Senator Pete Harckham
@senatorharckham.bsky.social
NYS Senator | District 40
Representing Northern Westchester, Putnam & Stony Point in Rockland County.
Chair of the Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation.
Representing Northern Westchester, Putnam & Stony Point in Rockland County.
Chair of the Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation.
Threats to our elections can’t be taken lightly. That’s why I’m sponsoring legislation to stop federal officers from making civil arrests at polling places.
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Steve Bannon calls for immigration agents at polling sites during midterms
Ex-Trump adviser adds to elections officials’ concern about potential interference from Trump administration in voting
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February 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Threats to our elections can’t be taken lightly. That’s why I’m sponsoring legislation to stop federal officers from making civil arrests at polling places.
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Electric school buses produce 19x fewer pollutants than diesel buses, making them far safer for student health.
Boston is already embracing the switch with cost-efficient, streamlined charging approaches. We can do the same thing here in NY.
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Boston is already embracing the switch with cost-efficient, streamlined charging approaches. We can do the same thing here in NY.
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Boston Public Schools is installing 105 DC fast chargers – here’s why that matters
Boston Public Schools is adding 105 DC fast chargers for electric buses, highlighting the quiet growth of large-scale depot charging.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Electric school buses produce 19x fewer pollutants than diesel buses, making them far safer for student health.
Boston is already embracing the switch with cost-efficient, streamlined charging approaches. We can do the same thing here in NY.
electrek.co/2026/02/03/b....
Boston is already embracing the switch with cost-efficient, streamlined charging approaches. We can do the same thing here in NY.
electrek.co/2026/02/03/b....
Black history is American history. This month, we honor the brilliance, resilience, and impact of Black leaders, creators, and communities, and recommit ourselves to confronting racism, challenging discrimination, and building a more just and equal future.
February 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Black history is American history. This month, we honor the brilliance, resilience, and impact of Black leaders, creators, and communities, and recommit ourselves to confronting racism, challenging discrimination, and building a more just and equal future.
Thank you, @sarbetter.bsky.social, for inviting me on Capital Tonight yesterday to discuss the CLCPA and NY’s energy future.
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Sen. Harckham urges governor to back more solar energy
The chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee urged the governor to look at Texas which has invested in renewables.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Thank you, @sarbetter.bsky.social, for inviting me on Capital Tonight yesterday to discuss the CLCPA and NY’s energy future.
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Secretly altering nuclear regulations to benefit private companies, without informing the communities affected by these reactors, is beyond irresponsible and puts public safety at risk.
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The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules
The rewrite was done to speed up the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors. Critics warn it could compromise safety and public trust.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Secretly altering nuclear regulations to benefit private companies, without informing the communities affected by these reactors, is beyond irresponsible and puts public safety at risk.
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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the six million Jews and other victims murdered during WWII.
Now more than ever, we remember the survivors, reflect on the dangers of hatred and recommit ourselves to standing up for members of our community facing persecution.
Now more than ever, we remember the survivors, reflect on the dangers of hatred and recommit ourselves to standing up for members of our community facing persecution.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the six million Jews and other victims murdered during WWII.
Now more than ever, we remember the survivors, reflect on the dangers of hatred and recommit ourselves to standing up for members of our community facing persecution.
Now more than ever, we remember the survivors, reflect on the dangers of hatred and recommit ourselves to standing up for members of our community facing persecution.
Sen. Harckham’s Statement on ICE. (1/3)
January 26, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Sen. Harckham’s Statement on ICE. (1/3)
Due to the snowstorm, my Peekskill and Albany offices will be closed for the day, and staff will be working remotely.
If you need assistance, please contact harckham@nysenate.gov or call (914) 241-4600.
If you need assistance, please contact harckham@nysenate.gov or call (914) 241-4600.
January 26, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Due to the snowstorm, my Peekskill and Albany offices will be closed for the day, and staff will be working remotely.
If you need assistance, please contact harckham@nysenate.gov or call (914) 241-4600.
If you need assistance, please contact harckham@nysenate.gov or call (914) 241-4600.
Another tragic reminder of the dangers of natural gas.
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Bronx gas blast: One dead, 15 wounded, 175 people displaced after high-rise explosion: FDNY – amNewYork
Fire marshals are now investigating a Bronx gas explosion at a high-rise apartment building early on Saturday morning that left one person dead and 15 others
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January 25, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Another tragic reminder of the dangers of natural gas.
