Andrew Gounardes
@agounardes.bsky.social
Dad, Husband, New Yorker. NYS Senator from Brooklyn. Here for the Dad jokes, pizza recommendations, and all other matters of serious discussion.
“We who diet have a never ceasing obligation to those who starve.”
“We who diet have a never ceasing obligation to those who starve.”
Trump wants to use the military to crack down on dissent. So I’m proposing a bill to protect New York from illegal invasion by other states’ National Guards.
It’s sad we need to protect New Yorkers from a potential invasion by fellow Americans, but this is the reality we face.
It’s sad we need to protect New Yorkers from a potential invasion by fellow Americans, but this is the reality we face.
October 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Trump wants to use the military to crack down on dissent. So I’m proposing a bill to protect New York from illegal invasion by other states’ National Guards.
It’s sad we need to protect New Yorkers from a potential invasion by fellow Americans, but this is the reality we face.
It’s sad we need to protect New Yorkers from a potential invasion by fellow Americans, but this is the reality we face.
In the face of the complete unraveling of our national public health systems, NY should join with other states to protect science-based public health & ensure access to life-saving vaccines. This is why I’ve proposed giving New York the authority to mandate insurance coverage for the COVID vaccine.
September 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In the face of the complete unraveling of our national public health systems, NY should join with other states to protect science-based public health & ensure access to life-saving vaccines. This is why I’ve proposed giving New York the authority to mandate insurance coverage for the COVID vaccine.
“Community leaders” & nonprofits acting for foreign govt to meddle in local elections & beat candidates they dislike.
Spy thriller from the 1980s? No, try today in New York politics.
This demands action from the FBI & IRS, but I won’t hold my breath.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/n...
Spy thriller from the 1980s? No, try today in New York politics.
This demands action from the FBI & IRS, but I won’t hold my breath.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/n...
August 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“Community leaders” & nonprofits acting for foreign govt to meddle in local elections & beat candidates they dislike.
Spy thriller from the 1980s? No, try today in New York politics.
This demands action from the FBI & IRS, but I won’t hold my breath.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/n...
Spy thriller from the 1980s? No, try today in New York politics.
This demands action from the FBI & IRS, but I won’t hold my breath.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/n...
Our failure to build more housing everywhere will cost NY political power in DC.
Democrats must recognize this reality: Solving the housing crisis isn’t just good policy, it’s essential for political survival.
Democrats must recognize this reality: Solving the housing crisis isn’t just good policy, it’s essential for political survival.
August 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Our failure to build more housing everywhere will cost NY political power in DC.
Democrats must recognize this reality: Solving the housing crisis isn’t just good policy, it’s essential for political survival.
Democrats must recognize this reality: Solving the housing crisis isn’t just good policy, it’s essential for political survival.
Beyond excited to announce that Smith & 9th Street F/G station is FINALLY getting an elevator!
I’ve made accessibility at this station a top priority and I’m so glad we finally secured the capital funding and commitment from the @MTA to get it done!
I’ve made accessibility at this station a top priority and I’m so glad we finally secured the capital funding and commitment from the @MTA to get it done!
August 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Beyond excited to announce that Smith & 9th Street F/G station is FINALLY getting an elevator!
I’ve made accessibility at this station a top priority and I’m so glad we finally secured the capital funding and commitment from the @MTA to get it done!
I’ve made accessibility at this station a top priority and I’m so glad we finally secured the capital funding and commitment from the @MTA to get it done!
July 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Oh look — the GOP finally found voter fraud… in their own Brooklyn primary!
People dead for over a decade casting votes? Boss Tweed would be proud.
But please, tell me again how mail voting is only shady when Democrats do it!?
www.thecity.nyc/2025/07/28/b...
People dead for over a decade casting votes? Boss Tweed would be proud.
But please, tell me again how mail voting is only shady when Democrats do it!?
www.thecity.nyc/2025/07/28/b...
July 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Oh look — the GOP finally found voter fraud… in their own Brooklyn primary!
