Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee, Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton,
for traveling from her district on Staten Island to attend and co-host. I also thank the Veterans Home at Montrose and Colonel Chet Edwards, Chair of my Veterans Advisory Committee, for helping put this together.

These are truly beautiful and patriotic occasions that must be reinstated so those on their path to citizenship have the opportunity to become Americans.

Thank you to Senator Harckham, Rehabilitation Through the Arts, 914United, the YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester, and Center for Community Alternatives for partnering with me on this important event.

Special congratulations to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in the number 2 spot, and to Senator Liz Krueger in the number 7 spot! Read the entire list here: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/... (2/2)

of Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, children under the age of 5 enrolled in the program will receive one book each month, for free, mailed directly to their home. Such a meaningful way to ensure children have access to books! (2/2)

Please note our government offices in White Plains and Albany are closed today, but we are checking phones and email for urgent matters. (2/2)

panel discussion featuring sponsoring organizations and an RTA Alumnus. The event will be Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 - 8:30 at the YWCA. RSVP is required: tinyurl.com/SingSingScreening25 (2/2)

 Under every faith tradition, it is a tenet that we must feed the hungry and help those in need. There is only one clear, moral thing to do. We call on the USDA to release the funds so Americans do not go hungry.