Mike Benedetto
@benedetto4ny.bsky.social
Proud father, grandfather, Democrat & Assemblyman 4 the 82nd Dist. Former teacher, now Education Committee Chair.
We hope to see you there!
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We hope to see you there!
#MinuteWithMike voting edition - Bronxites, get out and VOTE today. I’m voting for my candidate shirley_4council and I hope you will too!
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#MinuteWithMike voting edition - Bronxites, get out and VOTE today. I’m voting for my candidate shirley_4council and I hope you will too!
Yesterday, I paid tribute to our fallen heros of September 11th, attending events at jacobincbhosp and Throggs Neck.
God bless those who we have lost, their memories, their families, and those who continue to suffer the health side effects of that day.
God bless those who we have lost, their memories, their families, and those who continue to suffer the health side effects of that day.
September 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Yesterday, I paid tribute to our fallen heros of September 11th, attending events at jacobincbhosp and Throggs Neck.
God bless those who we have lost, their memories, their families, and those who continue to suffer the health side effects of that day.
God bless those who we have lost, their memories, their families, and those who continue to suffer the health side effects of that day.
In this week’s #MinuteWithMike I discuss something new our students will be dealing with this year, the cell phone ban. Good luck to everyone who is starting classes today!
September 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In this week’s #MinuteWithMike I discuss something new our students will be dealing with this year, the cell phone ban. Good luck to everyone who is starting classes today!
Thrilled to join my colleague, Congreesman Latimer, and these valued community partners for the 2nd Annual Co-op City Family Night of Fun! It will held this Saturday, August 30th, from 1pm - 7pm in the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium (B, C and terrace).
August 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thrilled to join my colleague, Congreesman Latimer, and these valued community partners for the 2nd Annual Co-op City Family Night of Fun! It will held this Saturday, August 30th, from 1pm - 7pm in the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium (B, C and terrace).
#MinuteWithMike- As a former special education teacher for nearly 30 years, what happens to our students most in need of services is very important to me. Just last week, AG Tish James and the New York State Education Department took the Trump administration to court to
August 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#MinuteWithMike- As a former special education teacher for nearly 30 years, what happens to our students most in need of services is very important to me. Just last week, AG Tish James and the New York State Education Department took the Trump administration to court to
3PK is coming to City Island this September!
I am thrilled that after years of advocacy, my office received word today that our calls for 3PK on City Island have been approved. PS 175 will host this program starting next month!
I am thrilled that after years of advocacy, my office received word today that our calls for 3PK on City Island have been approved. PS 175 will host this program starting next month!
August 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
3PK is coming to City Island this September!
I am thrilled that after years of advocacy, my office received word today that our calls for 3PK on City Island have been approved. PS 175 will host this program starting next month!
I am thrilled that after years of advocacy, my office received word today that our calls for 3PK on City Island have been approved. PS 175 will host this program starting next month!
A Statement from Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, regarding Mayor Adam’s recent veto of the City Council’s Disapproval Vote.
August 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A Statement from Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, regarding Mayor Adam’s recent veto of the City Council’s Disapproval Vote.
I join every New Yorker in mourning the tragic loss of life yesterday in midtown Manhattan. Four unique individuals had their lives suddenly cut short by a gunman, suffering from mental health issues, who carried a weapon of war across this country into our City. (1/3)
July 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I join every New Yorker in mourning the tragic loss of life yesterday in midtown Manhattan. Four unique individuals had their lives suddenly cut short by a gunman, suffering from mental health issues, who carried a weapon of war across this country into our City. (1/3)
I am alarmed and saddened by the recent shooting incidents near Ferry Point Park. My office has been in touch with the 45th Precinct, and these situations are still active investigations. We will share more information as it becomes available. (1/2)
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Police: 2 men fatally shot in Throgs Neck
Police have identified the victims as 22-year-old Gabriel Alvarez, of Connecticut, and 21-year-old Adam Waldropt, of The Bronx.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I am alarmed and saddened by the recent shooting incidents near Ferry Point Park. My office has been in touch with the 45th Precinct, and these situations are still active investigations. We will share more information as it becomes available. (1/2)
bronx.news12.com/police-2-men...
