Started today with the heaviest of news - our team has lost a beloved member, and our state has lost a political powerhouse. Camille Brandon was a loyal friend and fearless leader in public service. We are heartbroken for the Brandon family. Please keep them in your prayers.

The last 24 hours have left so many people broken, first in Lewiston, Maine, and again today on the 190 in Buffalo. My heart goes out to the families who will not welcome home loved ones tonight because of the gun violence that continues to devastate our country.

Celebrated big things in the 63rd this weekend! 👏 Congrats to Pastor Marquitta Whitehead on her Pastoral Installation as founder/senior pastor at SHRCM. 👏 Kudos to the Erie County Chapter of The Links on another successful Night on the Town, which funds local scholarships.

Early Voting continues through Sunday, vote Zeneta Everhart For Masten! for Masten District Councilmember! 🗳️

It’s Election Day, and I couldn’t be more proud to #GetOutTheVote with SMSD! Polls are open until 9pm. Head here to see a sample of your ballot and confirm your voting location! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ elections.erie.gov/VSearch2

To our veterans - we thank you for your service, and your commitment to our country and the communities we call home. You have put your lives on hold to protect our nation and preserve our freedoms, and we honor your courage and selflessness today and everyday. #VeteransDay

.@RepBrianHiggins has revolutionized the way the nation sees Buffalo. His work in Washington and WNY has been strategic, innovative, & focused on one thing: helping people. I’m grateful for his leadership & friendship, & look forward to his next chapter. My full statement:

Western New York has come a long way, but our work is far from done. I’m excited to share some news: I’m running for Congress.

Our waterfront is our most precious natural resource. Any corporation that is actively contributing to its pollution - and in turn, threatening public health - deserves to be held accountable. Thank you, NY AG James for refusing to settle for anything less.

I’m a D'Youville University grad; my wife Katie went to Daemen University. Our schools have a friendly rivalry, but we keep the peace at home! Loved spending the afternoon with Dr. Gregory Rabb’s Public Administration class at Daemen, discussing how I got my start in public service.

The season for giving is underway, and Friendship Baptist Church was out in full force this weekend making sure families in Buffalo have all the fixings they need this Thanksgiving. Happy to lend a hand alongside the incredible volunteers who made this event possible!

Couldn’t agree more! South Buffalo can never steer you wrong. Thanks for your leadership and friendship, Chairman.

This is the first year our home has felt a little emptier, with our son Connor heading off to college. Having us all together under the same roof again - there’s nothing I’m grateful for more. (Our dog may have missed him most!) Hope you & your family had a wonderful holiday!

It’s curtain down on one career, and curtain up on another. Couldn’t be more honored to join @RepBrianHiggins today as he officially announced his new role as SheasPAC President & CEO. Buffalo’s Theatre District will continue to grow exponentially under his leadership.

Moments ago, Governor Kathy Hochul NYS Energy Research and Development Authority announced that $100 million is now available to help school districts across NY transition to zero-emission buses. Application information and additional details can be found here: governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

You can't anticipate when an emergency will strike, but you can be prepared for one. My office is partnering with R Hill UBMDOrtho AmericanRedCrossWNY to host an Emergency Preparedness Training and Distribution Event THIS Saturday. Register here: nysenate.gov/KennedyEmergen…

It’s about time. New Yorkers deserve so much better than the manipulative fraud that is George Santos. This expulsion delivers accountability and finally addresses an enormously embarrassing distraction.

Need a #FeelGoodFriday story? Marcus Burley was working his job at Feel-Rite Markets when his coworker started choking. He sprang into action, performing the Heimlich, and ultimately saving her life. Proud to present Marcus with a Liberty Medal in honor of his heroic instincts.

Help us get President Joe Biden on the ballot in NY! Join us on Saturday at Erie County Dems HQ!

A cure. We don’t hear that word often, but the U.S. FDA announced a CURE for Sickle Cell Disease. Now, it’s imperative that we get that therapy to patients. Today I joined Roswell Park & patient advocates to call for the expedited Medicaid coverage of this life saving new drug.