Senator Rachel May
@rachelmayny.bsky.social
Senator for NY's 48th District, representing the heart of Central New York | Chair, Consumer Protection and Rural Resources | Official account
Had a great time touring the Auburn YMCA. These places are critical for helping people stay active both physically and socially during the winter months ahead. Thank you, Scott and Michael, for showing me around and for everything you do for the Auburn community.
November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Had a great time touring the Auburn YMCA. These places are critical for helping people stay active both physically and socially during the winter months ahead. Thank you, Scott and Michael, for showing me around and for everything you do for the Auburn community.
Happy Veterans Day! Let’s honor and recognize everyone who has served to secure our safety and freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy Veterans Day! Let’s honor and recognize everyone who has served to secure our safety and freedom.
Thank you to Governor Hochul for ensuring that New Yorkers will receive their full SNAP benefits this month.
Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
“After weeks of the Trump administration putting millions of New Yorkers through chaos and confusion, following guidance from USDA, I've directed state agencies to issue full federal SNAP benefits for...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thank you to Governor Hochul for ensuring that New Yorkers will receive their full SNAP benefits this month.
The Samaritan Center in Syracuse does exceptional work by feeding thousands of people each month and providing other critical services. I’m proud to have secured $250k for the non-profit to open the new Case Management Annex, enabling them to expand services and continue their mission.
November 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Samaritan Center in Syracuse does exceptional work by feeding thousands of people each month and providing other critical services. I’m proud to have secured $250k for the non-profit to open the new Case Management Annex, enabling them to expand services and continue their mission.
I’m introducing legislation to address the Federal Government's announcement that SNAP benefits won't be distributed in November. School districts are uniquely positioned to fight hunger by providing food to take home, ensuring families stay nourished if SNAP benefits are cut now or in the future.
October 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I’m introducing legislation to address the Federal Government's announcement that SNAP benefits won't be distributed in November. School districts are uniquely positioned to fight hunger by providing food to take home, ensuring families stay nourished if SNAP benefits are cut now or in the future.
The NYS Housing Acceleration Fund will move stalled mixed-income projects forward, improve housing affordability, and better utilize state funds. I’m proud to have written legislation supporting this idea and will continue to advocate for more funding.
Governor Hochul Announces $215 Million Housing Acceleration Fund to Move Shovel-Ready Projects
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October 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The NYS Housing Acceleration Fund will move stalled mixed-income projects forward, improve housing affordability, and better utilize state funds. I’m proud to have written legislation supporting this idea and will continue to advocate for more funding.
The American people deserve better than a government paralyzed by inaction. It’s time for the House to get back to Washington, come to the negotiating table, and take the common-sense steps needed to open up the People’s government. My full statement is below.
October 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The American people deserve better than a government paralyzed by inaction. It’s time for the House to get back to Washington, come to the negotiating table, and take the common-sense steps needed to open up the People’s government. My full statement is below.
We had a great time at my senior resource fair in Syracuse. Thank you to everyone who came out. I hope everyone left with helpful information. Thank you to the fantastic organizations that participated and for everything you do to help our seniors.
October 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We had a great time at my senior resource fair in Syracuse. Thank you to everyone who came out. I hope everyone left with helpful information. Thank you to the fantastic organizations that participated and for everything you do to help our seniors.
The Department of Environmental Conservation is considering gas pipelines for our state, which contradicts New York’s climate goals. I urge the DEC and Governor Hochul to reject the project. Approving the pipelines would be a dangerous step in the wrong direction.
October 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Department of Environmental Conservation is considering gas pipelines for our state, which contradicts New York’s climate goals. I urge the DEC and Governor Hochul to reject the project. Approving the pipelines would be a dangerous step in the wrong direction.
The InterFaith Works’ Welcome Home will be a comfortable and inviting space where refugees can live until they find a permanent home. Thank you to Interfaith Works for their hard work in bringing this idea to life. I’m glad that my office was able to help fund this fantastic project.
October 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The InterFaith Works’ Welcome Home will be a comfortable and inviting space where refugees can live until they find a permanent home. Thank you to Interfaith Works for their hard work in bringing this idea to life. I’m glad that my office was able to help fund this fantastic project.
Thank you, Superintendent Davis, for your dedication to students and high-quality education in the Syracuse City School District. It was a pleasure to present you with a proclamation recognizing your many years of exemplary service.
October 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thank you, Superintendent Davis, for your dedication to students and high-quality education in the Syracuse City School District. It was a pleasure to present you with a proclamation recognizing your many years of exemplary service.
The NYSEG proposal mentions rate increases to "improve... customer service," but I would like to know what specific investments are planned. The plan to close the Auburn office, the only place for complaints and inquiries, is concerning. I discuss the issue on the FLX morning podcast.
FLX MORNING PODCAST-State Senator Rachel May - Finger Lakes Daily News
State Senator Rachel May talks about her written comments to the Public Service Commission regarding a NYSEG rate increase, the procurement of funding for a […]
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October 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The NYSEG proposal mentions rate increases to "improve... customer service," but I would like to know what specific investments are planned. The plan to close the Auburn office, the only place for complaints and inquiries, is concerning. I discuss the issue on the FLX morning podcast.
