New York will not let Trump's rogue agents trample our civil liberties without fighting back. Today in Foley Square we stood with @thenyic.bsky.social to affirm our commitment to passing state laws that would defend our immigrant neighbors
Claudia Coger has been a pillar of our community through multiple generations. I will always be grateful for her friendship and her leadership while advocating for her neighbors. Her legacy will forever endure among those whose lives she touched - may she rest in peace
I joined Governor Kathy Hochul at SAG-AFTRA as she signed my bills with Linda B. Rosenthal and Tony Simone regulating AI likenesses in ads and entertainment. New York is the first state to enact these protections as Big Tech looks to replace human performers with synthetic ones
Let there be lights! Happy to support the Destination Ditmars holiday light installation and kick off the festivities at this year's tree lighting celebration
Glad to have made it to all corners of western Queens this Thanksgiving. Thankful I get to represent such an amazing community. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Ever grateful for the opportunity to give back alongside community partners like Woodside on the Move and their volunteers at today's Thanksgiving lunch and turkey distribution
Senator Gianaris wears a blue suit and looks on as Alan Fryer speaks at the podium, dressed in army dress uniform. Behind them is an American flag
Home to more veterans than any other borough, Queens knows what it means to serve. Happy Veterans Day, with gratitude to all those who have served in our armed forces
Thank you to Governor Hochul for heeding our call to increase security funding for religious schools by $20m to a total of $90m. We must reaffirm our commitment to keeping New Yorkers safe in the face of heinous acts such as the one perpetrated at Magen David Yeshiva today
Happy Halloween! Had a blast at the Ditmars Halloween Parade, which is quickly becoming a favorite Astoria tradition. Thanks to The Brass Owl and the Destination Ditmars Merchants Association for organizing
Over three weeks into the government shutdown, my office has seen an increase in unemployment cases from federal workers. If you need support filing for unemployment, fill out this form and my staff and I will assist: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Joined Governor Hochul, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, colleagues and neighbors to celebrate a milestone on the path to a new Variety Boys & Girls clubhouse. We secured $7 million+ in state investment that will pay dividends for thousands of families who will benefit once the center opens its doors
Wishing you peace and goodness on Yom Kippur, from the NYS Senate Democratic Conference
Yom Kippur begins tonight - wishing an easy fast to those observing the high holidays this evening
As e-commerce warehouses proliferate, we're giving regulators the tools they need to keep communities safe. Just as we enacted the nation leading CLCPA, my Clean Deliveries Act with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes will keep major polluters like Amazon in check
Senator Gianaris presents Woodside on the Move Director William Jourdain with a check for $200,000 for after school programming and workforce development
Senator Gianaris takes a selfie with William Jourdain, posing in front of the crowd at the Woodside on the Move Fall Festival
Proud to support the work of Woodside on the Move with a $200,000 investment in after-school programs and workforce development, helping make great events like the fall festival possible
Senator Gianaris stands with community members in opposition to ICE
Senator Gianaris looks on as Senator Gonzalez addresses the crowd
Rally attendees carry signs reading "Malikah stands against ICE" and "Queens Against ICE"
New York would be nothing without its immigrants. Today we stood up to say that no matter what abhorrent rhetoric or policy the federal government pushes on us, New Yorkers will always have our neighbors backs, regardless of where they were born
Senator Gianaris speaks at a white podium while wearing a blue suit. Behind him is a blue and gold banner that reads "the Mamie Fay School, Public School 122Q Astoria, New York"
Former PS 122 Principal Mary Kojes is wearing a peach colored shawl and sitting in the audience at the gala as Senator Gianaris speaks
What a joy to celebrate 100 years of PS 122 at Terrace on the Park last night! Great to spend the evening with distinguished teachers and alumni as well as honor past and present principals - among them my junior high math and homeroom teacher Mary Kojes!
Senator Gianaris wears a white collared shirt and stands at a podium between the American and New York State flags while speaking to the audience. Behind him, the backdrop reads "New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli"
Senator Gianaris chats with other event attendees before the press conference
Senator Gianaris and fellow elected officials present a check to Sunnyside Community Services for unclaimed funds.
