Senator Rachel May
@rachelmayny
On World Photography Day, I honored two exceptional photographers for their contributions and dedication to our community with the NYS Senate 2025 Empire Award. Thank you, Michelle and Mike, for your outstanding and important work.
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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 t...
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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...
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For Banned Books Week, I'd like to share a passage from a history book that holds significance for me, the one my grandparents wrote in the 1960s. Despite being an accurate account...
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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...
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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 reduc...
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This budget document asserts that New York is a civilized state that feeds the hungry, houses the homeless, cares for children, invests in infrastructure, agriculture, environmental protection, science, and public health, and defends immigrant neighbors, trans youth like my son, and the rule of law.
New York’s commitment to free expression means readers should have access to diverse materials. My Freedom to Read (S1099) and Open Shelves (S1100A)bills help protect that access. Thank you to my Assembly colleagues and the fantastic authors who supported these bills at our rally today.
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.
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.
Too many New Yorkers, especially in rural counties, struggle to find dental care closer to home because there aren’t enough providers. My bill, now law, allows dental hygienists to collaborate with dentists and deliver care without direct supervision. This change will help expand access.
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.
We’re putting consumers ahead of corporate profits and stopping companies from exploiting hardworking people. As Consumer Protection chair, I’m proud to sponsor two bills in this bill package: a cap on care rental fuel charges and the deletion of financial data after auto-renewal cancellation.
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.
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.
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PM Carney just walked into the European Political Community summit in Armenia and the whole world took notes While Trump rage-posts about being disrespected PM Carney is literally being called the new leader of the free world by allies across 4 continents. 🇨🇦 #CanadaStrong #USDemocracy #Pinks
Should early airport beers be banned? Steve Brine asks whether airlines and airports have a role to play in ensuring that clearly intoxicated passengers are prevented from boarding flights, rather than banning alcohol service entirely.
DUA LIPA sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted image of the pop star on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale REUTERS / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL May 11, 20266:27 AM GMT+2 May 12, 2026
The economy didn't just lose 92,000 jobs last month, but it did even worse than expected. We need a government that actually creates new jobs and opportunities, rather than tariffs and wars that raise costs for all of us.
Looks like that Ukrainians are not done with Cheboksary, Chuvashia, today. More long range UAVs are targeting military targets in the city.
She will be heading the UN Security Council meeting in a few days. MAGATS and Orange Satan says everything is AI!! Lying punks!! Grok says otherwise!! Depose her!
🇫🇷 France 2027 : une présidentielle face aux crises ? "C'est une démission avant l'heure de la classe politique française", alerte Virginie Le Guay, éditorialiste politique et invitée sur le plateau de Stéphanie Antoine #ledebatf24
It’s time to talk about Brexit… Leaving the EU has harmed our economy significantly. By putting Britain back at the heart of Europe, Labour is tackling the cost of living crisis.
Far-right groups can try all they want to create distractions, but they can't hide the human impact of kicking hundreds of thousands of working people in Colorado off their healthcare. I'll keep fighting for a fair tax and healthcare system that serves everyone, not just the wealthy few
The Israeli army launched a number of strikes on the city of Nabatieh on Tuesday, after threatening to evacuate it entirely. Direct airstrikes targeted the Rawdat al-Salihin cemetery in the city of Nabatieh.
Released on this day in 1951 was the sci-fi/horror film, 'The Thing from Another World'. Starring Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey, and Douglas Spencer, it is the story of scientists and Air Force officials who fend off a bloodthirsty alien organism. #OnThisDay
If your presence is strong, your words don’t need to be. No over-explaining. No proving. No convincing. Just standards. Consistency. Control. Because real presence speaks before you ever do.
Multiple Choice Monday Why is this tiny fish not the octopus’s next tasty snack? a. This tiny fish tastes funny. b. Sleepy cephalopod, will eat later. c. Sated cephalopod, still digesting last tasty fish. d. Write in answers: correct & incorrect ones will be enjoyed equally.
Massive dust storm hits Lunkaransar, Rajasthan, India 🇮🇳 (30.05.2026) Les activités humaines, comme la déforestation, le surpâturage et la surexploitation de l’eau, provoquent l’extension des déserts et augmentent le risque de tempêtes de sable et de poussière. 50 DEGRÉS en Inde ça ressemble à ça :
#MarcoRubio #ICE #Iran #DV1 #ProudBlue Marco was asked about Iran but his answer seems to be about people victimized by ICE
Today it is Ascension Day, this is the day our Lord and Saviour ascented into heaven. Let's pray 'The Lord's Prayer' together #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #Prayer #PeaceInChrist #christianfyp #fyp
🚀🎶 Flashback to September 12, 1975: Pink Floyd unveils their timeless masterpiece, “Wish You Were Here”— an emotional homage to their legendary frontman, Syd Barrett. 🌌✨🎧 #PinkFloyd #LegendaryMusic #RockRoyalty #MusicHistory #WishYouWereHere
As part of our Food and Weight Management inquiry we questioned the supermarkets on what they are doing to help incentivise healthy eating. Take a look at some of the questions we asked them below. You can see more from the session here: committees.parliament.uk/event/26287/...
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@reprosadelauro is a failed leader. Thank you to our faith leaders for having the courage and morals to stick up for what is right. We need to remove Rosa from power! Vote in candidates from @citizensimpeachment to build a better future! #abolishice #impeachtrump #replacerosa
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Hi all, here is the next Pokémon single-page collection piece. I decided to draw all the different regional forms. I hope you like it! (I don't own Pokémon, I just like drawing them.) #Artist #Artwork #DailyArt #pokemon #games #ink
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❤️🧲 ICDs can distort cardiac MRI—but high-bandwidth GRE cine offers a workaround. pdf 👉 www.journalofcmr.com/article/S109... Dr. Calder Sheagren explains below 👇 #WhyCMR
Usagi and her friends investigate & realize that the Rental Shop Dark’s DVDs are brainwashing program made by Zoisite to capture Sailor Moon. <S1ep7 (“Act 7: Mamoru Chiba - Tuxedo Mask”)> #SailorMoonCrystal
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All gas, no brakes...and stop texting! You have until 8:00pm to vote. AND...unaffiliate voters, you can vote in the Democratic primary! Go there, ask for the ballot, and vote for SamForNJ.org
7/ The drive to SPIEF conference has been made more interesting by Ukraine's intervention. So we know the port has been hit but also the refinery, the largest complex in NW Russia. The Governor reported 30 drones were shot down - does he mean intercepted by the refinery/port?
🌙🗺️ This message invites you to elevate your vibration and tune into its wisdom. What dream are you mapping into action this week? 👉 Join us in the MMJS membership to manifest your dreams together: check our bio-link #Manifestation #Vision
This indie developer is making a 3D Metroidvania where you play as an Android assembled from Jet parts and can fly! It's called AEROMACHINA, will you play this? #BIGSummerShowcase store.steampowered.com/app/3523120/...
[Reupload] #SingingMarch Day 10: Song from 2024 - 2025 305 by Jordan Adetunji feat. Bryson Tiller Enjoy! #vsinger #vtuber
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