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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Big corporations would like nothing more than to pad their profits with exploitative surveillance pricing based on your personal data. Our One Fair Price Package would address that with new consumer protections, including my bill to ban digital price tags on grocery shelves

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

New York will not let Trump's rogue agents trample our civil liberties without fighting back. Today in Foley Square we stood with @thenyic.bsky.social to affirm our commitment to passing state laws that would defend our immigrant neighbors

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Claudia Coger has been a pillar of our community through multiple generations. I will always be grateful for her friendship and her leadership while advocating for her neighbors. Her legacy will forever endure among those whose lives she touched - may she rest in peace

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I joined Governor Kathy Hochul at SAG-AFTRA as she signed my bills with Linda B. Rosenthal and Tony Simone regulating AI likenesses in ads and entertainment. New York is the first state to enact these protections as Big Tech looks to replace human performers with synthetic ones

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Let there be lights! Happy to support the Destination Ditmars holiday light installation and kick off the festivities at this year's tree lighting celebration

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Glad to have made it to all corners of western Queens this Thanksgiving. Thankful I get to represent such an amazing community. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Ever grateful for the opportunity to give back alongside community partners like Woodside on the Move and their volunteers at today's Thanksgiving lunch and turkey distribution

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Home to more veterans than any other borough, Queens knows what it means to serve. Happy Veterans Day, with gratitude to all those who have served in our armed forces

Senator Gianaris wears a blue suit and looks on as Alan Fryer speaks at the podium, dressed in army dress uniform. Behind them is an American flag

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thank you to Governor Hochul for heeding our call to increase security funding for religious schools by $20m to a total of $90m. We must reaffirm our commitment to keeping New Yorkers safe in the face of heinous acts such as the one perpetrated at Magen David Yeshiva today

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Happy Halloween! Had a blast at the Ditmars Halloween Parade, which is quickly becoming a favorite Astoria tradition. Thanks to The Brass Owl and the Destination Ditmars Merchants Association for organizing

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Joined Governor Hochul, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, colleagues and neighbors to celebrate a milestone on the path to a new Variety Boys & Girls clubhouse. We secured $7 million+ in state investment that will pay dividends for thousands of families who will benefit once the center opens its doors

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Yom Kippur begins tonight - wishing an easy fast to those observing the high holidays this evening

Wishing you peace and goodness on Yom Kippur, from the NYS Senate Democratic Conference

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

As e-commerce warehouses proliferate, we're giving regulators the tools they need to keep communities safe. Just as we enacted the nation leading CLCPA, my Clean Deliveries Act with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes will keep major polluters like Amazon in check

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Proud to support the work of Woodside on the Move with a $200,000 investment in after-school programs and workforce development, helping make great events like the fall festival possible

Senator Gianaris presents Woodside on the Move Director William Jourdain with a check for $200,000 for after school programming and workforce development

Senator Gianaris takes a selfie with William Jourdain, posing in front of the crowd at the Woodside on the Move Fall Festival

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

New York would be nothing without its immigrants. Today we stood up to say that no matter what abhorrent rhetoric or policy the federal government pushes on us, New Yorkers will always have our neighbors backs, regardless of where they were born

Senator Gianaris stands with community members in opposition to ICE

Senator Gianaris looks on as Senator Gonzalez addresses the crowd

Rally attendees carry signs reading "Malikah stands against ICE" and "Queens Against ICE"

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

What a joy to celebrate 100 years of PS 122 at Terrace on the Park last night! Great to spend the evening with distinguished teachers and alumni as well as honor past and present principals - among them my junior high math and homeroom teacher Mary Kojes!

Senator Gianaris speaks at a white podium while wearing a blue suit. Behind him is a blue and gold banner that reads "the Mamie Fay School, Public School 122Q Astoria, New York"

Former PS 122 Principal Mary Kojes is wearing a peach colored shawl and sitting in the audience at the gala as Senator Gianaris speaks

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Grateful to @nyscomptroller.bsky.social for joining us at Tito Rad's in Sunnyside this morning to share some important data on economic growth in western Queens - and thrilled that we were able to return over $30,000 in unclaimed funds to @scs4ny.bsky.social!

Senator Gianaris wears a white collared shirt and stands at a podium between the American and New York State flags while speaking to the audience. Behind him, the backdrop reads "New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli"

Senator Gianaris chats with other event attendees before the press conference

Senator Gianaris and fellow elected officials present a check to Sunnyside Community Services for unclaimed funds.

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Welcome to Sunnyside, Shake Shack!

Senator Gianaris helps to cut a large green ribbon in front of Shake Shack as they open in Sunnyside.

Senator Gianaris laughs with workers behind the register at the Sunnyside Shake Shack

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

L'shanah tovah! Wishing a sweet and prosperous New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah this evening

Happy Rosh Hashanah - here's to a sweet new year ahead!

