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.

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.

Abortion is healthcare, and having one doesn’t disqualify someone from being a good parent. Still, reproductive history is often used against parents in custody cases. My bill (S.8860) will put an end to this, protecting children’s interests and ensuring access to reproductive services without fear.

I worked to ensure this year’s budget included language from my bill to streamline environmental review and reduce unnecessary barriers to construction, making it easier to build housing that is good for the climate. Thank you to everyone who advocated for these reforms. Now, let’s get building.

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.

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.

Our continued reliance on fossil fuels is driving up utility costs. We must take action to better plan our energy system, improve grid performance, and lower consumers' electricity bills. I stand with my colleagues and advocates in pushing for these critical steps.

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.

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.

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We could write a #DidntAgeWellDonald book! Bush lied & Clinton’s impeachment was unimportant Question about Iran, How many false pretenses?

It has officially been one year of Trump back in office. He swore that by today, electricity bills would have dropped by 50 percent. Not only did he fail to deliver on that promise, electricity bills have gone up.

💪Jasmine Crockett(OUR ‘28 VP) in a Judiciary hearing: “y'all need to read your history books. The same books that Republicans decided we shouldn’t read, because they’re afraid it’ll hurt People's feelings to know that their Ancestors were so savage, that they would enslave Black Folk”🇺🇸

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With everything going on right now, it’s more important than ever that we commit to participating in Friday’s May Day events if we possibly can. Which means NOT participating. IN ANYTHING. Because without us they’re nothing. Find out what’s happening near you at Maydaystrong.org

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 

If you haven’t heard… 🎉We’re hosting the BIGGEST party of the year — and YOU’RE invited to our Harvest Hootenanny! 🍁 ✨ Enjoy delicious food trucks 🎶 Dance to live music 🎡 Experience carnival rides 🍂 Celebrate fall fun with the whole family! Will we see you there? Let us know below! 👇🏾 #SaintLouisMO

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I know you realize just how unconscionable this is. Please, share this video, the more of us who stand up against this bullshit the better!

Russia: New building construction in Tyumen, occupied Siberia. Such issues are systemic and nationwide as Russian developers cut corners because of a sharp rise in cost of construction materials over the last few years.

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

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to those who do this work. If you wanna support a drunken educator’s weekend shenanigans, my cashapp is $TheProfessorPash

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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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I'm a mom, a union flight attendant, and a state representative. I still work two jobs to make ends meet. That's why I'm running for Congress. Because Washington has left working people behind - it's time our representatives reflect the communities they serve.

Alles wiederholt sich. 🤮 Deutsche Firmen finanzieren Nazis.

Epstein Survivor woke up on a surgical table.

If you want a feral heroine whose pleasure actually matters, welcome. Dark romantasy with cruel folklore Fae, brutal politics, sharp banter, gothic vibes, and unhinged spice. A Debt of Shattered Hope on Amazon + KU. #darkromantasy

📺 Un vistazo animado al jonrón de Jeremy Peña

Steven Guilbeault: "There is no way we can reach our 2030 targets."

Prescription costs shouldn’t cause stress — they should bring relief. Independa helps you save with prescription discounts while staying connected to the care and services you need, all from the comfort of home. #Independa #VirtualCare #SeniorCare #HealthyAging #CareAtHome #Prescriptions #Discount

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Oh, can't you see the role we're living? Political lies are just corporate decisions To take away the votes that the populace sent Hold it in to the land of the living Look at the lost souls They seem so black Look at the lost souls Souls of black They're bleeding so black

Who's going to win? It’s time for some Healthy Competition. We challenged two experts to answer questions about overdose prevention. Play along to see how many you get right and to find out who wins!

Damn...... #CL #Arsenal

2021: This was my first time touching animation in Clip Studio Paint. Titled as A second in disassociating

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CAN YOU GUESS THIS BOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR? HINT: KNOWN FOR HIS UNMATCHED ENERGY AND WILD FASHION CHOICES! #GuessTheActor #BollywoodQuiz #WhoIsThisActor #MovieTrivia #IndianCinema #PopCulture

Germany doesn’t celebrate n*zis and our country should not be celebrating the confederate losers who fought for racial hierarchy so the wealthy, white few could hoard wealth and power.

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LL Bean also protects DEI in the workplace .

Happy World Creativity and Innovation Day! Join us on FreezeCrowd.com to freeze with coolness. How are you being creative or innovative on your college campus and are you using AI? ❤️❄️ #WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay #CreativityAndInnovationDay #WCID #Creative #Innovative

Meanwhile, .... at Uluru [Ayers Rock] 🇦🇺 Australia...😏✌️☮️ #onlytraveltiktok 👊 #Uluru #AyersRock #NorthernTerritory #Australia

Watch the final seconds of Marblehead's big win over Swampscott! Read more about the game here: https://loom.ly/qiGARNQ

Good morning!☕️🔥 Russian transport, an electronic warfare device, an artillery firing position, and two machine gun positions were burned by UAV operators!☄️💥 🇺🇦Border Guards in the South

Making it harder to cancel a subscription can boost corporate revenues by over 200%. Americans overwhelmingly support bans on hidden or extra fees, and policymakers should act to protect families and restore trust. Read the @groundwork.bsky.social report: groundworkcollaborative.org/work/taking-...

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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.

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M-line Special official account: Upholding Tsunku♂-san’s lesson on embracing the rhythm with one’s whole body. (Caption on video: Miyamoto, even doing the moves of the wrestler in Rhythm Heaven)

Male Birth Control Breakthrough. Reproductive biologists at Cornell University have made a significant advancement toward a reversible male contraceptive. #menshealth #birthcontrol #medicalinnovation #healthnews #sciencenews

Failed Zircon missile interception reported over Kyiv For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

Summer plans: Giannis playing soccer... (via FearBuck) #NBA

Tateyama Murodo, Toyama, Japan #Japan #Nippon