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.

With nearly 20% of our waste made up of food scraps, we can’t ignore the cost to our environment or economy. Restoring $5M for Food Waste Reduction grants and supporting programs that help communities cut landfill waste and emissions is a smart investment for NY.

PFAS, “forever chemicals,” don’t disappear; they contaminate our water for generations. We have a right to know when industries release pollutants into our streams, lakes, and groundwater. I’m glad the Senate Majority passed my PFAS testing bill (S.4574B), because we can’t fix what we don’t measure.

Proud to share that my bill, S4408, has passed the Senate. This legislation opens the door to renewable energy projects on parts of state reforestation land, helping New York reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, lower energy costs, and protect natural resources.

Our rural communities are essential to NY's identity and economy. Today, I hosted our Rural Resources Fair, a chance for my colleagues to connect with rural organizations. Through this fair, we learn more about our rural communities and ensure they receive the support and recognition they deserve.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Farm workers do vital, demanding work that puts nutritious food in our grocery stores. In my district, Cayuga County leads the state in dairy production, and these workers do the hard, daily work that keeps farms running. Thank you for this resolution supporting New York’s farm workers.

Some great news! We've just heard back from RTÉ that we are now being included in the final debate of the campaign, the Radio 1 debate on Friday May 15th. Fair play to every single person who signed our petition and supported Eoghan getting on the debate. Just two weeks to go...

"While Bitcoin gets a lot of attention, it hasn’t played the safe-haven role many expected. In my view, there are a few reasons why. First, Bitcoin lacks privacy. Transactions can be monitored and potentially controlled, which is why central banks aren’t looking to hold it.

Er sagte, dass russische Angriffe auf ukrainische Städte mit Drohnen und Raketen beantwortet werden würden. t.me/noel_reports...

Soursop: Nature's Potential Ally Against Cancer 🌿✨⁣ ⁣ Discover the incredible potential of soursop in the fight against cancer. Rich in bioactive compounds like acetogenins, alkaloids, and phenols, soursop may help induce cancer cell death, inhibit metastasis, and reduce oxidative stress.

Custom music in games like Dead As Disco is great because you can make fights as epic or silly as you want :p

A 100-foot mural honoring late Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker is being installed on a building in downtown Milwaukee. https://tinyurl.com/4tjw8s4a 

Hey folks, it's time for some BG3 Hints and Tips #BaldursGate3 Today, we discover an expensive way into the House of Hope. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, we have something for everyone, so why not like and subscribe for your daily tips- Tal

Nadal's Swing Advice, Scotland Rugby's New Talent, and the Future of Heavyweight Boxing #sports #sportnews #football #soccer #nba #nfl #tennis #f1 #athletics #sportshighlights

C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) from STEREO-A HI2- 17/24.4.26 Raw data: STEREO Science Center. FITS files processed with PixInsight, python & ffmpeg. Video from MMC Astro x.com/MMCAstronomy... Source stereo-ssc.nascom.nasa.gov/browse/2026/... stereo-ssc.nascom.nasa.gov/browse/2026/...

I ❤️ NYC! Thank You Zohran! Let’s see Trump on a bike 🤣

[ 🇲🇲 MYANMAR ] 🔸 Des forces anti-junte auraient frappé des soldats de l’armée birmane lors d’un festival à Bhamo, dans l’État de Kachin, en utilisant notamment des drones FPV kamikazes probablement équipés d’explosifs artisanaux.

While your own words you put out in the world are a projection of yourself, Ask yourself WHY you believe the words that define you. Evaluate why a slogan means something to you. If words you’ve been holding no longer suit you, you can let them go. #words #selfhelp #learning #growth #grandmaadvice

Hart28.com Terrifying reality check: Cardinal Czerny warns that AI’s energy demands are becoming so massive they’re driving an ecological crisis, fueled by the global tech elite🇺🇸

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Long Island Rail Road workers are picketing outside of stations on Saturday after contract negotiations with the MTA fell through. The strike has halted North America's busiest commuter rail, which could leave hundreds of thousands of riders scrambling.

The new Reform housing chief has been talking about the Grenfell fire: what do you think he said?

