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November 30, 2023 at 4:42 PM

What's Happening in the District

Legislative and Community Updates   Dear Neighbor, I hope that everyone was able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and a chance to experience and share gratitude last week. As we head further into a month of many holidays, I wish everyone who is celebrating a joyous se…

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November 20, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

Food Resources and Other Important Info   Dear Neighbor,   Happy Thanksgiving! I wish you and your loved ones a joyous, peaceful, and healthy holiday. As we enter the holiday season, my office has received many calls asking about Thanksgiving-specific meal programs…

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November 14, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Tomorrow: Medicare Virtual Town Hall

Learn About Changes Coming Next Year   Dear Neighbor,   Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15th, at 2pm I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Medicare. See below for more information and registration details. Also see below for information about free distribution ev…

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November 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Next Wednesday: Medicare Virtual Town Hall

Learn About Changes Coming Next Year   Dear Neighbor,   Next Wednesday, November 15th, at 2pm I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Medicare. See below for more information and registration details. Also see below for information about free distribution events …

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November 6, 2023 at 5:23 PM

Medicare Town Hall: Wednesday, 11/15

and don't forget to VOTE!   Dear Neighbor,   A small correction from my email last week. My upcoming Virtual Town Hall on Medicare is coming up on Wednesday (not Tuesday), November 15th. See below for more information and registration details. And don't forget t…

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November 3, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Tuesday is Election Day

Vote Early Through Sunday   Dear Neighbor,   This coming Tuesday is your last chance to vote in the General Election. This is your chance to weigh in on your City Council member, as well as a few judges and two statewide ballot questions. Early Voting runs through…

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October 27, 2023 at 2:05 PM

What's Happening in the District

Legislative and Community Updates   Dear Neighbor, As I'm sure is the case for many of you, the situation in Israel and Gaza remains at the top of my mind. Every day I feel anew the horror at Hamas' terrible attack, fear for the hostages Hamas still holds, grief f…

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October 23, 2023 at 3:22 PM

This Week: Virtual Senior Fair

Join me tomorrow, Wednesday, & Thursday   Dear Neighbor,   Starting tomorrow at 2pm, and continuing on Wednesday and Thursday, I will be hosting this year's Virtual Senior Resource Fair. Over three sessions we will explore opportunities for solo agers to make c…

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October 19, 2023 at 3:55 PM

Upcoming In-Person and Virtual Events

Virtual Senior Fair Next Week   Dear Neighbor,   Below you will find information about some upcoming events this month: Next week, on October 24th, 25th, and 26th at 2pm I will be hosting this year's Virtual Senior Resource Fair. On October 31st, I will be hos…

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October 16, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Virtual & Live Events This Month

Join Me In-Person and Online   Dear Neighbor,   Below you will find information about three upcoming events this month: On October 24th, 25th, and 26th at 2pm I will be hosting this year's Virtual Senior Resource Fair. On October 31st, I will be hosting an in-…

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October 10, 2023 at 6:51 PM

The Tragedy Unfolding in Israel

  Dear Neighbor, Like so many of you, I have watched with horror and despair the events unfolding in Israel over the last few days. I have felt fear for the wellbeing of friends and loved ones, and grief at learning terrible news. I have felt anger at the deep in…

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October 6, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Live at Carnegie Hall!

Join me for an In-Person Event on October 31st   Dear Neighbor,   On October 31st, I will finally make it to the Carnegie Hall stage. After years of practice, practice, practice, I will be hosting an In-Person Town Hall on Key Policy Issues and the Upcoming 2024 Le…

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October 2, 2023 at 7:09 PM

Upcoming Virtual Senior Resource Fair

Join me on October 24th, 25th, and 26th   Dear Neighbor,   At the end of this month, I will be hosting my annual Virtual Senior Resource Fair. Over three sessions on October 24th, 25th, and 26th, we will explore opportunities for solo agers to make connections and …

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September 29, 2023 at 9:06 PM

What's Happening in the District

Legislative and Community Updates   Dear Neighbor, As you know, we are experiencing a dangerous amount of rainfall and flash flooding throughout New York City today, with additional rainfall forecast through this evening. If you are able, please stay home, and avo…

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September 27, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Free At-Home COVID Test and Mask Distribution

AND important COVID vaccine info!   Dear Neighbor, Next week, my office will be distributing free COVID-19 at-home rapid tests and high quality masks on Monday, October 2nd, Thursday, October 5th, and Friday, October 6th. On Monday and Thursday, we will be handing…

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September 20, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Tomorrow: Rent Freeze Virtual Town Hall

Learn about the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption   Dear Neighbor, Tomorrow, Thursday, at 7pm, I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program, which helps low and middle-income older adults be able to affor…

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September 18, 2023 at 2:41 PM

This Week: Two Virtual Town Halls

Learn about Tax Planning and how to Freeze Your Rent   Dear Neighbor, Tomorrow, Tuesday, at 7pm, I will be hosting Part II of a three-part series of Virtual Town Halls with experts from the nonprofit Financial Planning Association of Metro New York who will provid…

