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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 6d

Yom Kippur begins tonight - wishing an easy fast to those observing the high holidays this evening

Wishing you peace and goodness on Yom Kippur, from the NYS Senate Democratic Conference

Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 7d

As e-commerce warehouses proliferate, we're giving regulators the tools they need to keep communities safe. Just as we enacted the nation leading CLCPA, my Clean Deliveries Act with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes will keep major polluters like Amazon in check

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 9d

Proud to support the work of Woodside on the Move with a $200,000 investment in after-school programs and workforce development, helping make great events like the fall festival possible

Senator Gianaris presents Woodside on the Move Director William Jourdain with a check for $200,000 for after school programming and workforce development

Senator Gianaris takes a selfie with William Jourdain, posing in front of the crowd at the Woodside on the Move Fall Festival

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 10d

New York would be nothing without its immigrants. Today we stood up to say that no matter what abhorrent rhetoric or policy the federal government pushes on us, New Yorkers will always have our neighbors backs, regardless of where they were born

Senator Gianaris stands with community members in opposition to ICE

Senator Gianaris looks on as Senator Gonzalez addresses the crowd

Rally attendees carry signs reading "Malikah stands against ICE" and "Queens Against ICE"

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 12d

What a joy to celebrate 100 years of PS 122 at Terrace on the Park last night! Great to spend the evening with distinguished teachers and alumni as well as honor past and present principals - among them my junior high math and homeroom teacher Mary Kojes!

Senator Gianaris speaks at a white podium while wearing a blue suit. Behind him is a blue and gold banner that reads "the Mamie Fay School, Public School 122Q Astoria, New York"

Former PS 122 Principal Mary Kojes is wearing a peach colored shawl and sitting in the audience at the gala as Senator Gianaris speaks

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 13d

Grateful to @nyscomptroller.bsky.social for joining us at Tito Rad's in Sunnyside this morning to share some important data on economic growth in western Queens - and thrilled that we were able to return over $30,000 in unclaimed funds to @scs4ny.bsky.social!

Senator Gianaris wears a white collared shirt and stands at a podium between the American and New York State flags while speaking to the audience. Behind him, the backdrop reads "New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli"

Senator Gianaris chats with other event attendees before the press conference

Senator Gianaris and fellow elected officials present a check to Sunnyside Community Services for unclaimed funds.

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 14d

Welcome to Sunnyside, Shake Shack!

Senator Gianaris helps to cut a large green ribbon in front of Shake Shack as they open in Sunnyside.

Senator Gianaris laughs with workers behind the register at the Sunnyside Shake Shack

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 16d

L'shanah tovah! Wishing a sweet and prosperous New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah this evening

Happy Rosh Hashanah - here's to a sweet new year ahead!

Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 18d

Today is Puppy Mill Awareness Day. Since my Puppy Mill Pipeline Ban with @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social went into effect last year, we've seen retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits plummet. New Yorkers are instead adopting and shopping with reputable breeders, a huge win for animal welfare

Senator Gianaris poses with fellow elected officials and animal welfare advocates, including Edie Falco

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 20d

Proud to inaugurate new elevators at the R/M Northern Blvd station alongside @mta.info leadership and the workers who got it done. Every New Yorker benefits from a more accessible subway, regardless of physical ability, and I look forward to seeing more elevators opening soon

Senator Gianaris speaks at the podium flanked by MTA employees and contractors. Behind them is the new elevator entrance to the northern boulevard station

Senator Gianaris speaks with MTA Chair Janno Lieber before the press conference

A new elevator and mosaic mural at the Northern Boulevard station

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 27d

Our world changed forever 24 years ago, on 9-11-01. We will never forget the trauma and fear that we felt, or the heroism of those we lost- and we must also remember that in times of national crisis, it is unity, love, and solidarity that will see us through to brighter days

Senator Gianaris reflects at the 9/11 memorial in Maspeth

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Sep 8

If it's a day ending in y, Amazon is abusing workers. Solidarity with the 105 drivers fired without notice last week - Jeff Bezos will learn that we will never stop fighting for working people

Senator Gianaris is wearing a blue collared shirt while speaking at the Teamsters podium and pointing with his left hand. Behind him, Teamsters members hold songs reading "fair pay and safe jobs for Amazon Teamsters"

