After 14 sessions, I'm saying goodbye to my Senate family. This job changed my life. As the first African-American Counsel and Chief of Staff, I am forever grateful for this opportunity. This was my dream job and to quote from the Wire “ I Ain’t Gotta Dream No More, Man.” ♥️
I get the anger but y'all set fire the Albany Missonary (that serves the poor) and a random truck. Mind you South End(where I live) is one of the poorer neighborhoods in Albany. I love this neighborhood. What are we doing folks....
Our law had NOTHING to do with the suspect being released. The JUDGE set the bail amount. The suspect PAID $250k. He was a RICH rapper who has the means. Please learn the distinction. I support and respect the cops who risk their lives everyday but bail was applied.
What an unbelievably bad take re: progressives. I am not a defender of progressives/the left but you have to acknowledge the role they played in the final weeks of the elections. We have to stop with this narrative that progressives were to blame and look inward as a party.
Jay Jacobs denied that Hochul had a detrimental effect on other candidates and refused to accept blame for both her performance and losses in Congress...
Instead, he placed blame on progressive politicians who have shifted the party too far to the left.
It makes me emotional to see all the lines at various early voting sites across NY. For years, Senate Republicans did not want early voting and prevented it from happening. Once Senate Democrats won the majority, we were able to pass it. This is why election matters! 👊🏾
We forget that people are still struggling mentally and are BURNT OUT from the past year. We may not realize it based on their posts or interactions but folks are tired. Please choose grace and compassion in your interactions because you never know someone’s internal struggle.
I got vaccinated today! It was easy, quick and painless. Also, it made me so happy seeing my mom relax for the first time in a year. Thank you
@NYGovCuomo
@POTUS
.
#NYtough
💪🏾
PSA: a lot of folks didn't grow up with parents who taught them things like how to do a proper cover letter or resume or interview or dress professionally. When young people apply for a job, don't publicly shame them for not knowing these things. Offer feedback privately.
Humbled beyond words to serve as COS/Counsel to
@AndreaSCousins
and the
@NYSenDems
. With this wonderful and thoughtful conference, we are going to do great things the next two years 😌
There is no excuse for the violence used against protestors in the South End of Albany. The use of tear gas, the bulldozing of the encampment & the hiding of police badges /names should NEVER happen. Truly disappointed. The right to protest should always be respected. FULL STOP
Happy Birthday to my Leader, boss, and second mom
@AndreaSCousins
. We literally have seen and been through it all. Started from the bottom now we here! ❤️🥰
When I say 2024 is my year, I really mean it! I just got engaged two weeks ago, and I was made Partner at Tusk! The past year and a half has been amazing and I am just so thankful. Thank you,
@chriscoffeytalk
and Bradley Tusk for trusting me with this opportunity!
We're excited to share that
@CristobalJAlex
and
@ShontellSmith
have been elevated to partner!
Per CEO
@chriscoffeytalk
, "Not only do they provide the best guidance for our clients, but they make everyone at Tusk smarter and better at their jobs."
2023 has been great. I achieved all my goals. I got engaged, excelled at work, and really leaned into my soft life era. I’m living my ancestor's dreams, and I can't wait for 2024, it's going to be lit😎
Just think about this. In 2017 and 2018, no one thought this was a possibility. We had 23 members. Now will have a supermajority in January. It's historic to have a dem supermajority for the first time in history.
Since I am getting my second coronavirus test this week, just doing an obligatory tweet to encourage my followers to wear a mask😷 and social distance. The rona is real. Be smart.
So proud of
@NYSenDems
. Under the leadership of
@AndreaSCousins
we passed smart and sensible gun legislation that addressed the loopholes within our gun laws. My final package 💪🏾
It's been one year since I got Bidey. This dog is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I didn't know how much would need him or what a huge impact he would make in my life. Happy Gotcha Day to the cutest pup and best cuddlier I know!😭😭😭
One of the best profiles written about my boss
@AndreaSCousins
. Her rise to the top has been a long steady climb and I am beaming with pride. January 9th can’t come quick enough.
#HERstory
.
