Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM

A Real Solution to the Affordability Crisis

My Working Families Tax Credit can help New Yorkers thrive Friend,   Ask any working parent in New York, and they'll tell you the same thing: it's getting harder to make ends meet.   Groceries, rent, childcare—the cost of raising a family …

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February 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM

No One Elected Elon Musk

New York must be a xxxxxx against the damage done in DC Friend,   If you're like me, you've watched what's happened to our federal government over the last two weeks with great horror. The Trump administration unilaterally shut off billion…

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January 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Tax breaks on gold bars and racehorses?

Friend,   My top priority is making life easier, safer, and more affordable for New York families.   But when our state's tax code includes absurd loopholes and carve-outs for the wealthy, everyday New Yorkers end up paying the price. Las…

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January 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM

We’re going to fight but we’re also going to lead

Friend,   Last Monday, shortly before the inauguration ceremony, I went to the supermarket to buy some groceries for our family. A dozen eggs at our local market cost $10.99.   President Trump rode into office on big promises to bring c…

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January 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM

My Top Priorities in Albany

This is important. We're all in this together. Dear Friend,   The 2025 New York State legislative session officially kicked off last week. And we've got a lot to do.   Our work in state government has never been more important. Too man…

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December 30, 2024 at 7:16 PM

2024 Year In Review

Friend,   This year was another productive year for Team Gounardes! We passed two first-in-the-nation laws to protect children on social media, secured millions of dollars in funding for our district, helped thousands of our neighbors w…

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December 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM

From our family to yours…

…wishing you a joyful holiday season! Happy Holidays, Friend!   As the holidays are upon us once again, our family wishes you and yours a healthy and joyful celebration with family and friends! May your time with family and loved ones be j…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 6:26 PM

UPDATED LINK: I want to hear from you!

Dear Friend,   Thanks to your support, I’m entering into my fourth term as your State Senator in January. In that time, I’ve been proud to represent my neighbors in Albany, pass over 100 laws aimed at making your quality of life better …

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December 18, 2024 at 2:31 PM

I want to hear from you!

Dear Friend,   Thanks to your support, I’m entering into my fourth term as your State Senator in January. In that time, I’ve been proud to represent my neighbors in Albany, pass over 100 laws aimed at making your quality of life better …

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November 27, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Giving Thanks

Dear Friend,   I want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.    This time of year, I’m thankful for the community I’m honored to serve and I’m amazed by the generosity and spirit of our neighbors. Despite all the challenges, our communi…

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November 6, 2024 at 9:00 PM

The Fight Ahead

Dear Friend,   This morning I stood outside of the 77th Street subway station, just as I have after every one of my elections since 2018. It is a moment for me to look my constituents in the eye and thank them for voting, even if it was…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Wake up-- It's election day!

Dear Friend,   Today is the day we’ve been waiting for– Election Day! As the polls open this morning, I just want to take a moment to thank you for your support and make one final ask for your vote to continue to serve you in Albany.  T…

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  Andrew Boo-nardes · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Don’t Boo, Vote!

Dear Friend,   It’s Spooky Season! 👻   No, I don’t ONLY mean Halloween. As you know it’s also election season, where we have frightening far-right MAGA candidates running in Brooklyn and across the state and country. Nothing is scarier …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Today Is The First Day of Early Voting!

Dear Friend,   Wow, it’s hard to believe that the polls are officially open in New York! From October 26th through November 3rd you can head to the polls early and help send me back to Albany to keep fighting for you in the State Senate…

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October 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Invite: Join Me for the Brooklyn for Prop 1 Rally

Dear Friend,   It’s hard to go anywhere these days without hearing about the upcoming election, but you may not have heard about one of the most important issues on your ballot this year. Across the state, voters will be deciding on the…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM

12 Days To go!

Dear Friend,   We are in the home stretch! Election day is less than two weeks away and Early Voting starts this Saturday!    I don't know about you, but when I’m feeling anxious I need to get up and “Do something!” as Michelle Obama sa…

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October 22, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Invite: Join Me for the Brooklyn for Prop 1 Rally

Dear Friend,   It’s hard to go anywhere these days without hearing about the upcoming election, but you may not have heard about one of the most important issues on your ballot this year. Across the state, voters will be deciding on the…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Join Me Upstate to Help Flip Congress!

