Great to have Yadira and Marley from the team at the Manhattan Plaza Block Festival! It’s always a pleasure to connect with neighbors, hear what’s on your mind, and celebrate the community we’re proud to represent.

A Wind Advisory is in effect across NYC from Friday afternoon through early Sunday morning, with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Secure loose objects, charge your devices, and use caution when walking, biking, or driving. Visit the link in bio for updates.

🧹 Help us beautify our neighborhood! Join us Sept. 24, 10AM–12PM, for 20th–30th St & 8th Ave, or Oct. 1, 10AM–12PM, for 40th–50th St & 9th Ave. Sign up at the link in our bio and bring a neighbor!

Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection and renewal. May we carry its lessons of compassion and accountability forward, stand against antisemitism and hate, and work toward a more united New York.

Our community is doing its part to help solve New York’s housing crisis. Matt from my team joined the groundbreaking of Chelsea Beacon, transforming the former Bayview Correctional Facility into 131 permanently affordable homes, supportive housing, and community space.

AI is going to reshape New York, and we need to be ready. Matt and Jacob from my team joined @alexbores.nyc and @nysfocus.com for a conversation on the AI industry, its opportunities and risks, and what it means for New York. I’m laser focused on AI this session.

Great to tour the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America on Eighth Avenue. AFA provides free resources, socialization events to combat loneliness, and prevention education for New Yorkers of all ages. Learn more at the link in bio.

Manhattan rents just hit another record high, with the average rent reaching $6,655. This is exactly why Albany needs to act. My “State of Yes” package would build more housing, strengthen tenant protections, and tackle the shortage driving rents up. Read more at the link in bio.

NYC rents are at record highs, and too many New Yorkers are struggling to find safe, affordable homes. That’s why I’m pushing “State of Yes” to build more housing, strengthen tenant protections, and hold bad landlords accountable. Read more at the link in our bio.

Statement from Assemblymember Tony Simone Calling for Comprehensive Federal AI Regulation

TORTURE IS ILLEGAL! The regime in DC continues to use fear as their primary tool for control. Can’t win an election on the merits? Spread false narratives about immigrants and our elections. A city resists the tyranny? Send in the military. Our vision will triumph. (1/2)

Recently I spent time with the incredible community at SAGE Edie Windsor Health Fair! Since 1978, SAGE has supported LGBTQ+ elders through advocacy, resources, and community. I’m proud to fight for LGBTQ+ elders and support organizations that help spread pride every day. ❤️

13 buildings. 2.7 acres. In Nashville, that’s called “a parking lot.” In Manhattan, it’s a whole campus. And what a beautiful campus it is! I’m proud to welcome Vanderbilt University and see this landmark brought to life with jobs, opportunities, and students from around the world. 🤠

Shana Tova! As we welcome year 5787, I’m wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a year of peace, health, and joy. At a time of rising antisemitism, bigotry, and division, may we stand together, reject hate. Because in New York, every person belongs.

Twenty-five years later, we will never forget the thousands of neighbors, friends, and loved ones murdered on 9/11,or the profound loss their absence left behind. (1/3)

New York needs a big, bold housing agenda. “State of Yes” would build more housing, strengthen tenant protections, invest in social housing, and make it easier to build near transit. We can build and protect. Read more at the link in bio.

Every NYer deserves a safe place to call home. Today, @ebottcher.bsky.social and I introduced a bill to securely share information among vetted outreach teams so we can better connect people with the services they need. This is one step toward ending homelessness. Learn more at the link in our bio.

Happy Labor Day! We honor the workers who built our city and keep it moving. Much of our current affordable housing, like Penn South in my district, was built by organized labor. Labor is central to solving our housing crisis. My State of Yes report makes that clear.

New York can’t solve the housing crisis by choosing between building and protecting. We need to do both. That’s why I’m pushing my 32-bill “State of Yes” package to build more housing and strengthen tenant protections. Read more at the link in bio.

Great to join the Hells Kitchen Democrats Volunteer Appreciation Party! Proud to celebrate our volunteers and all we’ve accomplished together. Now it’s time to get to work and win up and down the ballot this November.

Assemblymember Jordan Wright is 100% correct! We need to build housing that the people who built our community can actually afford – housing that meets people where they are, and gives them the stability to get where they want to be. The full agenda to get us there is linked in bio.

Failing to get our children into housing their families can afford is unacceptable. Chris Quinn laid out the numbers in stark detail. Go to the link in bio to read the full plan to lower the cost of housing in NY and build a future our children can afford.

The numbers don’t lie… Build enough housing and rents slow and sometimes fall. Don’t believe it? Read my report linked in bio. But, while we build we must also protect tenants! This crisis can be solved, but only if we take action!

Tune in to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social at 7:00 and 11:00 tonight. I sat down with @errollouis.bsky.social on Inside City Hall to talk about what NY needs to do to solve the housing crisis. Link in bio

If you have an hour to give, you can make a difference for an older adult this holiday season! Volunteer for DOROT USA’s Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery on Wednesday, September 16 from 10 AM–12 PM. Sign up link is in bio. #Volunteer #RoshHashanah #Community #DOROT #GiveBack

Should MSG move? The current plan for Penn Station keeps The Garden in place. What do you think? Go to the link in bio to learn more about our oversight of the Penn Station project.

Would you pay for something without knowing the price? Of course not. This is basic kitchen-table economics, something the president just doesn’t get. That's why my colleagues and I on the West Side will fight to ensure NY isn’t left holding the bag. Full interview linked in bio

Who’s Paying for Penn Station? He is a corrupt developer turned corrupt president. I told Marcia Kramer on @cbsnewyork.bsky.social that my goals are clear: deliver a Penn Station that is functional and beautiful without leaving NY commuters holding the bag.

Proud to be recognized by @greenwatchdogny.bsky.social as a top 10% Assemblymember for supporting environmental legislation. I’ll keep fighting for a cleaner, healthier New York and strong protections for our climate, water, and communities.

Recently I joined Morgan McKay on Politics Unusual. We discussed Penn Station and my vision to reimagine the neighborhood above ground as a 24/7 live, work, play community. This means more housing, more green space, and more public safety. Link in bio for full segment.