Senator Kevin Parker
@kevinparkernyc
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Thank you
@philtaitt
and
@News12BK
for coming to the Team Parker victory party last night! We did it again!
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5 yrs ago tmrw
#AiyanaJones
was shot & killed at age 7 while she was asleep during a botched Detroit Police Raid
http://t.co/JRtxgjNu1l
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New Orleans Woman Sentenced to Life In Prison For Killing Abusive Husband Is Granted New Trial
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Brooklyn legislator introduces universal basic income bill
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I want to thank State Senate Majority Leader
@AndreaSCousins
for appointing me as the Chair of the Senate Energy & Telecommunication Committee. This is a huge honor and I look forward to working with committee members on important issues.
#CleanEnergy
#GreenCollarJobs
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@candicegiove
I sincerely apologize. I used a poor choice of words. Suicide is a serious thing and and should not be made light of.
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Cuomo's first presidential test: Raise the age in N.Y.
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With a heavy heart I regretfully announce the passing of my Energy Committee Director, Joshua Jones. Josh was smart and dedicated to pushing a Clean Energy agenda for NYS. I am extremely honored to have him apart of
#TEAMPARKER
and he will forever be remembered in our hearts.
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I am proud to endorse
@JumaaneWilliams
for Lieutenant Governor in the upcoming election.
Jumaane has the integrity, commitment, confidence and intelligence needed to get the job done💪🏿
Be sure to VOTE on Thursday, September 13th 🗳
#ElectionDay
#Vote
#Election2018
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There are many students in our school system that have not had their vision tested & are in need of glasses. The vision partnership expansion with
@WarbyParker
will ensure that our students are able to get the support they need to thrive in the classroom
#NYCSCHOOLS
#nychealthy
.
@NYCSchools
and
@WarbyParker
will now provide free vision screenings, eye exams & eyeglasses to students in all 227 NYC community schools:
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Today, my Senate Bill S4378 passed in the Senate. This bill will ensure that there are designated polling places on college campus with 300 or more registered voters.
#voting
#votingreform
#voter
#vote
#pollingsite
#voterrights
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I am proud to endorse
@TishJames
for Attorney General! I encourage everyone to VOTE for
@TishJames
on Thursday 9/13, she is someone I KNOW will advocate for all New Yorkers 👏🏿
#teamtish
#tishjames
#vote
#Election2018
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Last week my colleagues and I in the New York State Senate joined together for a retreat hosted by
@NYForJustice
@REFORM
where we discussed how we can continue to work together and make improvements to the
#criminaljustice
system here in New York State.
@VanJones68
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Election Day is THIS THURSDAY and I encourage everyone to vote. This election I am proud to endorse and campaign on the behalf of
@TishJames
for Attorney General. If you would like to support Tish’s campaign sign up to volunteer online at
#teamtish
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Senator
@Carmelorios
reminding us that despite inherently being
#USCitizen
are facing some of the same challenges and discrimination as non-citizen immigrants.
#CSGERC2018
#Immigration101
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Tonight's town hall meeting with
@scottmstringer
office was very successful. Thank you
@RepYvetteClarke
for joining us this evening.
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Today I join with advocates and mental health professionals nationwide to recognize National Autism Awareness Month💙🧩
#LightItUpBlue
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay
#AutismAcceptance
#WorldAutismDay
#KindnessCounts
#CelebrateDifferences
@hollyrpeete
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Last night’s election results led to so many great victories, but one especially important to me is Senator
@AndreaSCousins
becoming the first African-American woman to lead a Majority legislative conference in New York State.
#senatedemocrats
#andreastewartcousins
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As Lupus Awareness Month comes to a close, it is important that we continue bring awareness and stay informed about how we can offer support to those affected.
@LupusOrg
@nyulangone
@ACRheum
#LupusAwarenessMonth
#LupusWarriors
#Lupus
#LupusAdvocacy
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Wishing a VERY HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY to my the greatest man I ever knew, my Dad Sonie Parker ❤️
Thank you for continuing to be the guiding light in my life.
