Huge shoutout to my friend Lauren Claus on her incredible legal win after the heartbreaking attack that injured Penny. Since May, I’ve been proud to stand with her & others fighting for stronger protections for pets and their owners. The work continues.

A huge thank you to NYPD American Legion Post 460 Commander Angel Carrasquillo and Vice Commander Rosemary Taveras, for attending this morning's NYPD celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps and presenting citations to the honorees on my behalf.

#ThrowbackThursday Earlier this year I was honored to have joined and spoken at Homecrest Community Services' Annual Gala. Homecrest is truly a vital resource for our seniors and families across the City, and I am proud to stand with them and support the work, outreach, and advocacy they do.

Polls are open until 9PM!! Do your part and vote for the future of our City!🗳️

Go Time @actblueorg.bsky.social

This past Friday I attended the funeral of Rabbi Alvin Kass. Rabbi Kass was not just a leader, but a personal friend. He leaves behind an incredible legacy. Thank you, Rabbi Kass, for everything. We are better because you walked with us. Baruch Dayan HaEmet.

Today is the FINAL day of early voting! 🗳️ Polls are open from 9AM to 5PM. Make your plan, cast your vote, and make your voice count in this election. Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc

A spooktacular night across our boo-tiful 👻 neighborhood! Joined @galeabrewer.bsky.social & her wonderful husband as they handed out candy to families, stopped by the Douglass Houses Halloween party that I was proud to sponsor, then wrapped up with “Halloween in Space” 🚀 on 87th St! 🎃

Proud to bring a delegation from the NYC Department of Correction / NYCD Hispanic Society to Gracie Mansion for #DiaDeMuertos. 🇲🇽 For many, it was their first visit to Gracie Mansion — a special way to close out Hispanic Heritage Month and honor our Boldest. #DayOfTheDead

Starting November 1, SNAP recipients across New York City, including 74,000 Jewish households, will lose access to vital government food assistance due to the federal shutdown.

Stand with us tonight! Stand up for the UWS and preserve this landmark!!!

Rabbi Kass was not only a great leader but a dear friend. I will miss his wisdom, humor, and his deep belief that within all of us was true kindness and decency, no matter the individual. His life was one of faith and sincerity. May his memory be a blessing.

Joined neighbors from across the Upper West Side at the Longest Table Community gathering in Harlem. 🍽️ It was a chance to sit and speak with neighbors from across the west side while breaking bread and sharing food. Thank you to Kehillat Harlem for inviting me and to JCC Harlem for hosting!

🚒 I stopped by E-54/L-4, E-74, and L-25 during @fdny.bsky.social's annual open house to meet our firefighters and hear directly from them about how we can continue to support them. Grateful for their service and dedication, and great to see so many families out enjoying the day.

Proud to share that I’ve been unanimously elected to the Board of Directors of Mark DeGarmo Dance. 🩰 As the son of two Broadway stage managers, the arts have always been part of my life. I’m honored to help expand access to arts education for students across NYC.

I was proud to join the NYC Department of Correction Hispanic Society in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our officers at RNDC. Thank you to Vice President Captain DeJesus for the kind invitation and for your continued leadership, friendship, and service to our Department.

📢New York showed up for #NoKingsDay! 🚫👑 We marched to send a clear message: power belongs to the people, not one man. We will defend our democracy, protect our rights, and fight back! #NoKings #PowerToThePeople

This morning, I was proud to be able to present a Citation on behalf of the NYC Mayor's Office to commemorate the dedication of Run for Their Lives. They are home! #AmIsraelChai 🇮🇱🎗️

I was honored to join the @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social at their annual gala earlier this month. The Fund continues to be a driving force in advancing health equity and strengthening care for New Yorkers in every community. Proud to support the important work they do for all of us.

🇮🇹Had the privilege of joining our officers from the NYC Department of Correction Columbia Association at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Italian Heritage Month. It’s always an honor to stand with those who serve and to recognize the contributions of Italian Americans from across our City.

After 738 days, more than two years of hope, prayer, and resilience, the 20 hostages who remained alive in Gaza are finally free. Every Sunday we walked, carried their names, refused to let the world look away. Now, at last: Welcome home. Am Yisrael Chai. 🎗️

We welcome the extraordinary news of the hostage release and ceasefire agreement, bringing an end to a two-year-long nightmare for the families of the remaining 48 hostages and the people of Israel. #AmYisraelChai

Incredibly promising news tonight. Say a prayer that this Sunday's Run For Their Lives / Bring Them Home Now walk will be our last 🎗️

I joined @ujafedny.bsky.social, Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, and colleagues to mark 2 years since the Oct 7 attacks. For 2 years families have waited, longing to be reunited. Their absence is felt every day, and we will not stop until every hostage is home. #BeingThemHomeNow 🎗️

90 weeks. 2 years in captivity. Today I joined with Run for Their Lives to help lead the march to mark two years in captivity. We walk to give a voice to the hostages and will not let their memory fade. We will not stop until they come home. #BringThemHomeNow 🎗️

Donald Trump and his Republican cronies have officially shut down the government.

amNY: ICE agents assault reporter at Federal Plaza immigration court… https://bit.ly/4895L8o

🎒📚 This year Broadway Serves had its largest collection to support Volunteers of America's Operation Backpack. I was proud to be part of the effort, donating nearly 100 backpacks to help NYC students start the year with the supplies they need.

