Archive: Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin

NOW: I’m meeting with @MayorMikeSpano, @mayorsph, and Violence Prevention Leaders from the lower Mid-Hudson region to discuss the major wins in our budget. Our investments will go to mental health infrastructure & community-based organizations fighting gun violence on the ground.

New Yorkers, it’s 4:44 AM—and we have got ourselves a budget.

On #TransDayOfVisbility, I’m reminded of the heroism and persistence of our transgender siblings. For them, we must keep marching toward a future in which all people—especially those who identify as trans—can express their truest selves without fear of judgment & harm #GENDA 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

This is a moment to rise up. @GovKathyHochul and I believe that our chief responsibility to the people of New York is to keep them safe—and justice is a central part of that duty. Let’s deal with the problems that are plaguing our community, and let's do it together. It’s time. – at Brooklyn, NY

Rounded out yesterday’s trip to Buffalo with a visit to @forty3north, an @EmpireStateDev accelerator that attracts start-ups to Buffalo and invests in them. This is how we create opportunity hubs in New York! – at Buffalo, NY

- Roundtable discussion with critical violence prevention leaders ✅⁣⁣⁣ - Lunch meeting with local electeds to brainstorm public safety solutions ✅⁣⁣⁣ - Meeting with the great students at Rochester Economic Opportunity Center ✅⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ That’s my kind of Wednesday 🙌🏾

Yesterday’s conversation in Brooklyn kicked off the first of many we will be having across New York on public safety. Rebuilding from the pandemic will require our trusted community partners’ leadership in restoring faith, ending fear, and giving birth to a new era of positivity.

We can't create an inequitable system where certain communities do not get the services, the hospitals, the educational facilities, the RESOURCES—ALL the things—needed to have an opportunity for a greater life. We need equity. I'm glad my sister @Powers4Queens is on the case.

Celebrated my friend @mvelaznyc at her inauguration today. She will be the FIRST WOC to represent the 13th CD in New York City! The woman power of the majority female city council will only make New York stronger than ever before. – at Bronx, NY

This afternoon, I joined @GovKathyHochul, @TheRevAl, and @CHLActionPlan CEO Debra Frazier to discuss the racial health disparities we see in New York. The government, our church leadership, and those in health equity all have a role to play in lifting up our Black communities. – at New York, NY

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s @bklynfdn Spark Prize awardees: @ArabAmericanNY @BKMovement @BlackWomensBP @GswellMural @Weeksville. Your work makes Brooklyn a more equitable, inclusive space for all people of color.

Joined @MTA Chair Janno Lieber today to announce @GovKathyHochul’s latest feat in reimagining & modernizing Penn Station. And a big thanks to Laborers’ Local 731 and all the workers for their work in moving New York forward. You truly helped let the sunshine in today! 🎵💫

Let the sunshine in 🎤🎵🎶 🌞☀️🎼 -5th Dimension, in their hit single, “Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In” -Also me, @LtGovBenjamin 👷🏿🚊

Join @MTA Chair Janno and me as we deliver updates on Penn Station’s transformation for New York’s commuters youtu.be/dGtNLGP87LY

Today, we marched for ourselves and each other. We marched to show hate has no place is New York. And, most of all, we marched to honor the life of Tarlach MacNiallais, a fierce advocate who we lost to COVID-19 in 2020. His legacy continues to guide us through the darkest days.

“That’s the beauty of America; that’s the beauty of New York. That we can celebrate & love ourselves—and love each other despite our differences. Because our differences don’t divide us, they should unite us. And that’s what I believe in. That’s what @GovKathyHochul believes in.” – at Sunnyside, Queens

Making big moves in Woodstock with my good friend @MichelleHinchey today! We’re going to visit small businesses, restaurants, and organizations! Come follow along on our adventures. @SenatorHinchey

We believe in science. We look at the numbers. We follow the data. And, New Yorkers, when we asked you to step up, you did. Today, we turn the page on this chapter in our fight against COVID. New York will have the best comeback story the world has ever seen.

Climate change is not an “if.” It’s a “when.”  And when it strikes again, we must be ready.   Offshore wind will help get us there. Good to be onsite at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal today with @NYCMayor, @NYSERDA Pres. Doreen Harris, and Deputy Mayor @MTorresSpringer.

Join me and @NYCMayor in Sunset Park to hear how New York will continue to lead the way in harnessing renewable energy AND creating jobs FOR New Yorkers.