NYS Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick

In case you missed it, this was a big win for government accountability and transparency. I'm grateful to @GovKathyHochul for signing this much needed legislation and helping to start a new chapter in open government. Thanks to @ReinventAlbany for your support!

Some parting thoughts on the final day of my term. It has been an honor to serve!

My office’s independent contract review is an essential deterrent to waste, fraud & abuse in the state’s procurement process. I applaud @GovKathyHochul's decision to sign the legislation & thank @senatorERM and @kenzebrowski_ny for sponsoring the bill. osc.state.ny.us/press/releases…

Reinvent Albany thanks @GovKathyHochul for signing S6809/A7925 which restores @NYSComptroller contract review powers stripped away in 2011!. Thank you sponsors @senatorERM @kenzebrowski_ny. Special thanks to leaders @AndreaSCousins and @CarlHeastie for keeping this law strong.

Thanks to this new law, policies providing coverage for Rx drugs must now have a process for insured individuals to immediately obtain an additional 30-day supply during a declared disaster. This change well help protect the safety and wellbeing of New Yorkers for years to come.

Before a disaster strikes, people are often advised to stock up on important supplies including OTC and Rx medication that they might need but inflexible policies have left many NYers unableto get additional supplies of critical prescription medication even in an emergency. 🧵

Thank you to @GovKathyHochul for signing my bill S4856 ensuring that anyone who relies on critical prescription medication has one less thing to worry about when preparing for a disaster. Thanks also to @NYAssemblyCruz for carrying this legislation in the Assembly. 🧵

Every season @MOWROCKLAND makes sure our neighbors have safe nourishing meals. That's why I fought successfully to secure $35,000 in state funding in the 2022-23 state budget to support the inspiring work of this organization that does critical work to help our seniors.

May the occasion of Kwanzaa fill the hearts and souls for all who celebrate!

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

Merry Christmas Eve to all who celebrate! Tonight many families will be gathering around a table with loved ones, attending church, or scrambling to wrap last minute gifts. May this season inspire moments of grace for all who are struggling.

Curious to learn the biggest surprises, points of pride, and behind the scenes insights I experienced in the Senate? Have a listen… Thank you to @poozer87 and @CapPressRoom for this opportunity to reflect on the past two years in office. capitolpressroom.org/2022/12/19/fre…

I just voted against raising legislator salaries to $142K/yr. Inflation hit everyone, and legislators increasing their pay when people are feeling the pain of economic pressure doesn’t feel right. If this were the right thing to do, we could have handled it during regular session

@MOWROCKLAND @GreenOssining @OCA_SHP @RocklandPride @townoframapo @OrangetownNY @rocklandgov

how important it is for elected officials to do community outreach. I am grateful to everyone who took time to share their experiences and ideas with me. Understanding your perspective has helped me to better serve our community. @NyackNAACP @svnaacp @JCCRockland @UnitedWayRock

As my term wraps up, I invite you to join me in looking back at two years of our community outreach in the district. Serving as your Senator has been an honor. While much of the work of a legislator involves passing bills and voting on new laws… 🧵

Volunteer first responders have served Rockland for more than a century and a half, and it's time we do more than say thank you. This legislation gives local govts the power to lower the taxes of volunteers—supporting volunteers of today and volunteer companies for the future.

According to the latest reporting on the Volunteer First Responder Tax Exemption law that I passed, a number of local governments are planning to enact this tax exemption--this is great news! #volunteerfirstresponder #volunteerfirefighters #ems lohud.com/story/news/202…

Rockland Office Closing Reception is Tuesday, December 20 @ 163 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet from 3:00-5:00PM. Thank you to all who stopped by the Ossining Office Closing Reception last week!

It has been a privilege to serve as your NYS Senator. As we get ready to close my Rockland district office, I invite you to stop by a reception to say hello to me and the dedicated staff on our team who have served the people of our district these past two years.