Brian Romero
@brianrny.bsky.social
Candidate for Assembly | Chief of Staff @sengonzalezny.bsky.social | NYS Dem Committee Member | prev: adjunct faculty @ CUNY + SUNY, policy @ GMHC | #TaxTheRich | guncle, MSW, 🦁 | 🇨🇴🌹🏳️🌈
So grateful to neighbors and Jackson Heights Indivisible for mobilizing today to say #HandsOffNYC
We distributed KYR information and talked to community members about how to look out for each other. We keep us safe! ✊🏼
We distributed KYR information and talked to community members about how to look out for each other. We keep us safe! ✊🏼
November 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
So grateful to neighbors and Jackson Heights Indivisible for mobilizing today to say #HandsOffNYC
We distributed KYR information and talked to community members about how to look out for each other. We keep us safe! ✊🏼
We distributed KYR information and talked to community members about how to look out for each other. We keep us safe! ✊🏼
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Happy Diwali to all of our neighbors celebrating! May the divine light of Diwali shine in your life and bring joy to your heart.
दीपावली की शुभकामनाएं
दीपावली की शुभकामनाएं
October 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Happy Diwali to all of our neighbors celebrating! May the divine light of Diwali shine in your life and bring joy to your heart.
दीपावली की शुभकामनाएं
दीपावली की शुभकामनाएं
ICYMI: I’m running for the Assembly! I grew up in East Elmhurst & served as chief of staff for years. I’m ready to rep my neighbors & organize to tax the rich, for social housing + to protect immigrant communities.
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Brian Romero hopes to succeed his former boss in the Assembly
He is running for Jessica González-Rojas’ seat, after serving as her chief of staff for more than four years.
www.cityandstateny.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
ICYMI: I’m running for the Assembly! I grew up in East Elmhurst & served as chief of staff for years. I’m ready to rep my neighbors & organize to tax the rich, for social housing + to protect immigrant communities.
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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I’m proud to represent SD59, & that’s made possible by having a great team helping me serve you. Yesterday, we went to Fishkills Farm to celebrate the fall season, recharge, & gather some delicious produce!
We’re excited to keep delivering for my constituents & working families.
We’re excited to keep delivering for my constituents & working families.
October 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I’m proud to represent SD59, & that’s made possible by having a great team helping me serve you. Yesterday, we went to Fishkills Farm to celebrate the fall season, recharge, & gather some delicious produce!
We’re excited to keep delivering for my constituents & working families.
We’re excited to keep delivering for my constituents & working families.
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BIG NEWS! 🌟
Today I joined @governor.ny.gov, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @sengianaris.bsky.social, and colleagues for the announcement of a $5 million investment by the Governor in the clubhouse.
This will make this clubhouse the largest in NYS! Excited for Astoria families!
Today I joined @governor.ny.gov, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @sengianaris.bsky.social, and colleagues for the announcement of a $5 million investment by the Governor in the clubhouse.
This will make this clubhouse the largest in NYS! Excited for Astoria families!
October 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
BIG NEWS! 🌟
Today I joined @governor.ny.gov, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @sengianaris.bsky.social, and colleagues for the announcement of a $5 million investment by the Governor in the clubhouse.
This will make this clubhouse the largest in NYS! Excited for Astoria families!
Today I joined @governor.ny.gov, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @sengianaris.bsky.social, and colleagues for the announcement of a $5 million investment by the Governor in the clubhouse.
This will make this clubhouse the largest in NYS! Excited for Astoria families!
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We’re live! Tune into my virtual town hall on Federal Budget Cuts: What WE Can Do, happening NOW!
Livestream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw0...
Livestream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw0...
Senator Gonzalez's Webinar: Federal Budget Cuts: What We Can Do
YouTube video by Senator Kristen Gonzalez
www.youtube.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We’re live! Tune into my virtual town hall on Federal Budget Cuts: What WE Can Do, happening NOW!
Livestream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw0...
Livestream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw0...
ICYMI: It was great to volunteer at @votejgr.bsky.social’s backpack giveaway with @tiffanycaban.bsky.social in north Astoria where we helped students get ready to return to school. Thank you to these incredible electeds who keep delivering for Astoria families 🎒🎒🎒
September 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
ICYMI: It was great to volunteer at @votejgr.bsky.social’s backpack giveaway with @tiffanycaban.bsky.social in north Astoria where we helped students get ready to return to school. Thank you to these incredible electeds who keep delivering for Astoria families 🎒🎒🎒
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AOC: If anybody says “this isn’t fair, I'm gonna have to divest all my stocks if I run for congress” maybe you should stay home.
September 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
AOC: If anybody says “this isn’t fair, I'm gonna have to divest all my stocks if I run for congress” maybe you should stay home.
Cuomo’s attack on decriminalizing sex work only further shows he doesn’t understand the intersection of fighting for immigrants, queer + trans folks, women, and NOT harming them.