People dead for over a decade casting votes? Boss Tweed would be proud.
But please, tell me again how mail voting is only shady when Democrats do it!?
www.thecity.nyc/2025/07/28/b...
People dead for over a decade casting votes? Boss Tweed would be proud.
But please, tell me again how mail voting is only shady when Democrats do it!?
www.thecity.nyc/2025/07/28/b...
There’s an immigration black site right here in Brooklyn. This is happening right before our eyes.
July 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
There’s an immigration black site right here in Brooklyn. This is happening right before our eyes.
Tonight is our campaign’s first fundraising deadline and we are just short of our goal!
Can you pitch in $10 or more by midnight?
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Can you pitch in $10 or more by midnight?
secure.actblue.com/donate/gouna...
July 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Tonight is our campaign’s first fundraising deadline and we are just short of our goal!
Can you pitch in $10 or more by midnight?
secure.actblue.com/donate/gouna...
Can you pitch in $10 or more by midnight?
secure.actblue.com/donate/gouna...
It’s pretty fun to share a birthday with @bradlander.bsky.social — who I consider the Jed Bartlet of NYC politics. Happy birthday, Brad
July 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It’s pretty fun to share a birthday with @bradlander.bsky.social — who I consider the Jed Bartlet of NYC politics. Happy birthday, Brad
The 95th R Station is now fully accessible!
This is what happens when we fully fund our transit system. 35 more stations currently underway, with 60 more fully funded in the capital plan - we’re getting to our goal of a universally accessible MTA!
This is what happens when we fully fund our transit system. 35 more stations currently underway, with 60 more fully funded in the capital plan - we’re getting to our goal of a universally accessible MTA!
July 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The 95th R Station is now fully accessible!
This is what happens when we fully fund our transit system. 35 more stations currently underway, with 60 more fully funded in the capital plan - we’re getting to our goal of a universally accessible MTA!
This is what happens when we fully fund our transit system. 35 more stations currently underway, with 60 more fully funded in the capital plan - we’re getting to our goal of a universally accessible MTA!
Republican’s Big Bullshit Bill is bad. Bad for Brooklyn. Bad for New York City. Bad for all of New York.
I'm so glad our Congressmember is pushing for work requirements for all the Americans she’s voting to lay off.
I'm so glad our Congressmember is pushing for work requirements for all the Americans she’s voting to lay off.
July 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Republican’s Big Bullshit Bill is bad. Bad for Brooklyn. Bad for New York City. Bad for all of New York.
I'm so glad our Congressmember is pushing for work requirements for all the Americans she’s voting to lay off.
I'm so glad our Congressmember is pushing for work requirements for all the Americans she’s voting to lay off.
Very welcome development. The proposed AI regulation ban in the Big Bullshit Bill was dangerous and harmful.
techpolicy.press/us-senate-dr...
techpolicy.press/us-senate-dr...
July 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Very welcome development. The proposed AI regulation ban in the Big Bullshit Bill was dangerous and harmful.
techpolicy.press/us-senate-dr...
techpolicy.press/us-senate-dr...
Congratulations to Kayla Santosuosso on her resounding City Council primary win! Kayla is going to fight for a Bay Ridge that everyone can call home.
June 25, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Congratulations to Kayla Santosuosso on her resounding City Council primary win! Kayla is going to fight for a Bay Ridge that everyone can call home.
Today’s the last day of early voting and I’m out at Carroll Park telling voters to rank Justin Brannan as their #1 pick for City Comptroller!
June 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today’s the last day of early voting and I’m out at Carroll Park telling voters to rank Justin Brannan as their #1 pick for City Comptroller!
Today’s the last day of early voting and I’m out at Carroll Park telling voters to rank Justin Brannan as their #1 pick for City Comptroller!
June 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today’s the last day of early voting and I’m out at Carroll Park telling voters to rank Justin Brannan as their #1 pick for City Comptroller!
Happy Brooklyn Pride! 🌈
June 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Happy Brooklyn Pride! 🌈
The only military parade we should have in our country is Memorial Day.
