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
T-1 hour till my State of the District! Join me at CUNY School of Law at 6PM, or register for the zoom at bit.ly/SOTD59
November 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
T-1 hour till my State of the District! Join me at CUNY School of Law at 6PM, or register for the zoom at bit.ly/SOTD59
Christine Fields' death was medical negligence. The Black maternal health crisis is threatening women across New York. Her life mattered, and her three children deserve justice. It's time for accountability & for the Grieving Families Act to be signed. #JusticeforChristineFields
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Christine Fields' death was medical negligence. The Black maternal health crisis is threatening women across New York. Her life mattered, and her three children deserve justice. It's time for accountability & for the Grieving Families Act to be signed. #JusticeforChristineFields
The MTA just announced record paratransit ridership, representing what accessible infrastructure makes for NYers. I’m proud to partner w/ the MTA to: increase transit access, fund the Capital Plan, & protect programs like congestion pricing that make these improvements possible.
November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The MTA just announced record paratransit ridership, representing what accessible infrastructure makes for NYers. I’m proud to partner w/ the MTA to: increase transit access, fund the Capital Plan, & protect programs like congestion pricing that make these improvements possible.
In appreciationof veterans, my office is closed on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. If you need to reach us for any urgent matters, please leave a message at (718) 765-6674 or email gonzalez@nysenate.gov
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In appreciationof veterans, my office is closed on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. If you need to reach us for any urgent matters, please leave a message at (718) 765-6674 or email gonzalez@nysenate.gov
In observance of this fundamental day in our democracy, my office is closed on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. If you need to reach us for any urgent matters, please leave a message at (718) 765-6674 or email gonzalez@nysenate.gov
November 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In observance of this fundamental day in our democracy, my office is closed on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. If you need to reach us for any urgent matters, please leave a message at (718) 765-6674 or email gonzalez@nysenate.gov
🎃Happy Halloween from Mary and her little lamb!🎃
I had a fantastic time handing out candy with my team, and chatting with families at Athens Park in Astoria and along Vernon Blvd for LIC’s “Trick or Streets.” To everyone celebrating tonight: stay safe, stay spooky, and have fun!
I had a fantastic time handing out candy with my team, and chatting with families at Athens Park in Astoria and along Vernon Blvd for LIC’s “Trick or Streets.” To everyone celebrating tonight: stay safe, stay spooky, and have fun!
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
🎃Happy Halloween from Mary and her little lamb!🎃
I had a fantastic time handing out candy with my team, and chatting with families at Athens Park in Astoria and along Vernon Blvd for LIC’s “Trick or Streets.” To everyone celebrating tonight: stay safe, stay spooky, and have fun!
I had a fantastic time handing out candy with my team, and chatting with families at Athens Park in Astoria and along Vernon Blvd for LIC’s “Trick or Streets.” To everyone celebrating tonight: stay safe, stay spooky, and have fun!
My office has compiled this list of food pantries in and around Senate District 59 for neighbors who need assistance. If you have any questions or concerns or need help with more resources during this time, contact my office at gonzalez@nysenate.gov or (718) 765-6674
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October 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My office has compiled this list of food pantries in and around Senate District 59 for neighbors who need assistance. If you have any questions or concerns or need help with more resources during this time, contact my office at gonzalez@nysenate.gov or (718) 765-6674
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My Statement on the 91 West Lease Terminations.
October 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
My Statement on the 91 West Lease Terminations.
As the Chair of the Senate Elections Committee & as an advocate of the democratic process, I’m sharing a reminder that early voting starts tomorrow for registered NYC voters.
Know your rights & find your poll site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Know your rights & find your poll site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc
October 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
As the Chair of the Senate Elections Committee & as an advocate of the democratic process, I’m sharing a reminder that early voting starts tomorrow for registered NYC voters.
Know your rights & find your poll site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Know your rights & find your poll site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc
COMING UP! Join me for a State of the District on Monday, Nov. 17, at 6PM to discuss the community work we’ve done this year, my legislative priorities, & other community issues.
Attend in-person at CUNY School of Law in Queens or via Zoom. Register at bit.ly/StateOfSD59
Attend in-person at CUNY School of Law in Queens or via Zoom. Register at bit.ly/StateOfSD59
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
COMING UP! Join me for a State of the District on Monday, Nov. 17, at 6PM to discuss the community work we’ve done this year, my legislative priorities, & other community issues.
Attend in-person at CUNY School of Law in Queens or via Zoom. Register at bit.ly/StateOfSD59
Attend in-person at CUNY School of Law in Queens or via Zoom. Register at bit.ly/StateOfSD59
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
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.
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!
