NY has an inequality crisis of epic proportions. Taxing the rich to ensure all people have access to affordable healthcare, quality education, nutrition assistance, and childcare is what real leadership looks like.
“We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” politico.com/newsletters/ne…
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The idea that Dems can win if we focus on delivering economic relief for our communities is not new. Some of us have been screaming it for years.
Some in the establishment want to treat the left as enemies. Imagine if they worked with us instead. politico.com/f/?id=00000193…
Some in the establishment want to treat the left as enemies. Imagine if they worked with us instead. politico.com/f/?id=00000193…
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My favorite meetings are climate meetings! So much fun hosting NYC’s Chief Climate Officer Louise Yeung at my office here in Greenpoint.
We won’t solve the energy affordability crisis without transitioning off fossil fuels. Louise gets it and she has her work cut out for her!
We won’t solve the energy affordability crisis without transitioning off fossil fuels. Louise gets it and she has her work cut out for her!
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NYC is one of the most unequal places in the world. The pied-a-terre tax reflects a simple truth—if you can afford a 2nd home worth $5M or more, you can afford to pay a bit more in taxes. This ruling is an important step towards a more equitable NYC. nytimes.com/2026/11/04/nyr…
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The candidates who reshaped our beliefs about what’s possible weren’t the ones who played it safe.
They were the ones who had the courage and vision to say that no one should go without healthcare, or housing, or food.
Political leaders, take note. We must deliver.
They were the ones who had the courage and vision to say that no one should go without healthcare, or housing, or food.
Political leaders, take note. We must deliver.
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This is true of those who won and also some who lost, but defied every law of gravity in doing so. Looking at you, @AngieNixon.
You reminded people that our leaders don’t have to work for oligarchs, mega donors, and war mongers. They can work for the people instead.
Thank you.
You reminded people that our leaders don’t have to work for oligarchs, mega donors, and war mongers. They can work for the people instead.
Thank you.
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Vandalizing a school bus is never OK, and neither is targeting children based on their religion.
I'm following updates here closely. I stand with the Jewish community in my district and against hate in all forms.
I'm following updates here closely. I stand with the Jewish community in my district and against hate in all forms.
SHOCKING: @WspuShomrim and the @NYPD90Pct are currently investigating a hate crime following the discovery of antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on several Jewish school buses.
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Emily Gallagher retweeted
The best explanation of the empty storefront phenomenon I’ve read thus far.
“The point is not to punish owners for every short‑term vacancy, but to make the social cost of years‑long emptiness show up in the same spreadsheets where banks and landlords currently see only potential upside.”
“The point is not to punish owners for every short‑term vacancy, but to make the social cost of years‑long emptiness show up in the same spreadsheets where banks and landlords currently see only potential upside.”
"NY has built a system where keeping a storefront empty makes more sense on a landlord’s spreadsheet than renting to a local business. That is not a moral failing so much as a policy failure—one we can fix with the Small Business Rent Stabilization Act." citylimits.org/opinion-laying…
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"NY has built a system where keeping a storefront empty makes more sense on a landlord’s spreadsheet than renting to a local business. That is not a moral failing so much as a policy failure—one we can fix with the Small Business Rent Stabilization Act." citylimits.org/opinion-laying…
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We're bringing our Social Housing Visioning Session tour to Buffalo! Join us.
Because permanently affordable housing is a human right.
Because permanently affordable housing is a human right.
🏘️ Tues., Nov. 10 - Learn about the proposed Social Housing Law (A6265/S5674) that would establish a public authority to increase the supply of permanently affordable housing in New York state with @EmilyAssembly and @bojak4assembly
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Creating a public renewable energy developer in NYC wouldn't just help fight climate change—it would also help fix our utility affordability crisis.
This type of coordinated planning and investment around large, thorny problems is what govt is for.
hellgatenyc.com/renewables-pub…
This type of coordinated planning and investment around large, thorny problems is what govt is for.
hellgatenyc.com/renewables-pub…
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Not us playing our tiny violins for the billionaires who would rather burn cash filing frivolous lawsuits against the pied-a-terre tax, rather than just pay their fair share so their neighbors can live with dignity.
We’re heading back to Albany soon and we will tax the rich!
We’re heading back to Albany soon and we will tax the rich!
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When someone damages your house, our legal system makes them pay. When billion dollar companies cause catastrophic damage by fueling climate change, they should pay.
This fight isn't over. I'm grateful to @NewYorkStateAG for leading the charge. timesunion.com/capitol/articl…
This fight isn't over. I'm grateful to @NewYorkStateAG for leading the charge. timesunion.com/capitol/articl…
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Bus riders should not have to fear violence over a $3 fare!
New Yorkers need a fully funded bus system that delivers fast, free and reliable service now. Costly fare enforcement that slows service and leads to violence against riders is not the answer!
nytimes.com/2026/10/22/nyr…
New Yorkers need a fully funded bus system that delivers fast, free and reliable service now. Costly fare enforcement that slows service and leads to violence against riders is not the answer!
nytimes.com/2026/10/22/nyr…
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For everyone basking in a mix of excitement and relief today at the news coming out of Brazil, I hope you also take this lesson—nothing is inevitable. We can win hard, important victories (for the climate, for working people...).
We must ORGANIZE like our futures depend on it.
We must ORGANIZE like our futures depend on it.
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Let's goooooo Mo!! So excited to work alongside you in Albany come January.
"My being a democratic socialist means that housing, health care and education are human rights"
syracuse.com/news/2026/10/l…
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