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Great op-ed on why we must pass the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act this year.
New Yorkers deserve less waste, lower taxes and large corporations paying their fair share for the waste they create.
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New Yorkers deserve less waste, lower taxes and large corporations paying their fair share for the waste they create.
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Commentary: Packaging Reduction Act will not only help the environment, it will save cities money
Municipalities bear the expense of recycling packaging or sending it to the landfill. Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay more each year to manage a problem they didn’t create.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Great op-ed on why we must pass the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act this year.
New Yorkers deserve less waste, lower taxes and large corporations paying their fair share for the waste they create.
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
New Yorkers deserve less waste, lower taxes and large corporations paying their fair share for the waste they create.
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
For anyone struggling with power outages or other issues related to the winter storm, please contact my office at (914) 241-4600.
Si tiene problemas con cortes de energía u otros problemas relacionados con la tormenta invernal, comuníquese con mi oficina al (914) 241-4600.
Si tiene problemas con cortes de energía u otros problemas relacionados con la tormenta invernal, comuníquese con mi oficina al (914) 241-4600.
January 24, 2026 at 3:27 PM
For anyone struggling with power outages or other issues related to the winter storm, please contact my office at (914) 241-4600.
Si tiene problemas con cortes de energía u otros problemas relacionados con la tormenta invernal, comuníquese con mi oficina al (914) 241-4600.
Si tiene problemas con cortes de energía u otros problemas relacionados con la tormenta invernal, comuníquese con mi oficina al (914) 241-4600.
My statement on the ConEd rate hike approval.
January 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM
My statement on the ConEd rate hike approval.
A great night at North Salem HS celebrating incredible achievements!
Congrats to the Boys Soccer team on a repeat State Championship, the Girls Volleyball team on their Sectionals title, and three Cross Country athletes headed to states. Proud of their hard work and teamwork!
Congrats to the Boys Soccer team on a repeat State Championship, the Girls Volleyball team on their Sectionals title, and three Cross Country athletes headed to states. Proud of their hard work and teamwork!
January 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
A great night at North Salem HS celebrating incredible achievements!
Congrats to the Boys Soccer team on a repeat State Championship, the Girls Volleyball team on their Sectionals title, and three Cross Country athletes headed to states. Proud of their hard work and teamwork!
Congrats to the Boys Soccer team on a repeat State Championship, the Girls Volleyball team on their Sectionals title, and three Cross Country athletes headed to states. Proud of their hard work and teamwork!
“Solar alone grew by more than 20% in a single year, proving that clean power can scale faster than any conventional technology.”
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Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds
Researchers say event described as ‘major tipping point’ for clean energy in era of destabilised politics
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January 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM
“Solar alone grew by more than 20% in a single year, proving that clean power can scale faster than any conventional technology.”
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EVs are more reliable than diesel trucks in cold weather. The issue isn’t performance, it’s infrastructure.
We need to continue building out our charging infrastructure so drivers have greater access to charging stations.
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We need to continue building out our charging infrastructure so drivers have greater access to charging stations.
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Even in extreme cold, EVs outperform diesel AND save drivers money
Fleet managers don’t get paid to argue on Facebook. They get paid to look at the cold numbers and make data-driven decisions.
electrek.co
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
EVs are more reliable than diesel trucks in cold weather. The issue isn’t performance, it’s infrastructure.
We need to continue building out our charging infrastructure so drivers have greater access to charging stations.
electrek.co/2026/01/19/e...
We need to continue building out our charging infrastructure so drivers have greater access to charging stations.
electrek.co/2026/01/19/e...
Great to be back leading the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee.
Looking forward to another year of advancing legislation to improve energy efficiency, strengthen resiliency and promote affordability.
Looking forward to another year of advancing legislation to improve energy efficiency, strengthen resiliency and promote affordability.
January 20, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Great to be back leading the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee.
Looking forward to another year of advancing legislation to improve energy efficiency, strengthen resiliency and promote affordability.
Looking forward to another year of advancing legislation to improve energy efficiency, strengthen resiliency and promote affordability.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting to equality, compassion, and service.
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting to equality, compassion, and service.