Dani Martín estrena este viernes su doblete de concierto en el Coliseum de A Coruña. El madrileño emociona el público con canciones de El Canto del Loco. #acoruña #coruña #lacoruña #galicia #quincemil15000

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Anyone know what these birds are!?

Ads are a perfect mirror of the moment we're living in. The three types dominating right now are Ozempic/GLP-1, online casinos, and AI. They all share one playbook: sell fantasy over authenticity. 🧵

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What happens without your protective barrier 🫥🩸 #SkinScience

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U.S. adversaries are integrating fast, and American partners are starting to do the same without asking Washington. What does that shift mean for U.S. global influence? (Members Only) Listen here: warontherocks.com/episode/the-...

The #Canes (12-1) became the first team to reach the Stanley Cup Final with fewer than two losses since 1987, when all four rounds went best-of-seven.

I 3d printed an interactive toy and Cloud looooooves it.

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"This is part of the last wave of old guard civil rights leaders." @lizzieohreally.bsky.social on South Carolina's proposed redistricting map that would eliminate longtime Democratic power broker, Congressman James Clyburn's seat.

If you only watch one video today, let it be this one. Thank you, Charlene and LiUna 3000, for your powerful message to Canadians: “ We need to ensure that the Canada we know and love is the Canada that survives this election."

Google says: trust the AI. But trust without verification = wasted spend. Watch for: • Bad URL expansion • Irrelevant keyword matching • Inflated conversions • PMax brand cannibalization Automate execution. Not judgment. #ProteanDigital #GoogleAds #PaidAds #Marketing

We’re hiring. 📢 An internal opportunity is now open in HSE Technology & Transformation for an Interim Assistant National Director, Head of SAP CoE. 📅 Closing date: 2 June 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4tqeLy8 #DigitalForCare #SAP #Hiring

Join us on Reservoir Road by the I81 overpass on Saturday any time between 10 am and noon. We need your presence. Be there! #resist #goodtrouble #resisttyranny #shencoindivisible #shenandoahcountydemocrats

OpenAI has a new “health” app… 🤨 From the latest episode of Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000, with @emilymbender.bsky.social. From episode 71: A Bad Case of Hype-itis.

Privacy is not a purely technical issue. I got to speak on the Main Stage at #MozFest 2025, on “Unlearning Privacy” with @signal.org's Udbhav Tiwari. Moderated by the wonderful Lauren Hendry Parsons from @mozilla.org.

A lot of the hype has been about Joseph Dzierwa and JT Quinn, but there's another pitcher from Orioles' 2025 Draft class off to a strong start. LHP Caden Hunter (6th-rounder) had 9 K's in 4 innings of 1-run ball today for Single-A Delmarva. The 22-year-old has a 1.17 ERA in 6 games.

💙Thank You Julie J 💙 As always, an honor Being mentioned💙🫡💙 #epsteinfiles #trumpsteinfiles #nowar #peace

Who is Astalor Bloodsworn? Where have we seen the Prey questgiver before? And what is Anguish, anyway? These questions are answered more fully in this week's episode of the Lore Watch Podcast, but here's a quick primer on everyone's either most or least favorite NPC in Midnight so far.

Tomorrow, Oversight Dems are going to Palm Beach. We will hear from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein‘s abuse. And we will get answers. Tune in live Tuesday at 10 AM.

Impariamo ad amare e a rispettare il nostro pianeta e soprattutto a non inquinarlo siccome é già malato!🌎 #terra #earth #planet #pianetaterra #giornatamondialedellaterra

Clark getting mad and then drilling a 3 in someone’s face, can’t wait to see this a hundred times this year #wnba

La La La is honestly an underrated tune

Seeing SB19, Maki, and December Avenue all sharing one stage to perform “Wakas” at Watsons Playlist 2026 was pure magic. #WatsonsPlaylist #OwnTheMoment

zheng850349: RT @gufeng57745070: 现在中国人没要求民主自由之类的东西，只想活得没那么狼狈。

" US Texas Police Brutal Vile disgrace ... N@Zi yes - this is democratic country ? Really? " #USA

Chelsea's in her 💰 on this one!

We all know the truth, but unfortunately some people don’t like admitting to the truth, even when it’s staring them in the face!!!! #ISRA’HELLLiesISRA’HELLDies #FreePalestine #Gaza #Humanity #StopTheGenocide #StopKillingChildren