NYS Assembly Member Amy Paulin
@AmyPaulin
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Assembly Member representing the 88th District (Westchester County, NY) | Chair of the Committee on Health
Albany & Westchester, NY
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@EFischberger
@RepBowman
I checked with two people on the same trip and this didn't happen. He traveled with a delegation of American Congressmen.
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Where is the outrage in the response from the Yonkers School District at the antisemitism expressed by their students? This is much more than just poor sportsmanship. (1/3)
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I am saddened to state that I will not be participating in the Women’s March this year.
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It's Time to Legalize Natural Organic Reduction (A382/S5535) In New York State
Natural organic reduction is an end-of-life option that’s natural, safe and better for our environment than cremation or burial. (1/3)
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The Jewish community is increasingly under attack, and we cannot allow antisemitism to be normalized. As New Yorkers, and Americans, we have a responsibility to look out for one another, and uphold tolerance and respect. (2/3)
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I hold our school districts, and all people, to this higher standard, and demand more of a response. There needs to be consequences and a full investigation of the incident. (3/3)
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I am honored to have been appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Health. Improving access to and the quality of health care for New Yorkers is something that I have fought for since I first joined the Assembly. 1/2
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This letter has been sent to Gov. Cuomo from myself and fellow Assemblymembers urging him to direct that the NYSDOH update their guidelines for classroom spacing according to the recent guidance from the CDC. This needs to be done as soon as possible.
@NYGovCuomo
@HealthNYGov
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MTA FUNDS RESTORED IN THE BUDGET!
Throughout this year’s budget process I’ve fought for crucial MTA funds to be restored in the state budget. I’m proud to say that funds totalling $138 million – which were almost steered to the state’s general fund - have now been restored. 1/2
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I stand with New York’s independent pharmacists, who have stepped up in heroic ways to keep patients and communities healthy and safe during the pandemic, and support the enactment of the NYS Pharmacy Rescue Package. (1/2)
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Thank you
@NYSUT
for supporting our NYS public schools. I stand with you in the fight to fund our public schools to the fullest extent, and against charter school expansion which could jeopardize funding for existing public schools.
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I fully plan to conduct rigorous, public oversight during the legislative session beginning in Jan. It is time for public hearings that will inform & educate NYers about the state of the MTA, and the urgent & major steps we’ll need to take in order to solve the current crisis.
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I’m honored to be back in Albany working on behalf of my constituents in the 88th District - Scarsdale, Edgemont, Eastchester, Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Pelham, Pelham Manor, New Rochelle and White Plains - and all New Yorkers. I’m also thrilled to now be representing Edgemont. 1/4
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He needs to resign now, and if that does not happen, we in the Assembly must begin impeachment proceedings. (3/3)
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Thank you Transportation Alternatives
@TransAlt
for fighting for expanded public transit, safer streets, and new open space – helping our environment and all of us lead healthier, safer lives!
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It's time to give New Yorkers this positive choice. (3/3)
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I want to congratulate
@Biaggi4NY
on her exciting and hard-won primary win. She has my full support in November. I can't wait to work together with her on behalf of our constituents in Pelham and on policies to help all New Yorkers.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the PELHAM MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ICE HOCKEY TEAM who are the Division II New York State CHAMPIONS!!
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We need to offer Pre-K to all children! NYC has had universal Pre-K for many years now and the same funding needs to go to all children in NYS. Let’s fully fund
#universalprek
this year in the NYS budget.
#UPK
#earlylearning
(1/2)
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Today the gestational
#surrogacy
bill that I sponsored and which was passed last year goes into effect. NY now allows compensated gestational surrogacy agreements and provides certainty as to the legal parentage of children born through surrogacy. It’s a new day for families!
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As New Yorkers grow more environmentally conscious, we are seeking an alternative to cremation which uses fossil fuels and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, or traditional burials which use up open land and contribute to soil and groundwater pollution. (2/3)
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Thrilled that
@GovAndrewCuomo
signed three of my bills to fight human trafficking into law. Proud to be in the fight with
@sffny
@NOWNewYork
@NOW_NYC
@LtGovHochulNY
@ManhattanDA
and so many others. Human Trafficking has no place in New York!
