Happy to announce that I've been named Chairman of the New York State Senate Budget & Revenue Committee. I'm eager to take a deep dive on NYS tax policy & ensure economic fairness for working- & middle-class families across our state. I thank Sen. Stewart-Cousins for giving me this opportunity.

Dr. King wrote in 1963 that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?“”  We must ask ourselves that everyday, not just on #MLKDay. Every day, each of us has a choice to do what we can to make life a little better for each other—and we must.

BIG NEWS: New York’s challenge to big tech: if you’re targeting kids with your products, innovate accordingly so you don’t destroy their life. Amazing new legislation by State Senator Andrew Gounardes. Fab reporting as always by Gabrielle T. Fonrouge nypost.com/2022/09/25/ny-…

My 'Child Data Privacy and Protection Act' will put up enforceable guardrails to keep kids safer online. Big Tech isn’t doing enough to protect our children, but together, we can -- show your support: andrewgounardes.com/childdatapriva…