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Michael Gianaris (D)

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Michael Gianaris serves as deputy majority leader of the New York State Senate where he proudly represents western Queens. Every day, Senator Gianaris is a progressive champion who believes in justice for all.  He takes on powerful interests and institutions to deliver real results, improving the lives of New Yorkers. Senator Gianaris has delivered results: protecting tenants’ rights, improving transit, making voting easier, ensuring a fairer criminal justice system, achieving greater LGBTQ+ equality, ending unfair economic development policies, and protecting workers rights.

Assembly Member Catalina Cruz endorses Assembly Member Steven Raga (pictured) in Sunnyside on Saturday. Photo via Raga campaign.
Queens

AM Raga announces campaign to succeed Gianaris in Senate District 12

By Shane O’Brien
NYU Langone's facility in Laurelton. Photo via NYU Langone.
Queens

Queens pols join open letter calling on NYU Langone to reverse decision halting gender-affirming care for youths

By Shane O’Brien
Senate District 12 candidate Aber Kawas with a number of DSA candidates and elected officials at Woodside's Doughboy Plaza last week. Photo via Aber for Senate.
Queens

Aber Kawas launches campaign to succeed Gianaris in 12th Senate District

By Shane O’Brien
State Sen. Michael Gianaris has decided against running for re-election this year, ending his run of a quarter of a century representing western Queens in Albany.
Queens

State Sen. Michael Gianaris announces he will not seek re-election in 2026

By Bill Parry
Chair of the Senate Elections Committee, Senator Kristen Gonzalez speaking on the Elections package with Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Deputy Leader Gianaris, Senator Myrie, Senator Scoufis, and Senator May
Queens

Senate passes electoral reform package, including bills introduced by Queens’ Gonzalez, Gianaris

By Shane O’Brien
Michael Gianaris
Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with State Senator Michael Gianaris

By Lea Tomaswick

Reports of Sunnyside ICE raid spark criticism and calls for ‘Know Your Rights’ campaigns

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Queens

Gianaris, Rosenthal introduce legislation to reshape NYC Rent Guidelines Board, describe system as ‘broken’

By Shane O’Brien
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Lawmakers blast MTA as it ends its fare-free bus pilot, citing boost in transit affordability

By Ben Brachfeld
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State lawmakers propose $90 million for more frequent buses, fare-free pilot in budget response

By Ben Brachfeld
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Police & Fire

Over and out? State bill would thwart NYPD radio encryption plan and protect public access to transmissions

By Todd Maisel
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Queens

Lawmakers unveil proposal to ‘fix’ MTA, make buses free

By Ben Brachfeld
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Politics

Brooklyn to get new State Senate seat as Dems seek to entrench power

By Ben Brachfeld
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Queens

Queens lawmaker passes legislation to shed light on state government procedures

By Bill Parry
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Queens lawmakers hail Senate passage of the NY HERO Act

By Bill Parry
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Queens

Queens Lawmakers on the Move Feb. 22, 2021

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Queens officials condemn ‘retaliatory’ firing of two Queens Defenders as employees vote to unionize

By Angélica Acevedo
Queens County City Council News
Queens

Queens Lawmakers on the Move Feb. 18, 2021

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