“I am honored to have the opportunity to continue representing the people of western Queens and thank them for their votes. This year’s general election was historic with the reelection of our president and the State Senate Democrats retaking the majority, reflecting citizens’ call for their government to uphold our progressive values. There is still a lot of work to do, and I look forward to continuing our work together to improve our community and ensure our voices are heard in Albany.” – Senator Michael Gianaris (D-12)
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