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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · 13d

It's absolutely wild that NY Congressional Republicans are so determined to increase health insurance costs for NY families by 75% that they’ve shut down the government & kneecaped the economy.

gothamist.com/news/new-yor...

New Yorkers’ health insurance costs on the line amid battle over government shutdown

Consumers may face sticker shock when shopping for insurance through New York’s Affordable Care Act marketplace.

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 13d

New York state Sen. @agounardes.bsky.social called the move "extortion, plain and simple."

Trump Admin 'Illegally' Freezes $18 Billion in Infrastructure Funds for New York

One New York state senator called the move "extortion, plain and simple."

www.commondreams.org

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 17d

Some more electeds who came out for the #StandAgainstICE march in Sunset Park. @juliopenabk.com @bradlander.bsky.social @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @agounardes.bsky.social (with tots).

Julio Peña, Brad Lander, Alexa Avilés, Andrew Gounardes, and Andrew Gounardes' young boys pose for the camera before the Stand Against ICE march in Sunset Park.

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Sep 4

In the face of the complete unraveling of our national public health systems, NY should join with other states to protect science-based public health & ensure access to life-saving vaccines. This is why I’ve proposed giving New York the authority to mandate insurance coverage for the COVID vaccine.

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Community leaders” & nonprofits acting for foreign govt to meddle in local elections & beat candidates they dislike.

Spy thriller from the 1980s? No, try today in New York politics.

This demands action from the FBI & IRS, but I won’t hold my breath.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/n...

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our failure to build more housing everywhere will cost NY political power in DC.

Democrats must recognize this reality: Solving the housing crisis isn’t just good policy, it’s essential for political survival.

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Aug 7

Beyond excited to announce that Smith & 9th Street F/G station is FINALLY getting an elevator!

I’ve made accessibility at this station a top priority and I’m so glad we finally secured the capital funding and commitment from the @MTA to get it done!

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 29

“Someone’s going to emergency, someone’s going to jail.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/n...

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 28

Oh look — the GOP finally found voter fraud… in their own Brooklyn primary!

People dead for over a decade casting votes? Boss Tweed would be proud.

But please, tell me again how mail voting is only shady when Democrats do it!?

www.thecity.nyc/2025/07/28/b...

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 18

Wow! How much of this is “financial” and how much of this is about trying to silence a comedian speaking truth to fascism?

variety.com/2025/tv/news...

CBS to Cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Citing ‘Financial Decision’

CBS said it planned to cancel Stephen Colbert's Late Show after next season, citing the weakening finances of late night

variety.com

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 15

There’s an immigration black site right here in Brooklyn. This is happening right before our eyes.

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 11

Tonight is our campaign’s first fundraising deadline and we are just short of our goal!

Can you pitch in $10 or more by midnight?

secure.actblue.com/donate/gouna...

Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 10

MDC Brooklyn is a notorious hellhole. Now ICE is warehousing immigrants there—many without due process.

How is this acceptable in our city?

Don’t look away - this is happening right before our eyes.

New York Daily News @nydailynews.com · Jul 10

Congressman calls for halt to troubled MDC Brooklyn’s intake of immigrants detained by ICE

U.S. Rep Dan Goldman says the influx of inmates will only further deteriorate the federal lockup’s “already deplorable conditions.”

buff.ly

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 8

It’s pretty fun to share a birthday with @bradlander.bsky.social — who I consider the Jed Bartlet of NYC politics. Happy birthday, Brad

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 8

The 95th R Station is now fully accessible!

This is what happens when we fully fund our transit system. 35 more stations currently underway, with 60 more fully funded in the capital plan - we’re getting to our goal of a universally accessible MTA!

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 3

Republican’s Big Bullshit Bill is bad. Bad for Brooklyn. Bad for New York City. Bad for all of New York.

I'm so glad our Congressmember is pushing for work requirements for all the Americans she’s voting to lay off.

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StreetsPAC @streetspac.org · Jun 30

Kathy Hochul @governor.ny.gov has signed the five-year extension of NYC’s life-saving speed-camera program into law. Huge thanks to @agounardes.bsky.social and @deborahjglick.bsky.social for their leadership. www.nysenate.gov/legislation/...

NY State Senate Bill 2025-S8344

Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.

www.nysenate.gov

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jul 1

Very welcome development. The proposed AI regulation ban in the Big Bullshit Bill was dangerous and harmful.

techpolicy.press/us-senate-dr...

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jun 25

There’s no one I’d rather have in my foxhole with me than Justin. Proud of the campaign you ran, the issues you championed, and the voice you gave to the every day person struggling to get by. @TeamJB2025 all day, everyday.

Justin Brannan @justinbrannan.bsky.social · Jun 25

We lost. But I'm so incredibly proud of the outer boro underdog race we ran and the tremendous coalition we built. Thx to my campaign team + all the volunteers who gave their all. I'm humbled by all of it and the 300,000+ New Yorkers who gave us their vote. THANK YOU. Talk soon❤️

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jun 25

Congratulations to Kayla Santosuosso on her resounding City Council primary win! Kayla is going to fight for a Bay Ridge that everyone can call home.

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jun 25

Congrats to Zohran Mamdani on tomoght’s primary victory which inspired hundreds of thousands of voters!

NYC voters were clear: they are hungry for change and want leaders who offer bold solutions to the challenges we face. Lots for our party to learn from this election.

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jun 22

As the chair of the City Council’s Finance Committee the last four years, he’s led the fight against Mayor Adams’ budget cuts and ensured the city made critical investments in essential services. There’s no one I trust more to be our city’s chief financial honcho for the next four years. Rank him #1

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jun 22

Today’s the last day of early voting and I’m out at Carroll Park telling voters to rank Justin Brannan as their #1 pick for City Comptroller!

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Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jun 22

As the chair of the City Council’s Finance Committee the last four years, he’s led the fight against Mayor Adams’ budget cuts and ensured the city made critical investments in essential services. There’s no one I trust more to be our city’s chief financial honcho for the next four years. Rank him #1

Andrew Gounardes @agounardes.bsky.social · Jun 22

Today’s the last day of early voting and I’m out at Carroll Park telling voters to rank Justin Brannan as their #1 pick for City Comptroller!

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