Criminalization is violent. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social knows that and is focused on community safety for all.
Criminalization is violent. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social knows that and is focused on community safety for all.
August 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Cuomo’s attack on decriminalizing sex work only further shows he doesn’t understand the intersection of fighting for immigrants, queer + trans folks, women, and NOT harming them.
Criminalization is violent. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social knows that and is focused on community safety for all.
Criminalization is violent. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social knows that and is focused on community safety for all.
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Progressives seem to struggle with Black voters. Democrats with big aspirations may want to get very curious about why.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...
Opinion | Mamdani Has Done Something Special. Progressives Need Black Voters to Make It Last.
www.nytimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Progressives seem to struggle with Black voters. Democrats with big aspirations may want to get very curious about why.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...
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“Our community deserves world-class park space, a children’s playground and an art space,” Gonzalez said in a statement. “I’m happy to see shovels in the ground and am proud to have helped deliver for Long Island City.” licpost.com/officials-br...
Officials break ground on new public park beneath Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City - LIC Post
City officials and community leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Baseline, a long-anticipated public open space located beneath the Queensboro Bridge
licpost.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
“Our community deserves world-class park space, a children’s playground and an art space,” Gonzalez said in a statement. “I’m happy to see shovels in the ground and am proud to have helped deliver for Long Island City.” licpost.com/officials-br...
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Thank you, QNS! I’m proud to have passed my automated decision-making bill with Assembly Internet and Tech Chair Steve Otis, @nysaflcio.bsky.social, @nysut.bsky.social, and @dc37nyc.bsky.social!
We look forward to it being signed into law. qns.com/2025/06/gonz...
We look forward to it being signed into law. qns.com/2025/06/gonz...
Gonzalez advances landmark legislation on artificial intelligence oversight – QNS
Sen. Gonzalez successfully passed two major bills designed to regulate the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public and private systems.
qns.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thank you, QNS! I’m proud to have passed my automated decision-making bill with Assembly Internet and Tech Chair Steve Otis, @nysaflcio.bsky.social, @nysut.bsky.social, and @dc37nyc.bsky.social!
We look forward to it being signed into law. qns.com/2025/06/gonz...
We look forward to it being signed into law. qns.com/2025/06/gonz...
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“S7599C/A8295D, sponsored by Senator Gonzalez, also passed in the Senate on Thursday before making its way through the Assembly…This bill is supposed to make state agencies regularly review automated decision-making software that relies on AI without human involvement” www.news10.com/news/ny-capi...
www.news10.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
“S7599C/A8295D, sponsored by Senator Gonzalez, also passed in the Senate on Thursday before making its way through the Assembly…This bill is supposed to make state agencies regularly review automated decision-making software that relies on AI without human involvement” www.news10.com/news/ny-capi...
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Funding cuts to Medicaid and other programs included in the sweeping tax-and-spending bill would hurt low-income households financially more than the tax cuts would boost their finances, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bill.
GOP tax bill could hurt the poorest households more than it helps them
Cuts to Medicaid and anti-poverty programs wipe out gains low-income households could see from policies like no taxes on tips and overtime, nonpartisan estimates show.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Funding cuts to Medicaid and other programs included in the sweeping tax-and-spending bill would hurt low-income households financially more than the tax cuts would boost their finances, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bill.
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My bill, the New York AI Act (S1169A) passed the Senate!
This is a landmark bill that sets clear standards for accountability & transparency from corporations developing and/or deploying AI for high-risk use cases making consequential decisions about New Yorkers lives.
This is a landmark bill that sets clear standards for accountability & transparency from corporations developing and/or deploying AI for high-risk use cases making consequential decisions about New Yorkers lives.
June 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My bill, the New York AI Act (S1169A) passed the Senate!
This is a landmark bill that sets clear standards for accountability & transparency from corporations developing and/or deploying AI for high-risk use cases making consequential decisions about New Yorkers lives.
This is a landmark bill that sets clear standards for accountability & transparency from corporations developing and/or deploying AI for high-risk use cases making consequential decisions about New Yorkers lives.
Zohran is one of the principled men I’ve ever met. His leadership makes me reflect on how I organize in politics as a socialist. When he has called, I’ve answered because I know he fights for all of us.
A better NYC is possible. Starting tomorrow vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for Mayor.
A better NYC is possible. Starting tomorrow vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for Mayor.
June 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Zohran is one of the principled men I’ve ever met. His leadership makes me reflect on how I organize in politics as a socialist. When he has called, I’ve answered because I know he fights for all of us.
A better NYC is possible. Starting tomorrow vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for Mayor.
A better NYC is possible. Starting tomorrow vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for Mayor.
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NEW: 16 Council Members led by Technology Committee Chair @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social are calling for passage of my bill with @solagesny.bsky.social, the New York AI Act!
“to us, leading in AI also means being a leader in the responsible use of AI by acting swiftly to ensure its safe development.”