I met Chris randomly at an event in when we won the Majority. Stole him from
@Kassandra_Fred
and made him Senate Dem family. Although he didn’t work here when marijuana passed, he worked with advocates to get it done. Proud moment today, Mr. OCM Executive Director! Proud boss ❤️
Congratulations to my wonderful boss
@AndreaSCousins
on becoming the new DLCC Chair! You are constantly breaking glass ceilings and making it easier for women like me to dream big. Can’t wait to see what you do as DLCC Chair!
If you need a break, take a break from social media, television or anything that disrupts your spirit. Between politics, coronvirus, unexpected death/illness and the violence going on in our country, there is unprecedented collective grief. Be kind and take care of you ❤️
Happy Wednesday from Montego Bay. Extended my trip and never leaving. I don’t think folks get it, first time in 14 years and I’m not worrying about the state budget.
New: Dana Carotenuto Rico, deputy secretary for legislative affairs, was offered a job with the
@GovKathyHochul
admin but chose to depart, per sources.
Dana was on the “we froze” Feb. 10th, 2021 nursing home call between Legislative chairs & Cuomo officials.
I learned this year that women can work hard, fight for their bosses and still have fun/support each other. 3 ladies in the room. 😎. P.s Lou needs a twitter account
Sometimes it still blows my mind to know that I impact people's lives. Some days my job is hard but seeing hundreds of ppl in line to get their driver's licenses makes me so proud ❤️
Shontell is an all star. Tusk is so lucky to have her. She’s brilliant and tough. In last 6 months, we’ve launched a renowned fin tech practice led by
@EricSoufer
, an LA office by
@JZupsic
. Such a great core senior team with now
@ShontellSmith
joining.
So happy for my ride or die
@ericjkatz
—a true lover of politics, policy, and Tupac’s Hit Em Up. What is the state’s loss, will be someone's gain. No one deserves this rest more than you! Can't wait to see whats next for you!
Lets try again, lol
I will never understand the need to shoot black men as they are walking away. You cant be in danger if someone is WALKING AWAY. People wonder why folks keep emphasizing BLM, its because time and time again folks show us that our lives don’t matter. Shits exhausting.
New York State recorded over 85,000 new coronavirus cases on the last day of 2021, the highest one-day total in the state since the pandemic began, officials announced on Saturday.
@nytimes
Super excited for
@bradhoylman
today. For years, the State Senate refused to take up any legislation dealing with the LGBTQ issues. Today under
@AndreaSCousins
leadership we are passing GENDA/conversion therapy. History is happening🏳️🌈
All about the Benjamins about to be played on a statewide level! As we reimagine New York, we continue to move forward with the best. Huge congrats to my brother
@NYSenBenjamin
and his wonderful family on this well-deserved appointment as our new Lieutenant Governor!
#HarlemWorld
It seems the best case scenario for the
@NYSenateGOP
is 23 members, while the
@NYSenDems
have a plausible path to controlling 44 seats. If I had to bet, my prediction at this point would be 42 or 43 Democrats in the
#NYSenate
.
On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the legislature is going to pass the Reproductive Health Act. This is extra special to me because my boss
@AndreaSCousins
was one of the original sponsors of the bill and under her leadership this bill will FINALLY become law in NY 👏🏾♥️🙌🏾
New Yorkers can sleep safe knowing their rent laws will not EXPIRE and the NYS Senate and Assembly worked hard to ensure that ✊🏾
The people united will never be defeated!
Beyond wild 🙄 Difference of opinion doesnt mean you are the new IDC. It’s ridiculous. Democrats can disagree on how to govern. Also, check what bills we passed this year, we as a CONFERENCE were progressive and transformed New York State.
For the first time in a long time I feel so much joy in my heart. I’m not a sappy person but I shed a few tears tonight. Thank you to the black ppl who stood the course and voted. I’m so proud of US. We saved the party and the country.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾.
Spoke at the Young Professional brunch today. You can't lose when you are on a panel with these folks. Some of my favorite black attorneys in politics! I would call us the money team 😉
@KyleIM
@chatoddfloyd
@indi_esq_mba