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Today is Puppy Mill Awareness Day. Since my Puppy Mill Pipeline Ban with @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social went into effect last year, we've seen retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits plummet. New Yorkers are instead adopting and shopping with reputable breeders, a huge win for animal welfare

Senator Gianaris poses with fellow elected officials and animal welfare advocates, including Edie Falco

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Proud to inaugurate new elevators at the R/M Northern Blvd station alongside @mta.info leadership and the workers who got it done. Every New Yorker benefits from a more accessible subway, regardless of physical ability, and I look forward to seeing more elevators opening soon

Senator Gianaris speaks at the podium flanked by MTA employees and contractors. Behind them is the new elevator entrance to the northern boulevard station

Senator Gianaris speaks with MTA Chair Janno Lieber before the press conference

A new elevator and mosaic mural at the Northern Boulevard station

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Our world changed forever 24 years ago, on 9-11-01. We will never forget the trauma and fear that we felt, or the heroism of those we lost- and we must also remember that in times of national crisis, it is unity, love, and solidarity that will see us through to brighter days

Senator Gianaris reflects at the 9/11 memorial in Maspeth

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

If it's a day ending in y, Amazon is abusing workers. Solidarity with the 105 drivers fired without notice last week - Jeff Bezos will learn that we will never stop fighting for working people

Senator Gianaris is wearing a blue collared shirt while speaking at the Teamsters podium and pointing with his left hand. Behind him, Teamsters members hold songs reading "fair pay and safe jobs for Amazon Teamsters"

Senator Gianaris stands beside a Teamsters member at the Amazon rally

A hand holds a sign in the air reading "fair pay and safe jobs for Amazon Teamsters"

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I was thrilled to cut the ribbon at NYC's newest and largest public school building: Queens Innovation Center! Tomorrow over 3,000 students across multiple high schools will start the school year in this brand new state of the art facility

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

If you're enjoying having today off - or the 40 hour work week, or a living wage, or social security, or safety regulations... thank a union! Happy Labor Day

Senator Gianaris raises his fist in solidarity with striking Amazon workers who are doing the same outside a warehouse in Maspeth

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

The horrific shooting in Minneapolis weighs heavily on the minds of families this week. Guns are a national problem requiring a national solution, but in NY we're not waiting. I secured $70M for school safety last year that is already making a difference sunnysidepost.com/gianaris-add...

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Senator Gianaris secures additional funding for security at religious schools - Sunnyside Post

Sept. 5, 2024 By Shane O'Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris has secured a 55% increase in funding for security at religious schools in New York State as part

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Couldn't be prouder to support the important work that @qplnyc.bsky.social does for our community. Happy to have secured $100,000 in state budget funds to support English classes, support for new Americans, computer and internet access, and so much more that our local libraries provide

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Getting ready for the school year with @nycschools.bsky.social families at PS 151! We distributed backpacks and school supplies to send students back to class with everything they need to hit the ground running this year

Senator Gianaris wears a light blue button down shirt and khakis as he speaks into the microphone at the PS 151 playground

Senator Gianaris wears a light blue button down shirt and khakis and poses for a photo with D30 Superintendent Lisa Hidalgo, who is wearing black pants and a black t shirt that says "district 30 queens"

Senator Gianaris distributes backpacks and lunch boxes to families at PS 151

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A horrific car crash took the lives of three of our neighbors this morning. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. We must do more to prevent vehicles from being able to reach these deadly speeds in residential neighborhoods in the first place abc7ny.com/post/astoria...

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3 dead after car crashes into coffee truck, pedestrians in Astoria

Eyewitnesses said the vehicle was speeding before slamming into the parked coffee truck.

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

States must play by the same rules for a legitimate democracy to exist, and if red states are intent on corrupting the redistricting process, New York will respond www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/n...

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In Fight for House, New York May Follow Texas in Redrawing Maps

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Congrats to Sunnyside's Kora Bakery on being named the best bakery in Queens by the Queens Chamber of Commerce! As a Kora customer I can confirm firsthand that the recognition is well deserved

Senator Gianaris poses for a photo with staff from Kora bakery, holding a box of pastries and a citation from the New York State Senate

Senator Gianaris chats with employees the register at Kora bakery

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I am proud to work with my Senate and Assembly colleagues to provide the Queens Museum with $8.5 million for the creation of a new children's museum, accessibility upgrades, additional gallery space, and so much more for New Yorkers to enjoy!

Senator Gianaris shakes hands with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie at the podium at the Queens Museum.

Elected officials gather with a check for $8.5 million to fund upgrades to the Queens Museum.

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

American ideals of freedom, justice, tolerance, and independence are worth celebrating. Don't let current events detract from what our country is at its best. Independence Day will always be about the resilience and courage of the American people - happy 4th!