I love and miss you ❤️
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WE DID IT! 🙌🏿
I want to thank Senator Michael Gianaris for his steadfast leadership of the DSCC that has resulted in the Senate Democratic Conference comfortably reclaiming the Majority in the New York State Senate!
@SenGianaris
@NYSenDems
#SenateDems
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My Senate Bill S1703 has passed!This bill will provide a way to raise money around education & prevention for
#Lupus
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Proud to stand with
@annakelles
,
@1199SEIU
and many others to advocate for the moratorium on
#CryptoMining
. New Yorkers deserve protections and to understand the economic and environmental impacts of this practice.
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Today my Senate Bill 1703, which will create funds for
#lupus
research&education passed through the rules committee
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The first time in history the
#stateofthestateny
will be delivered by a woman Governor. This is a major moment for our state! I will be listening closely for initiatives around equity, the environment and much-needed investments that will improve the 21st, and NYS as a whole.
Big day, New York. Getting ready to deliver my first State of the State address with a hot cup of tea and a vision to help our state come back stronger than ever before.
#StateOfTheStateNY
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Over the weekend I had the honor of attending the 2018 Lupus Walk (
@LupusOrg
) and presenting a proclamation. Today on
#WorldLupusDay
I declare my continuous commitment to bring
#LupusAwareness
and educational policy to the Senate.
#Lupus
#lupusawareness
@NickCannon
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Happy 87th Birthday to my BEAUTIFUL Mother in heaven.
She’s still the wind beneath my wings. We all miss Georgie !
She was the sweetest and strongest person I have ever known.
Love You Mom! ❤️
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Wishing my friend & colleague,
@SenJoeAddabbo
a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Joe is a dedicated leader who is committed to fighting on behalf of families, consumers and veterans. I am proud to work alongside him in the Senate and wish him all the best in this new year of life.🥳
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Thank you to everyone who has tweeted me about
#raisetheage
. Yes, I support
#raisetheage
, I also plan to co-sponsor the bill this session.
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Join me in wishing my friend and colleague Senator
@AndreaSCousins
a HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎉🎉
I applaud her for her dedication and passion in serving our State, as the Leader of the Senate Democratic Conference. I look forward to our continued work together.
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I am proud to stand in solidarity with my colleagues in the NYS Assembly and the NYS Senate to show our support for the
#GreenLightBill
which will support driver's license access for undocumented New Yorkers.
#DrivingTogether
#GreenLightNY
@AfricansUS
@thenyic
@CarleneNYC
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Congratulations to
@AndreaSCousins
for being elected as the Senator Majority Leader. I applaud Leader Stewart-Cousins for her dedication and unwavering leadership in the Senate Democratic Conference.
#AndreaStewartCousins
#SenatorStewartCousins
#MajorityLeader
#NYS
#Democrats
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Congratulations to my Chief Of Staff
@Mayers_V
for making the
@cityandstateny
Power Of Diversity: Black 100 List. I am extremely proud to have someone as determined, hard-working and vigilant to help me lead
#TeamParker
.
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Check out my op-ed in
@CLifeNews
discussing Caribbean Heritage Month & its importance to African American history
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Happy Yalda Night!
Tonight Iranians stay up to celebrate the longest night of the year (winter solstice) as the end of darkness and the beginning of light. We gather with family to eat delicious food and stay up late to read poetry from the great Persian poet Hafez.
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Happy 86th Birthday to my BEAUTIFUL Mother in heaven.
You are the engine that drove my dreams and I miss you dearly.
Love You Mom ❤️
#Mom
#HappyBirthday
#Mother
#Mommy
#Ma
#Birthday
#Bday
#Birthday
#HappyBday
#Son
#MotherandSon
#RestInPeace
#MotherlyLove
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My bill, S3422 which will protect residents with developmental disabilities from unlawful discharge has been passed!
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Transparency and Accountability Is IMPORTANT!
Today, I passed legislation that will require all New York State Police Officers to wear body cameras while on duty.
#PoliceReform
#Reform
#StatePolice
#Policing
#BodyCam
#Cameras
#OnDuty
#Albany
#NYSCapital
#SenateFloor
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I would like to thank the residents of the 21st Senate District for their continued support in yet another election year. It is an honor and pleasure to represent a community in which I was raised.
