José E. Serrano: “I have had a lot of complaints from constituents about the intrusive nature of the survey.”

An increase in funding of the scale I recommend might impinge on other priorities.

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.

A letter to Santa Claus

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.