“We are living in difficult times, and Washington is making life even harder for New Yorkers. It is our time to work hard and stand tall to protect our State.
“I am grateful that Governor Hochul is addressing the severity of our state’s affordability crisis by prioritizing affordable childcare for millions of New York families. In partnership with Mayor Mamdani, this $1.7 billion investment will fully fund New York City’s 2-Care program and fulfill the promises for a universal 3K program. This will be transformational for working families struggling to afford this essential need.
I’m encouraged that the Governor committed to protect the 1.3 million New Yorkers on the verge of losing their health insurance. I also commend the Governor for making it very clear that New York will continue to follow the science when it comes to vaccines. I am looking forward to learning more about the plan to improve healthcare in the forthcoming budget proposal. The fact remains that our best path to guaranteeing healthcare for everyone in our state is enacting the New York Health Act.
New York cannot stand idly by as immigrant enforcement agents abuse their authority and violate people’s rights and safety. I applaud the Governor’s reaffirmation of New York as a sanctuary state in the face of threats from the federal government. I look forward to working with her to safeguard our schools and other sensitive locations from ICE and make agents liable for constitutional violations.
I look forward to fighting for my Bronx neighbors to secure the resources and protections we need in our community and across the state alongside the Governor and my colleagues in the Legislature."
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