The NESE pipeline was rejected TWICE by NYS due to environmental concerns. Expanding fossil fuel infrastructure won't solve high energy costs; it locks us into volatile gas markets shaped by war and instability. We need cleaner, more reliable energy. nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...

Good news: NY will tax ultra-luxury 2nd homes. TY @governor.ny.gov & @mayor.nyc.gov. This measure targets 2nd homes worth $5M+ & will raise ~$500M yearly, asking the ultra-wealthy to contribute to the city they benefit from. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/n...

Know your rights and help keep your community safe! Join CUFFH, Council Member Hanif, and me for a Know Your Rights training in Cobble Hill on Sunday, April 19th at 1 PM. RSVP for the address: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Senator Persaud & I looked at gas prices, and they sure do tell a story: Trump’s illegal war in Iran is increasing energy costs. NY’s defense against high prices is our climate law, the CLCPA. ☀️Renewable energy is affordable energy.☀️ @governor.ny.gov Protect the CLCPA

Managed care was supposed to coordinate care & control costs. Instead, it delays payments, adds bureaucracy & pulls time & resources away from the staff providing mental health care. Read ↓ Lauri Cole's op-ed on why NY must move behavioral health out of managed care @governor.ny.gov

Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/t...

Encouraged to see the creation of the Mayor's Office of Community Safety. Looking forward to learning more and working with the administration to strengthen safety and support for communities across NYC. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/n...

"New Yorkers’ bills aren’t rising because of a law that hasn’t been implemented — they’re rising because the oil and natural gas status quo is too expensive." Read ⬇️ @lizkrueger.bsky.social @senatorharckham.bsky.social & Sen. Parker's op-ed on why we need the CLCPA.

Hundreds rallied today to defend NY and fund our future! From NY4All to taxing the ultra-wealth and corporations to upholding the CLCPA and making polluters pay, NYers are standing united. @governor.ny.gov, stand with New Yorkers.

The Brooklyn Hospital Center nurses have gone over a month without health benefits because the hospital refuses to pay what it owes. Meanwhile, hospital executives made over $8 million in 2024. Tell TBHC leadership: Pay the nurses what you owe and restore their benefits now! bit.ly/tbhc-nurses

Big Oil & gas are trying to dismantle the CLCPA. NY must stay committed to our landmark climate goals. Rising utility costs are driven by maintaining expensive, outdated gas infrastructure, not the CLCPA. ICYMI, read @amdanalevenberg.bsky.social's op-ed: www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026...

It’s Time to Put Mental Health Care over Insurance Industry Profits. Our proposal improves access to behavioral health care for New Yorkers, allows providers to focus on delivering that care, and saves the state $400M/year. My OpEd w/ Senator Brouk: empirereportnewyork.com/its-time-to-...

During the recent outage, hundreds of Brooklyn residents were left without power for days during freezing temperatures, yet Con Edison has denied multiple reimbursement claims. That’s unacceptable. I joined my colleagues in demanding that Con Edison accept these claims and do right by our community.

After years of ignored warnings about prison brutality, a judge ruled the system failed to protect Robert Brooks. This was not isolated. @governor.ny.gov must remove Comr. Martuscello. Pass the Elder Parole & Earned Time Act & more now. Accountability can't wait.

Thank you, @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social! Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon is a tireless fighter for our community. She has championed laws to prevent gun violence, protect tenants & fight climate change. And she’s a longtime leader for disability justice. Proud to have her support!

It’s outrageous that NYU Langone Health is shutting down gender-affirming care for trans youth. Walking away from patients under political pressure undermines NY’s laws and values. I stand with the LGBTQ+ community & call for an immediate restoration of care. gothamist.com/news/trans-t...

State of the State Day is always better with great colleagues and partners working toward a stronger New York! @mayor.nyc.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @votejgr.bsky.social @sengonzalezny.bsky.social

When families pay more for child care than for rent, the system is broken. It’s time for NY to deliver 3-K & Pre-K for every child in the state. We have the momentum, let’s get it done. @ny4childcare.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social @uft.org @governor.ny.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

The killing of Renee Nicole Good is a tragic reminder of the danger posed when ICE agents operate w/out transparency, accountability, or oversight. This shooting wasn’t just immoral, it was amoral. No law enforcement agency should be allowed to hide behind a mask or act outside the law.

Every child deserves access to the mental health support they need to thrive in their community. A historic court settlement makes clear that NY must take swift action to fix long-standing gaps in youth mental health services. Read more: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

I’ve been advocating for congestion pricing for 20+ yrs & the results speak for themselves: less traffic, cleaner air, safer streets & a dedicated funding stream for the MTA. As history has shown repeatedly, once congestion pricing is implemented, skeptics become supporters. surl.li/bdqyon

An insurrectionist and his enablers can't be trusted to defend democracy -- anywhere.

I am honored to receive a 100% rating on the @nylcv.bsky.social 2025 State Environmental Scorecard & to be named one of LCV’s 2025 Environmental Champions. Together, we fought to reduce heating emissions, protect the environment & repeal the 100-ft rule. @

My Statement on the Governor's Veto of the LICH Healthcare Act:

Thank you @governor.ny.gov for repealing the outdated 100-ft rule and saving NY ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars every year. And thank you to @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social and the tireless advocates who made this possible! My full statement: www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/pre...

