Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful wife Gwen, and to all of the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, godmothers, caregivers, and the women who help nurture, guide, and uplift our families and communities every single day ❤️
As a husband, father, pastor, and public servant, I know firsthand that so much of the strength of our communities begins at home, with the love, sacrifice, wisdom, and prayers of the humans who pour into others without ever asking for recognition.
Today we honor you, we thank you, and we celebrate all that you do for our families and for our community.
May God continue to bless you all.
This is Albany.
Where the days roll into each other. Monday becomes Wednesday, Tuesday becomes the whole week, and somehow it’s still budget season🤦🏿♂️.
The budget was due April 1st… it’s May now.
And just a reminder: everyone gets paid… except your legislators.
But this is the work. This is what we sign up for.
Because yes, we want a budget, and yes, we want to get paid. But more importantly, we want a budget that actually meets the needs of our communities. Especially at a time when the federal government seems to have forgotten how to act.
In the middle of all this, we’re still showing up:
Meeting with labor unions like CWA fighting for workers’ rights ✊🏾
Standing with Muslim advocacy groups pushing to make Eid a state holiday 🌙
Welcoming AJ Brown of the Eagles advocating for mental health awareness 🧠
Fighting for $250 million in the budget for HAVP—the Housing Access Voucher Program—to keep New Yorkers housed and keep it affordable 🏠
And so much more.
The days blur, the work doesn’t stop, and neither do we because the people we serve can’t afford for us to.
#Albany #BudgetSeason #HAVP #HousingJustice
Proud to celebrate the opening of the fully accessible 148th Street–Lenox Terminal station right here in Harlem.
This is about more than a station — it’s about making sure every New Yorker can move through our city with dignity and ease. And with Harlem artists’ work on display, our culture is built right into the space.
A special thank you to the amazing Student Council from P.S. 200 – The James McCune Smith School, and our seniors from the A. Philip Randolph Senior Center for coming out and being part of this moment with us.
After the event, it was a pleasure to welcome some of the students and Principal LaFontaine to the office to talk about the importance of advocacy and how we show up for our communities. That’s how the next generation of leaders is built.
We fought for this — and we’re going to keep pushing for more.
The Budget for NYS was due in April, we are now heading into May, and the issue is priorities. ⏰🏛️
Will this budget protect working families facing an affordability crisis, or continue shielding the ultra-wealthy while everyday New Yorkers pay the price?
We cannot balance a budget on the backs of the people while billionaires and big corporations stand to receive billions in tax giveaways. That is why the final budget must include progressive revenue by taxing the ultra rich and not as something radical, but as a return to fairness. 💰➡️👨👩👧👦
This is about protecting healthcare for 1 million New Yorkers 🏥, preventing 200,000 people from going hungry 🍎, and raising the revenue needed for real investments like universal childcare.
Budgets are moral documents. It’s time for one that puts people over privilege. ✊🏽
Tax the rich. Protect New Yorkers. Fund affordability.
#TaxTheRich #NYSBudget #AffordabilityCrisis #ProtectMedicaid #UniversalChildcare TaxFairness
It was a great honor welcoming Ghana’s leadership here in Harlem last week, the Mecca of Black America.
Together, we gathered at the African Burial Ground National Monument to honor the ancestors whose lives were stolen through the transatlantic slave trade.
In that sacred space, we reflected, we remembered, and we strengthened the bridge between the diaspora and the continent. Soon there after they would go on to the biggest world stage and demand from the world accountability for the crimes that were committed.
ALBANY REEEEEEECAPPPPPPPP:
The PEOPLE’S HOUSE was on fire this week from Labor, Environmental, Immigration, Education,and so much more. We have had constituents come up to express and advocate for themselves.
As a member of the NYS BPRHA Caucus we had the wonderful pleasure of having Chancellor Kamar Samuels of NYC DOE come to Albany to give us updates and answer any questions members had.
Furthermore we had the pleasure of also hosting Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez of NYS DOT. We spoke about a plethora of issues including worker’s safety and the out of control speeding in work zones.
This is what democracy looks like 💪🏾🏛️
If you’re not at the table then you’re on the menu
#NY4ALL #NOROLLBACKS #FIXTIER6
Real opportunities for our young people are open right now at the Apollo Theater.
Paid Arts & Entertainment Internship for high school seniors
Breaking Ground Art Contest for young creatives
Deadline: April 15
Don’t just witness history—be part of it.
We went to the NY State Capitol and asked our representatives if they support a New York For ALL or just a New York for SOME. You’ll NEVER believe which one they picked! 😮🗽✊🏽💜
📱Take action: nyic.me/ny4all
Today during Black History Month, we honor our Task Force Member, AM Taylor @assemblymanaltaylor , who serves as the Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly.
In this video, he reflects on what Black History Month means to him — the epitome of what America is all about, from the positive to the negative 🖤
#nysblt #100years #bhm #explorepageًًً
We reflect on the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a tireless champion for civil rights, economic justice, and the power of collective action. His voice, his courage, and his unwavering commitment to uplifting our communities helped shape generations of leaders and left a lasting mark on our nation’s history.
I had the honor of meeting Reverend Jackson during pivotal moments throughout his journey, beginning with his historic presidential campaign in 1984, and again over the years as our paths crossed through public service and community work. Each interaction reflected the passion and purpose that defined his life’s mission.
Reverend Jackson’s legacy lives on in every movement for fairness, dignity, and opportunity. May we continue to build on the foundation he helped lay and carry forward the spirit of service that defined his life.
Rest in power, Reverend Jesse Jackson.
