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I am proud to announce that @governor.ny.gov has signed two more of my bills into law, S10194-A and S10195-A with Assemblymember Patrick Burke, allowing New York City to continue using joint bidding for public works projects for an additional year.

By streamlining the contracting process, joint bidding has helped reduce delays, keep infrastructure projects moving forward, and minimize the disruptions that too often frustrate residents, commuters, and business owners.

I am proud to announce that @governor.ny.gov has signed two more of my bills into law, S10194-A and S10195-A with Assemblymember Patrick Burke, allowing New York City to continue using joint bidding for public works projects for an additional year.

What if a traffic ticket could actually change someone’s behavior instead of just costing them money? Assemblymember Jordan Wright and I have introduced legislation that would give cyclists ticketed for breaking traffic laws a choice: watch a road safety video or pay a fine.

Under our legislation, cyclists ticketed for noncriminal traffic violations could choose the educational alternative once every 12 months.

What if a traffic ticket could actually change someone’s behavior instead of just costing them money? Assemblymember Jordan Wright and I have introduced legislation that would give cyclists ticketed for breaking traffic laws a choice: watch a road safety video or pay a fine.

Our bill is inspired by an innovative initiative in London known as the “Sin Bin,” where police set up a roadside tent and give cyclists caught violating traffic laws the opportunity to watch a safety video instead of paying a fine.

It was an honor to join California Assemblymembers @ashkalra.bsky.social and Gregg Hart for a panel discussion at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia, on how cities can lead the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. 🌎🌳

In New York, I’m working to advance sustainable development, expand our urban forest, strengthen green infrastructure, and reduce our dependence on cars. Protecting nature and building thriving, affordable communities must go hand in hand.

It was an honor to join California Assemblymembers @ashkalra.bsky.social and Gregg Hart for a panel discussion at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia, on how cities can lead the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. 🌎🌳

It was an extraordinary honor to speak at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia, also known as the 17th Conference of the Parties (#COP17). 🌎🌳 Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate, with an estimated one million species threatened with extinction.

At a time when our federal government is retreating from environmental leadership, states like New York and California are stepping up. We are showing the world that protecting nature and building thriving, affordable, sustainable cities can and must go hand in hand.

It was an extraordinary honor to speak at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia, also known as the 17th Conference of the Parties (#COP17). 🌎🌳 Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate, with an estimated one million species threatened with extinction.

I passed legislation requiring the creation of our city’s 1st Urban Forest Master Plan, with a goal of expanding our tree canopy to 30% by 2035. We planted over 1,000 trees in our district and advanced street redesigns that incorporate green infrastructure and create more space for people & nature.

It was an extraordinary honor to speak at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia, also known as the 17th Conference of the Parties (#COP17). 🌎🌳 Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate, with an estimated one million species threatened with extinction.

farmland, and wildlife habitats. Instead, we must build more compact, walkable, transit-oriented communities that accommodate our growing population while protecting the natural world.

It was an extraordinary honor to speak at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia, also known as the 17th Conference of the Parties (#COP17). 🌎🌳 Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate, with an estimated one million species threatened with extinction.

🗳️ Early Voting starts today, Saturday, October 24, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Refer to @nycvotes.bsky.social Voter Guide at nycvotes.org for everything you need to know about registering, voting by mail, polling locations, and what’s on your ballot.

🗳️ Early Voting starts today, Saturday, October 24, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Refer to @nycvotes.bsky.social Voter Guide at nycvotes.org for everything you need to know about registering, voting by mail, polling locations, and what’s on your ballot.

It was great to attend the 2026 State of the City University of New York Address at John jay College! Thank you to @cunychancellor.bsky.social Félix V. Matos Rodríguez for sharing his vision for the future of our city’s public university system.

@cuny.edu is one of New York City’s greatest engines of opportunity, providing an affordable, high-quality education to students from every background and opening doors for generations of New Yorkers.

🌳 Street Tree Care Event When I served on the City Council, I met my goal of planting 1,000 new street trees across District 3 and introduced New York City’s first Urban Forest Master Plan. I also launched the Green the In-Between Fund to bring even more trees to neighborhoods that need them most.

Street trees clean our air, cool our streets, reduce flooding, support native wildlife, and improve public health. Join me, Assemblymember @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social, and @lesecologyctr.bsky.social the Lower East Side Ecology Center to care for our neighborhood trees!

When people think about biodiversity, Manhattan probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But cities have a critical role to play in addressing the global biodiversity crisis. 🌎 I’m in Yerevan, Armenia, for #COP17, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, where I had the opportunity to

Now, as a State Senator, I’m working to build on that progress and advance policies that protect pollinator habitats, expand urban green space, restore native ecosystems, and promote sustainable development.

When people think about biodiversity, Manhattan probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But cities have a critical role to play in addressing the global biodiversity crisis. 🌎 I’m in Yerevan, Armenia, for #COP17, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, where I had the opportunity to

speak about our efforts to protect and restore biodiversity in New York State. During my time on the New York City Council, we planted over 1,000 new street trees in just four years, and I introduced and passed legislation requiring NYC to develop its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan,

Last night was an incredibly emotional and meaningful evening as we celebrated Governor Kathy Hochul signing Francesco’s Law into law. I was honored to be recognized alongside my Assembly co-sponsor, Khaleel Anderson, by New Yorkers Against Gun Violence for our work to pass this legislation.

Thank you to Rebecca Fischer and the entire team at New Yorkers Against Gun Violence for this tremendous honor and for your tireless advocacy. Thank you to Governor Hochul for her leadership, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and the countless advocates and

Last night was an incredibly emotional and meaningful evening as we celebrated Governor Kathy Hochul signing Francesco’s Law into law. I was honored to be recognized alongside my Assembly co-sponsor, Khaleel Anderson, by New Yorkers Against Gun Violence for our work to pass this legislation.

When I heard the story of Francesco, a 17-year-old who died by suicide after gaining access to an unsecured shotgun, I saw so much of myself in him. Like Francesco, I struggled with my identity and mental health as a teenager. The difference is that my parents did not have a gun in our home.

Last night was an incredibly emotional and meaningful evening as we celebrated Governor Kathy Hochul signing Francesco’s Law into law. I was honored to be recognized alongside my Assembly co-sponsor, Khaleel Anderson, by New Yorkers Against Gun Violence for our work to pass this legislation.

Above all, I want to recognize Diana Cochran, Francesco’s mother, whose extraordinary courage and determination turned unimaginable grief into a powerful force for change. Without her advocacy, this legislation would not have been possible.