A wonderful day in Harlem at Senator Cleare's 3rd Annual National Senior Citizen Day! Senator Cordell Cleare

As the first formerly incarcerated elected official in the New York State Assembly, I have seen first-hand how programs like SUNY’s Higher Education in Prison program can be transformative for incarcerated individuals. Education is a powerful tool for economic & social mobility.

Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs SUNY HEP Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Thank you, Mr. Gibbs! My husband said you just visited his facility the other day!

New York has passed nation-leading voter protections in recent years. But we have no rapid-response solution to interruptions at pollsites. My bill with Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs would extend hours at pollsites whenever voting's disrupted, ensuring access for all. cityandstateny.com/opinion/2024/1…

I want to congratulate the successful launch of the LUCHA Coalition and Amanda Septimo for spearheading such an important initiative. We must continue to address the disparities Latinos face in New York.

I am pleased to share that the Farm to Prison Bill passed both the House of Assembly, the Senate and has been signed into law by the Governor! Bill A06854 ensures that incarcerated individuals have access to fresh produce from farms in the state, strengthening the economy of NY.

I spoke with Spectrum News NY1 this morning about closing the Marcy Correctional after the horrific murder of Robert Brooks. This abuse highlights systemic issues in NY prisons. I’m urging Governor Kathy Hochul to act. We must ensure Robert’s death isn’t in vain. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/hudson-val…

Let’s go✊🏽✊🏼✊@ameddiegibbs is taking the lead to close the Marcy Correctional Facility over the murder of Robert Brooks. The abuse we witnessed in that horrific video is emblematic of larger systemic issues within correctional facilities throughout New York. #CloseMarcy

Excited to be serving on the following committees for the 2025 Legislative Session!

Members of the Caucus came together for a press conference for the 'Prison Safety is Public Safety Robert Brooks Transparency' legislative package to demand justice for people who are mistreated and killed while incarcerated. #AgencyandAction

Last week, members of our team traveled to Albany to meet with the offices of over two dozen New York State Senators and Assembly Members, including State Assembly Members Maritza Davila, Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs, Landon Dais, Yudelka Tapia

Justice for Robert L. Brooks. See the Caucus statement on the medical examiner’s report here:

We thank our lawmakers Assemblymember Dr. Anna R. Kelles NYS Senator Julia Salazar Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal” Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs NYS Senator Samra Brouk & more who stood strong with us to say that they CARE about incarcerated pregnant & birthing people as well as babies who are born behind bars. We need #reproductivejustice now.

The Caucus met with the father of Robert L. Brooks, Robert Ricks, to discuss the actions they are taking this session to protect incarcerated individuals from facing unwarranted & brutal encounters across New York State. #agencyandaction

Caucus Member Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs is Chair of the Commission on Government Administration. He is also the first formerly incarcerated person to serve in the New York State Legislature. #BlackHistoryMonth

Please join me for my Swearing In Party & Black History Month Celebration this February 28th at the Johnson Community Center (1833 Lexington Ave). RSVP with my office at (212) 828-3953.

For generations, East Harlem has been promised a new subway, but leaders failed to get it done. The time for promises is over. The time for building is here. Today, the Second Avenue Subway extension is officially moving forward!

Yesterday’s vote by the MTA board to approve the tunnel-boring contract for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway Expansion gets us 1 step closer to finally fulfilling the promises made to our community generations ago.