Grateful to @nyscomptroller.bsky.social for joining us at Tito Rad's in Sunnyside this morning to share some important data on economic growth in western Queens - and thrilled that we were able to return over $30,000 in unclaimed funds to @scs4ny.bsky.social!
Senator Gianaris helps to cut a large green ribbon in front of Shake Shack as they open in Sunnyside.
Senator Gianaris laughs with workers behind the register at the Sunnyside Shake Shack
Welcome to Sunnyside, Shake Shack!
Happy Rosh Hashanah - here's to a sweet new year ahead!
L'shanah tovah! Wishing a sweet and prosperous New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah this evening
Senator Gianaris poses with fellow elected officials and animal welfare advocates, including Edie Falco
Today is Puppy Mill Awareness Day. Since my Puppy Mill Pipeline Ban with @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social went into effect last year, we've seen retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits plummet. New Yorkers are instead adopting and shopping with reputable breeders, a huge win for animal welfare
Senator Gianaris speaks at the podium flanked by MTA employees and contractors. Behind them is the new elevator entrance to the northern boulevard station
Senator Gianaris speaks with MTA Chair Janno Lieber before the press conference
A new elevator and mosaic mural at the Northern Boulevard station
Proud to inaugurate new elevators at the R/M Northern Blvd station alongside @mta.info leadership and the workers who got it done. Every New Yorker benefits from a more accessible subway, regardless of physical ability, and I look forward to seeing more elevators opening soon
Senator Gianaris reflects at the 9/11 memorial in Maspeth
Our world changed forever 24 years ago, on 9-11-01. We will never forget the trauma and fear that we felt, or the heroism of those we lost- and we must also remember that in times of national crisis, it is unity, love, and solidarity that will see us through to brighter days
Senator Gianaris is wearing a blue collared shirt while speaking at the Teamsters podium and pointing with his left hand. Behind him, Teamsters members hold songs reading "fair pay and safe jobs for Amazon Teamsters"
Senator Gianaris stands beside a Teamsters member at the Amazon rally
A hand holds a sign in the air reading "fair pay and safe jobs for Amazon Teamsters"
If it's a day ending in y, Amazon is abusing workers. Solidarity with the 105 drivers fired without notice last week - Jeff Bezos will learn that we will never stop fighting for working people
I was thrilled to cut the ribbon at NYC's newest and largest public school building: Queens Innovation Center! Tomorrow over 3,000 students across multiple high schools will start the school year in this brand new state of the art facility
Senator Gianaris raises his fist in solidarity with striking Amazon workers who are doing the same outside a warehouse in Maspeth
If you're enjoying having today off - or the 40 hour work week, or a living wage, or social security, or safety regulations... thank a union! Happy Labor Day
The horrific shooting in Minneapolis weighs heavily on the minds of families this week. Guns are a national problem requiring a national solution, but in NY we're not waiting. I secured $70M for school safety last year that is already making a difference sunnysidepost.com/gianaris-add...
Couldn't be prouder to support the important work that @qplnyc.bsky.social does for our community. Happy to have secured $100,000 in state budget funds to support English classes, support for new Americans, computer and internet access, and so much more that our local libraries provide
Senator Gianaris wears a light blue button down shirt and khakis as he speaks into the microphone at the PS 151 playground
Senator Gianaris wears a light blue button down shirt and khakis and poses for a photo with D30 Superintendent Lisa Hidalgo, who is wearing black pants and a black t shirt that says "district 30 queens"
Senator Gianaris distributes backpacks and lunch boxes to families at PS 151
Senator Gianaris distributes backpacks and lunch boxes to families at PS 151
Getting ready for the school year with @nycschools.bsky.social families at PS 151! We distributed backpacks and school supplies to send students back to class with everything they need to hit the ground running this year
A horrific car crash took the lives of three of our neighbors this morning. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. We must do more to prevent vehicles from being able to reach these deadly speeds in residential neighborhoods in the first place
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