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.

I’m a proud member of the Ridgewood Kiwanis Club, serving children in Ridgewood and around the world.

THANK YOU! Hundreds of neighbors came to my Thanksgiving giveaway yesterday. It warmed my heart to give stuffed animals to children, fresh food to families & hats/ gloves for the cold weather. Thank you to the incredible ICNA Relief for their commitment to doing good. Thank you also to our sponsors the Lions Club of Richmond Hill – South Ozone Park, Affinity Health and Joe Caruana.

I had a great time as the featured guest at the Glendale Kiwanis at Zum Stammitsch Restaurant. Thank you for the lively meeting and Q&A.

Incredible meeting with the amazing Karamjit Singh Dhaliwal of the Malwa Brothers! He gave me these beautiful flowers to celebrate our HISTROIC win!

Some good friends stopped by the office! Great talking about empowerment Latino bodega owners with Woodhaven’s Own Luis Miguel Lucas and Francisco Marte the head of the Bodega and Small Business Association of New York. Looking forward to empowering the Latino community together!

I was pleased to present Eric Ackerman a citation from the New York State Assembly on the occasion of his Birthday. Eric is an outstanding citizen and lifelong resident of our beloved Woodhaven. From providing spiritual nourishment to his fellow congregants at Emmanuel United Church of Christ to leading Blessing of the Pets to his everyday good deeds, Eric is an exemplary member of the Woodhaven community. Happy Birthday Eric!

Pickle tasting! This fall, I went to the fair at Glendale Community Garden and supported small businesses including the iconic & delicious Eddies Pickles. Now, I’m a member of the Assembly’s Small Business Committee, and I’m helping our beloved businesses to thrive. Support our beloved small businesses.

It was heartwarming serving food today to those struggling. You are not alone. We will help lift you up. We will get through this together.

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.

THANK YOU! Hundreds of neighbors came to my Thanksgiving giveaway yesterday. It warmed my heart to give stuffed animals to children, fresh food to families & hats/ gloves for the cold weather. Thank you to the incredible ICNA Relief for their commitment to doing good. Thank you also to our sponsors the Lions Club of Richmond Hill – South Ozone Park, Affinity Health and Joe Caruana.

THANK YOU! Hundreds of neighbors came to my Thanksgiving giveaway yesterday. It warmed my heart to give stuffed animals to children, fresh food to families & hats/ gloves for the cold weather. Thank you to the incredible ICNA Relief for their commitment to doing good. Thank you also to our sponsors the Lions Club of Richmond Hill – South Ozone Park, Affinity Health and Joe Caruana.

The wall of hearts at Queens Covid Remembrance Day. From the heart of my district in the Forest Park Bandshell, we had a moving day honoring those we lost. They are always in our minds, forever in our hearts. We remember them in everything we do.

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.