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I’m on board the
@MetroNorth
this morning with my colleagues and Catherine Rinaldi for a demonstration of Positive Train Control (PTC). They’re testing the new system which will dramatically improve train safety — automatically.
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We're close to end of our hearing on robocalls, spoofing, and nuisance calls. Chuck Bell of
@ConsumerReports
provided valuable information on the sheer scale of fraud involved in robocalls and phone scams, as well as how we could set up regulations in New York.
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I was proud to march today in solidarity with Israel and against anti-semitism and hate! Together We Will Win! יחד ננצח
#AmYisraelChai
#shouldertoshoulder
#BringThemHomeNow
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Please help support
#earlyintervention
for babies and toddlers ages 0-3 in NYS by urging
@GovKathyHochul
to sign A.5339/S.5560A into law! We're running out of time for this critical legislation to be signed. (1/3)
#LiftoffNY
#kidscantwait
#parentshelpingparents
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The
@NewYorkStateAG
's report and its conclusions are clear–Governor Cuomo has broken the very law he signed by sexually harassing several women, all of whom were brave enough to come forward and tell their painful stories. I appreciate what they've done and stand with them. (1/3)
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Thrilled that
@NYGovCuomo
and
@GovMurphy
have signed the bi-state legislation I worked on with
@SenatorLorettaW
to establish the Gateway Development Commission. Gateway is perhaps the most important and urgently needed infrastructure project in the US - we have to get it right!
Proud to work with
@NYGovCuomo
to create the Gateway Development Commission. While the Trump Administration continues to put politics ahead of the safety and economic security of the nation, NJ and NY are working together to get the Gateway Program done.
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One of the best ways I can help my constituents and all New Yorkers is by passing impactful legislation. Thank you
@CityAndStateNY
for your reporting, which helps New Yorkers learn more about the NYS legislature in action.
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My bills A1125/S6698 (
@tobystavisky
), A217/S2736 (
@SalazarSenate
), and A8814/S7647 (
@AnnaMKaplan
) help ensure that all women have access to high-quality and affordable maternity care. (2/3)
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Proud to announce the Trafficking Victims Protection & Justice Act has passed
#TVPJA
http://t.co/IumkDOPJCO
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In addition $98 million of withheld funds, which were dedicated to the MTA in the FY 20-21 budget, have now been restored. This funding and the MTA are critical to getting NYers back to work & keeping NY moving forward in a way that is environmentally sound and socially just. 2/2
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Home care workers are essential and deserve living wages. We have to address New York’s urgent home care shortage, and pass the Fair Pay for Home Care bill. (1/2)
#HomeCareIsHealthCare
#FairPay4HomeCare
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Sister of Layleen Cubilette-Polanco Calls on Legislature to “Honor Her Legacy” and Pass Assemblymember Paulin’s Bill to Repeal the “Walking While Trans” Ban
@RepealWWT
@SafeHorizon
@NYATN
#WalkingWhileTrans
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Thank you to the many educators, advocates and legislators that spoke and rallied this week for universal PreK in NYS.
As NY turns the corner to recovery from the pandemic, we must rebuild with our children at the center.
#UPK
is a critical investment NY needs to make this year.
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Aid in dying legislation would allow qualified, terminally-ill adult residents of NYS to legally obtain a prescription from their physician for medication to end their life peacefully, in a dignified way, and at the place and time of their choosing. (1/2)
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Instead of making sexist remarks, now is the time to address the serious issues New Yorkers are facing - which is what
@GovKathyHochul
is doing.
Langworthy also paints
@GovKathyHochul
as
@andrewcuomo
: “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” Adds except Hochul wears a “skirt and heels.”
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Today the legislature passed my bill and that of my colleague
@NYSenBenjamin
, which allows businesses, not-for-profits, religious institutions, and cooperatives, for the duration of the COVID-19 state emergency or 12/31/21, whichever comes later, to hold meetings electronically.
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The need to
#FixTheSubway
is very real, and so is the MTA's need for sustainable funding. If the Legislature is going to pass congestion pricing, it needs to be part of this budget so that we have a chance to use that revenue in the 2020-2024 capital plan.
