Thrilled to see the new Veterans Welcome Center Kiosk open in the Buffalo Airport today.

This resource will help inform veterans, service members, and their families of the benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice.

As always, thank you to our brave veterans.

My column came out just in time for the state budget. In it, I look at:

👩‍🏫More school aid
🏫Expanded college assistance
🚛Restored infrastructure $$ and more $$ for local govts
🏥Relief for insulin co-payments and medical debt
🚓Public safety measures

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This police officer was just doing his job - very professionally. DA Doorley’s conduct was unethical and illegal. She needs to be removed from office.

I secured an additional $1.7M in Foundation Aid for Maryvale schools in this budget. Since I took office in 2017, state aid to Maryvale has increased almost 70% from $18.2M in 2016 to $30.9M this year. Republicans want to politicize this issue, while I’m simply trying to fix it.

Chag sameach to all who celebrate!

From the roaring Niagara to the gorges of the Genesee, and from the Lake Ontario shoreline to the Allegheny mountains, Western New York is home to an incredible natural landscape. 🌅⛰🌊

We must protect this environment for wildlife and future generations. #EarthDay2024 🌎

This budget protects public safety by:

➡️Raising penalties for assaulting retail workers.
➡️ Funding for law enforcement to crack down on retail theft, gun violence, and domestic abuse.
➡️ More hate crime charges.
➡️ New offenses and tools to tackle retail crime.

New York should not spend billions to address the downstate migrant crisis. Congress has refused to act, and we should not be paying for Washington's failures.

We should be spending these funds on education, infrastructure, and programs for veterans and seniors.

The state budget boosts funding for K-12 Education and Aids in College Affordability! 🎒🏫🧑‍🎓

My first of several forthcoming statements on the state budget.

We will miss you ⁦Senator Tim Kennedy⁩! Congratulations on your last budget in the NYS legislature. We know you will deliver for WNY in Congress like as you have in the NYS Senate!

New York's downtown revitalization programs have been transformative for so many communities, including the Village Of Lancaster and Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood in my district.
Thank you to NY Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez for taking the time to highlight these vital programs.

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We must adequately fund our SUNY - The State University of New York system!

Our Park Police, Forrest Rangers, and University Police officers deserve pension equity. Let’s get this done in the NYS budget.

Studies show youth who are highly active are much less likely to experience depression than those who aren't.

That's one of many reasons why I have fought for funding to improve access to youth sports, both locally and throughout NY.

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Accessible childcare is vital for families and employers. I've helped pass unprecedented funding for childcare providers and assistance, and I'm continuing to fight for more state investments.

It's time for the federal government to step up.

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Eid Mubarak to all who observe Eid al-Fitr!

May the end of Ramadan be filled with peace and joy.