Dad & husband. Senate Majority Conference Chair. Chair of Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, & Parks. Progressive reformer. Representing the 29th District.
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Yesterday, I was happy to be part of the celebration at the 41st Annual 116th Street Festival in #ElBarrio! I was proud to recognize Nick Lugo, David Acosta, and Robert Acosta for their many years of service to this wonderful event. #OrgulloBoricua
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For years, @Dest2morrow has been a safe space and critical resource for the LGBTQIA community in the South Bronx and beyond. This week, I was proud to present a check for $20,000 to help support their vital community programs. Thank you for all that you do!
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The NY Senate Summer Reading Program is great way to keep students engaged in the joys of reading all summer!
Students can submit their completed reading form by August 21 and they will receive an official summer reading certificate from me recognizing their achievement.
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See link for more info! nysenate.gov/nyread
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The arts, culture, and music heal us, inspire us, and helps make New York City the joyful place that it is.
Yesterday, I had the honor of addressing and greeting the audience for the @nyphil’s free concert in Central Park.
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I had a great time yesterday at the @IsaacsCenterNYC Community Day! It was a fun day of food, carnival games, and good cheer. Many thanks to @GoddardRiv, the Isaacs Center, and all who helped make this fun day possible.
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On Tuesday, I was happy to join @ElMuseo for the kickoff reception for the 2026 Museum Mile celebration! Museum Mile is a wonderful cultural and musical festival where museums along 5th Avenue open their doors, free of charge, for an evening of community programming.
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It is important that residents of the 29th SD have access to free legal services in their community & close to home.
Today I was proud to host the @nylag Mobile Legal Help Van at our office in East Harlem. Thanks to NYLAG for their services & to the constituents who joined us.
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Our local artists bring so much to our society, enhancing our lives while providing a major economic engine for our community.
For years, I have had the pleasure of joining @CB8M at their Arts Show on James Cagney Place.
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Today’s event was yet another example of why the arts and culture are vital to our community!
My sincere thanks to @CB8M , and all who participated in this meaningful and fun event.
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*FREE Shredding event!*
Join us on Thursday, June 25 for our free shred event happening at Lafayette Estates, 825 Morrison Ave #Bronx. Happy to partner with @AMEmeritaTorres and @CMAmandaFarias for this event!
See flyers for more info. Please call us if you have any questions.
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Yesterday, the NY Senate passed my bill, S1058, which would require that landlords in apartment buildings converting to submetering provide a rent reduction to tenants equal to the utility costs previously included in their rent.
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This important tenant protection measure helps ensure residents are not double-charged for utilities and establishes a process for appealing inaccurate rent reductions.
Read more here:
nysenate.gov/legislation/bil…
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I am proud to announce that this week the NY Senate passed several Serrano bills that are very impactful for the people in our community.
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Youth mentoring programs make a huge difference in the lives of young people, but often lack the resources they need. S.1056 will make criminal history background checks free of charge for not-for-profit mentoring programs.
Read more here: nysenate.gov/legislation/bil…
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Arts education is critically important to our students. S.1072A will direct the commissioner of education to conduct an audit and report on statewide compliance with state regulations for arts education instruction.
Read more here: nysenate.gov/legislation/bil…
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Ensuring that our medical professionals understand and relate to the communities they’re serving is vitally important. S.1063 will require cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals.
Read more here: nysenate.gov/legislation/bil…
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Today I was happy to honor Star Mensah, a student from the Highbridge neighborhood of the 29th Senate District, with a Senate Proclamation.
Star is a student at Farmindale State College and a recipient of a scholarship from @NYSABPRL.
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This scholarship will assist with her aviation administration studies at school.
Congratulations!
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