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I recently joined with other Bronx elected officials to call on Charter Communications and Altice USA to restore NY1 news station for Bronx residents paying for cable service. (1/2)
Read all about it here www.norwoodnews.org/bronx-electe...
Read all about it here www.norwoodnews.org/bronx-electe...
Bronx Elected Officials Ask Charter Communications and Altice USA to Restore NY1 Service to The Bronx - Norwood News
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), who broadly represents the northwest Bronx, in collaboration with elected Bronx representatives, has written a letter dated July 15, 2025, to Charter Communicat...
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July 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I recently joined with other Bronx elected officials to call on Charter Communications and Altice USA to restore NY1 news station for Bronx residents paying for cable service. (1/2)
Read all about it here www.norwoodnews.org/bronx-electe...
Read all about it here www.norwoodnews.org/bronx-electe...
Pleased to join my colleagues yesterday at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s legislative breakfast. Working together, we can ensure the Bronx remains a place that’s open for business.
July 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Pleased to join my colleagues yesterday at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s legislative breakfast. Working together, we can ensure the Bronx remains a place that’s open for business.
I’m hearing some folks are trying to rewrite history and say Governor Cuomo had nothing to do with getting a COVID-19 testing site in Co-op City in 2020. I know he did, because I was there! So were the press at the time. Please see this article from that time period.
www.bxtimes.com/new-testing-...
www.bxtimes.com/new-testing-...
Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s office, new testing site opens in Co-op City – Bronx Times
With more than 6,200 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Bronx, elected officials launched a new testing site on the morning of March 30.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I’m hearing some folks are trying to rewrite history and say Governor Cuomo had nothing to do with getting a COVID-19 testing site in Co-op City in 2020. I know he did, because I was there! So were the press at the time. Please see this article from that time period.
www.bxtimes.com/new-testing-...
www.bxtimes.com/new-testing-...
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I’ll miss Charlie Rangel, a beloved icon and public servant of New York.
He was a proud veteran who loved serving his Harlem constituents. He urged me to run for the Senate and later was an invaluable colleague.
Rest in peace and power, my friend.
He was a proud veteran who loved serving his Harlem constituents. He urged me to run for the Senate and later was an invaluable colleague.
Rest in peace and power, my friend.
May 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I’ll miss Charlie Rangel, a beloved icon and public servant of New York.
He was a proud veteran who loved serving his Harlem constituents. He urged me to run for the Senate and later was an invaluable colleague.
Rest in peace and power, my friend.
He was a proud veteran who loved serving his Harlem constituents. He urged me to run for the Senate and later was an invaluable colleague.
Rest in peace and power, my friend.
A very busy Memorial Day weekend in our district, paying my respects to the fallen, their families, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy.
#PelhamBay #SilverBeach #EdgewaterPark #CoopCity #ThroggsNeck #BicentennialVeteransPark #CityIsland
#PelhamBay #SilverBeach #EdgewaterPark #CoopCity #ThroggsNeck #BicentennialVeteransPark #CityIsland
May 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A very busy Memorial Day weekend in our district, paying my respects to the fallen, their families, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy.
#PelhamBay #SilverBeach #EdgewaterPark #CoopCity #ThroggsNeck #BicentennialVeteransPark #CityIsland
#PelhamBay #SilverBeach #EdgewaterPark #CoopCity #ThroggsNeck #BicentennialVeteransPark #CityIsland
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We're grateful to AM Michael @benedetto4ny.bsky.social for putting people over plastic in NY by co-sponsoring A1749, the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act to reduce single-use packaging by 30%.
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, please bring this bill to the floor for a vote.
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, please bring this bill to the floor for a vote.
May 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We're grateful to AM Michael @benedetto4ny.bsky.social for putting people over plastic in NY by co-sponsoring A1749, the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act to reduce single-use packaging by 30%.
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, please bring this bill to the floor for a vote.
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, please bring this bill to the floor for a vote.