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September 17, 2023 at 2:42 AM

COVID-19 Vaccines and Free COVID-19 Rapid At-Home Test and Mask Distribution

Make sure to stay up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations!   Dear Neighbor, As you may have heard, the 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines have been approved and you can now schedule an appointment to get vaccinated. This is good news, especially since we are c…

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September 15, 2023 at 1:28 PM

Two Virtual Town Halls Next Week

Learn about Tax Planning and how to Freeze Your Rent   Dear Neighbor, This month I am holding a three-part series with experts from the nonprofit Financial Planning Association of Metro New York who will provide guidance on managing personal finances and practical…

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September 12, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Tonight: Part One of my Financial Roadmap Series

Join the virtual event at 7pm   Dear Neighbor, This month I am holding a three-part series with experts from the nonprofit Financial Planning Association of Metro New York who will provide guidance on managing personal finances and practical steps you can take to …

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September 7, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Upcoming Virtual Town Halls on SCRIE and Managing Debt & Personal Finances

  Dear Neighbor, Later this month, I am holding a three-part series with experts from the nonprofit Financial Planning Association of Metro New York who will provide guidance on managing personal finances and practical steps you can take to improve your financial…

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September 1, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Virtual Town Hall Series on Managing Debt & Personal Finances

  Dear Neighbor, Later this month, I am holding a three-part Virtual Town Hall series with experts from the nonprofit Financial Planning Association of Metro New York who will provide guidance on managing personal finances and practical steps you can take to impr…

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August 24, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Community Update and Upcoming Events

  Dear Neighbor, As we near the end of August, I hope you enjoy the remaining weeks of summer. I would like to acknowledge and express my appreciation of the wonderful cohort of high school and college students who interned in my office this summer: Harrison Fint…

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July 28, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Congestion Pricing Update and Upcoming Community Events

  Dear Neighbor, I hope you are managing to stay safe and reasonably comfortable as we experience extreme heat over the coming days. A heat advisory is in effect through Saturday, July 29th, with the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees or greater. These cond…

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July 26, 2023 at 1:47 AM

Medicaid renewal deadline July 31st. Act Now

Heat Advisory for Thursday, July 27th through Saturday, July 29th   Dear Neighbor, As you are likely aware, the state has commenced the process of recertifying New Yorkers who have been covered by Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan. Since March 202…

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July 12, 2023 at 5:14 PM

July 14th Virtual Town Hall

Healthy Homes 101   Dear Neighbor, On July 14th, I am holding a “Healthy Homes 101” Virtual Town Hall with experts from the NYC Department of Health and an attorney who will provide guidance on cleaning your apartment safely, how to prevent and address mold and pe…

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July 7, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Upcoming Virtual Town Hall and Community Events

Healthy Homes 101   Dear Neighbor, I hope you had an enjoyable July 4th holiday and are managing to stay comfortable as we experience the heat of summer. During the upcoming weeks, I will be hosting several virtual town hall meetings and my staff and I will be out…

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June 27, 2023 at 4:50 PM

July 14th Virtual Town Hall

Healthy Homes 101   Dear Neighbor,   On July 14th, I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on “Healthy Homes 101”, which will provide information about cleaning your apartment safely, and regulations related to keeping your home environment clean and toxin free.   B…

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June 23, 2023 at 7:53 PM

End of Session and Community Updates

  Dear Neighbor,   I hope you are well and enjoying the early days of summer. This email contains several updates about what I have been up to in Albany and the district in recent weeks, as well as some upcoming events and useful information.   The New York State…

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June 12, 2023 at 6:05 PM

June 15th Virtual Town Hall

New Technologies to Support People with Hearing and Vision Loss   Dear Neighbor,   On June 15th, I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on two important topics. First, we will hear a brief overview of the MTA's new OMNY program, their contactless, "tap and go" payme…

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June 7, 2023 at 8:04 PM

NYC Air Quality Health Advisory and Precautionary Measures

  Dear Neighbor,   As you are likely aware, there are over 150 active wildfires in Canada this week, which is causing smoke and fine particulate matter to create extremely hazardous air quality conditions in New York City and other parts of the state. Air quality …

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June 6, 2023 at 9:11 PM

June 15th Virtual Town Hall on New Technologies to Support People with Hearing and Vision Loss

  Dear Neighbor,   On June 15th, I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on two important topics. First, we will hear a brief overview of the MTA's new OMNY program, their contactless, "tap and go" payment system that will be used to pay for subways and buses. Then …

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June 2, 2023 at 1:59 PM

What's Happening in Albany?

