest energy source to scale up, as well as the cheapest to build. Why wait 7-10 years for natural gas startups or 15-20 years for nuclear startups when we can save NYers $1B a year with the ASAP Act? Let’s stop all the nonsense and get this done.

I joined advocates yesterday to call for the creation of an Office of Resilience. In 2025, severe weather caused $115B in damages across the U.S. Investing in stronger infrastructure to withstand superstorms will protect communities and save taxpayers billions in the long run.

My bill requiring the DEC to submit an annual report on stormwater spending across New York has passed the Senate. This will provide more insight on flood infrastructure investments and help prioritize critical projects as we face increasingly frequent severe weather events.

I joined colleagues and advocates in calling for the passage of the ASAP Act. This bill will save ratepayers $1B annually, that’s real savings for our residents and municipalities. Let’s get this passed to provide a more reliable grid, cleaner air, and good-paying jobs statewide.

My bipartisan bill providing SPCA officers access to live scan fingerprinting has passed the NYS Senate. This will provide officers with the resources they need to efficiently ID people suspected of animal cruelty.

A sad day for Yankees fans everywhere. John Sterling was the beloved voice of the Pinstripes for generations of fans. A truly legendary sports broadcaster who meant so much to the state of NY. We’ll miss you John.

I joined colleagues and advocates to support the Shepherd Patterson Notification Act, which will inform parents and guardians about the free and appropriate educational services available to children with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses.

I joined my colleague AM Chris Burdick, advocates & parents today to push for stronger investment in childcare in the State Budget. Quality childcare delivers lasting academic and social benefits for kids, and real economic support for working families. Expanding access will keep NY moving forward.

Today we celebrated the retirement of Senior Special Advisor Tito Davila. Since joining the team in 2019, Tito has been an outstanding public servant—organizing 21 food drives, 8 blood drives, and serving as a vital liaison to the Hispanic community.

My bipartisan bill to exempt sheriffs and undersheriffs from certain training requirements has passed the NY Senate. This measure will help encourage more candidates to run for sheriff and open the door to fresh perspectives in law enforcement.

Additional roadway repaving, much needed, coming to SD40. Happy to announce the Route 9A project between Ossining and Briarcliff will be starting later this year.

I joined colleagues today to call for expanding Metro-North services beyond Poughkeepsie. This would offer more transportation options for Hudson Valley residents, less automobiles on the road and help boost local economies.

Proud to support the many amazing Adirondack Advocates in Albany today for Adirondack Advocacy Day. They are one of NY’s natural treasures supporting vast ecosystems and a large tourism industry that we must protect.

All 3 counties in SD40 received an F from the American Lung Association for high ozone levels. Let's double down on fossil fuels, great idea!

Butterflies are an essential part of ecosystems and are facing imminent extinction due to climate change and pesticides. Losing cornerstone species will affect everything, including people, even if some would like to pretend that our actions have no consequences. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-na

When the federal government gets out of the environmental protection business in favor of the pollution business, it’s up to the states to step up and lead. pix11.com/video/harckh...

NY gets a D for solar permitting. That's why I'm sponsoring the Solar App bill, to use technology to speed local permitting like other states and countries have done. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...

As people get their news from a wider range of sources, elected leaders need to meet them where they are. Yesterday we welcomed dozens of climate content creators to the Capitol to discuss policy and the CLCPA.

Earth Day is an important reminder that the health of our planet reflects the choices we make every day. As the impacts of climate change become more apparent, building resilient infrastructure and creating communities that can thrive sustainably for generations to come is a must.