June 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The only military parade we should have in our country is Memorial Day.
The NY State Senate passed my bill to require health insurers cover the COVID vaccine—just hours after @RobertKennedyJr fired all the @CDCgov vaccine panel experts.
The Trump admin may spew chaos and disinformation, but I'll keep fighting to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy.
The Trump admin may spew chaos and disinformation, but I'll keep fighting to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy.
June 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The NY State Senate passed my bill to require health insurers cover the COVID vaccine—just hours after @RobertKennedyJr fired all the @CDCgov vaccine panel experts.
The Trump admin may spew chaos and disinformation, but I'll keep fighting to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy.
The Trump admin may spew chaos and disinformation, but I'll keep fighting to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy.
It’s a gorgeous day to be out at the Park Slope Farmers Market!
Come by to say hello and get a free compost bin before they run out!
Come by to say hello and get a free compost bin before they run out!
June 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It’s a gorgeous day to be out at the Park Slope Farmers Market!
Come by to say hello and get a free compost bin before they run out!
Come by to say hello and get a free compost bin before they run out!
🚨 Breaking news: Trump just killed the largest offshore wind project in New York.
The decision to revoke approval for Empire Wind 1 is a slap in the face to New Yorkers. This administration is blocking affordable energy, resilient infrastructure, and jobs that support families.
The decision to revoke approval for Empire Wind 1 is a slap in the face to New Yorkers. This administration is blocking affordable energy, resilient infrastructure, and jobs that support families.
April 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
🚨 Breaking news: Trump just killed the largest offshore wind project in New York.
The decision to revoke approval for Empire Wind 1 is a slap in the face to New Yorkers. This administration is blocking affordable energy, resilient infrastructure, and jobs that support families.
The decision to revoke approval for Empire Wind 1 is a slap in the face to New Yorkers. This administration is blocking affordable energy, resilient infrastructure, and jobs that support families.
The Daily News nails it:
“There’s no question that New York State must make it harder for people who show reckless disregard for public safety on the roads to put others at risk.”
@emilyassembly.bsky.social
@familiesforsafestreets.org
@streetspac.org
www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/05/m...
“There’s no question that New York State must make it harder for people who show reckless disregard for public safety on the roads to put others at risk.”
@emilyassembly.bsky.social
@familiesforsafestreets.org
@streetspac.org
www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/05/m...
April 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Daily News nails it:
“There’s no question that New York State must make it harder for people who show reckless disregard for public safety on the roads to put others at risk.”
@emilyassembly.bsky.social
@familiesforsafestreets.org
@streetspac.org
www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/05/m...
“There’s no question that New York State must make it harder for people who show reckless disregard for public safety on the roads to put others at risk.”
@emilyassembly.bsky.social
@familiesforsafestreets.org
@streetspac.org
www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/05/m...
April 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Real profile in courage from Michael Novakhov.
The day after 3 of his constituents were killed by an extremely reckless driver - at their funeral no less! - he doubles down on the failed thinking that allows drivers to escape any responsibility for their behavior.
How brave. @streetspac.org
The day after 3 of his constituents were killed by an extremely reckless driver - at their funeral no less! - he doubles down on the failed thinking that allows drivers to escape any responsibility for their behavior.
How brave. @streetspac.org
March 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Real profile in courage from Michael Novakhov.
The day after 3 of his constituents were killed by an extremely reckless driver - at their funeral no less! - he doubles down on the failed thinking that allows drivers to escape any responsibility for their behavior.
How brave. @streetspac.org
The day after 3 of his constituents were killed by an extremely reckless driver - at their funeral no less! - he doubles down on the failed thinking that allows drivers to escape any responsibility for their behavior.
How brave. @streetspac.org
In other words, DOGE for thee but not for me.
The spinelessness of the GOP to govern competently is stunning.
The spinelessness of the GOP to govern competently is stunning.
March 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In other words, DOGE for thee but not for me.
The spinelessness of the GOP to govern competently is stunning.
The spinelessness of the GOP to govern competently is stunning.