The End (of Session) Is Near   Dear Neighbor, This email contains several updates about what I have been up to in Albany this month, as well as some upcoming events and useful information. The legislative session will come to an end next week, on June 8th, and I e…

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May 30, 2023 at 8:43 PM

June 15th Virtual Town Hall

New Technologies for people with Hearing and Vision Loss   Dear Neighbor,   On June 15th, I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on two important topics. First, we will hear a brief overview of the MTA's new OMNY program, their contactless, "tap and go" payment syst…

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May 25, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Virtual Event for People With Hearing and Visual Impairments

PLUS - Overview of OMNY, the New MTA Payment System   Dear Neighbor,   On Thursday, June 15th, I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on two important topics. First, we will hear a brief overview of the MTA's new OMNY program, their contactless, "tap and go" payment…

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May 11, 2023 at 4:17 PM

The End of the Public Health Emergency

Changes in Public Health Policies   Dear Neighbor, As you are likely aware, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency that was first declared on January 31, 2020 will expire at the end of today, Thursday, May 11. This is significant because it represents the progress t…

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May 9, 2023 at 3:23 PM

This Thursday - How to Advocate for Older Adult Housing

Join me at 10am for the last session of my Roundtable Series   Dear Neighbor,   This Thursday morning at 10am I will be hosting the final session of this year's 5-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors. Session V is titled “Older Adult Housing: We Need Mor…

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May 4, 2023 at 7:46 PM

What's Happening in Albany?

We have a state budget.   Dear Neighbor, This email contains several updates about what I have been up to in Albany this month, as well as some upcoming events and useful information. The most important news out of Albany is that, as of this past Tuesday, we final…

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May 1, 2023 at 6:52 PM

Next Week - How to Advocate for Older Adult Housing

Join me on May 11th for the last session of my Roundtable Series   Dear Neighbor,   Next Thursday, May 11th, I will be hosting the final session of this year's 5-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors. Session V is titled “Older Adult Housing: We Need More…

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April 26, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Should You Get Another COVID Vaccine Dose?

Important Information on the Latest Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine   Dear Neighbor,   The updated COVID-19 Bivalent Moderna and Pfizer vaccines were approved in the fall of last year and the initial dose was administered starting in September. Many of you have contacted…

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April 24, 2023 at 4:31 PM

How to Advocate for Older Adult Housing

Join me on May 11th for the last session of my Roundtable Series   Dear Neighbor,   On Thursday, May 11th, at 10am, I will be hosting the final session of this year's 5-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors. Session V is titled “Older Adult Housing: We Ne…

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April 11, 2023 at 4:56 PM

My Statement on the Latest Attack on Abortion Access

As Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, I denounce this radical, unfounded ruling.   Dear Neighbor,   As you may be aware, last week a judge in Texas issued a preliminary ruling invalidating the FDA's approval of Mifepristone, a medication that has been used to provi…

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April 6, 2023 at 3:13 PM

Budget Updates and Upcoming Events

Happy Passover & Happy Easter!   Dear Neighbor, Happy Passover and Happy Easter to all who are celebrating this week. April 1st has come and gone, and yet we still do not have a state budget for this fiscal year. Although it is disappointing that the Legislat…

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April 3, 2023 at 8:13 PM

Next Thursday - Roundtable on Age-Friendly Homes

Join me on April 13th for Session IV of my Roundtable Series   Dear Neighbor,   Next Thursday, April 13th, I will be hosting Session IV of this year's 5-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors. Session IV is titled “Is Your Home Age Friendly? How to Assess …

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March 28, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Save the Date - Age-Friendly Homes Roundtable

Join me on April 13th for Session IV of my Roundtable Series   Dear Neighbor,   On Thursday, April 13th, at 10 am, I will be hosting Session IV of this year's 5-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors. Session IV is titled “Is Your Home Age Friendly? How to…

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March 17, 2023 at 7:43 PM

What's Happening with the State Budget

The Senate has delivered its response to the Governor's budget proposal.   Dear Neighbor,   Yesterday, the State Senate passed our One-House Budget Resolution, our legislative response to the Governor's Executive Budget Proposal. The Assembly also passed their reso…

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March 7, 2023 at 2:12 PM

This Week - Get Repairs in your Rental Apartment & Have Your Say on the State Budget

Join two important virtual events this Wednesday and Thursday.   Dear Neighbor,   This Wednesday, March 8th, at 7pm, I will be hosting Session III of this year's 5-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors. Session III is titled “Get It Fixed: Know Your Right…

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March 2, 2023 at 10:20 PM

What's Happening in Albany?

Latest updates, upcoming events, and other resources   Dear Neighbor,   I have spent most of this month in Albany, running the Joint Legislative Budget Hearings in my role as Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, along with my colleague Helene Weinstein, Chair of …

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February 27, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Learn How to get Repairs in your Rental Apartment

Join the Virtual Roundtable on March 8th   Dear Neighbor,   Next Wednesday, March 8th, at 7pm, I will be hosting Session III of this year's 5-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors. Session III is titled “Get It Fixed: Know Your Rights to Get Repairs in Yo…

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February 21, 2023 at 6:24 PM

How to get Repairs in your Rental Apartment

Join the Virtual Roundtable on March 8th   Dear Neighbor,   On Wednesday, March 8th, at 7pm, I will be hosting Session III of this year's 5-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors. Session III is titled “Get It Fixed: Know Your Rights to Get Repairs in Your…

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