Statement from Assembly Member Michael Benedetto-
"The successful effort to 'Save Preston' represented the very best of our community. Students, teachers, alumni, and the larger community banding together to save one of our neighborhood's most storied institutions.
"The successful effort to 'Save Preston' represented the very best of our community. Students, teachers, alumni, and the larger community banding together to save one of our neighborhood's most storied institutions.
April 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Statement from Assembly Member Michael Benedetto-
"The successful effort to 'Save Preston' represented the very best of our community. Students, teachers, alumni, and the larger community banding together to save one of our neighborhood's most storied institutions.
"The successful effort to 'Save Preston' represented the very best of our community. Students, teachers, alumni, and the larger community banding together to save one of our neighborhood's most storied institutions.
I’m proud to have secured funding for a new truck for the ci_oysterreef and to meet with organizers and students to hear about their impact on our local ecology. If we are going to combat the effects of climate change, we need to invest in projects like…
April 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I’m proud to have secured funding for a new truck for the ci_oysterreef and to meet with organizers and students to hear about their impact on our local ecology. If we are going to combat the effects of climate change, we need to invest in projects like…
“I am very grateful that Attorney General James has heeded the calls of me and my colleagues in government and is looking into the decision to close Preston High School.
April 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“I am very grateful that Attorney General James has heeded the calls of me and my colleagues in government and is looking into the decision to close Preston High School.
This week’s #MinuteWithMike touches on the progress and concerns I have with our upcoming State Budget. Please feel free to comment below, PM me, or email benedettom@nyassembly.gov and share your views with me.
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Michael Benedetto For Assembly (@benedetto4ny) on Threads
This week’s #MinuteWithMike touches on the progress and concerns I have with our upcoming State Budget. Please feel free to comment below, PM me, or email benedettom@nyassembly.gov and share your vie...
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March 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This week’s #MinuteWithMike touches on the progress and concerns I have with our upcoming State Budget. Please feel free to comment below, PM me, or email benedettom@nyassembly.gov and share your views with me.
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Assembly Member Mike Benedetto Statement on Recent Events at Preston High School
“As a lifelong resident of Throggs Neck and as a proud Preston parent, I am very disappointed in the decision by the Preston Board not to pursue - under any circumstances- efforts to preserve their institution.
“As a lifelong resident of Throggs Neck and as a proud Preston parent, I am very disappointed in the decision by the Preston Board not to pursue - under any circumstances- efforts to preserve their institution.
March 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Assembly Member Mike Benedetto Statement on Recent Events at Preston High School
“As a lifelong resident of Throggs Neck and as a proud Preston parent, I am very disappointed in the decision by the Preston Board not to pursue - under any circumstances- efforts to preserve their institution.
“As a lifelong resident of Throggs Neck and as a proud Preston parent, I am very disappointed in the decision by the Preston Board not to pursue - under any circumstances- efforts to preserve their institution.
A #MinuteWithMike concerning the announcement this week that Preston High School will be closing in June. I’m deeply saddened by this decision, both of my daughters attended this wonderful Bronx institution, they’re better women for it.
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A #MinuteWithMike concerning the announcement this week that Preston High School will be closing in June. I’m deeply saddened by this decision, both of my daughters attended this wonderful Bronx inst...
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February 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A #MinuteWithMike concerning the announcement this week that Preston High School will be closing in June. I’m deeply saddened by this decision, both of my daughters attended this wonderful Bronx institution, they’re better women for it.
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My thoughts on @govkathyhochul’s rebate proposal.
December 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM
My thoughts on @govkathyhochul’s rebate proposal.
God bless those who served! Our greatest generation. 🇺🇸
December 8, 2024 at 12:16 AM
God bless those who served! Our greatest generation. 🇺🇸
Some of you have asked my thoughts on the recent election and where Democrats go from here. www.threads.net/@benedetto4n...
Michael Benedetto For Assembly (@benedetto4ny) on Threads
Some of you have asked my thoughts on the recent election and where Democrats go from here.
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December 3, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Some of you have asked my thoughts on the recent election and where Democrats go from here. www.threads.net/@benedetto4n...