Met with the NYS Professional Fire Fighters Association at the Capitol to discuss priorities, including retirement fairness (A.8574), fair distribution of foreign fire insurance funds (A.3786, A.527), firefighter health and safety funding, and training transparency. Proud to support these efforts.
Proud to join Schenectady Shares as they kick off this year’s countywide food drive. This effort is powered entirely by volunteers who show up year after year to support neighbors in need. That spirit says a lot about who we are as a community.
Joined advocates and families at the Capitol today to support individuals living with spina bifida. As Chair of the Assembly Disabilities Committee, I’m proud to sponsor A.3572 and support funding in the state budget to strengthen services and resources for families across New York. #SpinaBifida
Representatives from the Police Benevolent Association of New York State stopped by my office to discuss their legislative priorities. Please to support bills including A.5887 to improve coordination among SUNY Police and A.3026A to strengthen resources supporting environmental protection in NY
Proud to support the priorities of the NYADD. I’m co-sponsoring A.7465 to strengthen the DD Ombudsperson Program, A.6021 to create a Blue Ribbon Commission on services, A.8633 for Parent Advisory Councils on Special Education, and A.1967 to give families optional monitoring for added safety.
🚒 Honored to see the Hagaman Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony featured in Fire News. Proud to present a NYS Assembly citations and recognize the brave volunteers who serve our community with dedication and heart. Thank you for all you do to keep Hagaman safe! 🔥👏
Met with Prince Sprauve to discuss a Schenectady SEAT Center Film & Digital Media Workforce Initiative 🎬
The program focuses on hands-on training, production experience, and building career pathways in the film industry here in the Capital Region. 🎥 💼
🎣 Early morning ice fishing on Sacandaga Lake — cold air, quiet views, great way to start the day!
#RestaurantWeek at Johnny’s Italian in downtown Schenectady🍝 🇮🇹
🎭 Tonight I was proud to celebrate an incredible milestone for our community — the 100th anniversary of the Schenectady Light Opera Company.
Congratulations to everyone who has been part of this remarkable journey. Here’s to the next 100 years of music, theater, standing ovations in Schenectady! 👏🎶
♿ I’m proud to cosponsor A.10252, new legislation that creates a voluntary check-off on New York State tax returns allowing residents to donate directly to support disability service providers.
🥂Happy Anniversary to my mom and dad! Grateful for the love and example you give our family every day. Wishing you many more happy years together. Love you both! ❤️
Today we welcomed the Epilepsy Foundation to the New York State Assembly Chamber and acknowledged the important work they do supporting individuals and families living with epilepsy, while also raising awareness and providing education across our communities.
🏗️ Joined the YWCA of Northeastern NY’s Harbor House groundbreaking ceremony in Schenectady today!
Housing is a key part of strong communities, and this investment will make a real difference for people here at home.
This morning I joined my colleagues for the Mental Health Committee meeting at the Capitol.
We advanced legislation I’m co-sponsoring to strengthen mental health housing, support aging in place, and improve suicide prevention: A.5569 & A.8434 to better connect services in underserved communities.
Congratulations to the winners of the Filene Competition, recognized recently in the McChesney Room at the Central Library!
It was a pleasure to honor these talented Skidmore College students with New York State Assembly citations. Wishing them continued success as they pursue their musical goals.
❄️ I’m advancing new legislation (A.10261) that allows tow trucks and roadside assistance vehicles the option of using mounted electronic message boards that warn drivers sooner and give them time to slow down and move over.
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🏀 Basketball season is back — and I’m excited to be a coach for Special Olympics again this year! 🙌
Everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, belong, and be part of their community — not just in sports, but in school, work, & everyday life. I’m proud to be part of it both on & off the court
❄️ Today’s winter storm is a reminder why I’m advancing legislation allowing tow trucks and roadside assistance vehicles on the Thruway to use mounted electronic message boards to warn drivers sooner and give them time to slow down & move over —helping prevent crashes, protect responders & motorists.
I’m advancing legislation to better protect tow truck operators and roadside responders on the NYS Thruway. The bill allows message boards displaying “Slow Down, Move Over” and directional arrows when assisting motorists. Clear warnings help prevent secondary crashes and keep workers & drivers safe.
Good news for Schenectady!
The SCAP Campus Apartments project is moving forward and will bring new affordable apartments along with on-site childcare, family support services, and accessible units right here in our community.
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Met with Gianna Archibald and her colleagues from the NY Public Interest Research Group visiting the Capitol to discuss lead exposure in schools 🏫💧
They shared research and recommendations, including a #FilterFirst approach — a way to protect students while infrastructure upgrades are completed.
Congratulations to the City of Schenectady’s new Chief of Police, Brian Whipple. Wishing you all the best as you take on this important role serving and protecting the residents of Schenectady.
It was a pleasure to welcome disability self-advocates to my Capitol office 🏛️
Your voices help shape better policies, stronger supports, and more inclusive communities.
Thank you for sharing your stories and for your powerful advocacy — you make a real difference ❤️ ♿
Welcomed Jeannine Mannarino and members of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) during their visit to the State Capitol! 🏛️
Thank you for sponsoring NASW’s visit and for the important work you do every day advocating for those who rely on these vital services ❤️
🇺🇸 Always an amazing moment above Daytona International Speedway as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds roar overhead for the start of the #Daytona500 — the Great American Race 🏁✈️
God bless our service members and God bless America! 🇺🇸
#Daytona500 #USA🇺🇸
🏁 We’re on the infield at Daytona International Speedway waiting for the green flag — our annual trip to the #Daytona500 🇺🇸 Michael is ready for a full of racing ahead!
#AutismAcceptanceEveryDay #AutismAction #inclusionMatters
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Spending some time with my Valentine today — she makes the busy days easier and the good days even better ❤️
📚 This week at the Capitol, I met with Schenectady City School District Superintendent Dr. Carlos Cotto and Board of Education President Bernice Rivera to talk about how we can strengthen our public schools by supporting students and making sure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
📚 Library Advocacy Day at the NY Capitol —pleased to join librarians and advocates to support our public libraries. It’s more than books —libraries help students, assist job-seekers, provide technology, bring neighbors together. Investing in libraries means investing in education and opportunities.
