Wonderful time reading with students at the Freedom School, a fantastic program of the YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester and the Children’s Defense Fund.

*Last few days to donate!* Happy to once again partner with the United Way of Westchester & Putnam Counties for my annual Back-to-School Drive. A new school year is a time of excitement and opportunity, but for many families in our community, it also brings the challenge of affording the (1/2)

Great to meet William and Vick Tan, brothers and co-founders of Fish Hut, and to participate in the 2026 Summer Fishingand Reef Building Event in Mamaroneck. William and Vick founded Fish Hut to help young people access free fishing.

Thank you to everyone who joined Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblymember Nader Sayegh and me for a spirited — and crowded! — town hall in Yonkers last night. I appreciate everyone’s thoughtful questions, and I thank Grinton I. Will Library for hosting us.

Fantastic time at the Heritage of India Festival this weekend! It was wonderful to experience India's rich heritage and enjoy the incredible music and dance performances.

I introduced legislation to prohibit the use of AI-enabled humanoid robots in instructional roles in New York's schools following a proposed classroom humanoid robot. Use of these humanoid robots is absolutely unacceptable.

TONIGHT: Please join Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblyman Nader Sayegh and me for a Town Hall to discuss the 2026–2027 state budget and recap this year’s legislative session.

Today we bid a bittersweet farewell to Luis Angel Ochoa, who has served the residents of the 37th Senate District with dedication, compassion, and extraordinary care for two years as my Constituent Services and Community Outreach Associate.​

Thank you to everyone who joined Assemblyman Steve Otis’ office, AARP, and me for our workshop on identifying fraud and scams. Dara Gordon, AARP NY volunteer, provided us an important training.

Please join Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, and me for a Town Hall to discuss the 2026–2027 state budget and recap this year’s legislative session. RSVP is requested, but not required. tinyurl.com/2026TownHalls

Great visit to St. Paul's Child Care Center in Rye Brook to see the outstanding work they are doing to provide high-quality, year-round child care for families in our community. Thank you to Pastor Jim O'Hanlon for the invitation and tour.

Thank you to everyone who joined Senator Pete Harckham and me for our town hall in Bedford last night. Despite the rain, so many residents came out to ask thoughtful questions, share their opinions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the issues affecting our community.

Fantastic time at CSEA Local 860's Family Fun Day! Thank you to the dedicated CSEA members across Westchester who provide the services that keep our communities running every day. Thank you to Local 860 President Hattie Adams for the invitation, and congratulations on hosting an outstanding event!

Fortunate to attend the 32nd anniversary celebration of the Shinnyo-en New York Buddhist Temple and participate in the beautiful traditions commemorating this milestone.

Today we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, a groundbreaking civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and ensures their full access to all areas of public life. (1/2)

Thank you to everyone who joined Senator Nathalia Fernandez, Assemblyman Steve Otis and me for our Town Hall in New Rochelle. We discussed the 2026 New York State budget and this year's legislative session with a very engaged crowd. This was a great opportunity to hear from community members (1/2)

Please join Senator Pete Harckham and me for our annual guided hike at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation on Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to noon. The 1.2-mile hike will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. Registration is required: tinyurl.com/2026SenateHike

Happy to once again partner with the United Way of Westchester & Putnam Counties for my annual Back-to-School Drive. A new school year is a time of excitement and opportunity, but for many families in our community, it is a challenge to afford the school supplies their children need. (1/2)

Join me and NYS Assemblyman Steve Otis for a free AARP New York Speakers Bureau presentation on how to recognize and avoid common scams, and what to do if you’ve been targeted. Wednesday, July 29, (1/2)

Thank you to all who joined me and Assemblymember Chris Burdick for our Town Hall in Harrison on Monday night, where we shared information about the 2026 New York State budget and this year's legislative session. I am always grateful for the chance to hear from community members (1/2)

Along with my Westchester State Legislative colleagues, I am pleased to host four more Town Halls throughout our community to discuss the 2026–2027 state budget and recap this year’s legislative session. I look forward to sharing updates on the work we accomplished in Albany, (1/2)

Along with my Westchester State Legislative colleagues, I am pleased to host four more Town Halls throughout our community to discuss the 2026–2027 state budget and recap this year’s legislative session. I look forward to sharing updates on the work we accomplished (1/2)

Join me and NYS Assemblyman Steve Otis for a free AARP New York Speakers Bureau presentation on how to recognize and avoid common scams, and what to do if you’ve been targeted. Wednesday, July 29, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at (1/2)

On the eve of the Fourth of July weekend, I co-hosted an important community forum with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Guerline M. Jozef, Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, and…(1/3)

SCOTUS Rules That President Trump May End Temporary Protected Status for Haitians: What Comes Next

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Please join me and my legislative colleagues at one of the Town Halls I am hosting across the district to discuss the 2026–2027 state budget and recap this year’s legislative session. Https://tinyurl.com/2026TownHalls

So pleased to join theKCS at their opening day in Scarsdale and meet so many members of our Korean-American community! Excited by their new program and the services they provide. With my old friend John Park and President and CEO Myoungmi Kim.

Please note that all New York State Senate offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6 for the Independence Day Holiday. My staff will be checking messages and emails, and we will re-open Tuesday, July 7. Happy Fourth and 250th!

Delighted to join County Executive Ken Jenkins, the Neuberger Museum of Art, and SUNY Purchase in unveiling Westchester County’s historic Holt Broadside and the display of a rare 18th-century edition of the Declaration of Independence.

Join me, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Congressman George Latimer, and Guerline Jozef, Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance for an informational forum and conversation dealing with the Supreme Court’s terrible decision on ending Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for Haitians

Very high temperatures are expected today, and a heat advisory is in effect through Saturday, July 4. To keep safe, avoid strenuous activity, drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and take precautions to prevent heat-related illness. For more safety tips, (1/2)