Andrew Gounardes

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July 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

RSVP for my Birthday Celebration next Wednesday, 7/12

Let's raise a glass to another year of progress! Neighbor! July is here, and I wanted to personally remind you to RSVP for my birthday celebration on July 12th at Three's Brewing! I’m beyond excited to use this gathering as a moment for…

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June 29, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Join me for my birthday celebration!

Join me on July 12 at Three’s Brewing to celebrate my birthday. Neighbor! No matter what line of work you’re in, I think we can all agree that it’s been a busy year so far — and it’s only June. Up in Albany, I’ve been working hard to…

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June 20, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Join us in celebration of Andrew’s Birthday!

Let’s raise a glass to Andrew and make sure he can keep fighting for us in Albany! Neighbor! Summer is here, and that means one thing: Andrew’s Birthday! We’re celebrating our amazing State Senator at his annual Birthday Fundraiser on W…

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June 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Happy Pride Month🏳️‍🌈

Uplifting and protecting our LGBTQIA+ Community. Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 Neighbor! Pride is both a celebration and a protest. It’s a month dedicated to community, joy, and progress and a reminder of all the important work that still rem…

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May 31, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Lockdown Drills Don’t Keep Kids Safe

We shouldn’t traumatize children because Congress won’t act to end mass shootings easing the annual requirement for four lockdowns in NY schools that needlessly traumatize children. Dear Neighbor, School shootings are a uniquely America…

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May 11, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Making Atlantic Avenue Safer

It’s well past the time we make Atlantic Ave safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Dear Neighbor, We can not wait for another crash, another life lost or near miss, to finally make NYC streets safe for pedestrians and cyclists. After t…

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May 3, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Correction! Budget Wins!

We made an error in our excitement over the budget. Friend, In our excitement over finalizing the budget, we made an error on a critical statistic. We were able to secure more than $100 million dollars in additional operating aid for …

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May 3, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Big Budget Wins!

Expanding Child Tax Credit for Families! Friend, We just scored a big win for working families in New York. As you may have heard, we just passed a historic budget in Albany, and in doing so expanded the Child Tax Credit to include c…

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April 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Celebrating Earth Day Through Legislative Action

Here’s what I’m working on in Albany to promote a cleaner and greener New York this session! Dear Friend, Happy Earth Day! As we celebrate our planet today, it’s essential to fully acknowledge the current state of the environment and…

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April 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

We need to reform the NYS Democratic Party

Hear my vision for a united Democratic Party in New York Dear Friend, Recently I joined Dave Lombardo on his podcast, The Capitol Pressroom, to discuss the failures of the NYS Democratic Party in last year's elections and what I think w…

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April 8, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Stand with the #TennesseeThree

We Can't Let the GOP Silence Them. Friend, ? As you may have heard, on Thursday the Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives voted to expel two courageous young Democrats - Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin Pearson - who s…

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April 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Ever wondered how we reach a final budget?

Let’s break it down together. Friend, As you may have heard, this year’s state budget will be late. As we work to finalize it, I thought I’d shed light on this often very opaque process and explain how the state budget comes together e…

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March 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Tackling New York’s Housing Crisis

We need to take the Governor’s plan further. Dear Friend, New York is in a full-blown housing crisis, which is exacerbating the affordability crisis being felt by families all across our state. From Brooklyn to Buffalo, we haven’t built …

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March 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Update on the BQE Visioning Process

Reimagining and redesigning the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Friends, As you know, New York City is embarking on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine and redesign the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, from the Verrazzano-Narrows Brid…

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March 13, 2023 at 8:01 PM

A State Budget for the People

Let's Support Funding for CUNY, the MTA, and the Working Families Tax Credit in the NY State Budget Dear Friend, Right now the state legislature is going into the next phase of budget negotiations by releasing our one-house budget resolu…

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February 24, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Continuing the fight to protect freelancers

From Brooklyn to Buffalo, New York’s freelancers deserve equal protection Friend, One in ten workers in New York State are freelance workers, a number that is only growing after the pandemic as the nature of our workforce continues to ch…

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February 17, 2023 at 5:10 PM

What would you do with $1,000?