Please join us for a holiday open house at our lightly renovated district office, 341 Smith St, on Friday, December 19th, from 4-6 PM. We look forward to welcoming neighbors back to the space and celebrating the holiday season together. RSVP: bit.ly/SimonOpenHouse

Live now: I’m co-chairing a joint hearing w/ @philsteckny.bsky.social on NYS Behavioral Health Workforce. W/ vacancy rates as high as 40%, the Assembly Mental Health & Alcohol & Drug Abuse Committees are hearing testimony on how we can improve recruitment, retention, and access to services.

Environmentalist @billmckibben.bsky.social on why green energy is good for our planet AND is more affordable for New Yorkers. @governor.ny.gov must fulfill NY energy goals & should STOP climate polluters' tax breaks in the budget, saving $350M spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...

“It’s very kind of the Governor to give this charity to Big Oil but perhaps there are actual New Yorkers who need it more.” - @billmckibben.bsky.social ckibben Our Stop Climate Polluter Handouts Act would end $350 million in NY tax breaks for oil & gas companies.

Learn about the BMT plan, what’s next, & how to write a public comment on the plan. Your input matters — the City must respond to community feedback. 🗓️ Mon., Nov. 17 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Cabrini Hall, Sacred Hearts Church (125 Summit St., enter on Hicks) RSVP here: bit.ly/bmt-nov17

Vote Early! November 4 is New York's General Election, but you can start voting on Saturday, October 25. October 25 is also the last day to register to vote in the general election or to order an absentee ballot online or by mail. Find your poll site & view your ballot: vote.nyc/page/find-yo...

Make your Voice Heard on the City's BMT Plan! NYCEDC is holding a meeting on the final BMT plan, public hearings on the Draft Scope of Work for the project's Environmental Impact Statement, & accepting public comments. RSVP for Meeting & Hearings: edc.nyc/project/broo...

Proud to join @cmrestler.bsky.social, @agounardes.bsky.social, @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social , and @repdangoldman.bsky.social in demanding a ban on nonessential flights from heliports in New York City! What our neighborhoods experienced during the Ryder Cup was completely unacceptable.

As chairs of the Senate & Assembly Mental Health Committees, Senator Brouk & I know what works when it comes to our mental health system — and we see only one NYC mayoral candidate with a clear, effective plan: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. We proudly endorse him for Mayor.

I am partnering with NYU Langone in Cobble Hill and @agounardes.bsky.social to provide free flu shots to the community on Thurs. October 9th, 2pm – 7pm, 70 Atlantic Ave. Insurance is not required. Please make an appointment: bit.ly/FluShot2025

Statement from Eight Task Force Members of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force Vote Against the EDC Proposal.

Shana Tova U'metuka! Wishing all who celebrate a happy, healthy, and sweet new year filled with love, growth, and sweet beginnings.

The PSC’s approval of the NESE pipeline is a betrayal to NYers. They have sided with the fossil fuel industry at the expense of our wallets, health & future. This decision locks us into expensive, polluting pipelines, with the costs passed onto ratepayers. cbs6albany.com/news/local/n...

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the history, culture, & countless contributions of the Hispanic & Latino communities. From art & history to education to video resources, there are numerous opportunities to honor & enjoy this rich heritage throughout NYC.

It’s National Voter Registration Day! Have you registered yet? Take 2 minutes today to make sure you’re registered to vote and make your voice heard: vote.nyc/page/registe...

50+ legislators joined @lizkrueger.bsky.social & me in urging @governor.ny.gov to sign our energy affordability bill. Ending NY's 100-foot rule will save customers $200M annually on their utility bills & protect our climate. Read the full letter here: drive.google.com/file/d/1rHFf...

Sip, chat, connect! Join me for Java with Jo Anne on Monday, September 29th, at 9:30 AM at Squarrel Cafe, 572 Atlantic Ave. We’ll chat about local issues, community updates, and legislative priorities. RSVP here: bit.ly/SeptJava

24 yrs ago, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost. We remember them, along with our first responders & survivors. The sky that day really was the bluest of blues. I'll always remember that blue sky, the ashes that fell & the resilience & compassion we saw as we came together to grieve & heal.

I am again partnering with @NYULangoneBK in Cobble Hill and @Sen_Gounardes to provide free flu shots to the community on Thurs. October 9th, 2pm – 7pm, 70 Atlantic Ave. Insurance is not required. Please make an appointment: bit.ly/FluShot2025

Gov. Hochul must stop Trump’s polluting fracked gas pipelines. The proposed Williams NESE pipeline threatens NY waters & would keep us tied to dirty fossil fuels. To make matters worse, the ratepayer would pay for the pipe through a higher monthly utility bill!

Thanks to @PoliticsNYNews for spotlighting my key priorities from the past year, including repealing the costly 100-ft rule, advancing the LICH Act for stronger healthcare transparency, and continuing to work on gun safety and affordability. politicsny.com/2025/08/28/i...

You can meet with my team TODAY at constituent service walk-in hours at the Pacific Branch Library, from 1-5PM. If you need help navigating public benefits, connecting with government agencies, or have questions about local issues, please stop by and say hello!

Share your feedback on @MTA's fare & toll proposals by 9/14. I testified on keeping public transit affordable, local issues, & @PCACriders's fare proposals & weekly CityTicket initiatives. View MTA's proposal: mta.info/fares2025 Submit comments: mta.info/2025-fare-hearings

Apply for NY State’s tuition-free programs by August 31. Don’t miss your chance to benefit from the Excelsior Scholarship & SUNY Reconnect Scholarship. www.hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships

Texas House Approves Redistricting Maps, Just as Trump Wanted www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/u... Another disgraceful dereliction of duty by GOP lapdogs of DJT. Let’s go California!