My office was proud to attend the 4th Annual Latina Voices event during Hispanic Heritage Month, hosted in partnership between Dominican University and 100 Hispanic Women of Rockland. Thank you to both organizations for bringing the community together to celebrate Latina voices and contributions!

Happy Columbus Day! Today is an opportunity to celebrate Italian American heritage and recognize the generations of Italian Americans who have helped shape our nation and strengthen our communities. https://t.co/TypzEU1dQ8

Congratulations to the Rockland County Shields on 60 years. It was great to celebrate this milestone and recognize the organization’s longstanding commitment to supporting law enforcement and our community. Here’s to many more years of service and success! https://t.co/DWfTIWk8kF

As a proud member of Leo Laders American Legion Post 130, I was happy to join everyone in Thiells for a wonderful Wine & Dine evening! Thank you to everyone at Post 130 for put together a great event and made it such a great night for our Post community. https://t.co/DYEKvXMNdR

I had a great time celebrating the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department’s 125th anniversary! Thank you to all the firefighters and volunteers who have dedicated their time and service to keeping our community safe for generations. Congratulations on 125 years of service, and here’s to many more!

Since the tragic loss of her daughter Melanie in 2022, Cheryl has turned unimaginable heartbreak into a mission to protect other families and prevent them from experiencing the same tragedy. It was especially meaningful to join the Melanie Chianese Foundation, survivors, advocates, community organizations, and law enforcement in the Town of Wappinger for a special Community Day for Domestic Violence Awareness to support victims of domestic violence and their families. Cheryl’s tireless advocacy helped make Melanie’s Law a reality in New York, expanding protections for vulnerable family and household members. I’m proud to support bringing those same protections to families nationwide through federal legislation.

World Mental Health Day is a chance to recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on our daily lives. Let’s continue to spread awareness, support those around us, and make mental well-being a priority. https://t.co/6o4tSngv0R

It was an honor to attend the naturalization ceremony in Rockland County and address 77 new American citizens. Each brings a unique story, and all share in the promise and opportunity of our country. It was wonderful to celebrate this milestone alongside them and their families. Congratulations to our newest citizens!

I had a great discussion with EMS professionals from across the Hudson Valley at Westchester Community College. I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from those on the front lines about the challenges they face and the issues that matter most to them. I’ll continue working to support our first responders, strengthen our emergency services, and ensure our EMS professionals have the resources they need to keep our communities safe.

I visited New York Medical College to highlight the important work being done to prepare first responders, medical professionals, and our military to respond to emergencies ranging from natural disasters and mass-casualty events to battlefield injuries.  I was proud to help secure $10 million through a Department of Defense Investment earlier this year to support this work and will continue to support the partnership with the Uniformed Services University, New York Medical College, and Touro University to advance battlefield medicine and strengthen our ability to respond to emergencies here at home.