I urge Minority Leader @schumer.senate.gov and @democrats.senate.gov to vote NO on the President's disastrous spending bill. There are other options—Senate Democrats must hold the line, NOT roll over. See my full statement below.
The majority of 253 traffic deaths last year in NYC took place at an intersection. Death after death, every intersection that DOT drags their feet to daylight more NYrs die.
A flood advisory is in effect tonight from 8:00 p.m. through tomorrow, August 22nd at 1:00 a.m. The National Weather Service warns of heavy rain that may cause flooding on highways, streets, and low-lying areas. Please stay alert and take necessary precautions.
@NY4P, @CMJulieWon, @SenGonzalezNY, and community allies have launched a petition calling on to @NYCMayor, @NYCParks and @NYC_DOT to restore and reopen the park and nearby publicly-owned lots, a priority in a district which severely lacks of parkland.
This was once Queensbridge Baby Park — a vibrant community space with swings, slides, basketball courts, sprinklers, and open space that generations of Queensbridge residents called their own.
For decades, 8.5 acres of valuable public land under the Queensboro Bridge and ramps in LIC have been closed to the community and used for agency storage, parking and operations.
Today marks the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which is a historic milestone in the fight for racial justice and equal access to the ballot box. We honor those who fought for this right and recommit to protecting it for future generations.
Join us as we partner with Woodside On The Move for a backpack distribution at Windmuller Park on Wednesday, August 20th from 5–7 PM. Backpacks will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last, and children must be present.
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Bolivia! Today we celebrate Bolivian Independence Day and honor the strength, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of the Bolivian community here in our district and across the world.
In 2024, traffic violence killed a New Yorker every 35 hours. Lives are on the line, which is why today, we're proud to announce the Progressive Caucus's endorsement of our member @cmjuliewon.bsky.social's lifesaving legislation - Intro 1138 - that calls for universal daylighting in New York City.
While New York State has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, the federal government must restore funding cuts to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) who audit gun sales and dealer compliance with federal regulations,
This initiative will supplement the existing Black and Latino studies curricula, offering students a more inclusive and accurate understanding of our city’s rich and diverse history.
As Vice Co-Chair of the BLAC Caucus, this $2.5 million investment in an AAPI history curriculum is a meaningful step forward in enriching public school education.
Yesterday, the Senate passed an amended version of the "Big Beautiful Bill" that severely cuts funding for working class New Yorkers. I urge my colleagues in the House to vote this bill down.
Today I attended an open house for Selfhelp Community Services. Congratulations on the new office in Queens! This new office will be specializing in services for Queens Holocaust survivors and the Queens NY Connects program.
There’s still more to do to ensure the budget meets the needs of our most vulnerable New Yorkers. As the budget evolves, we’ll keep fighting for what our city deserves.
Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing key wins for District 26 in the coming days!
Today my colleagues and I passed the city budget for fy26. This budget wouldn’t be possible without neighbors and advocates who spoke out, rallied, and testified to protect essential services.