The Working Families Tax Credit has momentum. Dear Friend, Since I introduced my Working Families Tax Credit bill in December, the momentum behind us has only grown — including the op-ed I wrote along with my cosponsors, Senator Cooney a…

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February 6, 2023 at 11:01 PM

The MTA is facing a fiscal cliff

We need to save the MTA, and we need to do it fast. Our city’s survival depends on it. Dear Friend, I just finished questioning the MTA Chairman, Janno Lieber, during today’s budget hearing on transportation. My colleagues and I made sur…

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February 5, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Six months ago

Together, we turned NYC’s speed cams on 24/7, and saved lives. But we have more work to do Dear Friend, Six months ago, my bill to keep New York City’s speed cameras on 24/7 was signed into law by the Governor. In just the last six mont…

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February 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Supporting asylum seekers

With more than 40,000 asylum seekers coming to our city, we must welcome them to New York with open arms. Dear Friend, Since last spring, over 40,000 asylum seekers have come to New York City after being bussed from the southern border. …

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January 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Keeping kids safe online

We can’t trust Big Tech to look out for our kids: we have to do it ourselves. Dear Friend, Our world today is increasingly shaped by the time we spend online and using social media. This is especially true of young people during and afte…

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January 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM

2023 Legislative Session

Here are my top priorities for the 2023 legislative session in Albany. Dear Friend, 2023 brings a new year and a new legislative session for my colleagues and I in Albany. I’m feeling full of possibility when I think of what this year …

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January 13, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Show Your Support This Term

Let’s work together to make 2023 a great year! Friend, The new legislative session just began in Albany, and I couldn’t be more excited to get to work. From providing economic support for working families and protecting our children both…

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January 10, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Looking Ahead in 2023

We have big plans for this year – but I can’t do it without you. Friend, Happy new year, new district, and new legislative session! I have big plans for 2023, and soon I’ll be sharing them with you in-depth, but first, let’s take a mome…

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January 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Winter Reception for Andrew Gounardes!

Join us in celebration Thursday evening! Friend, This Thursday evening we will be hosting a Winter Reception in support of State Senator Andrew Gounardes! From upcoming holidays to legislative wins, we have so much to celebrate together—…

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December 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season! Happy Holidays, Friend! As we reach this time of year once again, Melanie, Evan, and I want to wish you a healthy and joyful celebration with family and friends! May your time with family …

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December 21, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Winter Reception for Andrew Gounardes!

Join us in celebration! Friend, We have so much to celebrate this year. ✅ Expanded speed cameras in school zones ✅ Won the largest increase in CUNY funding in a decade ✅ Closed a major wage theft loophole ✅ Mandating hospital costs price…

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December 18, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Happy Hanukkah!

Regardless of faith, I hope that all of us can find meaning in the sense of togetherness, optimism, and joy that this holiday brings. Friend, Chag Urim Sameach! For the next eight nights, Jewish families across our community will be c…

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December 14, 2022 at 1:09 AM

Winter Reception for Andrew Gounardes!

With the holidays coming up and the new year just around the corner, we wanted to take some time to celebrate. Friend, Please join us for a Winter Reception in support of our State Senator, Andrew Gounardes! With the holidays coming up …

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Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Working families deserve more

That’s why, today, I introduced the NYS Working Families Tax Credit Dear Friend, Last year, the Biden administration did something absolutely remarkable: through the American Rescue Plan, 2.9 million children were lifted out of poverty t…

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November 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Giving Back this Giving Tuesday

Join me in supporting our local charitable organization Dear Friend, Happy Giving Tuesday! I hope you all enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving. This time of year, I’m thankful for the community I’m honored to serve and I’m amazed by the gene…

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November 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving Dear Friend, In October 1863, in the midst of a ravaging Civil War that seemingly had no end, President Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for a national day of Thanksgiving, imploring the nation to se…

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November 6, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Early Voting Ends TODAY!

