October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and I am grateful for their continued partnership of GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier and the support they provide to our community. My office presented an official Proclamation in recognition of their dedication to accessibility.

I spent an evening with advocates and @amannakelles.bsky.social to celebrate the passage of New York's Medical Aid in Dying law, educate the community about what the law does and does not allow, and what it will take to make it equitably available in our region.

OTDA opened the HEAP funded Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement ("HERR") benefit on October 1, 2026. If you are eligible, the HERR benefit can help you repair or replace some of your heating equipment.

This past weekend we celebrated the 80th anniversary of Binghamton University, which I am proud to be an alumna of, and the 25th anniversary of the Multicultural Resource Center on campus. Their work is central to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. New York State's Cancer Services Program (CSP) provides free breast cancer screenings and diagnostic services to those who are eligible. Call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) to be connected to a CSP near you.

My staff attended this year's Southern Tier Composite Squadron’s awards and promotion ceremony and presented awards to the honorees. To the award recipients, your dedication exemplifies the absolute best of the Southern Tier, and I sincerely appreciate all the work you have done to get here.

I was honored to welcome SUNY Chancellor John King to announce $5 million to establish a Nursing Simulation Center of Excellence at Binghamton’s Innovative Simulation and Practice Center at Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

I visited the Marathon Agriculture Fair and got a chance to see first-hand the work being done by our local organizations, farmers, and businesses. It was a wonderful opportunity to take a moment and appreciate the hardworking people in Senate District 52.

This Wednesday I held a Utility Clinic in partnership with the Public Utility Law Project (PULP). This event was a great opportunity for people to get on-site assistance with their utility bills from experts. Thank you to all the partner organizations and community members who stopped by.

Tonight is my Utility Clinic with the Public Utility Law Project. If you are struggling with your utility bill, I encourage you to visit the Broome County Public Library tonight from 4PM - 7PM. Please bring a valid form of ID, a copy of your utility bill, and any benefit letters.

My statement on the Cornell sexual assault case.

I’m excited to invite you to join me for “Satellite Office Hours” on Monday, October 5th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Cortland YWCA. My constituent services team will be there to help with any state issues you may be facing. I hope to see you there.

Across the state yesterday, leading justice campaigns advocated for reform to our carceral system, and my office was proud to stand with them in Ithaca, NY. Every person behind bars is someone’s child, parent, or sibling, and they have a fundamental right to safety and dignity.

Sukkot begins tonight at sundown. This holiday is a week of celebrating a fruitful harvest and the gifts the Earth gives us.

Walden Place Assisted Living Community & Memory Care hosted their Veterans Celebration yesterday. Honoring military service is not just about remembering history, but recognizing the personal stories, the enduring impact on the lives of veterans, and the courage they showed. Thank you for having me.

New grants! For more information on these grants, visit the relevant NYS departmental website or contact the listed email.

I joined Southern Tier Spokesmen Self-Advocacy Group for their monthly meeting dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through advocacy, education, and community building. I am grateful for their continued work in our community.

I presented several awards at EM Multi Service’s 5th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. It was a great chance to celebrate culture, food, and music. This month is also a time for us to recognize the lasting contributions that the Hispanic community has made in our state and in our country.

The United Way of Broome County has a proven track record of making a real difference in people’s lives. I was proud to join them for a ribbon cutting of their new addition, which will expand their 2-1-1 program and improve their facilities.