It's great to be back in Albany for the 2026 legislative session. I'm looking forward to a productive year focused on policies to lower costs while maintaining our commitments to the services that residents in the 48th Senate District rely on. A few of my priorities are highlighted in the video.

We brought together fantastic authors to stand up for the freedom to read. Powerful speeches highlighted how books inspire us, reflect our own lives, and open our minds to new perspectives. We must protect every New Yorker’s freedom to read, and that’s exactly what my bills (S1099/S1100) will do.

Over $1.2 million in funding for Onondaga County Public Libraries will help ensure a positive experience, whether browsing popular books, researching, or studying quietly. To best serve the 48th District, our libraries must be safe, secure, accessible, and equipped with the latest technology.

Access to fresh, healthy food shouldn’t depend on where you live. Senator Baskin’s FRESH Communities Act will bring grocery stores to underserved areas and support local farmers. Proud to co-sponsor this bill that will benefit public health in communities across New York.

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman on the anniversary of her passing in 1913. I’m proud that she made her home in Auburn, now part of the 48th District. Her courage and deep commitment to justice continue to inspire the fight for equality.

My bill, the Freedom to Read Act (S1099), affirms that every New York student should have access to inclusive, developmentally appropriate library collections chosen by librarians. Advocates went to Albany to urge Governor Hochul to sign the bill.

The Senate Majority votes today on several bills that will strengthen our democracy and make voting easier in New York. I’m proud to have my bill included, giving election commissioners the option to establish short-term polling sites to ensure voting is safer, more efficient, and more accessible.

Last week, we saw several state legislatures, emboldened by an extremist Supreme Court, move to further disenfranchise Black voters. Here in New York, we should be proud that we are taking the opposite approach by making it easier for all eligible New Yorkers to exercise their right to vote.

Congratulations to everyone at InterFaith Works on 50 years of service! The work you do to support refugees and strengthen our community is invaluable and has made Central New York and our whole society a better place.

As budget talks continue, I’m working to support SUNY ESF and launch a new institute for mass timber and regenerative forestry in CNY. Mass timber locks carbon, supports year-round building, and is growing fast globally. ESF can help make our region a leader.

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❗Σε πλήρη εξέλιξη η αναχαίτιση του στολίσκου για τη Γάζα από το ισραηλινό πολεμικό ναυτικό. Σκάφη ακτιβιστών που επιχειρούν να ''σπάσουν'' τον αποκλεισμό του παλαιστινιακού θύλακα περικυκλώνονται, ενώ μέλη των IDF κάνουν ρεσάλτο σε τουλάχιστον ένα πλοίο. Credit: Clash Report #skaigr #news

Kareem Rahma's advice to brands looking to do something fun, new, and fresh on social: Do it or don't. Have you convinced the c-suite to go all in on a series and seen the results pay off?

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Ilan Pappe on “memoricide” — the erasure of Palestinian history after 1948. Destroyed villages. Rewritten narratives. Forgotten communities. This isn’t just about land—it’s about memory and truth. 🎧 youtu.be/pfw80K9qzic #IlanPappe #Palestine #TruthMatters

Video footage captures the moment an ambulance was struck in an Israeli attack in Deir Qanoun En Nahr, south Lebanon. A Syrian father & his young daughter were killed in the initial strike. Moments later, paramedics from the Islamic Risala Scout Association rushed to the scene to rescue the wounded

(1/2) DOGE promised trillions in savings. But it delivered inflated numbers, false claims, & real damage to federal agencies. Federal workers across the nation endured wave after wave of attacks.

What options does Starmer have to lower energy bills? 📻 @praneshippr.bsky.social outlines the short term measures the PM might be considering on #BBC5Live 👇

There’s a new global space race underway to answer some of our biggest questions. And this time, we’re in the running. That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

From LaGuardia at 3 p.m. to the barn in time for puck drop. Never a doubt. 🏒 #BGSU #AyZiggy 🟠🟤

Sunday 1/4/26 Quick4Cast. Warmer days ahead! What you need to know in 30 seconds. Check the First Alert 4 weather app for more forecast details #stlwx Full forecast -> firstalert4.com/weather

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Last time I jumped like this on skates I fell backward and bit my tongue. 🥴😬😂 Subscribe 👉 @funny_as_puck #Hockey #NHL #Habs

🚨The Pentagon is asking for another $1,500,000,000,000 in taxpayer dollars. The Air Force is asking for $338,800,000,000 — a $92,500,000,000 budget increase. These are big numbers, but they will never become abstractions to me. Public trust depends on clean audits.

Today we are featuring the wisdom of Sr. Molly Mathew. She shares the wisdom of remaining faithful to the life you are called to live. Follow along each Wednesday to hear more wisdom from women religious.

5-14-2026 This is one of the most horrifying things of 2026. Yes, just one of. Cr; @holden_onto_truth

Ukrainian drones are shredding Russian logistics at depths beyond 100 km, with a sharp rise in published footage showing military and supply vehicles destroyed across occupied rear routes. #Ukraine

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Experience is a factor in the race for LA mayor. "Inside the Issues" host Amrit Singh spoke with candidate Adam Miller about his background and approach.

⚔️ Discover Chester’s Civil War history Uncover the stories of siege, survival, loyalty & betrayal on this guided walk through 1640s Chester. 🗓 Sun 31 May | 11:30am 📍 Chester Picturehouse 🎟 Tickets: buff.ly/UQv3tGm #ChesterHeritageFestival #CHF2026 #Chester

Manifest route chaque requête vers le modèle LLM le moins cher capable de la traiter. Self-hostable, 500+ modèles. https://github.com/mnfst/manifest

UPDATE: Governor Mikie Sherrill arrived at Delaney Hall and spoke with Gabriela Soto, the wife of strike leader Martin Soto. www.facebook.com/share/v/18qr...

