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This week, I had the opportunity to tour the new @ This week, I had the opportunity to tour the new @highmark_stadium , and the journey has truly come full circle. I remember when conversations about building a new home for the @buffalobills and our Community Benefits Agreement first began during my time as Chairwoman of the Erie County Legislature, and seeing that vision now brought to life is incredibly meaningful. Beyond the stadium itself, it's inspiring to see that our community’s fight to have local artists, local businesses, local vendors, community partnerships, and a diverse workforce included in this project was a success. 

Congratulations to ALL Western New Yorkers who have newfound business relationships with The Bills 🏈 

Here's to a new chapter in a remarkable home, and to the day Bills Mafia celebrates a Super Bowl victory there. 
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Yesterday was a powerful reminder that when we inv Yesterday was a powerful reminder that when we invest in people, we build stronger communities. Congratulations to Major Annette Lock and the entire Salvation Army team on the continued progress of Hope on Main, and thank you to Frank Ciminelli and the ARC team, along with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, for your partnership in making this transformative project possible. I am proud to have worked alongside the Majority Leader to secure the final $750,000 in state funding needed to keep this transformational project moving forward.

Congratulations as well to Dr. Marie Cannon and the entire Community Action Organization of Western New York on the beautiful transformation of the Rafi Greene Community Action Center and the third anniversary of Buffalo Futures, which continue a legacy of creating opportunity for individuals, families, and young people across our region. Having supported this project with $300,000 in Erie County funding during my time as Chairwoman of the Erie County Legislature, it is inspiring to see that investment continue creating opportunities for our community.
The 2nd Annual Cheektowaga Jazz & Cultural Festiva The 2nd Annual Cheektowaga Jazz & Cultural Festival was an incredible celebration of music, culture, and community! It was wonderful to see so many residents and families come together to enjoy a day filled with outstanding performances and great company.

A heartfelt thank you to our talented performers, Buffalo Touch, Emerald Isle, the @cmsbuffalo , and Will Holton, for sharing your incredible talents and helping make this year’s festival such a success. I am also grateful to our generous sponsors, Captain of the Sea, @topsmarkets, @wardynskis , and @wegmans, for your support in making this event possible. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Jazz & Cultural Festiva Join us for the 2nd Annual Jazz & Cultural Festival at Cheektowaga Town Park for a day of music, fun, and community! Enjoy live jazz, a fitness demonstration, line dancing, and great food. 🎷🎶🎺

A special thank you to our sponsors, Tops Friendly Markets, Wardynski’s Meats, Wegmans, and Captain of the Sea for helping make this event possible. 

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-cheektowaga-jazz-cultural-festival-tickets-1990573734625
I’m proud to announce a $100,000 investment in His I’m proud to announce a $100,000 investment in Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo @hubwny, an organization that has been uplifting underserved communities across Western New York for more than 37 years. This funding will support the expansion of HUB’s capital development projects and help advance the growth of Buffalo’s Lower West Side — the community where I was raised. I’m grateful to Charlie Torres and the Board of Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo for their leadership and continued commitment to investing in the future of our neighborhoods.
Thank you @businessinsider for the opportunity to Thank you @businessinsider for the opportunity to be part of this project and share my passion for seeing the Fair Concession Pricing Act passed in New York State.

This bill would help create more affordable game-day experiences for sports fans, who in many communities—including Erie County—already shoulder a significant portion of the cost of building new stadiums and arenas. It’s important that we root for wins both on and off the field.

Check out the full segment on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/j6G91ryji5s?is=yuh8wHutOchi3nbm
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Together we can continue building a future where e Together we can continue building a future where every person is respected, included, and empowered to thrive. This Disability Pride Month, we honor the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law signed on July 26, 1990, that advanced accessibility and opportunity for millions of Americans. We celebrate the strength, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities in our communities.
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The last time the Buffalo Bills cut the ribbon on The last time the Buffalo Bills cut the ribbon on a new stadium was in 1973 – a decade before I was born. Yesterday, I was proud to join @govkathyhochul, the @buffalobills organization, my colleagues in government, labor leaders, and community partners to celebrate the completion of the new @highmark_stadium and the beginning of a new era of Bills football in Western New York.

It has been remarkable to witness the largest construction project in our region’s history and to have played a part in bringing it to fruition. I am grateful to the Pegula family, New York State, Erie County, and all the small business owners, laborers, and Bills fans whose dedication made this project possible. 

The Bills have a unique ability to bring our community together. Few institutions transcend race, ethnicity, age, gender, and economic status the way the Bills do. That is a tremendous responsibility that must be carried with care and intentionality.

When people look at this stadium, they’ll see more than a football field. They’ll see the workers who built it, the small businesses that grew because of it, and the economic opportunities it created across Western New York. Here’s to the next generation of Bills memories — and a Super Bowl win. 🏈❤️💙
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfather Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers, mentors, coaches, and male role models. Today we recognize the guidance, support, and example that have left a lasting mark on us.
Congratulations to the 2026 Buffalo Branch NAACP 5 Congratulations to the 2026 Buffalo Branch NAACP 58th Annual Medgar Evers Award honorees! ✨
Tonight was a beautiful celebration of leadership, service, and excellence. It was an honor to recognize individuals whose dedication continues to make a lasting impact in our community.
Celebrating resilience, honoring survival, and rec Celebrating resilience, honoring survival, and reclaiming freedom. Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚
I am proud to partner with Governor Hochul and loc I am proud to partner with Governor Hochul and local healthcare providers on a NYS investment into our most vulnerable neighborhoods. Just steps away from the Tops on Jefferson Avenue, where 10 innocent lives were taken in the racist mass shooting on May 14, we are now investing in a place that will help bring new life into the world.
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It was an honor to celebrate the 50th Anniversary It was an honor to celebrate the 50th Anniversary Juneteenth Festival Buffalo as @govkathyhochul signed the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway bill into law. I was proud to join my bill co-sponsor, Assembly Majority Leader @crystal_d_peoplesstokes , in advancing this important legislation to preserve and recognize the legacy of one of our nation’s greatest freedom fighters.

This historic moment was made even more meaningful as we celebrated alongside the visionary founders of Buffalo’s Juneteenth Festival—William Gaiter, Roosevelt Wardlaw, Claudia Sims, Eugene Pierce, Judson Price, Douglas Ruffin Sr., Enid Wright, Gail Wells, and many others whose dedication built a lasting tradition of honoring Black history, culture, and achievement.

As we reflect on Juneteenth’s enduring message of freedom and perseverance, the Harriet Tubman Byway will serve as a lasting reminder of the courage, resilience, and leadership that continue to inspire future generations.

Happy Juneteenth, Buffalo, and congratulations to everyone who helped make this milestone possible.
I am proud to mark the completion of my second yea I am proud to mark the completion of my second year of service in the New York State Senate. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve District 63 and proud of the legislation my colleagues and I passed this session that will make New York a more equitable place for all residents. I look forward to continuing this important work in the year ahead.
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