I’m relieved to hear both aboard the plane that crashed into the Hudson River last night have survived with just minor injuries. Incredibly grateful to our first responders for their quick response and hard work!

I’m honored to be given the highest effectiveness score for the ‘23-‘24 session by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. My team and I, including Leg. Dir. Yasmine Bouachri, work hard to ensure our priorities are elevated up in Albany — looking forward to an equally successful ‘25-‘26 session!

Today marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, let us reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust and the millions of Jews who were senselessly murdered. We must never forget.

Stay off the roads, be warm, build a snowman if you have a little kid, and thank your local civil servants for keeping us safe today.

I learned of the proposal to open an ICE “processing facility” in Chester just as everyone else did - from the newspaper. No one from the feds have been in contact with my office, or with Chester's Mayor or Supervisor.

The Senate passed important legislation yesterday protecting our election workers from threats and intimidation. One question left out of the debate, however, was why the bill was needed in the first place. Hint: these vicious attacks started surging five years and two months ago.

PASSED! Moving NY’s presidential primary to Super Tuesday would give voters a meaningful voice. NY mirrors the nation's demographics but our current primary schedule means our vote happens when it’s practically already decided. New York is too influential for its primary to be simply ceremonial.

State Sen. James Skoufis sponsors a consequential change to move the presidential primary in New York to Super Tuesday. "Presidential candidates only come to New York (now) for one reason, if we're speaking frankly, and that is, they fly in and they collect big checks," he says

With average costs of childcare and private preschool exceeding $10,000 annually, no parent should have to make painful decisions about what to prioritize. I’ll be fighting to expand UPK as well as childcare throughout the entire state — every zip code, not just some.

Congratulations to the Orange County Legislature’s new Chair, my longtime friend and former Assembly Chief of Staff, Laurie Tautel!

Today’s the first day of the 2026 session. Like every year, this one will be filled with opportunities to advance the interests of Orange County and New Yorkers. I will continue to do my absolute best on behalf of the over 300K constituents I proudly represent. Looking forward to a great 2026!

🧵 At approximately 4:00pm yesterday, Democrats earned a majority in the Orange County Legislature for the first time in the nearly 60-year history of the chamber…despite finishing the election with nine out of 21 seats (a net of four from pre-election). Here’s how:

New York has seen the highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week: 71,123 and we haven't yet reached the peak of flu season. Good news is there's still time to get your flu shot to keep yourself and your family protected. Let's start 2026 safe and healthy! Info on OCNY clinics here:

Over the last couple days, I had the privilege to attend swearing-in ceremonies for officials in Woodbury, Cornwall, Middletown, and the Orange County Legislature. At these events, I’m always struck by how unimportant politics becomes.

Communities connect through shared experiences, and grow through expression. To that end, I’m thrilled to announce $144,500 in funding for the arts in Orange County. Congratulations to the local award recipients and I look forward to partnering on the continued enrichment of our community in 2026.

Huge thanks to @democrats.org Chairman @kenmartin.bsky.social for naming me to the DNC’s Executive Committee as an At-Large Member. This DNC is laser-focused on organizing against Trump’s authoritarianism as well as rebuilding our party’s big tent. Honored to be on Chair Martin’s team.

Happy Mother’s Day to Ava’s amazing mom and all the other mom’s out there!

Some DNC news via @adamwren.bsky.social at @politico.com. Very grateful to @kenmartin.bsky.social for appointing me to the DNC’s People’s Cabinet.

The only thing dropping faster than Donald Trump’s approval ratings is Tesla’s stock. People are waking up and we will hold this administration accountable every day. We won’t bend the knee to a king in this country.

750+ people showed up in the small Village of Warwick because we all deeply believe in what Benjamin Franklin said in 1787 at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention: America would be a republic. If we could keep it. We will never bend a knee to a king. Or wannabe king.

Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate! May this day bring harmony, peace, and joy.

Let’s talk about the affordability in the Senate’s proposed budget. From toll relief, to senior support, to school funding, it just makes sense to invest in New York.

The state needs to do more to help senior citizens stay in New York. That’s why I pushed so hard for relief in this year’s Senate budget and it shows: ✅ $2.1 billion over three years for senior citizen tax rebate checks.

So many folks are asking what they can do to fight back in this moment. Yes, donate to the party if you can. Yes, call your member of Congress. But, you want to help create the permanent infrastructure to start winning again? LOOK UP AND JOIN your local town or county committee.

This is clearly a normal, rational, non-authoritarian thing a President does…

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 2y ago

Breaking News: President Trump said he planned to take control of the Kennedy Center and intended to fire several board members and install himself as chair.

USDA: Mr. President, we identified a second strain of bird flu. Trump: 🫣

Yashar Ali 🐘@yasharali.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEWS The White House is working on an executive order to fire thousands of US Department of Health and Human Services workers. Under the order, the FDA, CDC, and other health agencies would have to cut a certain percentage of employees.

John King took the job of SUNY Chancellor knowing he was re-entering public service. With that should have come the expectation that he would not earn a millionaire’s salary and perks on the backs of taxpayers.