#SenatorParker
#KevinParker
#Vote
#ElectionDay
#Election
#StateSenate
#Campaign
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Yesterday, I made an offensive comment on Twitter & at this time I sincerely apologize to Candace Giove and all those who were negatively impacted by my words.
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Thank you
@nygovcuomo
for signing my bill which will make it a crime to falsely call 911 on someone when it is NOT an emergency, into law!
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Happy Birthday To Us 🎉
@SenatorPersaud
@ShelleyBMayer
🎉
#SenatorPersaud
#SenatorMayer
#SenatorParker
#BirthdayCelebration
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Today's
@LupusOrg
Walk To End Lupus was extremely successful! Proud to be joined by
@TiffanyAndLupus
and team
@Lupus_Chat
#LupusChat
#lupus
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We have to advocate and support our
#studentathletes
!
My Bill
#S6722A
, makes New York the 2nd state in the country to introduce a
#fairpaytoplay
type of legislation. This bill will mandate that college
#studentathletes
get compensation for the use of their name and images!
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During
#LupusAwarenessMonth
, I am raising the volume on my support for
#Lupus
. Learn more via my Op-Ed in
@NYAmNews
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I am proud to announce my legislation which would authorize the creation of a lupus awareness license plate and create the lupus research and education fund is now in effect. Lupus awareness license plates can be purchased online at
#Lupus
#LupusAwareness
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Happy
#Juneteenth
✊🏿 Today, commemorates the freedom of African-Americans & the start of our education & future a achievements.
I am proud to sponsor legislation which will make Juneteenth an official State holiday here in NYS.
#JUNETEENTH2020
#JuneteenthDay
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Everyone join me in wishing my colleague Senator
@AnnaMKaplan
a HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉
#HappyBirthday
#Birthday
#Bday
#Government
#Colleague
#Repost
#Support
#SenatorAnnakaplan
#SenatorKaplan
#NassauCounty
#SenateDemocrats
#AnnaKaplan
#Elmont
#LongIsland
#Queens
#StateSenator
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Pump up the Purple for Lupus Awareness Month💜
It was a pleasure to meet with these warriors who came to Albany today to bring more awareness to one of the world's most unpredictably devastating diseases.
#lupus
#lupusawarenessmonth
#lupusawareness
#lupuschat
#lupuswarrior
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.
@TishJames
is a fierce advocate and I know will continue to seek justice for ALL New Yorkers when elected as Attorney General!
VOTE THIS THURSDAY 9/13
#teamtish
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Today, my colleagues and I in the Senate Majority passed the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act. This bill will restore the right to obtain a license, regardless of immigration status.
This legislation will make New York’s roads safer & boosts our economy!
#greenlightny
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🗣 CONGRATULATIONS
@JumaaneWilliams
🎉
#peoplesadvocate
#jumaanewilliams
#brooklyn
#nyc
#publicadvocate
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May
#KenThompson
good work & legacy live on forever, as he was a true change maker and key player in reforming our criminal justice system.
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Senator Parker Appointed As New Minority Whip of Senate Democratic Conference (
@NYSenDems
) Via:
@nysenate
:
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Wishing Brooklyn native and media maven
@angelayee
a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I applaud everything you do for our community as an ambassador for
@nypl
and co-owner of
@juicesforlifebk
. Continue to push the envelope for women in media.
#angelayee
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Sending a happy birthday shout out to my friend and colleague
@AssemblyLWalker
, and a BIG CONGRATS 🎉 on making
@CityAndStateNY
Albany 40 under 40. You are a fierce advocate for the community and I applaud your daily work.
#latricewalker
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Tonight, I join New Yorkers in celebrating
@TishJames
victory 🙌🏿
Congratulations
@TishJames
for becoming New York’s FIRST African-American Attorney General and FIRST African-American woman elected to a statewide office.
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
#teamtish
#tishjames2018
#attorneygeneral
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day!
I join advocates and health care professionals during Autism Awareness month as they work to increase public knowledge about Autism and also to promote tolerance.
