NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez
@sengonzalezny.bsky.social
Representing the 59th Senate District of New York | Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens | Chair of Senate Internet & Tech Committee and Elections Committee
Rising utility costs and disruptive construction have New Yorkers fed up. Read about my new bill (S9075) with @emilyassembly.bsky.social to fix leaky pipes and protect consumers, in @nysfocus.bsky.social.
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New York Lawmakers Want to Put Pipeline Spending on the Map
New York utilities spend $1 billion a year replacing old gas pipes. New legislation would force them to reveal where that money is being spent.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Rising utility costs and disruptive construction have New Yorkers fed up. Read about my new bill (S9075) with @emilyassembly.bsky.social to fix leaky pipes and protect consumers, in @nysfocus.bsky.social.
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My Statement on Governor Hochul’s Announcement Banning Local Law Enforcement’s Collaboration with ICE.
January 30, 2026 at 10:15 PM
My Statement on Governor Hochul’s Announcement Banning Local Law Enforcement’s Collaboration with ICE.
This is a major step in the right direction & responds to the calls of thousands of NYers with whom I have marched with to demand that our state resist the anti-civilian & anti-immigrant attacks from ICE agents. We must do everything within our power to protect NYers and our immigrant communities.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday introduced new legislation that aims to "stop ICE from co-opting local law enforcement" in New York.
January 30, 2026 at 10:11 PM
This is a major step in the right direction & responds to the calls of thousands of NYers with whom I have marched with to demand that our state resist the anti-civilian & anti-immigrant attacks from ICE agents. We must do everything within our power to protect NYers and our immigrant communities.
ICE is using AI to do its dirty work. Human rights are at stake when we allow tech companies and Donald Trump to dictate how and when AI gets used.
From searches of mobile devices to facial recognition, the Homeland Security division has nearly doubled its use cases since July 2025, according to the Wednesday report. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social & @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-ai-inven...
ICE drives AI use case growth within Homeland Security
From searches of mobile devices to facial recognition, the Homeland Security division has nearly doubled its use cases since July 2025, according to the Wednesday report.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM
ICE is using AI to do its dirty work. Human rights are at stake when we allow tech companies and Donald Trump to dictate how and when AI gets used.
Due to winter weather, my district office is closed on Monday, 1/26, and we are operating remotely.
You can still contact us by emailing gonzalez@nysenate.gov or calling (718) 765-6674.
You can still contact us by emailing gonzalez@nysenate.gov or calling (718) 765-6674.
January 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Due to winter weather, my district office is closed on Monday, 1/26, and we are operating remotely.
You can still contact us by emailing gonzalez@nysenate.gov or calling (718) 765-6674.
You can still contact us by emailing gonzalez@nysenate.gov or calling (718) 765-6674.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, my office is closed on Monday, Jan. 19. If you need to reach us for any urgent matters, please leave a message at (718) 765-6674 or email gonzalez@nysenate.gov
January 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, my office is closed on Monday, Jan. 19. If you need to reach us for any urgent matters, please leave a message at (718) 765-6674 or email gonzalez@nysenate.gov
“Regardless of the direction NY takes on AI legislation… the most important value [the legislature] can confirm is that impacted communities have a voice in shaping what comes next.” - Steve Choi, AI Community Engagement Initiative
We’re hearing from community orgs now.
We’re hearing from community orgs now.
January 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
“Regardless of the direction NY takes on AI legislation… the most important value [the legislature] can confirm is that impacted communities have a voice in shaping what comes next.” - Steve Choi, AI Community Engagement Initiative
We’re hearing from community orgs now.
We’re hearing from community orgs now.
"Without this bill [The NY AI Act (S1169)], New Yorkers have no way to know if AI is being used against them." - Kara Williams, EPIC
We want transparency and accountability.
Tune in to the Senate Hearing on High-Risk AI: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
We want transparency and accountability.
Tune in to the Senate Hearing on High-Risk AI: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
January 15, 2026 at 8:19 PM
"Without this bill [The NY AI Act (S1169)], New Yorkers have no way to know if AI is being used against them." - Kara Williams, EPIC
We want transparency and accountability.
Tune in to the Senate Hearing on High-Risk AI: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
We want transparency and accountability.
Tune in to the Senate Hearing on High-Risk AI: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
We’re back, and we’re hearing from representatives from EPIC, the Consumer Federation of America, and the Center for Democracy and Technology.
These advocates are committed to & pushing for legislation to make AI safe for all.
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
These advocates are committed to & pushing for legislation to make AI safe for all.
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Public Hearing: To discuss risks, solutions, and best practices with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in consequential or high-risk contexts, and related issues, such as classification of...
Senate Standing Committee on Internet and TechnologyChair: Senator Kristen GonzalezPublic Hearing: To discuss risks, solutions, and best practices with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We’re back, and we’re hearing from representatives from EPIC, the Consumer Federation of America, and the Center for Democracy and Technology.