I was proud to bring Miss Israel and her team as my guests to Eastern European Heritage Night at Gracie Mansion. The evening was a fantastic celebration of culture. For me, it also felt like a homecoming, as I had the chance to see many friends and colleagues from my time in the Assembly.

Thank you to @galeabrewer.bsky.social for sponsoring a Reso urging passage of the Protect Our Schools Act. Classrooms must remain safe from ICE overreach. Families seeking asylum should never live in fear of deportation. Thank to @catalinacruzny.bsky.social for leading this fight in Albany.

Say their names 🎗️#BringThemHomeNow

@galeabrewer.bsky.social was my first internship in NYC government. It was only fitting that we welcome her as my first tour in my new role as NYC Department of Correction, Director of Legislative Affairs. A privilege to welcome our Council Member yesterday morning.

Trump thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down to chaos, cruelty, and corruption. We’re taking to the streets again on October 18 to say NO KINGS. Make a plan to do your part to turn this into the largest show of defiance against Trump’s regime yet. 👇

I was proud to join the Consulate General of Israel this past Monday for a pre-Rosh Hashanah celebration. It was an honor to stand with Counsel General Ofir Akunis, Miss Israel, Melanie Shiraz, and so many colleagues and friends. Wishing a Shana Tova to all who will be celebrating next week! 🍎🍯

It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!   The deadline to register to vote in the NYC Mayoral Race is Saturday, October 25. But don’t wait -- register to vote or check your status today by visiting vote.nyc.

This morning I joined IND Brooklyn for their annual End of Summer Brunch. A pleasure to catch up with friends and officials from across both Brooklyn and the City! A big thank you to President Seamus Campbell for the invitation and for your friendship—I had a great time attending.

Always a privilege to start my Sunday morning, joining Run For Their Lives for their weekly walk in honor of those still held hostage.🎗️

Yesterday marked 24 years since 9/11. Today I joined UFA Exec Board Member Joe Connolly in bringing lunch to say thank you to our firefighters across the West Side their service 🚒🧑‍🚒 A huge thank you to my friend Frank Acosta & the team at Al's Deli for donating lunch that made this possible.

24 years later, we remember the lives lost and the courage shown on 9/11. I was proud to attend the NYC Department of Correction's memorial to honor those who served at Ground Zero. We stand together, and we will never forget. #WeRemember #NeverForget

Today has been horrific. Gun violence is a plague upon our nation. On the same day that Charlie Kirk was gunned down on a college campus, yet another shooting at a high-school occurred. This cannot be the norm in our nation—we must act. t.co/2CAOxx3PQM

31 and murdered. I am just 29. I cannot fathom the grief felt by his wife. His two children, the oldest only three, will now grow up without a father. While I agreed with Kirk on very little, to be gunned down for your beliefs is senseless and vile. Political violence has no place in our democracy.

📢Proud to stand with @ny4childcare.bsky.social in the fight for universal childcare. This year we secured $10 million for 2-Care, but we can and must do more. New York has the chance to lead the nation and make universal 0-2 childcare a reality for every family. Let's get it passed!

I was heartbroken to wake up and learn of the terror attack in Israel. This is the threat Israel and its citizens face daily simply for existing. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and those injured. Now more than ever, we must stand in solidarity with Israel.

. 📢 HANDS OFF NYC 📍 Trump Tower, 725 5th Ave, NYC 📆 Sat. Sept. 13 ⏰ 12-1 pm Trump has threatened to send military troops into New York City! Join us at Trump Tower and tell Trump: 🪧HANDS OFF NYC! 🪧 NO TROOPS! 🪧NYC WILL NOT BE OCCUPIED! This is a nonviolent Rise and Resist action. #HandsOffNYC .

I was proud to attend the @legalaidnyc.bsky.social Annual Gala. Legal Aid stands up for New Yorkers who often have nowhere else to turn. Their work is a reminder that our city is strongest when we protect the rights of every person, regardless of background or circumstance.

🎒📚Two weeks ago, I was proud to partner the NYPD 24 Precinct to host a Back-to-School Block Fair right here on the Upper West Side. This video, produced by NVP Studios, captures the spirit of that day. Neighbors supporting neighbors and a community coming together to celebrate.

🎒📚Two weeks ago, I was proud to partner the NYPD 24 Precinct to host a Back-to-School Block Fair right here on the Upper West Side. This video, produced by NVP Studios, captures the spirit of that day. Neighbors supporting neighbors and a community coming together to celebrate.

LABOR DAY: Join restaurant workers and other workers on Labor Day Standing up to the National Restaurant Association and its Restaurant Owner in Chief, Donald Trump, who have blocked workers from getting a livable wage with tips on top. www.mobilize.us/onefairwage/...

My time in the Assembly may have concluded, but Brooklyn is forever. Back home at Cyclones stadium 🏟️

So appreciative of my former staff in the New York State Assembly for this thoughtful gift. Serving in the Assembly was an honor, but what made it truly meaningful was working alongside such a dedicated team. Thank you for the recognition and, more importantly, for the work we did together.