Dear Friend,   We’re less than a month away from election day! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to leave it all out on the field to elect Vice President Harris, flip the House and elect Democrats up and down the ballot.    Join me …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 9:17 PM

We're In The Final Countdown-- Chip In to Help My Re-election!

Dear Friend,   We are officially less than five weeks until Election Day. It has been and, if I am re-elected this November, will continue to be my great honor to serve NY’s 26th Senate district.   As I told Patch this week, since being…

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October 3, 2024 at 8:30 PM

The Wheels On the Bus

Dear Friend,   There is so much at stake in this year's election. Not only do we have to organize and work everywhere to make sure Kamala Harris and Tim Walz get elected to the White House, but we also need to flip the house to make sur…

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September 17, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Today is National Voter Registration Day

Dear Friend,   Today is National Voter Registration Day! If you’re on my list, chances are you’re already registered and civically engaged. But today is a great day to check your registration, talk to friends about voting and making an …

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September 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Happy First Day of School!

Dear Friend,   Today’s the first day of school in NYC! The first day of school always fills me with joy. Every year I look forward to stopping by a local school and watching with glee as students excitedly come …

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August 8, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Tim Walz has #BigDadEnergy

Tim Walz is the VP pick and the vibes are great! Dear Friend,   I don’t know about you, but I am so pumped and energized to get out the vote for Vice President Harris and her newly announced running mate Governor Tim Walz.    The contras…

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July 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM

My Joe Biden Story

Joe Biden will go down in history as one of our most consequential presidents Dear Friend,   We all saw and heard the news yesterday: President Biden announced he will no longer run for a second term as president, and he endorsed Vice-Pr…

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July 16, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Thank You For Your Support!

Could not have done it without you! Dear Friend,   I can’t thank you enough. Not only did we reach our goals, but we've managed to raise $325,829 in matchable funds from in-district donors this re-election cycle. Your support means so mu…

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July 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM

6 Hours to Left To Our Next Deadline!

Help me reach my fundraising goal! Dear Friend,   Tonight is a big filing deadline for our campaign! Can you chip in to help send me back to Albany and show that you have my back? Our campaigns have always bee…

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July 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM

About last night...

Dear Friend,    Celebrating my birthday last night amongst so many friends, supporters and families was truly amazing. Thank you to everyone who came out in the heat to support our campaign! …

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July 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Today is Andrew's Birthday, will you join us tomorrow?

Wish him happy birthday tomorrow! Dear Friend, Today is Andrew's birthday 🎉!! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9th, from 6-8PM at Greenwood Park to celebrate. It’s not too late to RSVP! [RSVP HERE]  Please join us for a kid-friendly great…

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July 3, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Join our Brooklyn Birthday Party Hop!

Join us on July 9th! Hi Friends,   Did you see Andrew's invite to celebrate his birthday next Tuesday, July 9th at Greenwood Park in Greenwood Heights?    Well, not only is it Andrew’s birthday, but it’s NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s bir…

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July 1, 2024 at 10:20 PM

With Fear For Our Democracy...

I dissent. Dear Friend,    Are you as alarmed as I am? This morning, the Supreme Court shattered one of the core foundational principles underpinning our democracy: that we are a nation of laws, not men, and that no individual - not a kin…

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June 26, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Let's Party! Join Me July 9th for My Birthday!

Join me on July 9th! Dear Friend, I can’t believe it’s that time again! In just two weeks, please join me for my Annual Birthday Celebration Fundraiser on Tuesday, July 9th at Greenwood Park! It’s been such a packed year. In the past few…

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June 25, 2024 at 10:01 AM

Rise and Shine! It's Primary Day!

They are the leaders we need in the Democratic Party Dear Friend,   Today is primary day! Polls are open now until 9pm.  There are important elections across the city and it’s time to make sure your voice is heard! FIND YOU…

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June 15, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Early Voting Starts Today!

They are the leaders we need in the Democratic Party Dear Friend,  You may not have heard but there is a very important primary election coming up on June 25th and early voting starts TODAY! I'm proud to be supporting amazing leaders acr…

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June 6, 2024 at 11:00 PM

We Did It!