These advocates are committed to & pushing for legislation to make AI safe for all.
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
These advocates are committed to & pushing for legislation to make AI safe for all.
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
"Clear guardrails, mandatory audits, and
user rights give both companies and the public confidence that AI can be used in certain
domains without becoming an uncontrolled experiment on people’s lives." - Rumman Chowdury at today's Hearing on AI
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
user rights give both companies and the public confidence that AI can be used in certain
domains without becoming an uncontrolled experiment on people’s lives." - Rumman Chowdury at today's Hearing on AI
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Public Hearing: To discuss risks, solutions, and best practices with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in consequential or high-risk contexts, and related issues, such as classification of...
Senate Standing Committee on Internet and TechnologyChair: Senator Kristen GonzalezPublic Hearing: To discuss risks, solutions, and best practices with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in...
www.nysenate.gov
January 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
"Clear guardrails, mandatory audits, and
user rights give both companies and the public confidence that AI can be used in certain
domains without becoming an uncontrolled experiment on people’s lives." - Rumman Chowdury at today's Hearing on AI
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
user rights give both companies and the public confidence that AI can be used in certain
domains without becoming an uncontrolled experiment on people’s lives." - Rumman Chowdury at today's Hearing on AI
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
“Accountability as legislators is what we’re fighting for and what our constituents are looking for.”
Next up we’re hearing from Greater NY Hospital Association, Partnership for NYC, and Zillow.
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Next up we’re hearing from Greater NY Hospital Association, Partnership for NYC, and Zillow.
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Public Hearing: To discuss risks, solutions, and best practices with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in consequential or high-risk contexts, and related issues, such as classification of...
Senate Standing Committee on Internet and TechnologyChair: Senator Kristen GonzalezPublic Hearing: To discuss risks, solutions, and best practices with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in...
www.nysenate.gov
January 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM
“Accountability as legislators is what we’re fighting for and what our constituents are looking for.”
Next up we’re hearing from Greater NY Hospital Association, Partnership for NYC, and Zillow.
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Next up we’re hearing from Greater NY Hospital Association, Partnership for NYC, and Zillow.
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
"AI tools are imperfect. The NY AI Act (S1169) focuses on high-risk use cases... We're talking about tools that make consequential decisions about people's lives, like hiring and firing decisions, healthcare practices, and more."
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Public Hearing: To discuss risks, solutions, and best practices with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in consequential or high-risk contexts, and related issues, such as classification of...
Senate Standing Committee on Internet and TechnologyChair: Senator Kristen GonzalezPublic Hearing: To discuss risks, solutions, and best practices with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in...
www.nysenate.gov
January 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
"AI tools are imperfect. The NY AI Act (S1169) focuses on high-risk use cases... We're talking about tools that make consequential decisions about people's lives, like hiring and firing decisions, healthcare practices, and more."
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Tune in: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
NOW: We're hearing from private sector tech representatives. These conversations allow us to address the risks of AI and adopt responsible & ethical innovation.
Tune into the hearing: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Tune into the hearing: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
January 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
NOW: We're hearing from private sector tech representatives. These conversations allow us to address the risks of AI and adopt responsible & ethical innovation.
Tune into the hearing: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Tune into the hearing: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
"We all agree that AI is dramatically transformative and holds immense potential. I believe AI can and should benefit our society, but that is not possible without clear partnership between industry and government to put the appropriate guardrails in place."
Today, we're holding a public hearing to review the risks of AI in high-risk contexts.
As Chair of the Internet & Technology Committee, I'm excited to hear from industry leaders, academics, advocates, & more to help shape our legislation.
Watch at www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
As Chair of the Internet & Technology Committee, I'm excited to hear from industry leaders, academics, advocates, & more to help shape our legislation.
Watch at www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
"We all agree that AI is dramatically transformative and holds immense potential. I believe AI can and should benefit our society, but that is not possible without clear partnership between industry and government to put the appropriate guardrails in place."
Today, we're holding a public hearing to review the risks of AI in high-risk contexts.
As Chair of the Internet & Technology Committee, I'm excited to hear from industry leaders, academics, advocates, & more to help shape our legislation.
Watch at www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
As Chair of the Internet & Technology Committee, I'm excited to hear from industry leaders, academics, advocates, & more to help shape our legislation.
Watch at www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Today, we're holding a public hearing to review the risks of AI in high-risk contexts.
As Chair of the Internet & Technology Committee, I'm excited to hear from industry leaders, academics, advocates, & more to help shape our legislation.
Watch at www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
As Chair of the Internet & Technology Committee, I'm excited to hear from industry leaders, academics, advocates, & more to help shape our legislation.
Watch at www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub...