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting to equality, compassion, and service.
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting to equality, compassion, and service.
ATTENTION:
Due to inclement weather, my Coffee & Conversation event at the Tomkins Cove Library has been postponed.
Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.
Due to inclement weather, my Coffee & Conversation event at the Tomkins Cove Library has been postponed.
Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.
January 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
ATTENTION:
Due to inclement weather, my Coffee & Conversation event at the Tomkins Cove Library has been postponed.
Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.
Due to inclement weather, my Coffee & Conversation event at the Tomkins Cove Library has been postponed.
Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.
Solar is the cheapest energy to produce, and a key to affordability.
That’s why I’m sponsoring the ASAP Act to rapidly scale up clean energy with distributed solar and create thousands of green jobs while saving ratepayers millions.
www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/01/stud...
That’s why I’m sponsoring the ASAP Act to rapidly scale up clean energy with distributed solar and create thousands of green jobs while saving ratepayers millions.
www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/01/stud...
Study: Increasing New York's solar + storage goals could save state $1 billion
An independent conducted by Synapse Energy Economics for the Coalition of Community Solar Access (CCSA) finds that expanding distributed solar and energy
www.solarpowerworldonline.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Solar is the cheapest energy to produce, and a key to affordability.
That’s why I’m sponsoring the ASAP Act to rapidly scale up clean energy with distributed solar and create thousands of green jobs while saving ratepayers millions.
www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/01/stud...
That’s why I’m sponsoring the ASAP Act to rapidly scale up clean energy with distributed solar and create thousands of green jobs while saving ratepayers millions.
www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/01/stud...
Once again Trump is attacking the most vulnerable among us and destroying funding to behavioral health services after we have finally started to see positive results in mental health funding in lower overdose deaths.
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Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Once again Trump is attacking the most vulnerable among us and destroying funding to behavioral health services after we have finally started to see positive results in mental health funding in lower overdose deaths.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
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Proud to announce that Route 202 in Somers is going to be repaved. This $9M project extends from Route 35 to Dale Avenue and includes parts of Routes 118 & 139. Thank you to my colleague Assemblyman Matt Slater & Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano for their collaboration to make this project possible.
January 14, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Proud to announce that Route 202 in Somers is going to be repaved. This $9M project extends from Route 35 to Dale Avenue and includes parts of Routes 118 & 139. Thank you to my colleague Assemblyman Matt Slater & Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano for their collaboration to make this project possible.
At a time when residents are struggling with affordability, allowing ConEd to excessively raise rates is unacceptable.
I joined colleagues this afternoon to urge the PSC to reject this latest proposal and protect our residents.
I joined colleagues this afternoon to urge the PSC to reject this latest proposal and protect our residents.
January 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM
At a time when residents are struggling with affordability, allowing ConEd to excessively raise rates is unacceptable.
I joined colleagues this afternoon to urge the PSC to reject this latest proposal and protect our residents.
I joined colleagues this afternoon to urge the PSC to reject this latest proposal and protect our residents.
Our nurses are true frontline professionals deserving of our utmost respect—and equitable pay and benefits.
I wholly support @nynurses.bsky.social efforts to ensure appropriate wages and safe working conditions, which will benefit our patients and communities as well.
I wholly support @nynurses.bsky.social efforts to ensure appropriate wages and safe working conditions, which will benefit our patients and communities as well.
January 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Our nurses are true frontline professionals deserving of our utmost respect—and equitable pay and benefits.
I wholly support @nynurses.bsky.social efforts to ensure appropriate wages and safe working conditions, which will benefit our patients and communities as well.
I wholly support @nynurses.bsky.social efforts to ensure appropriate wages and safe working conditions, which will benefit our patients and communities as well.
Today we laid mom’s ashes to rest with my father at the Connecticut Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT. Wonderful day for the family.
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Today we laid mom’s ashes to rest with my father at the Connecticut Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT. Wonderful day for the family.
This afternoon I held a meeting with members of DOT, Metro-North, officials from Mt. Kisco, Westchester County, and the Governor’s Office plus federal representatives to discuss the Preston Way Bridge closure.
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
This afternoon I held a meeting with members of DOT, Metro-North, officials from Mt. Kisco, Westchester County, and the Governor’s Office plus federal representatives to discuss the Preston Way Bridge closure.