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Today the Assembly passed my bill to strengthen background checks by closing the "Charleston loophole." Giving law enforcement time to do its job to keep guns out of the wrong hands ought to be an issue we can all be united around.
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“Justice for Layleen means no more trans women dying in jail. No more trans women criminalized for their appearance, for existing in the world. After my sister died, I promised I would work to create a world where trans women like her are safe to be who they are" - Melania Brown
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I stand firmly behind Israel. The actions of Hamas are intolerable - Israel must defend itself and prevail.
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Instituting a sexual assault kit tracking system is a critical step in bringing justice to survivors.
I thank
@SenatorBiaggi
for her advocacy in the NYS Senate and
@GovKathyHochul
for signing this bill into law, empowering New York's victims of sexual assault.
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Im so proud that today the
#NYSLegislature
has voted to strike down Penal Law 240.37 - aka the
#WalkingWhileTrans
ban - and that this deeply harmful and archaic law is just a signature away from repeal!
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Thank you
@NewYorkMidwives
, advocates and legislators from around NYS who gathered to support the bills of
@JuliaCarmel__
@samraforsenate
@SolagesNY
@DickGottfried
@jessicaramos
and myself which support maternal health and lowering the high rate of c-sections in NYS.
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I’m a proud co-sponsor of the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (A7069/S6040A).
Every day, women and girls are forced by pimps, traffickers, or for the purpose of survival, to sell themselves to men with expendable income. (1/2)
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It was great to meet today with
@JannoLieber
, the new Acting Board Chairperson and CEO of the
@MTA
. We identified mutual priorities and discussed his vision for the agency. I’m looking forward to us forging a collaborative partnership and supporting the vitality of the MTA.
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Thrilled to have the support of
@Andy
and
@NYGovCuomo
on the
#ChildParentSecurityAct
.
@bradhoylman
and I have worked hard to make this the strongest possible to protect the rights of parents, children, and surrogates alike.
YES!
@NYGovCuomo
and
@Andy
Cohen call for the NY legislature to pass the
#ChildParentSecurityAct
. It’s time to protect ALL NY families. Read their op-ed in
@BuzzFeedNews
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I'm proud to have passed bill A382/S5535 in the Legislature with NYS Senator
@LeroyComrie
, which would legalize an environmentally friendly end-of-life option for NYers. This bill awaits the signature of
@GovKathyHochul
to become law.
@NRDC
@nylcv
@SierraClub
@greenwatchdogNY
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Thank you
@GovKathyHochul
for signing my bills to
#endsextrafficking
into law,
@samraforsenate
@SenatorCCleare
@ShelleyBMayer
for passing these bills in the Senate, and advocates
@CovenantHouse
@SFFNY
@NOW_NYC
@SafeHorizon
who continue to fight to end this horrific practice.
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I am proud to have once again received the top score from the New York League of Conservation Voters
@NYLCV
@julietighe17
for my voting record on environmental legislation!
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I joined
@RidersNY
@nychange
advocates and my colleagues to say it’s time to
#FixtheSubway
including congestion pricing and adequate funding for much needed capital improvements for both the subway and the commuter rails.
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I'm proud to stand with the New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (
@NYSANA_
) and my colleague NYS
@SenatorCooney
to support these amazing nurses and the high-quality, safe and cost-effective anesthesia care they provide to residents across NYS. 1/2
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Each year our population grows older and more NYers require care. Yet home care workers in NY earn as little as $12.50/hour in most of the state, and are leaving the sector. We must address the urgent home care shortage, and pass the Fair Pay for Home Care bill. (1/2)
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Thank you NYS
@SenSeanRyan
and Amm.
@Kimjeanpierre
for including
@scarsdalelib
in your tour of NYS' libraries. I appreciate your support for our libraries, and understanding that more than ever libraries serve as a hub of and provide essential services to our local communities.
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Congratulations to the Eastchester School Foundation and the
@HarlemWizards
for a fun and successful fundraiser for a great cause - supporting our childrens’ education! It was terrific to be a part of this wonderful event!
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Thank you
@CarlinaRivera
and
@NYCCouncil
for passing Reso 0923 and Reso 1444. Senator
@bradhoylman
and I will continue to fight for the repeal of the
#WalkingWhileTrans
Ban.
We must end the arbitrary and unjust policing of trans women of color by repealing this statute.
📢 VICTORY!! 📢
Reso 0923 and Reso 1444 have passed in the
@NYCCouncil
! Thank you,
@CarlinaRivera
!!
JOIN US in sending a message to your legislators! Repeal the
#WalkingWhileTrans
Ban and seal violations!
Text ‘WALK’ to 50409
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I was proud to stand in support of the 1,400 members of
@32BJSEIU
who work in 500 buildings in Westchester & Rockland Counties and who are bargaining for a fair contract NOW. They deserve anything less than their shot at the American Dream!
#BuildingBetterLives
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SIGNED INTO LAW!
Natural organic reduction is an end-of-life option that’s natural, safe and better for our environment than cremation or burial. 1/3
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I was happy to join
@SenGillibrand
this morning in calling for federal aid for the
@MTA
. Public transportation is our lifeline. New York wouldn’t be New York without it. We need federal support to ensure that our transit system will survive COVID.
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Millions of commuters depend on public transit each and every day. Without additional funding, the MTA may be forced to raise fares and make drastic service cuts. The MTA needs our help, we must call on Congress to provide funding and
#SaveTransit
🚂🚍
@Tri_State
@MTA
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The Pharmacy Rescue Package would provide critical protections for thousands of independent pharmacies across New York State, protecting patient access to quality, trusted and affordable healthcare in our communities. (2/2)
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Thank you Scarsdale Inquirer for covering my redistricting bill with Senator
@JamesSkoufis
(A.229c/S.5160b) which has passed in the NYS legislature. Fair redistricting is fundamental to democracy, which is why I've fought for it for over 2 decades!
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Congratulations to R.J. DAVIS and A.J. Griffin, Westchester natives and
@StepinacHS
alumni, for making it to the
#FinalFour
!
#MarchMadness
@step_basketball
@cityofwp
@wpmayorroach
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If you have received an EBT Debit Card (pictured) in the mail today do not throw it away! It is not a scam. These are valid debit cards with a cash value. (1/5)
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I'm thrilled that
@GovKathyHochul
has signed my bill A8136B/S3966B with
@senatorERM
which requires children's camps to obtain background checks on potential employees - common sense legislation which will protect our children.
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Congratulations
@wplainsschools
WPHS student Britney Gramajo Barrios on being one of only 20 students in all of New York State to be nominated for the NYS
#PresidentialScholars
Program!
I'm proud to add to your many honors with one from the New York State Assembly!
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I have witnessed first-hand the difference that great and affordable healthcare can make in people’s lives. As Chair of the Health Committee, I’ll now be able to lead the charge in making this a reality for NYers, and will fight for it every day of my service in the Assembly. 2/2
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Proud to join
@RidersNY
at the Capitol today. This has to be the year we come together with adequate, sustainable funding to
#FixTheSubway
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PASSED IN THE LEGISLATURE: Support for Early Intervention Services for Children
I’m proud to announce that my bill A5339/S5560A, which streamlines the funding of Early Intervention services, has passed in the NYS Legislature. (1/3)
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This morning I’m joining
@RepEliotEngel
and
@GeorgeLatimer37
to hear from Bronxville High School seniors about school safety and what we can do to curb gun violence.
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I am grateful for the efforts of my Senate partner,
@bradhoylman
, the leadership of
@NYGovCuomo
, and the passionate & personal advocacy of so many new parents and champions of LGBTQ rights, including Bravo’s
@Andy
who was in Albany today to support the
#ChildParentSecurityAct
.