Rate increases are an impossible burden at a time when so many New Yorkers are already feeling the high costs of living and inflation. We are in an affordability crisis, and I’m calling for the Public Service Commission to reject ConEdison’s continued proposals to raise gas and electricity costs.
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Rate increases are an impossible burden at a time when so many New Yorkers are already feeling the high costs of living and inflation. We are in an affordability crisis, and I’m calling for the Public Service Commission to reject ConEdison’s continued proposals to raise gas and electricity costs.
Happening Now! I’m so proud to join @governor.ny.gov, @mayormamdani.bsky.social, @uft.org and more to announce a plan to make universal child care a reality in New York! We’re ready to deliver an affordability agenda.
January 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Happening Now! I’m so proud to join @governor.ny.gov, @mayormamdani.bsky.social, @uft.org and more to announce a plan to make universal child care a reality in New York! We’re ready to deliver an affordability agenda.
Reposted by NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez
Every elected at today's McGuinness Blvd. announcement – @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social, @sengonzalezny.bsky.social, @emilyassembly.bsky.social, @cmrestler.bsky.social – won office with StreetsPAC's support. Elections MATTER. Please support our work: www.streetspac.org/donate
January 3, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Every elected at today's McGuinness Blvd. announcement – @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social, @sengonzalezny.bsky.social, @emilyassembly.bsky.social, @cmrestler.bsky.social – won office with StreetsPAC's support. Elections MATTER. Please support our work: www.streetspac.org/donate
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Billion-dollar hospitals shouldn’t cut corners on care. They must invest in nurses and patients– not untested AI. Thank you @sengonzalezny.bsky.social for penning this Crain's op-ed in support of Mount Sinai nurses!
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
January 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Billion-dollar hospitals shouldn’t cut corners on care. They must invest in nurses and patients– not untested AI. Thank you @sengonzalezny.bsky.social for penning this Crain's op-ed in support of Mount Sinai nurses!
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
I was proud to join Mayor Mamdani, Attorney General James, DCWP Commissioner Levine, and my colleagues in the city and state government for the signing of an executive order to ban hidden junk fees and subscription traps.
January 5, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I was proud to join Mayor Mamdani, Attorney General James, DCWP Commissioner Levine, and my colleagues in the city and state government for the signing of an executive order to ban hidden junk fees and subscription traps.
Happy Holidays! In observance of the end of year holidays, my office will be closed from Monday, Dec. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 4. If you need to reach us for any urgent matters, please leave a message at (718) 765-6674 or email gonzalez@nysenate.gov
December 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Happy Holidays! In observance of the end of year holidays, my office will be closed from Monday, Dec. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 4. If you need to reach us for any urgent matters, please leave a message at (718) 765-6674 or email gonzalez@nysenate.gov
LOADinG V2 (S7599C) has been signed into law!
Earlier this year we celebrated first in the nation labor protections for public sector workers concerned w/ displacement by AI. Now, that includes educators, & guardrails on the use of AI in employment decision making in state agencies & local gov’ts.
Earlier this year we celebrated first in the nation labor protections for public sector workers concerned w/ displacement by AI. Now, that includes educators, & guardrails on the use of AI in employment decision making in state agencies & local gov’ts.
December 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
LOADinG V2 (S7599C) has been signed into law!
Earlier this year we celebrated first in the nation labor protections for public sector workers concerned w/ displacement by AI. Now, that includes educators, & guardrails on the use of AI in employment decision making in state agencies & local gov’ts.
Earlier this year we celebrated first in the nation labor protections for public sector workers concerned w/ displacement by AI. Now, that includes educators, & guardrails on the use of AI in employment decision making in state agencies & local gov’ts.
Reposted by NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez
📢 Open enrollment ends today, Dec. 15th, for health coverage starting Jan. 1.
For coverage beginning Feb. 1, individuals have until Jan. 15th.
After the Jan. 15th deadline, people will have to wait until November, unless they qualify for a special enrollment period.
For coverage beginning Feb. 1, individuals have until Jan. 15th.
After the Jan. 15th deadline, people will have to wait until November, unless they qualify for a special enrollment period.
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📢 Open enrollment ends today, Dec. 15th, for health coverage starting Jan. 1.
For coverage beginning Feb. 1, individuals have until Jan. 15th.
After the Jan. 15th deadline, people will have to wait until November, unless they qualify for a special enrollment period.
For coverage beginning Feb. 1, individuals have until Jan. 15th.
After the Jan. 15th deadline, people will have to wait until November, unless they qualify for a special enrollment period.
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez
“What these bills represent is a multi-pronged approach to addressing the real life consequences of not doing more in our city to build out real street safety measures," says NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez.
State Pol's ‘Manhattan Safety Plan’ Emphasizes Daylighting and Protecting Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City
A new safety plan from State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez puts the streets front and center.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“What these bills represent is a multi-pronged approach to addressing the real life consequences of not doing more in our city to build out real street safety measures," says NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez.