Senator Pete Harckham
@SenatorHarckham
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Representing New York's 40th District for @NYSenate. Chair of the Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation.
Joined December 2018
Too many New Yorkers face barriers to good health care. That’s why I was proud to join @GovKathyHochul today to announce the state’s big new investment in the Health Care Safety Net Transformation Program and the improvements coming to Westchester Medical Center.
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I'm hosting a Medicaid Town Hall with @AMDanaLevenberg, @HealthNYGov and community health groups at 6 - 8 p.m. on Monday, 10/27 at the Ossining Public Library. Join us to learn vital info on how federal cuts could impact care and also connect with local resources for support.
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Think we can't afford to address climate change? Think again. https://t.co/SNTcFzDqT4.
cnn.com
The Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters Database, which the Trump administration ”retired” in May, has relaunched outside of the government — and found the most expensive half-year on record.
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Michael’s legacy will live on, and I will miss him deeply.
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Who do you want to Govern our Country? 1)Professionals who are in their offices working hard to pass bills that make our lives more prosperous and safe or 2) a Group that thrives on controversy, conflict and chaos to steal power who's marching to break into Mike Johnson's office.
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Michael McKee was a tireless housing advocate whose five decades of work advanced tenants’ rights and expanded access to affordable housing in New York. His unwavering dedication, integrity and compassion left a lasting impact on the lives of countless New Yorkers.
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New gun removal laws in New York to protect victims of #domesticviolence @SenatorHarckham @MichelleHinchey @AmyPaulin @LindaBRosenthal
news10.com
New York has passed two new laws to protect domestic violence victims by allowing police officers to temporarily seize weapons from suspects and expanding the definition of violence to include acts…
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Trump’s cut to clean energy funding doesn’t just cancel government projects, it disrupts private companies and costs jobs. NY businesses are losing $450M that could create good paying jobs and lower residents energy costs. Our energy costs keep increasing because of this.
New York businesses and entities like IBM lost $450 million for clean energy projects as part of $7.6 billion in grants cancelled by the Energy Department.
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“Too many domestic violence incidents involve shootings that could be avoided if handguns and other firearms were temporarily removed from the possession of accused defendants pending court action …” — @SenatorHarckham via @CBS6Albany
https://t.co/eoYpDnnJ0L
cbs6albany.com
New York State Assemblymember Amy Paulin and State Senator Pete Harckham announced Friday that their legislation requiring police officers to take temporary cus
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72% of NYers support the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act but it has stalled because large corporations and lobbyists are throwing millions at the issue to protect their record high profits at the expense of our public health. https://t.co/ZYu4ogLkxD
packaginginsights.com
A recent report from Beyond Plastics has revealed that in 2025, over 100 businesses lobbied to block the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) in the US, reportedly...
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Attention Veterans! The 11th annual Putnam County Veterans Appreciation Chow Down is fast approaching. Join us on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Putnam Golf Course for lunch and camaraderie. Call (914) 241-4600 to RSVP.
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The Word did not become flesh so that flesh could become code.
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I'm hosting a Medicaid Town Hall with @AMDanaLevenberg at 6 - 8 p.m. on Monday, 10/27 at the Ossining Public Library. Join us to learn vital info on how federal cuts could impact care and also connect with local resources for support.
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Signed Into Law! My bill w/ @SenatorHarckham which requires law enforcement officers to take custody of firearms when responding to domestic violence incidents has been signed into law! This is a critical step towards protecting DV survivors and preventing deadly escalations.
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I’m hosting a Fraud Awareness Webinar alongside @NYSConsumer on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 3 - 4 p.m. Learn some helpful tips to spot scams targeting older adults and protect your money. Use the link to register: https://t.co/9zP7l6qgx8
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Good news for Stony Point residents: the James Farley Bridge on Route 9W is scheduled to fully reopen today, easing the traffic issues in the town. CHPE construction continues to move forward! https://t.co/pcSzafuCp3
aol.com
After months of traffic headaches, all three lanes of a Route 9W bridge in Rockland County are soon set to fully reopen. In an update shared Friday, Oct. 17, New York State Assemblymember Christopher...
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Wishing everyone who celebrates a Diwali filled with light, love and laughter! May this festival bring new beginnings, joy and prosperity.
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I’m hosting a Fraud Awareness Webinar alongside @NYSConsumer on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 3 - 4 p.m. Learn some helpful tips to spot scams targeting older adults and protect your money. Use the link to register: https://t.co/9zP7l6pIHA
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Big public safety news for NYers: my bill w/ @AmyPaulin temporarily removing firearms during domestic violence cases was just signed into law. This will prevent needless tragedies and allow time for safety plans to be put in place for families. Thank you @GovKathyHochul.
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Thank you to the students for your thoughtful questions and insightful comments. I’m proud to support the district’s important work and help create more opportunities for students to thrive.
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I visited @NRCSDistrict today to announce an additional $1 million of funding for the district during a special Q&A session with high school students.
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NEW: "Colorado’s universal preschool program should be about children, not ideology." Director @BayerPicciotti explores how the Supreme Court will likely have the opportunity to reaffirm that religious freedom is not conditional on ideological conformity in @NRO.
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There’s still time to register for the two virtual hearings on Tuesday, Oct. 21, where the PSC will hear public comments on NYSEG’s proposed rate increase. Don’t miss your chance to speak up and make your voice heard! Learn more and sign up: https://t.co/gfRqBL6gww
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