All smiles in the kitchen tonight. Me and my boy making pizza — one of his favorites 🍕 #AutismAction

I’m co-sponsoring a new bill this session, A.6540, backed by the Public Employees Federation that requires state agencies to disclose when images, audio, or video are created or altered using generative AI. Technology shouldn’t blur the line between what’s real and not. The public deserves to know!

Productive meeting today with the Schenectady County Food Council 🍎 🌱 We focused on strengthening local food systems, advancing equity and access, and planning priorities for 2026 — including how we better serve seniors, people with disabilities, rural communities.

Joined WNYC Radio at the State Capitol to talk about my role as Chair of the Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities 🎙️ As a father of a son with a disability, this work is personal—focused on housing choice, real jobs, communication rights, and a system that delivers real independence.

Joined our Schenectady County Veterans Service Agency and Union College Hockey tonight for Salute to Service Night 🇺🇸 Honored to be part of the opening ceremony and ceremonial puck drop recognizimg our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

As we welcome the New Year, our family wishes you health, happiness, and peace in the months ahead. May 2026 bring new opportunities, time with loved ones, and reasons to smile along the way. We’re grateful for the friendships and community that make each year meaningful. Happy New Year 🎉

With our community tonight celebrating Kuumba, the 6th day of Kwanzaa, at the Schenectady Boys & Girls Club — honoring culture, community, and the arts. Kuumba reminds us that creativity strengthens our neighborhoods and brings people together ❤️

Pleased to join our community for tonight’s celebration of Nia during Kwanzaa — grateful to be part of a gathering that brings people together to recognize shared values and the importance of uplifting one another ❤️

This is Diagnostic & Treatment Center funding that was approved in the state budget but delayed by months. It has left critical clinics with a funding gap that impacts care for people with disabilities and others who rely on these services. 📺 cbs6albany.com/news/local/a...

📸 Our “Take a Vet to School Day” featured in this month’s Schalmont School newsletter. This special day brings students and local veterans together in a powerful way — from lining the hallways with flags and cheers to sharing stories, a ceremony, and breakfast in their honor 🇺🇸

💫 Honored to be included on City & State NY’s 2025 Upstate Power 100 alongside leaders working to move Upstate New York forward — thank you 🙏

✅ SIGNED A.7560A, a bill I sponsored this year to improve transparency around the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council. This legislation makes it easier for families, advocates, and the public to find and understand updates, priorities, recommendations, and how state agencies are responding.

🎅🎄 PHOTOS from the 10th Annual Random Santa Drop-Offs — proud to join my good friend Will Rivas again this year, the Schenectady Police and Fire Departments, and an incredible group of volunteers to spread holiday cheer 🎁✨ #RandomSantaDropOff #ChristmasJoy #CommunitySpirit

🔔🎄Big thanks to Major Asit George and the Salvation Army for all they do — had a great time ringing the bell for at Price Chopper in Rotterdam again this year. It was nice seeing so many friendly faces and generous neighbors stopping by to support a great cause. Merry Christmas everyone! ❤️🎅✨

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄From our family to yours, sending warm wishes for a happy holiday and a bright year ahead ✨

🎄❄️ Started the morning at Barkley Elementary School helping deliver Christmas meals to local families in Amsterdam — a true community effort filled with generosity and heart. Thank you to all volunteers who lent a hand this morning, spreading some holiday spirit to our neighbors in need.

Michael and I getting ready for our Feast of the 7 Fishes on Christmas Eve 🐟🎄 Found a few really nice pieces of baccalà — the kitchen’s about to get busy soon 🍽️✨

New York’s Gold Star Family license plates are now available, following legislation I supported earlier this year — expanding recognition beyond the Gold Star Mother plates to include immediate family members. 🇺🇸 ⭐

🎄✨ The Amsterdam Clock Tower Christmas tree is back lighting up downtown and bringing holiday cheer to the community. It’s great to see this tradition return to celebrate the spirit of the season 🎶❄️

✅ SIGNED: The Joseph T. Banish Peer Support Legislation (A6721), a bill co-sponsored this year, has been signed into law. It strengthens confidential peer support for law enforcement officers, helping ensure they can seek mental health support without fear or stigma.

Met with Superintendent Carlos Cotto and representatives from the Schenectady City School District today to discuss future plans for the district, including next steps for Keane Elementary School.

Today, we held a joint public hearing of the Assembly Committees on Labor, Governmental Employees, and Science & Technology on the impact of artificial intelligence on our workforce. This conversation is just the beginning — and it will help guide how we prepare New York’s workforce for the future.

I’ve introduced new legislation to stop deceptive mail scams that are designed to look like real checks. ⚖️ My legilation would ban these deceptive check-like solicitations, hold bad actors accountable, and protect legitimate checks like paychecks, refunds, or gov payments. wnyt.com/capital-regi...

Great afternoon at Chanukah on Jay in Schenectady 🕎✨ Thank you to everyone who helped make today such a bright and meaningful celebration ❤️

🇺🇸 Heroes honored today at Wreaths Across America at Woestina Cemetery in Rotterdam Junction. Remembering the fallen, honoring those who served, and recommitting ourselves to never forget their sacrifice 🌲❤️ ❤️

🏡 Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady dedicated its newest home this morning — congratulations to Gladys Gonzalez on becoming Schenectady’s newest homeowner 🗝️ Built through months of shared effort, this home reflects a community coming together to create stability, dignity, and opportunity.

