Budget Update
Funding for Universal School Meals in the Final Budget
Children who struggle with food insecurity are not able to thrive in an educational setting and maximize their full academic potential nearly as well as children who do not struggle with food insecurity. This is unacceptable. I am proud to co-sponsor A1941 and join a bipartisan group of lawmakers to demand funding be included in the final state budget for universal school meals.
$21.25 minimum wage for Home Care Workers
There are many challenges that home care workers face performing their many duties every day. And yet these essential workers continue to care for those who need it most. They show up every day to do their jobs and now it is time for government to act. These dedicated women and men are owed a $21.25 minimum wage and I am proud to stand in solidarity with 1199 SEIU and Raise Up New York to see this become a reality.
Advocating in Albany
It is often said that today's youth are tomorrow's leaders which is why it is critical that their opinions and concerns are heard and acted upon. I was proud to speak with students who came to Albany last week in support of bills important to them and I will do all I can to see them passed in the People's House.
Legislative Update
A6666 - Requires all edible cannabis products to be packaged in child resistant packaging
I have recently introduced bill A6666 that would require edible cannabis products sold at adult-use cannabis stores to be packaged in child resistant packaging. The bill provides another layer of protection to prevent children from consuming edible cannabis products and I will urge my colleagues in the Assembly to lend their support to this common sense legislation.
Committee Meeting Update
The work done in the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Assembly is a vital part of the legislative process. Here is more information about my Committee Membership this session.
On Tuesday, April 25th the Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse that I am a Member of met and bill A5005 which I co-sponsor was on the agenda. This bill would establish the Fentanyl Test Strip Program and also create a public awareness campaign focusing on the dangers of this horrible drug. A5005 received a unanimous favorable referral and was then sent to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Recently Co-Sponsored Legislation
A3287 - Enacts the Schools Impacted by Gross Highways (SIGH) Act that would prohibit the construction of new schools within 500 feet of a controlled-access highway unless space is so limited that there is no other site to build a school.
A5900 - Establishes the Community Media Reinvestment Fund that would support local video programming responsive to the unique needs and interests of New Yorkers, such as public, educational, or governmental access television programming.
A2502 - This bill would protect workers who provide call center services under a contract between their employer and a governmental entity from displacement in the event that the contracting governmental body selects another contractor to perform that work.
A145 - Enacts the "New York State Phoenix Act" which would extend the statute of limitations for felony family offenses to ten years and misdemeanor family offenses to five years. This bill would also require the New York State Police to develop, maintain and distribute policies and procedures regarding investigation and intervention of family offenses.
If you have any questions, comments or would like to discuss legislative related issues please contact my Albany Office at 518-455-5844.
District Update
Response to Pelham Parkway antisemitic attack
I am disgusted that an antisemitic attack occurred in Pelham Parkway as member of our community recently celebrated Passover, a time of celebration for our Jewish brothers and sisters that was upended by this unprovoked, hateful act. I urge all Bronxites to let the NYPD conduct a thorough investigation into this incident.
In times like this, we must be reminded that the rich diversity and interfaith collaboration of the Bronx is our biggest strength and something we celebrate everyday. No single person or concrete slab will ever change that.
Tracey Towers Free Shredding Event
There will be a free community shredding event sponsored by myself and my colleague Council Member Eric Dinowitz for residents to safely dispose of unwanted documents or other papers on Sunday, May 7th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Tracey Towers. If you would like more information please contact our community office at 718-409-0109.
Autism Awareness Seminar
Together with dedicated community partners my community office is pleased to host an Autism advocacy and support webinar designed to provide attendees with more information about Autism and important insight into the numerous resources of support available to help loved ones.
The webinar will be on Friday, May 5th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and you can contact my contact my community office at 718-409-0109 for more information on how to register.
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