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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 16h

There is no #EqualPayNY without #LatinaEqualPay. We need stronger laws and substantial investment in:

✅ Expanding Pay Transparency Laws
✅ Bringing women into higher paying roles
✅ Fair Pay for Care workers
✅ Making child care accessible to all
✅ Expanding Paid leave

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 18h

Education is protection, and outreach is power. My bill ensures our Dept. of Health can provide regular and factual information about NYers rights, options, and resources. We urge the Gov. to sign all bills in this package and guarantee all NYers access to reproductive and gender-affirming care.

Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts @ppesacts.bsky.social · 18h

The package includes:

Health Information Privacy Act – S.929 @lizkrueger.bsky.social / A.2141 Linda Rosenthal

Hospital Transparency Act – A.3862 @nilyrozic.bsky.social / S.3486 Hinchey

Repro Health Education & Outreach – A.2581-B @votejgr.bsky.social / S.3285-B @sengonzalezny.bsky.social

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on the anniversary of the October 7th attack.

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 2d

"The constitution is structured to protect ‘We the People’ from tyranny." - Natalie Gomez-Velez, Dean @CUNYLaw

Thank you to the expert panelists who joined my town hall on Federal Budget Cuts. A recording of the webinar will be available on my Senate website shortly.

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 2d

“Climate change is the greatest threat of our time. If our planet fails, so do we.”

The federal budget bill is expected to increase household energy costs by hundreds while cutting sustainability initiatives.

ICYMI: A recording of my town hall will be available shortly.

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 2d

We must pass:

New York for All
Access to Representation Act
Dignity Not Detention
The MELT Act

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 2d

“It has been clear since Day 1 of this [federal] admin that our immigrant neighbors are a target. Since Day 1 we’ve been working to make sure our neighbors know their rights.”

Learn more about our response to these targeted budget & legislation threats: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw0...

Senator Gonzalez's Webinar: Federal Budget Cuts: What We Can Do

YouTube video by Senator Kristen Gonzalez

www.youtube.com

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 2d

“Knowledge is power, and power is how we fight back.

The largest cut to Medicaid in the [federal] budget bill will jeopardize the healthcare coverage of almost 2 million NYers.”

Learn more about how we’re fighting back: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw0... #OBBBA

Senator Gonzalez's Webinar: Federal Budget Cuts: What We Can Do

YouTube video by Senator Kristen Gonzalez

www.youtube.com

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 2d

We’re live! Tune into my virtual town hall on Federal Budget Cuts: What WE Can Do, happening NOW!

Livestream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw0...

Senator Gonzalez's Webinar: Federal Budget Cuts: What We Can Do

YouTube video by Senator Kristen Gonzalez

www.youtube.com

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Sukkot! Chag Sameach to all who observe. Wishing you a beautiful & bountiful season.

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 5d

Worried about the government shutdown, and how federal budget cuts will impact you? Join me for a virtual town hall on Monday, Oct. 6!

Register at bit.ly/oct6townhall

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 22d

COMING UP! Join me on Monday, Oct 6th at 6PM for a VIRTUAL discussion on how federal budgets cuts will impact our district, what the state legislature is doing about it, and what you can do about it.

Register at bit.ly/4g6F06s

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 5d

Worried about the government shutdown, and how federal budget cuts will impact you? Join me for a virtual town hall on Monday, Oct. 6!

Register at bit.ly/oct6townhall

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 22d

COMING UP! Join me on Monday, Oct 6th at 6PM for a VIRTUAL discussion on how federal budgets cuts will impact our district, what the state legislature is doing about it, and what you can do about it.

Register at bit.ly/4g6F06s

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 7d

G’mar Chatima Tovah! Wishing all who celebrate, a meaningful Yom Kippur.

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 7d

My statement on the government shutdown.

For more information on how this shutdown and federal budget cuts will directly affect NYers, join me on Monday, Oct. 6th. I’ll be hosting a virtual town hall to discuss how we’re fighting back. Register at bit.ly/oct6townhall.

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to @dc37nyc.bsky.social
and Exec. Dir. Henry Garrido for hosting today's PEF IT Summit on AI, where dozens of IT pros who work for the State and NYC discussed with panelists from Google and Amazon how AI is changing work in the public sector | @alexbores.nyc
@sengonzalezny.bsky.social

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 16d

Shanah Tovah! From this sunset to nightfall on Wednesday, we observe Rosh Hashanah. May this new year bring happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

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St. Vartan Park Conservancy | MECA @stvartanpark.bsky.social · 16d

Today in St. Vartan Park, @sengonzalezny.bsky.social
presented the New York State Senate 2025 Commendation Award to Conservancy founder @kevokeefe.bsky.social.
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Thanks to all behind the Conservancy mission to "act on behalf of the public to improve St. Vartan Park and its surrounding community."

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 16d

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 16d

My Joint Statement with @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @harveyepstein.bsky.social, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social Supporting the Freedom Plaza Casino Community Advisory Committee No Vote (1/2)

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 20d

We’re calling on the PSC to pull National Grid’s last minute agenda item from today’s meeting. We don’t need a new gas pipeline now or ever.

Statement:

STATEMENT: Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Senator Julia Salazar, Senator Jabari Brisport, Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Assemblymember Claire Valdez, Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest and Assemblymember Emily Gallagher Call on the Public Service Commission to Remove National Grid’s Gas Planning Forecast

As Democratic Socialist New York State legislators who have fought for the entirety of our terms against expanding fossil fuel infrastructure in this state, we strongly condemn the last-minute addition of National Grid's gas planning forecast to the PSC's Thursday meeting agenda. Let’s be clear: this is an attempt by National Grid to secure the PSC’s support for an unnecessary pipeline that will increase utility costs for everyday New Yorkers while boosting corporate profits and prolonging our state’s dependence on fossil fuels.

The scientific consensus on climate change demands that we move rapidly away from fossil fuel infrastructure, not expand it. New York does not need a new major gas pipeline. In fact, the DEC rejected the NESE pipeline five years ago. Yet, in the five years since, the gas shortages National Grid predicted have not occurred. Moreover, as laws like the All Electric Buildings Act go into effect, and more people switch to electric, National Grid and the PSC should be working toward a plan to shut down fossil fuel infrastructure like the Greenpoint Liquid Natural Gas facility, not build more.

We call on the PSC to remove National Grid’s gas planning forecast from Thursday’s agenda. We stand firmly with our communities, climate justice advocates, and the working people of New York who deserve a democratic energy planning process. Corporate interests cannot be allowed to circumvent democratic processes in pursuit of profit

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 21d

Today I testified before the @NYCCouncil on the One LIC Rezoning Plan. Without binding investments this project will be a giveaway to developers. We need affordable housing, more school seats, open and arts spaces, and increased transit capacity. It’s what our neighbors deserve.

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 22d

COMING UP! Join me on Monday, Oct 6th at 6PM for a VIRTUAL discussion on how federal budgets cuts will impact our district, what the state legislature is doing about it, and what you can do about it.

Register at bit.ly/4g6F06s

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 28d

Touring the research facilities at @binghamtonu.bsky.social felt like getting a sneak peek at the future.

The work being done here—in critical domains like healthcare, energy, materials science, and electronic systems— (1/3)

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · 27d

On 9/11, we remember the New Yorkers we lost. My heart is with the families who carry that grief, the first responders who put everything on the line, and all New Yorkers. Our city showed resilience then, and we must keep building a future rooted in care and community.

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · Aug 27

REMINDER: The Community Advisory Committee for the Midtown East Casino is hosting their first public hearing tomorrow to assess community support on the project.

Thursday, Aug. 28 from 4-9PM
Scandinavia House, Borge Hall - Lower Level

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez @sengonzalezny.bsky.social · Aug 21

There is a virtual public hearing for Freedom Plaza’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement tonight, August 21 from 5 - 7 PM.

Register to speak at bit.ly/41jCpzY

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