It was a great night with the one and only 104 GCOP updating them on my office’s work. It’s always a pleasure being in the company of citizens so committed to the public safety and well-being of our neighborhood.

I gathered with NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Pakistani New Yorkers to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence. Thank you to incredible Pakistani leaders at ICNA Relief NY, APAG USA, APPNA for partnering with me to provide my constituents fresh food, health care & services.

I was proud to march in the Dominican parade with NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Congressman Adriano Espaillat & my Dominican neighbors. The energy was incredible. ¡El desfile de la República Dominicana!

I was proud to march in the Dominican parade with NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Congressman Adriano Espaillat & my Dominican neighbors. The energy was incredible. ¡El desfile de la República Dominicana!

This morning I was proud to attend the first ever Indian Independence Celebration held by a New York Governor! Thank you Governor Kathy Hochul for hosting this meaningful celebration here in Queens, and for honoring the relationship between the two largest democracies in the world.

I just stopped by the MTA Queens Bus Network Redesign Q & A. The MTA will be here at Woodhaven Blvd and Forest Park Dr until 7pm today. Stop by to make your voice heard on the bus routes you desire!

On their last day, each of my summer interns presented me with their own original idea for legislation. They came up with cameras in buses to reduce crime, a ban on harmful plastics & ways to create more affordable housing. I’m so proud of them! Young gets it done. #SYEP #Future

The fight for life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness does not stop at the Supreme Court. Today, I am traveling to Albany to fight for gun safety laws and pro-choice protection measures

I was honored to address the 8th grade graduating class at Glendale School IS 119Q. As they embark on their high school journey, they promised me they would remember their power. I told them to dare greatly, be persistent and savor every day

I had a productive meeting with Captain Kivlin of the 102 Precinct. We discussed government’s role as a partner in tackling crime through a multi-pronged approach that includes reforming certain laws, promoting education, increasing services for the community & supporting NY’s Finest.

It’s summertime! My district office is filled today with fellows learning about public service. I hope our summer together will foster a lifelong commitment to the community & that I can give a platform to these emerging leaders.

It’s always a great day when I am on the ground serving my neighbors. Today in 95 degree weather, I distributed 400 freshly cooked halal meals after prayers at Fultoli Jame Masjid!

I was pleased to speak at the Woodhaven Residents Block Association Town Hall on issues of concern to Woodhaven Residents. We discussed recent crime in the neighborhood, and the responsible use of government funds. I was also proud to announce that I have secured state funding for WRBA.

I’m pleased to support after school programs at Elizabeth Blackwell MS210Q. After school enrichment gives children the extra edge they need to succeed. Thank you Queens Community House NYC for your programs in my district.

It was a packed house & joyful Dominican Independencia Day celebration in Woodhaven! We honored great Dominican leaders and even danced bachata! La celebracion de La Independencia Dominicana fue un día maravilloso con toda la comunidad.

It’s Queens Day in Albany! I was delighted to receive a visit from the Queens Chamber today in my legislative office. We discussed empowering small businesses, bringing jobs to Queens, investing in education and the bills I am passing!

It was an informative evening meeting with subcontractors around the State and serving as their panelist. We are in a once in a generation moment for public works projects with Penn Station rehabilitation, Gateway & JFK terminals. It’s an opportunity for MWBEs & job creation.

I was pleased to present Queens County’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) with a proclamation from the State Assembly on the occasion of their 100th Testimonial gala. Thank you to all Veterans in Queens for your service to our country. I am proud to be your champion in Albany.

This morning, I was proud to honor Principal Elizabeth Orsini-Fox of The Woodhaven School, PS 60, for her leadership in bringing a comprehensive approach to education including the social and emotional learning model. We thank her for her tireless dedication to the children.

I was delighted to present my historic resolution recognizing Woodhaven’s 187th Birthday to the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association. Woodhaven is one of the last remaining authentic neighborhoods in this city. I was proud to lead the State Assembly in honoring my community.

I was out today at the 106 Precinct Gun Violence Awareness event. There were nearly 800 shooting victims in NYC this year. 125 children die each year from gun accidents & 70 women are fatally shot by an intimate partner every month. I’m committed to immediate legislative action.

Baseball legend Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto represents the journey from scrappy roots to worldwide greatness. I was proud to speak at the street co-naming in his honor in his hometown right here in Glendale.

I represent the world's most linguistically diverse area, and proudly join in celebrating Int'l #MotherLanguageDay, recognizing the need for inclusion of native languages. I’m proud of my record on language access, including in Bengali, whose language movement inspired this day.

It was another incredible night catching up with my neighbors at their doors. Carolina came outside to discuss DOT issues. #GovernmentAtYourDoor

Back in Albany for the start of the legislative session! After a year of unprecedented crisis in our state, I’m looking forward to helping us rebuild.

Today was one of the highlights of my first term in office. I partnered with Joe Caruana & Community Care Food Pantry to serve fresh food to over 100 constituents at my office. Having an opportunity to serve my constituents, see them & talk with them made this snowy day one of the highlights of my first term so far.

Proud to attend the lease signing ceremony of the historic Neirs Tavern, right here in the heart of Woodhaven. This is a model of how leaders can come together to save our small businesses. Through negotiation, intervention & corporation, Neirs Tavern will remain open for business. Congratulations to owner Loycent Gordon.

I’d like to thank the entire community for their outpouring of love. Three rooms of my office are now filled top to bottom with donations for the victims of the Richmond Hill Fire. Thank you also to the all-star team of community leaders that made this possible.

I’d like to thank the entire community for their outpouring of love. Three rooms of my office are now filled top to bottom with donations for the victims of the Richmond Hill Fire. Thank you also to the all-star team of community leaders that made this possible.

Incredible morning distributing food outside of Nativity Church.

Thrilled to support the opening of “Poshak Couture” by Palak Arora, fashion designer & businesswoman bringing glamourous Punjabi styles to South Queens.

Today was one of the highlights of my first term in office. I partnered with Joe Caruana & Community Care Food Pantry to serve fresh food to over 100 constituents at my office. Having an opportunity to serve my constituents, see them & talk with them made this snowy day one of the highlights of my first term so far.

I stopped by the Woodhaven staple Sal’s Pizzeria. Sal said, “Where’s your red dress?”

Inspiring day rallying with the Sikh Cultural Society on the Occasion of Vaisakhi, in support of Punjabi farmers. I am proud to have introduced a resolution in the State Assembly making Punjabi Awareness Day in the State of New York.

I was overjoyed to get my constituent her vaccination appointment! She stopped by today to print out her appointment papers and head off to the vaccination site.