Senator Gianaris is facing away from the camera and looking toward the American flag as it waves in the breeze at the Astoria Park fireworks

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Now that Eric Adams is a MAGA enthusiast, he's using the MAGA playbook - openly lying. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and I got free buses done despite Adams, who broke the law requiring more bus lanes and blocked the Fordham Road busway. There's your real snake oil salesman

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Celebrating Pride with friends and family at Socrates Sculpture Park! Thanks to Brian and everyone at Fresco's Grand Cantina for bringing the community together year after year

Senator Gianaris wears a light blue checkered shirt and gestures at the microphone in front of a rainbow backdrop on stage at Astoria Pride

Senator Gianaris poses with fellow elected officials in the park at Astoria Pride

Senator Gianaris and his family pose with drag performers in the park at Astoria Pride

Senator Gianaris and family in the park at Astoria Pride

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Happy Independence Day Astoria! Thanks as always to Central Astoria LDC for putting on a great fireworks celebration in Astoria Park

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

For decades, Mount Sinai has been there for families in western Queens. As we celebrate 25+ years of operation, the future looks even brighter in my and @kristengonzalez.bsky.social community, with $6 million that we've secured to construct a new state of the art ICU right here in Astoria

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

With the heat wave still upon us, my office has reached out to confirm that the following locations in western Queens are open and operating as cooling centers today

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

The heat is on! Stay hydrated, avoid exerting yourself outside if possible, and check the map for the nearest cooling center in your neighborhood here: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcente...

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NYC Cool Options

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Great to celebrate improvements to the 31st Avenue Open Street with the fellow elected officials, advocates, and volunteers who made it happen at today's Open Street block party!

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Thanks to the New York Press Photographers Association for honoring the passage of my Keep Police Radio Public Act, legislation that will keep police communications open to journalists so they can continue holding police accountable. Thanks as always to my Assembly partner Karines Reyes

Senator Gianaris is wearing a navy blazer and white dress shirt while posing with three other men in suits. They are presenting him with an award citation.

Senator Gianaris speaks into the microphone at the NY Press Photographers' Association award ceremony

Senator Gianaris laughs while speaking with an attendee at the awards dinner.

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The routine arresting of elected officials opposing government action is a hallmark of fascism, and it is happening before our very eyes. @bradlander.bsky.social must be released immediately

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Just received word that ICE has detained an 11th grader from Ridgewood’s Grover Cleveland High School after a routine immigration hearing. Apprehending minors in courthouses and separating them from their families is unacceptable, and I join the school in calling for his release

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

My Keep Police Radio Public Act passed both houses of the legislature this week! It's vital the press continue to have access and provide oversight as police across New York move to encrypt radio communication. Thanks to my Assembly partner Karines Reyes www.amny.com/news/state-l...

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Over and ‘not’ out: NYS Legislature passes bill that gives press encrypted police radio access | amNewYork

Members of the state Legislature voted Thursday to approve the "Keep Police Radio Public Act," which will give credentialed members of the media access to

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Thrilled to bring air conditioning to PS 122 with this $450,000 state investment. Students and faculty will no longer have to sweat it out trying to learn in extreme heat

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

A beautiful day to celebrate the queer community with joy, defiance, and friends. Happy Pride from western Queens!

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Honored to share the stage with EMT Ashley Diaz at the FDNY Local 2507 50th anniversary celebration. It's impossible to measure the impact these first responders have had in our communities over these past 5 decades, and they'll always have my support

Senator Gianaris poses for a photo with Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay in a ballroom at Terrace on the Park. Both men are wearing dark blue suits, holding an award plaque, and they are standing in front of a blue and red banner that reads "Happy 50th Anniversary Local 2507"

Senator Gianaris wears a dark blue suit and tie and speaks at a white podium at Terrace on the Park. Behind him is a blue and red banner that reads "Happy 50th Anniversary Local 2507"

EMT Ashley Diaz is speaking at a white podium at Terrace on the Park while hugging her son. Behind them is a blue and red banner that reads "Happy 50th Anniversary Local 2507"

A close up photo of a uniformed FDNY EMT showing the fire department badge on a white sleeve.

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Happy Memorial Day from western Queens! I laid a wreath at Boulevard Gardens, and visited Doughboy Park with Catholic War Veterans' St Sebastian post. A beautiful day to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our country; have a safe and happy holiday

Senator Gianaris wears a navy suit and red tie while outdoors delivering remarks from a wooden podium with an American Legion banner draped over it.

Senator Gianaris is flanked by a war veteran as he carries a wreath as part of the Memorial Day ceremony

Senator Gianaris delivers remarks at Doughboy Park as part of Memorial Day celebrations

An American flag planted in the ground next to bouquets of red white and blue flowers

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Michael Gianaris @sengianaris.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Beat back an incursion of stormtroopers in the galactic (New York State) Senate today - fortunately these ones were friendly, and democracy stands strong as we passed a resolution honoring #StarWarsDay - May the 4th Be With You!

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