“to us, leading in AI also means being a leader in the responsible use of AI by acting swiftly to ensure its safe development.”
June 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
NEW: 16 Council Members led by Technology Committee Chair @cmjengutierrez.bsky.social are calling for passage of my bill with @solagesny.bsky.social, the New York AI Act!
“to us, leading in AI also means being a leader in the responsible use of AI by acting swiftly to ensure its safe development.”
“to us, leading in AI also means being a leader in the responsible use of AI by acting swiftly to ensure its safe development.”
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The polls, the endorsements, the energy—momentum is unstoppable.
And with @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social, we’re competing for The Bronx, whose people deserve so much better than Cuomo.
@nbcnewyork.com reports from Co-op City this morning:
And with @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social, we’re competing for The Bronx, whose people deserve so much better than Cuomo.
@nbcnewyork.com reports from Co-op City this morning:
May 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The polls, the endorsements, the energy—momentum is unstoppable.
And with @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social, we’re competing for The Bronx, whose people deserve so much better than Cuomo.
@nbcnewyork.com reports from Co-op City this morning:
And with @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social, we’re competing for The Bronx, whose people deserve so much better than Cuomo.
@nbcnewyork.com reports from Co-op City this morning:
BIG congrats to @ericaforny.bsky.social for this incredible step in her advocacy for survivors and workers!
A huge congratulations to @ericaforny.bsky.social on the launch of Harassment-Free NY last night! This organization grew out of the work she and others have done to keep New York free of harassers and predators. On June 24, New Yorkers can honor their mission by not ranking Andrew Cuomo!
April 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
BIG congrats to @ericaforny.bsky.social for this incredible step in her advocacy for survivors and workers!
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Our campaign is building the largest volunteer operation in NYC history. Every week, hundreds of New Yorkers knock on thousands of doors — spreading our campaign's vision and making this movement even stronger.
April 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Our campaign is building the largest volunteer operation in NYC history. Every week, hundreds of New Yorkers knock on thousands of doors — spreading our campaign's vision and making this movement even stronger.
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NEW: Mahmoud Khalil's wife gave birth to their child without him after ICE denied their request to let him be present.
“This was a purposeful decision by ICE to make me, Mahmoud, and our son suffer,” Dr. Abdalla said. “My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud."
“This was a purposeful decision by ICE to make me, Mahmoud, and our son suffer,” Dr. Abdalla said. “My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud."
Mahmoud Khalil’s Son Arrives After ICE Refuses to Let Him Attend Birth (Gift Article)
Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
NEW: Mahmoud Khalil's wife gave birth to their child without him after ICE denied their request to let him be present.
“This was a purposeful decision by ICE to make me, Mahmoud, and our son suffer,” Dr. Abdalla said. “My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud."
“This was a purposeful decision by ICE to make me, Mahmoud, and our son suffer,” Dr. Abdalla said. “My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud."
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Cuomo doesn't like that we’re reminding New Yorkers about his record on housing. Well, facts are a stubborn thing.
Under Cuomo, rents rose 52% and housing prices soared 77%. It’s time for new leadership.
Under Cuomo, rents rose 52% and housing prices soared 77%. It’s time for new leadership.
April 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Cuomo doesn't like that we’re reminding New Yorkers about his record on housing. Well, facts are a stubborn thing.
Under Cuomo, rents rose 52% and housing prices soared 77%. It’s time for new leadership.
Under Cuomo, rents rose 52% and housing prices soared 77%. It’s time for new leadership.
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Great letter from the NY State Ed Department refusing to comply with Trump DOE directives! More of this, please.
Trump gave states 10 days to sign an anti-DEI policy. NY Education Department is refusing.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/04/04/new-york-state-education-department-wont-certify-trump-administration-anti-dei-policy/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/04/04/new-york-state-education-department-wont-certify-trump-administration-anti-dei-policy/
Trump gave states 10 days to sign anti-DEI policy. NY Education Department is refusing.
In a Friday letter to the U.S. Education Department, New York officials said they will not certify that the state is eliminating DEI in schools, despite threats to pull federal funding.
www.chalkbeat.org
April 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Great letter from the NY State Ed Department refusing to comply with Trump DOE directives! More of this, please.
“With the state budget process underway, Morse & health advocates have called for the restoration of NYC's full Article 6 funding — state reimbursement for core public health work — which Cuomo cut in 2019. That funding reduction has meant a loss of up to $90 million" www.thecity.nyc/2025/03/27/t...
Trump Administration Slashes New York Public Health Funding
The cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminate more than $100 million in grants to the city health department and $300 million to state substance abuse and mental health agen...
www.thecity.nyc
March 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“With the state budget process underway, Morse & health advocates have called for the restoration of NYC's full Article 6 funding — state reimbursement for core public health work — which Cuomo cut in 2019. That funding reduction has meant a loss of up to $90 million" www.thecity.nyc/2025/03/27/t...