The deplorable act of spitting on a transit worker is now a crime in New York State after my bill was approved by state lawmakers. Thank you to my colleagues, advocates and leaders TWU Local 100 for their support. Let's keep the men and women who move New York safe.

New York is the first state in America to ban co-pays for insulin. A game-changer for people living with diabetes.

May all who celebrate have a peaceful and blessed Passover. Chag Pesach Sameach.

Each of us has a responsibility to help protect our planet for future generations. The climate crisis is real. #EarthDay2024

Please see my statement on today’s vote that creates a path forward for SUNY Downstate:

Community Board 3 invites you to learn to save a life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose with Naloxone. Training begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Family Center @ 493 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn!

Happy Birthday to Brownsville's own, Bruce 'Shu-Shu' Carrington! Bruce Carrington Come get these hands!

It is time to end the legacy admissions privilege for the privileged. The doors of opportunity must swing open for everyone. See my Op-Ed posted today in amNY: amny.com/opinion/end-le…

Please see my statement on AI-generated misinformation in politics. We must regulate it now to protect fair elections. Accordingly, the issue will be part of ongoing budget discussions in Albany.

It's BSA Week 2024! See the flyer for details and a partial list of free resources that will be available each day at the Howard Park Playground:

Be a part of the bridge between the NYPD and the community. The 73rd Precinct Community Council meeting is happening on Thursday. NYPD 73rd Precinct See the flyer for details:

I spoke in support of a resolution proclaiming April 2024 as 'Second Chance Month' in New York State. See it:

Be sure to check this out tomorrow, as we approach the end of Black Maternal Health Week. NYS BPHA Legislative Caucus

SUNY is hosting a college fair on Sunday! See the details below:

Black mothers at risk: inside the maternal mortality crisis theweek.com/health/black-m…

Black Maternal Health Week is April 11 -- 17.

'Family Miranda' bills regarding CPS are again in the mix in Albany nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-polit…

It's time to donate or recycle your solar eclipse glasses.

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. The holiday marks the end of Ramadan. Eid is a three-day holiday marked by prayer, family gatherings and new clothes. Eid al-Fitr means ‘feast, festival or the breaking of the fast.’ I wish you a joyous holiday.

A gentle reminder...

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