To complete the acoustic torture, The Clown will hold a five-hour rambling, psychotic speech, followed by RFK Jr extolling the virtues of eating roadkill testicles, Joseph Miller calling for "the total war", and Pete HegSSeth on war-fighters". At that time she'll be honey to your ears.

🔥 Memorial Day Weekend vibes hit different at Hush 🇺🇸 Music, cocktails, hookah & nonstop energy till 4AM in Queens 🍸💨 Pull up with your crew for the ultimate holiday weekend party. 📍 70-10 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Queens Reserve now at hushloungegarden.com #HushLoungeGarden #MemorialDay

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🐓 Cocorico! 🇫🇷🔥 The excellence of modding with Arma Mod France is here! Uniforms, weapons, vests, and helmets faithfully recreated—a true mark of quality to represent the French Army in #ArmaReforger. And this is just a glimpse of what's coming! 👀✨ 👉 youtu.be/hj3OZ3JfIrc @armaplatform.com

We think GB News presenter Camilla Tominey needs a calculator, and a map… 🤦‍♀️

Resultierend aus Videoanalysen nahmen am 18.05.26 in #Gera rund 145 Teilnehmende während der rechtsextremen & #AfD/#NPD(„HEIMAT“)-indoktrinierten Demonstration teil. Rechtsextremist Peter Schreiber („Die HEIMAT“ [vormals NPD] & „FREIE SACHSEN“) reiste als Gastredner an. 1/4

Catch Hawthorn and our team at 3pm ET today on Insider Gaming Showcase and Steam event! #gaming #rpggames #multiplayer

The most interesting observation in today’s reptile survey. 7 year old assistant made us watch for 45 minutes.

Lehrer:innen, Schüler:innen und Eltern sind sich einig: Der Fächerkanon muss in die heutige Zeit. AHS-Reform für eine starke, humanistische Bildung. 📚

Fırtına ne kadar şiddetli olursa olsun, bir annenin sevgisi asla eksilmez. ❤️ ❤️ #ŞenolGüneş #Greenwoodistiyoruz #POTUS #JillBiden #THM

🤖 MLB 🔁 by Alex Pavlovic GRAND SLAM WADE MECKLER ‼️ The @Angels have a 4-0 first-inning lead!

Crowds gather for a May Day protest in San Francisco. Read more → www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... 📽️: Erik Castro/For the S.F. Chronicle

From inspiring sessions to meaningful connections, hear what one attendee has enjoyed most about CAMRT 2026.

The guys are coming home to a brand new look 👀 1st and Now is LIVE! 🎙️ WATCH HERE ➡️ http://bc-lions.visitlink.me/iETufc

And we’re having the exterminators come in next week, so you might need to wear a gas mask for a few days… yeah, so if you could just get some plastic and cover up all the files, that’d be great.

Team HighballTV This or That: Director’s edition 🎬 Agnès Varda or Chantal Akerman? PTA or Ruben Östlund? Some choices reveal more than a Letterboxd profile ever could. 👀 #filmsky

Choose your starting place in the Johanna Kincaid Mystery Series. Listen to the Casefile Rollout. Oh. Pre-orders for Incident on the Right of Way are coming soon ⚡️ meanwhile COMMENT 1,2, or 3. I’ll be back to follow up 💙📚 #Booksky #WritingCommunity #Mystery #Thrillers #Writers❤️Reviews sound on ? 🎧

This is what it actually looks like trying to change your life.

If you blink.. you’ll miss SOMETHING these days 😭 More warehouse fires (alegedly 👀).. a general strike combined with a ‘No Kings’ nationwide strike AND May Day. People are pushing back & including our future leaders. Do whatever you feel called to do. 😏🩵 🪧 #MayDay #Strike #Trump #Chicago #OpenAi

📺 Visualizando el swing de Juan Soto utilizando tecnología de seguimiento de bate.

📢 Online event "Driving Educational Innovation: The Role of Teaching & Learning Centres" 📅 20 November 2025 🕛14:00–15:00 CEST 📍Online💻 👉 Register now to reserve your spot: buff.ly/cRKdBML

Start at the cellular level. 🧬 I swapped my exhausting 10-step skincare routine for Bellawell’s new NMN 500mg to boost my cellular energy from the inside out. Biohack your glow this summer! Available at BellawellHealth.com. ☀️✨ #CellularEnergy #SkincareHacks #Bellawell #NMNSupplement #RadiantSkin

Join Us! Sunday, November 9th at Killer Fitness in Burbank for 12 HOUR SHIFT and Q&A with Director Brea Grant! $13 Tix 🎟️ • 7:30pm Doors • 8:00pm Show www.eventbrite.com/e/12-hr-shif... @breagrant.bsky.social @juliacmarchese.bsky.social @theterigamble.bsky.social @killerfitnessla.bsky.social

6/2/26 MAGAts say there is no slush fund but we know there is one. #news #politics #currentevents

November is Fertility Awareness Month, and we welcomed Director of Compliance and Information at the HFEA, Rachel Cutting MBE, to the podcast to talk about their latest Fertility Trends report and more. Listen now: bit.ly/4ihuomd

💙🏀 #Knicks

Acts 25 11 If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” Josh Howerton:  https://www.facebook.com/HowertonJosh/