Dad & husband. Senate Majority Conference Chair. Chair of Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, & Parks. Progressive reformer. Representing the 29th District.
The Bronx & Manhattan
Joined May 2009
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While in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 for the @SOMOSNEWYORK conference, I had the honor of joining New York’s cultural community in Loíza, PR, to tour the P.A.Y.E. Community Center.
The cultural connections between New York and Puerto Rico run deep.
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Supporting community spaces that preserve our heritage, celebrate the arts, and create opportunities for future generations is essential.
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Thank you to New Yorkers for Culture & Arts @ny4ca1 and our cultural partners for coming together in support of this important community institution.
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As more New Yorkers pursue freelance, independent, and nontraditional work, we must ensure that access to essential benefits and protections evolves with them.
At the @SOMOSNEWYORK conference in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 , our panel, Beyond the Employer: Portable Benefits,
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highlighted the often-invisible labor that keeps our city and state running and the importance of strengthening protections for today’s evolving workforce.
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Thank you to @freelancersu, @workersjusticep, Voices for Creative New York, and the Culture & Arts Policy Institute for bringing us together for this important conversation.
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New York City has long been a cultural beacon, giving voice to artists and artistic expression.
Yesterday, I was happy to join @SpeakerMenin, @CMNantashaW, and colleagues at the @MetMuseum for the launch of Art Week in NYC!
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Art Week NYC is a four-day festival celebrating contemporary art in neighborhoods across our city. Grateful to all the organizers and participating venues for this meaningful event!
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Art Week NYC is a four-day festival celebrating contemporary art in neighborhoods across our city. Grateful to all the organizers and participating venues for this meaningful event!
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It was a privilege to join colleagues, community leaders, and advocates in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 for the 40th Annual @SOMOSNEWYORK Conference.
Throughout this important conference, I hosted panel discussions with experts in the fields on issues ranging from portable benefits,
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I was proud to sponsor a reception and press conference highlighting the cultural ties between Puerto Rico and New York and the importance of investing in our artists and cultural institutions.
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**Honoring Our Veterans!**
Join us on Fri, Nov 13 as we honor two local veterans from the 29th Senate District at a ceremony at @CentroPR!
We are forever grateful for the service of our local veterans, along w/ generations of veterans who have given so much to all of us.
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Our local parks help build the urban tree 🌳 canopy, cool us on the hottest days, and provide health and wellness opportunities for our community.
Recently, I was proud to join the groundbreaking for the renovations at Ruppert Park.
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The new design will create more access, better amenities, and an improved dog run.
Grateful to @NYCParks, @SpeakerMenin, @CB8M, and all our colleagues in government for their support of these needed improvements.
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Arts and culture connect us, celebrate our heritage, and strengthen our communities!
Looking forward to joining cultural leaders from New York and Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 for two special events at @SOMOSNEWYORK #SOMOS2026, alongside NYC Council Deputy Speaker Dr. @CMNantashaW.
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