José E. Serrano: “We want to thank you for your testimony today. We want to thank you for your advocacy on behalf of your agency.”

I respectfully request that the committee commit to an ever-greater appropriation for the CSO Grant Program in Fiscal Year 2021.

Spending time outdoors is one of the best ways to support both mental and physical well-being and New York State is home to some of the best parks and green spaces.

I am concerned with news reports that the Department of Homeland Security is deploying elite tactical teams to cities, including New York, with little to no justification that would potentially suppress response rates.

Our arts and culture sector is a cornerstone of community life — enriching our neighborhoods, strengthening our economy and supporting the wellbeing of everyone who lives, visits and works here.