deserve fair wages, affordable health care, safe working conditions, and respect on the job. New York’s hospitality industry depends on these hardworking men and women, and I stand with them as they continue their fight for dignity and fairness. Solidarity. ✊

Every conversation helps us better understand the issues that matter most to our neighbors. Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat, share an idea, or raise a concern. I always appreciate the opportunity to listen, learn, and work together to make our community an even better place.

From @nyc311.bsky.social Code Red is in effect. If you see a homeless person outside in these extreme temperatures, please call us at 311.

Showing Manhattan Borough President @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social my new district office (his former @nysenate.bsky.social office)

Looking for a new job or career opportunity? Don't miss the JobsNYC Hiring Hall, where job seekers can connect with city agencies, employers, and explore a variety of available job opportunities. What: JobsNYC Manhattan Customer Service Hiring Hall Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

The New York State Police are recruiting the next generation of Troopers. If you’re looking for a career dedicated to serving and protecting communities across New York, now is the time to apply. Competitive pay, excellent benefits, paid parental leave, retirement benefits, and more.

It was a pleasure to attend the Intrepid Museum’s Salute to Freedom Gala aboard the USS Intrepid this evening. I am proud that one of New York City’s most extraordinary cultural institutions is located right here in Senate District 47. Since being decommissioned in 1974 and opening as a museum at

Join the Broadway Mall Association for their upcoming Volunteer Day on Wednesday, July 22nd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 101 Street and Broadway. It is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and support a shared greenspace. No experience needed, and all are welcome.

The next phase of the Ninth Avenue redesign is nearly complete — bringing a new “super sidewalk” to Hell’s Kitchen and transforming the corridor from West 34th Street to West 50th Street into a safer, greener, more people-centered street.

It was an honor to join the West Side Community Fund as they celebrated their special grant cycle supporting LGBTQIA+ community members and allies across Community Board 4. Since 2018, the WSCF has invested more than $1.6 million in organizations strengthening our West Side neighborhoods.

Their confidence and enthusiasm made it clear that the future is bright. Thank you to the teachers, staff, and families who helped make this day possible.

I was honored to attend the preschool graduation ceremony at ADAPT Community Network’s West End Children’s Program. Congratulations to all of the graduates on this special milestone! The students’ singing and dance performance was so moving that it brought many attendees to tears of joy.

Recently, I had the opportunity to give PS11 fourth grader Mateo a guitar lesson. We worked on one of my favorites, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” 🎸 Mateo, I hope you enjoyed learning it. Keep practicing, and I can’t wait to hear you play it the next time I see you. You did a great job!

It was a pleasure to welcome Jaymes Black, CEO of @trevorproject.bsky.social, to our district office here in the West Side. We had a meaningful conversation about the organization’s critical work supporting LGBTQ young people, as well as their legislative priorities and ongoing advocacy efforts

I was proud to join a Pride Month conversation with the team at Jennifer Bett Communications, and grateful to Arturo Diaz for the invitation. We discussed leadership, progress, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality—from marriage equality to protecting trans rights today.

It was a pleasure to join Broadway Mall Association for a “mall walk” and learn more about the incredible work they do to care for the Broadway malls—nearly five miles of connected green space along Manhattan’s West Side. Thank you to Nancy G. Chaffetz, Andrew Genn, Ian Olsen, Dana Ebralidze, and

Thank you to Dale Brown, President of the West 79th Street Block Association, for meeting with me to discuss the incredible work you and your neighbors are doing to strengthen the Upper West Side. I’m grateful for your leadership and look forward to working together.

Congratulations to New London Pharmacy, on the grand reopening of your new space at 241 West 23rd Street - and on celebrating 50 years of serving our community! It was a pleasure to join Abby, Eleni, and the entire team for this special ribbon-cutting celebration.

increases the risk of suicide, domestic violence fatalities, and unintentional shootings, especially involving children. Clear, visual warnings can save lives by helping people better understand those risks. I’m grateful to NYC Health and everyone who helped bring this life-saving law to fruition.

Last fall, I passed legislation in the @council.nyc.gov requiring firearm dealers to display graphic warning signs about the risks of gun ownership, alongside written warnings. Today, that law is becoming reality for the first time. Research shows that access to a firearm in the home significantly

Today I joined hundreds of New Yorkers at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine to celebrate the life of Randy Bourscheidt. The extraordinary crowd filling the cathedral was a powerful reflection of the impact Randy had on our city. Through his leadership, advocacy, and unwavering belief in the

I’m grateful to everyone who showed up, celebrated, and stood together in support of our LGBTQ+ community.

Thank you to everyone who joined our contingent in the Pride March yesterday! 🏳️‍🌈 Marching together through the streets of New York City was a powerful reminder that Pride is about visibility, community, and the ongoing fight for equality.

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it can go unnoticed for years — which is why screenings like this matter. Grateful to our partners at Northwell and to everyone who stopped by to take a moment for their health. @northwellhealth.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who came out to our free community blood pressure screening with Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital today. It was great to help connect neighbors with preventive care, cardiovascular education, and health resources right here in the community.

The @nycschools.bsky.social #FreeSummerMeals program is back! 🍌 Starting today, anyone 18 years old or younger can receive free breakfast and lunch at select NYC Public Schools, parks, libraries, and more. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/SummerMeals

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Great stopping by Engine 3, Ladder 12, Battalion 7 to support their Pride shirt fundraiser. Thank you to the firefighters of Chelsea for everything you do to keep our community safe—and for showing that everyone belongs. Get yours at the firehouse at 146 West 19th Street!

of his leadership. It was an honor to recognize Bob’s amazing career with a @nysenate.bsky.social proclamation as he begins his well-earned retirement. Congratulations, Bob. Thank you for everything you’ve done for Chelsea and for the thousands of young people whose lives you’ve helped shape. 💙🎉

The Rainbow Crosswalk at Stonewall is BACK!