I was proud to join the Governor and some of my colleagues in the legislature at her Hispanic Heritage Month Reception this week. The beautiful art at the Hispanic Society Museum was the perfect background to celebrate culture, diversity, & our hard work to make NY a liveable city for all people.
October 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I was proud to join the Governor and some of my colleagues in the legislature at her Hispanic Heritage Month Reception this week. The beautiful art at the Hispanic Society Museum was the perfect background to celebrate culture, diversity, & our hard work to make NY a liveable city for all people.
There is no #EqualPayNY without #LatinaEqualPay. We need stronger laws and substantial investment in:
✅ Expanding Pay Transparency Laws
✅ Bringing women into higher paying roles
✅ Fair Pay for Care workers
✅ Making child care accessible to all
✅ Expanding Paid leave
✅ Expanding Pay Transparency Laws
✅ Bringing women into higher paying roles
✅ Fair Pay for Care workers
✅ Making child care accessible to all
✅ Expanding Paid leave
October 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
There is no #EqualPayNY without #LatinaEqualPay. We need stronger laws and substantial investment in:
✅ Expanding Pay Transparency Laws
✅ Bringing women into higher paying roles
✅ Fair Pay for Care workers
✅ Making child care accessible to all
✅ Expanding Paid leave
✅ Expanding Pay Transparency Laws
✅ Bringing women into higher paying roles
✅ Fair Pay for Care workers
✅ Making child care accessible to all
✅ Expanding Paid leave
My statement on the anniversary of the October 7th attack.
October 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My statement on the anniversary of the October 7th attack.
Happy Sukkot! Chag Sameach to all who observe. Wishing you a beautiful & bountiful season.
October 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Happy Sukkot! Chag Sameach to all who observe. Wishing you a beautiful & bountiful season.
G’mar Chatima Tovah! Wishing all who celebrate, a meaningful Yom Kippur.
October 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
G’mar Chatima Tovah! Wishing all who celebrate, a meaningful Yom Kippur.
My statement on the government shutdown.
For more information on how this shutdown and federal budget cuts will directly affect NYers, join me on Monday, Oct. 6th. I’ll be hosting a virtual town hall to discuss how we’re fighting back. Register at bit.ly/oct6townhall.
For more information on how this shutdown and federal budget cuts will directly affect NYers, join me on Monday, Oct. 6th. I’ll be hosting a virtual town hall to discuss how we’re fighting back. Register at bit.ly/oct6townhall.
October 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My statement on the government shutdown.
For more information on how this shutdown and federal budget cuts will directly affect NYers, join me on Monday, Oct. 6th. I’ll be hosting a virtual town hall to discuss how we’re fighting back. Register at bit.ly/oct6townhall.
For more information on how this shutdown and federal budget cuts will directly affect NYers, join me on Monday, Oct. 6th. I’ll be hosting a virtual town hall to discuss how we’re fighting back. Register at bit.ly/oct6townhall.
Shanah Tovah! From this sunset to nightfall on Wednesday, we observe Rosh Hashanah. May this new year bring happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
September 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Shanah Tovah! From this sunset to nightfall on Wednesday, we observe Rosh Hashanah. May this new year bring happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
My Joint Statement with @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @harveyepstein.bsky.social, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social Supporting the Freedom Plaza Casino Community Advisory Committee No Vote (1/2)
September 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
My Joint Statement with @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @harveyepstein.bsky.social, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social Supporting the Freedom Plaza Casino Community Advisory Committee No Vote (1/2)
We’re calling on the PSC to pull National Grid’s last minute agenda item from today’s meeting. We don’t need a new gas pipeline now or ever.
Statement:
Statement:
September 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We’re calling on the PSC to pull National Grid’s last minute agenda item from today’s meeting. We don’t need a new gas pipeline now or ever.
Statement:
Statement:
Today I testified before the @NYCCouncil on the One LIC Rezoning Plan. Without binding investments this project will be a giveaway to developers. We need affordable housing, more school seats, open and arts spaces, and increased transit capacity. It’s what our neighbors deserve.
September 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today I testified before the @NYCCouncil on the One LIC Rezoning Plan. Without binding investments this project will be a giveaway to developers. We need affordable housing, more school seats, open and arts spaces, and increased transit capacity. It’s what our neighbors deserve.
COMING UP! Join me on Monday, Oct 6th at 6PM for a VIRTUAL discussion on how federal budgets cuts will impact our district, what the state legislature is doing about it, and what you can do about it.
Register at bit.ly/4g6F06s
Register at bit.ly/4g6F06s
September 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
COMING UP! Join me on Monday, Oct 6th at 6PM for a VIRTUAL discussion on how federal budgets cuts will impact our district, what the state legislature is doing about it, and what you can do about it.
Register at bit.ly/4g6F06s
Register at bit.ly/4g6F06s