Today is your last chance to vote early: don’t miss out! Hi, Friend! Today is your last chance to vote early before Election Day! Don’t miss this final opportunity to ensure we don’t lose the progress we’ve made together, and that we ke…

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October 31, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Happy Halloween!

What’s scarier than ghosts, goblins, and ghouls? Happy Halloween, Friend! Ghosts, goblins, vampires and werewolves aren’t the only scary thing that’s haunting our state this Halloween. The Republican party is attempting to resurrect its…

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October 29, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Reflecting on Superstorm Sandy, ten years on.

We can’t wait until the next superstorm to take action on the climate crisis. Friend, It's been ten years since Sandy devastated parts of New York, including many coastal communities across Brooklyn. I still remember spending most of …

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October 28, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Early Voting starts TOMORROW!

Don’t put it off: Make your plan to vote early now! Early Voting for the General Election starts tomorrow, Friend! From October 29th through November 6th, you can make your way to the polls early and help send me back to Albany next yea…

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October 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline in 2 Days

It’s time to request and submit your absentee ballot! Friend, If you can’t vote in person during this upcoming election, time is running out to request and submit your absentee ballot! Early voting begins Saturday, October 29th and Elec…

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October 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM

There’s something you may not know about me...

I have something to tell you. Friend, I have something to tell you: Like more than 2.5 million New Yorkers, I have student loan debt. And I know that there are millions more of us across the country, collectively holding more than $1…

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October 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM

It’s time to get ready to vote

Election Day is just over 3 weeks away! Friend, The General Election is just over 3 weeks away – it’s time to get ready to vote! On Tuesday, November 8th, polls will be open in New York, and my name will be on the ballot on both the D…

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October 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM

All In For Iwen

Join me on October 18th in support of Iwen Chu! Friend, This year, our neighbors in Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Kensington have an opportunity to elect a state senator to represent the newly create…

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October 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM

A path forward for the BQE

The BQE has needed an overhaul for decades — and we finally have the opportunity. Friend, Last month, Mayor Eric Adams outlined a public corridor-wide visioning process for the BQE. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine…

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September 25, 2022 at 1:41 PM

Shanah Tovah!

Wishing you and your family a joyous new year! Shanah tovah to all our Jewish neighbors! Melanie, Evan, and I hope you have a sweet new year filled with happiness, health, and joy! 5782 has been a…

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September 24, 2022 at 3:31 PM

How to help asylum seekers

Human beings are not political props. Dear neighbors, Yesterday, the number of asylum seekers who have arrived in New York since May officially surpassed 10,000. Many of these 10,000 people seeking safety and freedom in the United Sta…

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September 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

21 years later.

Today, as we commemorate the 21st anniversary of September 11th, we share the heavy burden of still-lingering grief, and offer a renewed promise to never forget the memory of everyone - and everything - we lost. Dear neighbors, Twenty-on…

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August 24, 2022 at 11:00 PM

We did it!

We won the primary, giving me the opportunity to represent District 26 again next year! Friend -- we did it! I am beyond proud to say that I will be the Democratic nominee for the 26th District in the State Senate! I can’t thank you al…

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Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM

It’s Election Day!

All of our hard work comes down to today. I hope I’ve earned your vote, so that we can continue to secure a better future for District 26 — together. Friend-- It's Election Day, and polls are officially open across New York! Right no…

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Team Gounardes · [email protected]

August 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Today is your LAST day to vote early.

If you want to vote before the August 23rd primary Election Day, get to the polls by 5 PM today! Friend-- Early voting ends TODAY, which means you have until 5 PM to get to the polls early and help send Andrew back to the State Senate! …

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August 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM

TONIGHT: Join our Canvass Kickoff!

Join Councilmember Crystal Hudson, Stonewall Democrats and Lambda Independent Democrats TONIGHT to talk to voters, knock on doors and spread the word about Andrew! Friend-- We have only 5 days left until Election Day and we’re going to lea…

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August 17, 2022 at 6:01 PM