#liub
#autismawareness
#autism
#lightitupblue
#differentnotless
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I am proud to endorse
@JumaaneWilliams
for Public Advocate. Jumaane has been a fearless leader in government who has worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of New York.
#publicadvocate
#jumaane4ny
#jumaane4nycpa
#nyc
#jumaanewilliams
#brooklyn
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On 6/3 I will be joining
@ShaunKing
@RepYvetteClarke
@Vanessa_KDeLuca
& many others at the
@NYULYP
#SOYBNY17
@NULYP
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I am proud to support The Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act —
#GREENLIGHTNY
. This bill will make New York Safer and Fairer!
#greenlightny
#drivingtogether
#nys
#immigrantrights
#video
#pressplay
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Thank you
@LiuNewYork
for bringing Senator Montgomery,
@jessicaramos
and I together to announce our plans to conduct city-wide forums that will address the issues of school diversity and admissions to New York City’s specialized high schools.
#education
#DiversityandInclusion
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Wishing my beautiful sister Toni Parker a very special HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉
I will forever appreciate you for your guidance, love and support. As you embark on this new year of life I wish you more blessings and even more prosperity.
Love you Toni, enjoy your birthday
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On behalf of my constituents and the people of New York, I would like send my deepest condolences to
@SenSchumer
on the passing of his father. May his memory be a blessing.
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I was thrilled to attend the inauguration ceremonies for many of the newly elected Senate Dems over the weekend, including
@AnnaMKaplan
. Senator Kaplan is the FIRST Iranian-American elected to the
@NYSenate
. We are all excited to celebrate this historic moment 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
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I am PROUD to announce my Senate Bill S2385 has been signed into law by
@NYGovCuomo
This legislation will create a permanent environmental justice advisory group. This group will ensure that all New Yorkers receive an equitable and fair amount of environmental benefits.
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Congrats to NYPD Captain Adeel Rana, on his appointment as the first the Pakistani-American & Muslim-American to command an NYPD precinct. This is a momentous day of celebration.
With this historic appointment, Brooklyn’s
@NYPD84Pct
is fortunate to have Captain Rana at the helm
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🚨
@VOCALNewYork
is one of the most important groups fighting for New Yorkers. Proud to stand with them on
#SCSA
, and so many other issues! 🚨
THANK YOU
@kevinparkernyc
for standing on the side of saving lives and cosponsoring
#SCSA
!
We know NYS must do more to keep our loved ones alive, and we are grateful for your leadership and support!
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It was an honor to speak on the Senate Floor and give remarks honoring the life of Civil Right Icon, Congressman John Lewis. His living example taught us to stand up for what is right and encouraged us to get into “good trouble.”
#JohnLewis
#JohnLewisGoodTrouble
#senatetribute
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Today, I made a donation to the
@NAMICommunicate
as a concrete reminder that mental health issues and suicide prevention are not to be taken lightly.I am deeply sorry for momentarily stepping away from this truth, & ask we all join together to help those in need,
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Where was
@Candicegiove
when NYers voted for a
#Democratic
State Senate & progressive legislation like the Dream Act & CFE funding? That’s right, working with the
#NOIDC
appendage of the GOP.
#DreamAct
#CFEFunding
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Today we observe
#WorldLupusDay
!
I will continue to support by sponsoring and supporting legislation that increases awareness!
#lupus
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Congratulations to
@AndreaSCousins
for being re-elected as the Democratic Leader for the New York State Senate. I know she will continue to lead the Super Majority in passing a progressive legislative agenda that will benefit all New Yorkers.
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We won!
I want to thank the voters of the 21st District for sending me back to Albany to keep fighting for a fairer and more equitable Brooklyn.
(via
@CrainsNewYork
)
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I am proud to support
@RaiseTheAgeNY
, I will co-sponsor the bill this legislative session
#raisetheage
#raisetheageny
#CriminalJusticeReform
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Great to be with
@TheRevAl
,
@MadameAshLee
and folks at
@NationalAction
’s House of Justice. While we are fresh off our primary win, there is more work to be done!
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As the Chair of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee I am proud to announce that New York State is now the first in the nation to provide affordable internet for low-income families. I encourage you to contact your local service provider to learn more & sign up.