Senator Gianaris stands beside a Teamsters member at the Amazon rally

A hand holds a sign in the air reading "fair pay and safe jobs for Amazon Teamsters"

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Sep 3

I was thrilled to cut the ribbon at NYC's newest and largest public school building: Queens Innovation Center! Tomorrow over 3,000 students across multiple high schools will start the school year in this brand new state of the art facility

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you're enjoying having today off - or the 40 hour work week, or a living wage, or social security, or safety regulations... thank a union! Happy Labor Day

Senator Gianaris raises his fist in solidarity with striking Amazon workers who are doing the same outside a warehouse in Maspeth

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Aug 28

The horrific shooting in Minneapolis weighs heavily on the minds of families this week. Guns are a national problem requiring a national solution, but in NY we're not waiting. I secured $70M for school safety last year that is already making a difference sunnysidepost.com/gianaris-add...

Senator Gianaris secures additional funding for security at religious schools - Sunnyside Post

Sept. 5, 2024 By Shane O'Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris has secured a 55% increase in funding for security at religious schools in New York State as part

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Aug 27

Couldn't be prouder to support the important work that @qplnyc.bsky.social does for our community. Happy to have secured $100,000 in state budget funds to support English classes, support for new Americans, computer and internet access, and so much more that our local libraries provide

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Aug 26

Getting ready for the school year with @nycschools.bsky.social families at PS 151! We distributed backpacks and school supplies to send students back to class with everything they need to hit the ground running this year

Senator Gianaris wears a light blue button down shirt and khakis as he speaks into the microphone at the PS 151 playground

Senator Gianaris wears a light blue button down shirt and khakis and poses for a photo with D30 Superintendent Lisa Hidalgo, who is wearing black pants and a black t shirt that says "district 30 queens"

Senator Gianaris distributes backpacks and lunch boxes to families at PS 151

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Aug 12

A horrific car crash took the lives of three of our neighbors this morning. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. We must do more to prevent vehicles from being able to reach these deadly speeds in residential neighborhoods in the first place

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3 dead after car crashes into coffee truck, pedestrians in Astoria

Eyewitnesses said the vehicle was speeding before slamming into the parked coffee truck.

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Jul 28

States must play by the same rules for a legitimate democracy to exist, and if red states are intent on corrupting the redistricting process, New York will respond

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/n...

In Fight for House, New York May Follow Texas in Redrawing Maps

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Jul 23

Congrats to Sunnyside's Kora Bakery on being named the best bakery in Queens by the Queens Chamber of Commerce! As a Kora customer I can confirm firsthand that the recognition is well deserved

Senator Gianaris poses for a photo with staff from Kora bakery, holding a box of pastries and a citation from the New York State Senate

Senator Gianaris chats with employees the register at Kora bakery

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Jul 21

I am proud to work with my Senate and Assembly colleagues to provide the Queens Museum with $8.5 million for the creation of a new children's museum, accessibility upgrades, additional gallery space, and so much more for New Yorkers to enjoy!

Senator Gianaris shakes hands with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie at the podium at the Queens Museum.

Elected officials gather with a check for $8.5 million to fund upgrades to the Queens Museum.

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Jul 4

American ideals of freedom, justice, tolerance, and independence are worth celebrating. Don't let current events detract from what our country is at its best. Independence Day will always be about the resilience and courage of the American people - happy 4th!

Senator Gianaris is facing away from the camera and looking toward the American flag as it waves in the breeze at the Astoria Park fireworks

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Jun 29

Now that Eric Adams is a MAGA enthusiast, he's using the MAGA playbook - openly lying. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and I got free buses done despite Adams, who broke the law requiring more bus lanes and blocked the Fordham Road busway. There's your real snake oil salesman

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Senator Mike Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · Jun 28

Celebrating Pride with friends and family at Socrates Sculpture Park! Thanks to Brian and everyone at Fresco's Grand Cantina for bringing the community together year after year

Senator Gianaris wears a light blue checkered shirt and gestures at the microphone in front of a rainbow backdrop on stage at Astoria Pride

Senator Gianaris poses with fellow elected officials in the park at Astoria Pride

Senator Gianaris and his family pose with drag performers in the park at Astoria Pride

Senator Gianaris and family in the park at Astoria Pride

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