Democrat, Fernandez, Runs for Biaggi’s State Senate Seat in Bronx/Westchester S.D. 34

Your poll site may have changed. Check your voting card before you go to vote.   As expected, Bronx Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez (A.D. 80) formally announced on Thursday, June 2, her intent to run to represent the people of New York’s 34th State senate district, currently represented by Sen. Alessandra Biaggi until the end of […]

UPDATE Court Orders New Redistricting Maps, Primary Election Postponed to August 23

A new deadline of May 20 for revised 2022 redistricting maps for the congressional and State senate districts has been ordered by the New York State Supreme Court, according to court documents filed April 29, and the 2022 primary date for congressional and State elections has been postponed to Tuesday, August 23.  The court also […]

Elections 2022: Biaggi Wins Backing of More Westchester Elected Officials in NY-3 Race

State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) announced that she had earned endorsements on Thursday, April 14, from three prominent Westchester elected officials: Ken Jenkins, Westchester deputy county executive, Yadira Ramos-Herbert, a New Rochelle councilwoman, and Martha Lopez, another New Rochelle councilwoman. All three highlighted what they said was Biaggi’s record on delivering progressive wins for […]

“Faith for Fair Pay” Rally Seeks Remedy to Home Care Crisis

As elected officials continue to crunch the numbers in efforts to finalize next year’s New York State budget, home care workers took center stage during a recent “Faith for Fair Pay” rally in Co-Op City, organized by Rep. Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Assembly Members, Nathalia Fernández (A.D. 81) and Chantel Jackson […]

Pelosi Addresses Ukraine & Other Domestic Priorities during Bronx Visit  

  U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) joined Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), for a Community Town Hall in the Riverdale section of The Bronx on Monday, March 14, on the first anniversary of the American Rescue Plan. During the event, which was held at the College of Mount Saint Vincent Athletic Center, […]

Biaggi, Senate Majority Pass Law Aimed at Strengthening State’s Sexual Harassment Protections

The New York State Senate passed new legislation on March 2 sponsored by Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) to expand protections against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace and provide survivors the opportunity to openly speak their truth, without fear of retaliation.   The legislation includes the following laws: Let Survivors Speak Act: This […]