We just passed first in the nation laws to help our kids mental health! Dear Friend,    WE DID IT! 🎉   The State Senate just passed my legislation that will protect kids’ privacy and let them enjoy social media free from the unwanted cont…

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June 4, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Happy Pride Month🏳️‍🌈

Uplifting and protecting our LGBTQIA+ Community. Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈!   Pride is a celebration and a protest — a month dedicated to love, equality, the LGBTQ+ activists who forged the path before us. I’m proud that since being elected …

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May 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Happy Memorial Day

Dear Friends,    Just a quick note to wish you all a very Happy Memorial Day. While this weekend is the “unofficial start of summer”, it’s also an opportunity for us to reflect on the sacrifice our service members make and remember those…

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May 20, 2024 at 9:20 PM

NYPOST: Meta, Google, leading nearly $1M lobbying fight to kill NY online child safety bills

ICYMI, check out todays article Dear Friend,? ? Did you see the news today? Google, Meta and the other big social media companies have spent nearly $1 Million to lobby against my common sense bills to protect kids online. …

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May 15, 2024 at 4:21 PM

Join me tonight to discuss how we can protect kids from social media harm

Dear Friend,    Please join me tonight for a conversation with Mothers Against Media Addiction and lawmakers from other states who have joined the effort to strengthen protections for young people online.   Register here to attend the fr…

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April 27, 2024 at 2:50 PM

🌎 As Earth Week comes to a close, I’m thinking about Raffi 🌎

The earth is our home, it's where we live Dear Friend,    As this Earth Week comes to a close, I keep thinking about Raffi.    No, I’m serious! Growing up, I remember listening to Raffi sing about the “big beautiful planet in the sky; it…

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April 21, 2024 at 1:20 PM

New York’s Budget: The good, the bad, and the big ugly

Dear Friends,    It’s been a long few days up in Albany but we are finally done passing this year's state budget.    It was a difficult budget negotiation, but I’m proud that as a result of our work, many of the priorities you sent me to…

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April 4, 2024 at 7:31 PM

April Showers Bring...a Passed Budget?

Hi Friends,   While it rains on us all this week in Brooklyn, Andrew is up in Albany fighting for a state budget that puts us first. He continues to work hard to ensure our priorities are included.  Please join us in showing support for …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

March 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Tori Needs Our Help

Join me for Tori Kelly’s first fundraiser! Dear Friend,    If you’ve been active in my campaign or engaged with my office, you probably know Tori. She was the very first volunteer to join my campaign way back in 2017, and over the years s…

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March 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Big Update! SXSW, Battling Big Tech & More

Dear Friends,    I’ve got a lot to update you on my work to keep kids safe online. As you know, I’ve introduced legislation to help keep children safe online and prevent dangerous health consequences of addictive social media platforms. …

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March 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Tonight is the Night! Help Me Reach My Goal?

Dear Friend, Tonight is a very important deadline for the new public matching funds system. To reach my goal, I need just $3,900 by TONIGHT!  Can you help me reach my goal?  Each dollar you donate allows us to speak to one more voter – …

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February 25, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Lets Get Andrew On the Ballot!

Dear Neighbor,    It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost two years since Andrew was last elected! In that time, he hit the ground running tackling the issues that matter most to our neighbors in District 26. From Bay Ridge to DUMBO, …

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February 21, 2024 at 10:30 PM

How my Working Families Tax Credit can help your family

It all adds up like 1-2-3 Dear Friends,    Did you see this depressing story in the New York Times? One in four - that’s right - one in four New York City children are living in poverty.   …

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February 12, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Your Voice Matters!

Dear Friend, ? I have some great news for you: You can help us combat the reliance on big money in politics!? ? New York State has begun a PUBLIC MATCHING SYSTEM, which amplifies the voices of my constituents and match and multiply contri…

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January 31, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Help me start the year out strong!

Dear Friend,   It’s been a busy January back in session representing our neighbors in Albany, and already my colleagues and I have been hard at work fighting for our communities.    We passed landmark legislation to strengthen our democr…

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January 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Join Us For A Panel Discussion On Child Online Safety

Dear Friend,   Join me, Attorney General Tish James, Larissa May of #HalfTheStory and moderator, NYT Opinion Columnist Michelle Goldberg for a very important talk on what we can do to keep kids safe online. …

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January 12, 2024 at 2:31 PM

We’re So Close To Our Goal– Deadline is TONIGHT!

Chip in today to help me qualify for public financing... Dear Friend,   Tonight is our first filing deadline this year and we are so close to reaching our goal! To qualify for matching funds, I need 28 more donors from my district. Can I c…

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