Dad & husband. Senate Majority Conference Chair. Chair of Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, & Parks. Progressive reformer. Representing the 29th District.
The Bronx & Manhattan
Joined May 2009
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When so many turned their backs on our neighborhoods, it was our community gardens, and the people who maintained them, who helped rebuild and empower our communities.
Yesterday, I was proud to join Maggie Amurrio, the founder of Maggie’s Magic Garden in #EastHarlem,
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to present a Senate proclamation in commemoration of their 33th anniversary, and to help celebrate their garden flag-raising ceremony!
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So grateful to Maggie and all of her amazing volunteers for maintaining this vital green space, filled with horticulture, music, cultural programming, and unwavering community spirit! #ElBarrio
I’m excited to host our Fall Festival on Friday, Oct 30 at Thomas Jefferson Houses! 🍂🎃
Join us for an afternoon of fun, candy, games, activities, prizes & community resources. Costumes are welcome!
3-5 PM Thomas Jefferson Houses, Basketball Courts 114th St. bet 1st & 2nd Ave
#HappeningNow: Our job fair at Metropolitan Hospital in #EastHarlem! Come join us at 1901 1st Ave (at 97th Street) until 6pm!
Connecting more people to parks and nature has been a major component of the work I do as a New York State Senator.
As Chair of the Senate committee on state parks, I believe it is critical that we not only fund and fortify our green spaces,
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but that we also make them accessible and more welcoming to every community across New York State.
For decades, @HostosCollege has been a beacon of opportunity in the South Bronx, opening doors to education, opportunity, and brighter futures for our community.
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The renovation of this station represents a major investment in our community, bringing new elevators and accessibility upgrades, making our public transportation easier for students, faculty, and local residents.
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Thank you to Assemblymember @Amanda_Bx84 for her leadership and legislative sponsorship in the NYS Assembly, and to the @MTA, @CUNY leadership, Hostos students, and my colleagues in government for this important upgrade and recognition!
Grateful for the opportunity to speak at Saturday night’s tenant Town Hall mtg at 1199 Plaza in #EastHarlem. I am always happy to connect with residents & learn about the issues affecting their housing complex, & of the ways I can work with my colleagues to address those issues.
#HappeningNow: the Dogs of Mott Haven annual Howl-o-Ween celebration at Pulaski Park in the #SouthBronx! Lots of fun and resources for our beloved pets! Also a great costume fashion show! Thanks to Dogs of Mott Haven for a great event!
My sincere thanks to @cherylwillsny1 and @NY1’s In Focus for our engaging conversation around Hispanic Heritage Month and the beauty and joy that the arts and culture bring to our city!
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**Reminder - Our Immigrant Benefits Workshop is this Thursday!**
I’m partnering w/ Manhattan Legal Services @LSNYCnews for a FREE virtual workshop to learn more about immigrant elegibility for public assistance, including eligibilty rules and public charge considerations.
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