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Members of the NYS Assembly have walked out of the chamber for 17 minutes in solidarity with
#NationalWalkoutDay
#NeverAgain
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Passed in the Budget: $300 Million for the Environmental Protection Fund
The 2021 NYS state budget reaffirms my core commitment to preserving the environment. This year I voted to approve $300 million to fully fund the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). (1/2)
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Thank you
@ExaminerMedia
for highlighting New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A4321/S6571) which I sponsor in the NYS Legislature with NYS Senator
@dianesavino
. It’s time to allow New Yorkers to have this choice. (2/2)
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I was happy to join fellow New York State legislators and child care advocates from across the state today to discuss the federal
#childcare
funds NYS has received. Parents shouldn’t have to choose between quality child care, or paying rent and putting food on the table. (1/2)
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Thank you
@senatorERM
and all of the state, county and local gov't officials, child health advocates and providers, and good government advocates for joining us to to advocate for our Early Intervention bill A5339/S5560A. (1/3)
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The Governor’s behavior was not only dehumanizing and degrading to these women, but it also demeans his office and position. It’s unacceptable for anyone to act as he did, let alone the Governor of our State. (2/3)
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Happy to stand today in solidarity with
@CWA1102
@CWADistrict1
- building a strong coalition for progressive change and advocating for the safe buildout of broadband, telecom pole safety and to
#protectEzpassWorkers
!
#UnionStrong
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Am Yisrael Chai!
SOLIDARITY MISSION: 15 local lawmakers, including Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Assembly Member Amy Paulin, are embarking on a 3-day solidarity mission to Israel.
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As Chair of the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, I met with Catherine Rinaldi, the new President of Metro North Railroad. We discussed the renovations being made at White Plains, Hartsdale, Scarsdale, Crestwood, and Port Chester Stations in 2018-2019.
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PASSED IN THE LEGISLATURE: NO MORE GUN SALES TO PEOPLE WITH OUTSTANDING WARRANTS!
I'm proud to have just passed legislation (A6198B) that prohibits the sale of a weapon to anyone with an outstanding warrant of arrest for the alleged commission of a felony or serious offense.(1/2)
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This bill is a win for children in need of early intervention services, EI providers, and taxpayers. Thank you
@Scarsdale10583
for highlighting my bill with
@Elijah4Senate
. Let's get it signed into law so that our community can benefit! (1/2)
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PASSED IN THE ASSEMBLY! We've all received unwanted robocalls. My bill mandates that voice providers use authentication protocols which validate that a call is really from the number it displays, preventing illegal "spoofing" of phone numbers. (1/2)
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I am grateful to the Gov for signing my bill to combat this out-of-control surge of annoying telemarketing calls. Our residents can finally get themselves off some of these telemarketing lists and can prevent their contact information from being shared.
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It’s time for New York to address the violence, exploitation, and trauma of its sex trade and support the women and girls that have been harmed by it. We must pass the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act. (2/2)
@NOW_NYC
@SFFNY
@CSEInstitute
@LizKrueger
@PamelaHunter128
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Every New Yorker should be able to die in a way that is consistent with their faith, values, and beliefs. (3/3)
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Congratulations to Pelham Memorial HS alum Kate Douglass on winning a bronze medal in the
#Tokyo2020
Olympics women’s 200 IM last night! What a race! The hard work, dedication and perseverance it takes to swim at such a high level is just incredible. Well done!!!!
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I've been working to close the domestic violence loophole on guns for a long time. Those convicted of domestic violence or stalking will now lose their license & will be required to surrender their firearms, thanks to language in our newly-passed budget!
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NYS should bolster children’s mental health services and invest in preventative services to
#HealChildTrauma
.
@nygovcuomo
@melissadderosa
please support inclusion of language in the State Budget to provide necessary training for mandated reporters.
#NYTrauma2Triumph
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Congratulations to the
@HumaneSocWestch
in
@NewRochelleNY
on the opening of your renovated facility. The animal adoption and rescue services that you provide are invaluable! I’m very proud to have helped secure funding which contributed to this wonderful project!
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I’m proud to stand with the
@CWADistrict1
healthcare workers in Buffalo on
#Strike4PatientCare
. These essential workers care for our community during our most trying times and now
@CHSBuffalo
must give them a fair contract!
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We have 3 winners for my "There Ought to Be a Law" contest this year, including our first winner from
@NewRochelleED
. I met and congratulated Abigail Rittenberg
@ALMSNewRo
of who proposed banning vape and smoke shops near schools, day cares, and areas where children learn & play.
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PASSED IN THE LEGISLATURE: PESTICIDES BANNED AT CHILDREN'S CAMP IN NYS!
I'm very proud to have passed this landmark, first-in-the-country legislation which bans the use of pesticides at children's day and overnight camps. (1/2)
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