Senator Jose M. Serrano

(2/2) Read more about this resolution here: nysenate.gov/legislation/bi…

The arts, culture, and music have a profound impact on the lives of students across New York State. This week I was proud to sponsor a Senate Resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Youth Art Month in the State of New York. (1/2)

As Chair of Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation, I believe that tourism is a major economic generator for NYS. Yesterday, I was happy to join the Tourism Advisory Council for their meeting held at the @nysmuseum. We discussed tourism efforts across all regions of NYS.

Connecting our youth to nature is one of the best ways to improve their overall health and wellness. This week I was happy to meet with the @FreshAirFund to discuss their programs and ways that we can connect more youth from our community to summer camp and outdoor activities.

This week, the New York State Senate passed my bill, S1368. This important legislation would create a temporary state pesticide commission to study the effects of the application of pesticides in New York City. Read more about this bill here: nysenate.gov/legislation/bi…

(2/2) and a bill to require cleaning of playground equipment after pesticide exposure. See the link below for more info and to view the full video of yesterday’s meeting: nysenate.gov/calendar/meeti…

Yesterday I chaired a mtg of the Cultural Affairs, Tourism & Parks committee. Among the bills we reported was a bill to provide grants to museums, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, & other cultural institutions that provide educational programs to low-income communities, (1/2)

Linda L. Duke was a strong advocate and tireless leader at Mitchel Houses and throughout the South Bronx. Last weekend I was honored to join her family, along with colleagues and community leaders as we paid tribute to Ms. Duke’s amazing legacy in our community.

Our nurses work tirelessly to help ensure the health and wellbeing of patients in our community. This week I was happy to meet with @nynurses who traveled to Albany to advocate for funding and our critical healthcare workforce.

During our Bronx Day festivities, I was proud to present the Change Maker Award to the @BxChildMuseum for their amazing work in bringing the arts, culture, and education to the youth in our community!

Bronx Day in Albany was a wonderful celebration of all that is great about our amazing borough of the Bronx! Thank you to @senfernandez34, the organizers, and all who participated in making the joyous and meaningful day happen!

This week, I was happy to meet with members of @1199SEIU who traveled to Albany to advocate for healthcare funding and home care workers. Thank you for all you do for healthcare workers and patients in our community!

Guns in the home can pose a danger to the people who live there, particularly to children. I was proud to stand with @ebottcher and @KeithPowersNYC as they introduced legislation to mandate graphic visual warnings of this potential danger at the time of purchase of a firearm.

Today we stood in solidarity with our immigrant community, fighting to ensure essential legal services for immigrants are properly funded and included in our state budget. Thank you to @thenyic and the many advocacy groups who joined us in Albany for this important rally.

Yesterday, I was honored to meet with students who have worked or interned with @TheWCS at their aquarium and zoos throughout NYC. These future leaders spoke about their positive experiences, and we discussed the many ways these institutions are vital.

Sidewalk sheds block sunlight & have a negative impact on quality of life in our communities. Yesterday, I was proud to stand w/ colleagues & @NYCMayor @ZohranKMamdani in Highbridge Gardens as he announced initiatives to expedite the removal of sidewalk sheds in #NYCHA & beyond.

Recently, I had the pleasure of mtg w/ Jonas Silva of Dogs of Mott Haven. We discussed efforts to create a cleaner, safer local environment for our pets, & of the need for a viable dog run in Mott Haven. Thank you for your advocacy on behalf of dogs & pet owners in our community!

Yesterday, @BorikenHealth traveled to Albany to advocate for community health centers and the work they do in East Harlem and beyond. Many thanks for all you do to combat health disparities and provide primary healthcare in our community. #ElBarrio

I was happy to join Mill Brook Houses Resident Association President Princella Jamerson and Mill Brook tenants at their annual Black History Month Celebration and Award Ceremony. Congratulations to all the honorees, and thank you for a wonderful event! #BHM #NYCHA

At our recent budget hearing in Albany, I had the opportunity to speak with @NYSCArts Exec Dir Erika Mallin about the importance of the arts in NYS. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advocate for more critical arts funding as we continue through the budget process.