Democratic State Committeeman, 26th AD - Civic Leader - Queens Community Board 7 Member & Parks Committee Chair- Husband - Father- Travel Agent
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Think about that for a moment…
We live in one of the wealthiest and largest cities in the world, yet our Department of Veterans' Services operates with a budget of less than $8 million.
I believe we can and must do better.
#veteransday #nyc #queens
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No veteran who served our country should have to live in unacceptable conditions. Our veterans deserve dignity, respect, and access to the services they have earned.
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Despite serving a city with approximately 123,000 veterans, New York City's Department of Veterans' Services operates on just $7.7 million annually, making it one of the smallest-funded agencies in city government. This is embarrassing! Our Cities Veterans deserve better 🇺🇸 #NYC
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Queens County has the highest estimated number of Veterans. That number is over 35,000 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay
Did you know that NYC has approximately 123,000 Veterans ? The NYC Dept of Veterans Services believes that Veterans are undercounted and that number could be as much as 230,000 Veterans! 🇺🇸
May Stanley Zabars Memory Always Be A Blessing!
Breaking News: Stanley Zabar, who for decades helped run Zabar's, his family’s famous food emporium on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, has died at 94. nyti.ms/3XjkLNl
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It’s time to give America a Raise! 20 years is long enough! We must raise the Federal Minimum Wage. This should be one of the first items on the agenda for house Democrats! @RepGraceMeng @RepTomSuozzi @RepGregoryMeeks
🚨JUST IN: Whoa. Jeffries dropping some big moves on Lawrence O’Donnell:
JEFFRIES: “I think the fact that the minimum wage has been unchanged in 20 years and remains $7.25 an hour, and that's the case in more than a dozen states, that's unacceptable, un-American, it's unconscionable.
And so I certainly think that raising the minimum wage is something that we will lean into in the next Congress, and I look forward to having that conversation with both House Democrats, as well as Senate Democrats, so we can come together, both houses of the Congress, to do something decisive.”
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I think we can all agree that the Federal Minimum Wage MUST be increased! It’s been 17 years since the last increase. What do we think the new level should be? 10, 12, 15 or 20 per hour ? It’s time America got a raise!
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Now that Democrats won huge victories…we have to get back to working for the American people! Having spent years working at America Works of NY, I have seen too many Americans struggling financially…
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Did you know that over 188,000 NYC residents over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer’s Disease? When you look state wide that number is over 426,000 people . We must do more to help people living with this terrible disease! #AlzheimersAwareness #NYC #Queens
November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month 💜 If you or someone you love is affected by Alzheimer's or dementia, NYC Aging is here to help with caregiver support and resources. Call Aging Connect 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469) #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #TealforAlz #NYCAging
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Over 494,000 Queens residents voted this year! That is amazing! Good job #Queens
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South Carolina will always be special to my husband and me. It’s where our daughter’s story began.
As 2 dads, seeing a Democrat win the Senate seat once held by segregationist Strom Thurmond is deeply meaningful.
History matters. Progress matters. Our children’s future matters
DEM FLIP: Dr. Annie Andrews has defeated Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina’s race for U.S. Senate.
With her victory, Dr. Andrews has become the first Democrat in nearly 30 years to win a Senate seat in South Carolina.
Congratulations, Senator-elect!
ALT A photo of Dr. Annie Andrews in a white coat and a stethoscope, with text overlaid that reads: “Midterm win: Dr. Annie Andrews wins U.S. Senate race in South Carolina, flipping seat blue.” At the top, a banner reads: “Democratic flip.”
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