May 11, 2024 – At the American Civic Association’s annual All Nations Celebration. We’re lucky to live in a community that celebrates our many cultures in this way.

May 5, 2024 – With local basketball star and Monmouth University coach King Rice at the Astor Foundation’s inaugural fundraiser. The Foundation is doing amazing work in the City of Binghamton through community gardening, youth and family services, and neighborhood clean ups.

April 29, 2024 – With award-winning WSKG writer and producer Brian Frey and local leaders after he was inducted into the Wall of Stars at the Forum Theatre.

April 25, 2024 – With Johnson City Mayor Martin Meaney and representatives from the Village’s Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments. I was there to check out the new equipment they purchased with a $600K Assembly grant I secured. Grants like these are a way to recognize and thank the hardworking people who serve and protect the public every day.

April 24, 2024 – With Binghamton City School District Superintendent Dr. Tonia Thompson announcing that funds were included in the state budget to renovate and reconstruct Theodore Roosevelt Elementary on Binghamton’s northside.

April 17, 2024 – Senator Webb and I welcomed the family of the late Billie D. Anderson to Albany to present them with a Legislative Resolution honoring her life and legacy. As a community civil rights leader, Ms. Anderson devoted her life to empowering those around her.

April 11, 2024 – With S3IP Associate Director Benson Chan at Binghamton University’s STEM Fair at the Oakdale Commons.

March 26, 2024 – I stood up with UUP and NYSUT in support of our public universities, hospitals, and community colleges in this year’s budget. Our community colleges, in particular, continue to play an under-appreciated role in addressing our critical workforce shortages.

March 25, 2024 – I honored Binghamton University Professor Dr. Anne Bailey as part of the NYS Legislative Women’s Caucus “Women’s History Month” celebration. This year’s theme was “Women who advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

March 22, 2024 – Had fun reading to the 2nd graders in Mrs. Anderson’s class at U-E’s Ann G. McGuiness elementary as part of Ag Literacy Week. This year’s book was “I Love Strawberries” and the kids loved it!

March 19, 2024 – With representatives from the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and NFIB in my Albany office during Small Business Advocacy Day.

March 16, 2024 – At Grippen Park in Endicott announcing that renovations are finally underway! The project is being funded with major support from the state and county along with a $500,000 Assembly grant that I secured.

March 15, 2024 – With Chief Gardiner at the City of Binghamton Fire Department Headquarters after seeing the new turn-out gear they purchased with a $150K Assembly grant. Making sure our first responders have updated equipment is a priority for me.

March 8, 2024 – Speaking with Justin Wilcox of Upstate United and Ashley Ranslow of NFIB at the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce’s legislative breakfast.

March 7, 2024 – Speaking at a rally with local highway officials to advocate for increased investment in our local roads.

March 5, 2024 – Met with representatives from United University Professions, my former union, during their annual advocacy day.

March 4, 2024 – I spoke at a press conference in support of our cannabis farmers.

February 26, 2024 – I met with an inspiring group of students with disabilities from Binghamton University who came to Albany to advocate for additional funding for the NYSED program and to stress the importance of making SUNY campuses more inclusive and accessible.

February 24, 2024 – At the “Believe in Ukraine Interfaith Vigil” on the 2nd anniversary of the Russian invasion.

February 24, 2024 – Joined the Public Utility Law Project and Senator Webb to talk about available utility assistance.

February 23, 2024 – With BOCES Superintendent Rebecca Stone and Senator Lea Webb at the annual legislative breakfast hosted by the Broome-Tioga School Boards Association and Chief School Administrators.

February 22, 2024 – Cut the ribbon on the new UHS Child Care Center in Johnson City. I’m proud to have provided a $300K Assembly grant to pay for the spectacular new playground.

February 21, 2024 – Celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Veterans Resource Center on Binghamton’s Northside. I’m proud to have secured a $500K Assembly grant to support this important project.

February 15, 2024 – Welcomed NY Wing Commander Bill Martin, Lt Colonel Michael Woolfolk, and cadets and members of the NY Civil Air Patrol to Albany for their annual advocacy day. I’m proud to lead their legislative squadron.

February 14, 2024 – With representatives from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University who are strong advocates for NY’s farm and food industry.

February 14, 2024 – With the Food Bank of the Southern Tier in my Albany office during their annual lobby day.

February 13, 2024 – Hosted the annual NY Aviation Management Association reception with Senator Martinez. I was joined by Mark Heefner, Association President and Commissioner of Aviation at Greater Binghamton Airport.

February 11, 2024 – With our local 211 representatives from United Way of Broome County to celebrate 211 Day and raise awareness for their critical services.

February 6, 2024 – It was FFA Day at the Capital. I got to meet with some of NY’s 12,000 student members who are our future veterinarians, scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs, farmers, and more.

February 2, 2024 – With the American Heart Association at Security Mutual Life in Binghamton to raise awareness for women’s heart health.

February 2, 2024 – Joined forces with Senator Webb, local nursing home leaders and families to highlight the funding crisis facing NY’s nursing homes. We are issuing a Nursing Home SOS because the financial losses are unsustainable, putting stress on the entire health care system.

February 1, 2024 – Celebrating the official opening of Guthrie Lourdes Hospital and a new chapter for healthcare in our area.

January 31, 2024 – With the New York State Association of Counties in Albany to unveil a new legislative package designed to support our EMS.

January 25, 2024 – Breaking ground on the Greater Binghamton Airport Revitalization Project with DOT Commissioner Dominguez, County Executive Garnar, Commissioner Mark Heefner, and partners.

January 22, 2024 – With county Cornell Cooperative Extension Directors from around the state during their capitol advocacy day. Thank you for coming to Albany to highlight the important work CCE does.