For Banned Books Week, I'd like to share a passage from a history book that holds significance for me, the one my grandparents wrote in the 1960s. Despite being an accurate account of our history, there was significant opposition to its publication, with calls for it to be banned.
October 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
For Banned Books Week, I'd like to share a passage from a history book that holds significance for me, the one my grandparents wrote in the 1960s. Despite being an accurate account of our history, there was significant opposition to its publication, with calls for it to be banned.
The GOP leadership in Congress failed to pass a budget to keep the government open. It is time for them to change course and finally make some concessions for the good of their constituents and their country. My full statement is below.
October 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The GOP leadership in Congress failed to pass a budget to keep the government open. It is time for them to change course and finally make some concessions for the good of their constituents and their country. My full statement is below.
It was great to meet Corcoran students at Inficon to kick off Manufacturing Month in NY. It’s an excellent opportunity for students to get an inside look at high-tech manufacturing jobs. Thank you, Inficon and MACNY, for opening their eyes to the fantastic employment opportunities in CNY.
October 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It was great to meet Corcoran students at Inficon to kick off Manufacturing Month in NY. It’s an excellent opportunity for students to get an inside look at high-tech manufacturing jobs. Thank you, Inficon and MACNY, for opening their eyes to the fantastic employment opportunities in CNY.
Congratulations to all the artists at The ARC of Onondaga for the excellent show! I really enjoyed seeing all the paintings, drawings, and fantastic yarn art. I had a great time, thank you for inviting me.
September 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Congratulations to all the artists at The ARC of Onondaga for the excellent show! I really enjoyed seeing all the paintings, drawings, and fantastic yarn art. I had a great time, thank you for inviting me.
Having working vehicles with the latest technology is essential for maintaining public safety in Auburn. I am glad that my office was able to secure funding to help purchase five vehicles. Thank you to Mayor Gianettino and everyone who helped make this possible.
NY helps Auburn with $300K to buy new fire, police vehicles
The grants will support the purchase of new vehicles that was included in the city's capital improvement plan.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Having working vehicles with the latest technology is essential for maintaining public safety in Auburn. I am glad that my office was able to secure funding to help purchase five vehicles. Thank you to Mayor Gianettino and everyone who helped make this possible.
Central New Yorkers should be confident that their tap water is both safe and clean. To ensure this, the state is providing over $40 million in financing and grants to replace lead pipes in the 48th District, improving public health, creating jobs, and guaranteeing clean water for years to come.
September 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Central New Yorkers should be confident that their tap water is both safe and clean. To ensure this, the state is providing over $40 million in financing and grants to replace lead pipes in the 48th District, improving public health, creating jobs, and guaranteeing clean water for years to come.
Visited the Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural and Country Living Museum in Auburn for its 50th anniversary. Every time I go, I discover a fascinating exhibit that highlights the rich history of agriculture in New York. Congratulations to everyone at the museum, and thank you for preserving our history.
September 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Visited the Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural and Country Living Museum in Auburn for its 50th anniversary. Every time I go, I discover a fascinating exhibit that highlights the rich history of agriculture in New York. Congratulations to everyone at the museum, and thank you for preserving our history.
Shanah Tovah! Wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a wonderful time with loved ones! May the New Year be sweet!
September 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Shanah Tovah! Wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a wonderful time with loved ones! May the New Year be sweet!
The INSPYRE Innovation Hub is a major milestone for CNY, strengthening our reputation for innovation while creating jobs and boosting the local economy. I’m proud of the CNY legislative delegation who helped secure funding, and thank you to everyone who worked hard to bring this project to life.
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The INSPYRE Innovation Hub is a major milestone for CNY, strengthening our reputation for innovation while creating jobs and boosting the local economy. I’m proud of the CNY legislative delegation who helped secure funding, and thank you to everyone who worked hard to bring this project to life.
As we mark 24 years since the tragic 9/11 attacks, let’s honor those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93. Let’s also recognize the bravery of first responders and everyone else who rushed to help others that day.
September 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
As we mark 24 years since the tragic 9/11 attacks, let’s honor those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93. Let’s also recognize the bravery of first responders and everyone else who rushed to help others that day.
My bill, the Freedom to Read Act, affirms that every student in New York should have access to big, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate library collections, and that our certified librarians should be trusted to curate them professionally and responsibly.
New York Needs the Freedom to Read Act
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September 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My bill, the Freedom to Read Act, affirms that every student in New York should have access to big, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate library collections, and that our certified librarians should be trusted to curate them professionally and responsibly.
The ICE raid in Cato does not make our communities safer. It does not help our local economy. It leaves lives shattered, traumatizes an entire community, and tells a very dark story about who we are in America today. My full statement is below.
September 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The ICE raid in Cato does not make our communities safer. It does not help our local economy. It leaves lives shattered, traumatizes an entire community, and tells a very dark story about who we are in America today. My full statement is below.
The Syracuse Regional STEAM school will be a transformative opportunity for students, providing a direct pathway to a career. I’m proud to have led the effort in Albany to secure funding for this first-of-its-kind school in CNY. I am grateful to everyone who made this project a reality.
September 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Syracuse Regional STEAM school will be a transformative opportunity for students, providing a direct pathway to a career. I’m proud to have led the effort in Albany to secure funding for this first-of-its-kind school in CNY. I am grateful to everyone who made this project a reality.