🚨 ST. CLARE’S PENSION CASE UPDATE 🚨 A jury has returned a $54.2 million verdict in the St. Clare’s pension case — a major step toward justice for retirees who did everything right and were denied the retirement security they earned.

Nice to see Rev. Frisoni and Rev. DeMartinis from our community at the Installation Mass for The Most Reverend Mark O’Connell, JCD, as the eleventh Bishop of Albany ✝️ 🙏

📸 Sharing some photos from the Schenectady Police Department’s Gun & Badge Ceremony Congrats to the lateral transfer, Officer Zachary Mandsager, and new graduates from Zone 5 Academy: • Officer Alejandro “Alex” Brown-Romero • Officer Jameson Forth • Officer Samuel Lauchman • Officer Nathaniel Wylie

Great news for Amsterdam — New York State is investing in the New Indoor Gymnasium at Creative Connections Clubhouse! I was pleased to deliver a $250,000 grant from my office to help launch this project, strengthening opportunities for youth and families in our community.

📢 At our press conference, we called for stronger food-assistance funding, including support for programs that help families access healthy, affordable food 🍎🥕 ➡️ More: www.wamc.org/news/2025-12... 🎙️

📢 This morning at St. Luke’s in Schenectady, the room was full as we called for stronger support for New Yorkers facing food insecurity. Too many families still struggle to keep food on the table. We’re pushing for SNAP, HPNAP, Nourish NY & Good Food NY funding. 🤝❤️ #FoodSecurity

We put up our Christmas tree tonight 🎄 Excited for the holiday season 🎅🏼 So thankful to have both kids home this year ❤️ Nothing like family time — our house already feels brighter ✨

🎄The tree is officially lit in the Schenectady Stockade! Friends and neighbors came together for the annual tree lighting and a warm start to the holidays 🎅

Attended the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony this afternoon in Rotterdam. We honored the lives lost on December 7, 1941, remembered our heroes, and recognized the veterans and families who continue to sacrifice for our nation. Grateful to all who keep this commemoration strong in our town 🇺🇸

Stopped by the Jay Street Holiday Kickoff in Downtown Schenectady today! 🎄✨ Families are out enjoying the holiday fun — and of course, Santa made his visit too! 🎅📸 A reminder to shop small and support our local businesses this season 🎁❤️ #JayStreetMarketplace #ShopLocal #HolidaySeason

On this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on December 7, 1941. My visit to Pearl Harbor left a lasting impression—the solemnity of the memorial and the stories of courage serve as powerful reminders of the cost of freedom 🇺🇸

What a fun night at The Mopco Improv Theatre in Schenectady! 🎭 Honored to join this week’s panel of judges for the Theatresports match—always an inspiring showcase of creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking. Big thanks to Mopco for bringing our community together through the arts!

Festive day at the Riverfront Center in Amsterdam as Santa returned for the beloved Cookies with Santa! 🎅 Free cookies, milk, and photos made it fun for all 🍪🥛 Thanks to K of C 209, NGC, and Cranesville Block. More pics on my Facebook!

Proud to be named a 2026 AARP Caregiver of the Capitol. Family caregiving isn’t just a personal responsibility — it’s a priority. This reinforces my commitment to advancing policies that support caregivers, strengthen care, and ensure dignity for every New Yorker who depends on someone else’s care ❤️

Stopped by Union College in Schenectady tonight to visit President Elizabeth Kiss at her holiday gathering. 🎄✨ Always a pleasure to connect with such a thoughtful leader and to celebrate the season with the Union community. Grateful for the warm welcome!

Joined SUNY Chancellor King this evening to kick off the Empire State Service Corps Summit 🙌 This program is empowering young people with meaningful opportunities to serve, lead, and strengthen communities across New York. The dedication and enthusiasm of these students was truly inspiring 🌟

I was honored to speak with the Empire State Service Corps students tonight from SUNY 🎓 Their passion for service and commitment to strengthening our communities is truly inspiring ❤️ Grateful for the opportunity to share my story and hear about the incredible work they’re doing across New York.

I was pleased to attend The Swamp Lily Charity Hour at the Mopco Improv Theatre in Schenectady, where the community came together to support the Autism Society. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, the event raised $350 to help individuals and families living with autism in our region.

Congrats to the Schenectady County Auxiliary Police on 75 years! These dedicated volunteers serve our community with professionalism and heart. Pleased to honor this milestone with a New York State Assembly citation. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

Lots happening in the Daily Gazette High Notes! 🎶 Liberty ARC volunteers gave out 900 turkeys in Rotterdam, and Amsterdam’s Thanks4Giving 5K—which I helped kick off—has raised over $250K for Dr. Tom Catena’s hospital in Sudan. Community at its best! ❤️

Signed on to a letter urging the Governor to sign A.6047/S.1786, which requires DOH to publish an annual statewide report on tick-borne illnesses. This bill helps ensure that healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers have timely information to strengthen response to tick-borne diseases.

Some of the coverage from WTEN on this year’s Salvation Army Toy Drive Convoy 🚒🎄Thanks to the organizers, volunteers, emergency services, and community partners who helped deliver toys for families in Fulton & Montgomery Counties this holiday season ❤️🎁 📺 www.news10.com/news/salvati...

We had our end-of-season bocce dinner tonight at the Italian Community Center in Troy! Enjoyed coming together, sharing a meal, and celebrating another fun season with such a great group of teammates and friends. 🔴⚪🟢 🍝🍷