#broadband
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.
@Candicegiove
is on the wrong side of history for every important issue facing New York State!
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My Senate Bills S23 & S2352A passed through the Energy & Telecommunications Committee today! I am excited about these bills because they both work to ensure NYS reaches our renewable energy goals by 2030.
#renewableenergy
#energy
#cleanenergy
#newyorkstate
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I urge
@NYCMayor
to make the necessary cuts to NYPD funding and reallocate it to SYEP to ensure our children are not only able to earn income but have a positive outlet this summer.
@nycyouth
#NYCYOUTH
@NYCMayorsOffice
#DYCD
#SYEP
#NYCBudgetJustice
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Thank you
@CityAndStateNY
for including me in your Energy and Environment Power 100 List and highlighting my commitment to environmental justice in my role as the Chair of the State Senate’s Energy and Telecommunications Committee.
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Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 What are somethings you are grateful for this holiday season?
#Thanksgiving
#Thanksgiving2019
#ThankfulThursday
#happythanksgivng
#Thanksgivingday
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Pretty awesome to see all the great advocates out there fighting to give New York a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future!
Pretty awesome to see
@kevinparkernyc
on the All Electric Building Act! Huge thanks to
@KenSchles
(pictured here with the senator yesterday) and everyone who pushed to make this happen.
Let’s keep up the momentum! We can win
#GasFreeNY
legislation this session!
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In 2008 I introduced legislation that will amend the 50-a and allow us to publicly view prior complaints on officers who present consistent unlawful behavior.
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Today I had the opportunity to tour the various departments within
@nypbrooklyn
. I applaud their staff for their daily work. I look forward to partnering with the hospital more to curate events that will help benefit the community.
#healthcare
#nypbrooklyn
#brooklyn
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Today, my staff and I had the opportunity to complete a Mental Health training course, led by Mr.Laurent and Mr.Esa, trainers from
@nycHealthy
/
#THRIVENYC
. I thank
@NYCFirstLady
for creating this impactful initiative.
#ThriveNYC
#ThriveTogether
#NYCWELL
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#CicelyTyson
is a true pioneer and has paved the way for Black actresses across the nation. Her legacy is the definition of black excellence. This evening I send my condolences to those who knew and loved her. May we remember her impact for years to come. 🙏🏿
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Congratulations to the UAE on their 50th Independence Day! Thank you to the
@UAEEmbassyUS
for putting together the wonderful event and 5k in Brooklyn!
#UAE50
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Today, I had the honor of celebrating the birthday of
#ShirleyChisholm
by joining
@NYCFirstLady
&
@AliciaGlen
to announce that a statue of Shirley Chisholm will be installed at the entrance of
@prospect_park
✊🏿
#SheBuiltNYC
#shirleychisholm
#brooklyn
#unboughtandunbossed
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I was very proud to have my family & staff join me in Albany for the first day of session & be there with me as I was sworn in by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore.I am looking forward to having a successful Senate Session & working with my colleagues to push legislation that benefit NYS
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Dr. Roy A. Hastick, Sr. was more than just the CEO of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce.He was mentor to me, who cared for me like a father. He always reminded us, “networking works”. Dr.Hastick will forever be remembered in our hearts. May his soul Rest In Peace 🙏🏿
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Happy 85th Birthday to my BEAUTIFUL Mother in heaven ❤️ I LOVE and MISS YOU DEARLY 🙏🏿
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The decision from the RGB to raise the rent on millions of New Yorkers living in rent-stabilized apartments could not come at a worse time. We need to be providing more relief for New Yorkers, not raising their rent.
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My colleagues and I are putting the pressure on members of
#Congress
to act swiftly to prepare legislation that will afford individuals a fair and equal opportunity for a better life by canceling student loan debt.
#studentloans
#loans
#StrikeDebt
#CancelStudentDebt
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I am proud to announce my Senate Bill S3895, which directs certain commissioners to study and report on the costs to the state of early diagnosis and treatment of autism, has been signed into law by
@NYGovCuomo
#autism
#autismspeaks
#autismspectrum
#legislation
@hollyrpeete
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