While I’ll be signing off from social media for a bit, I’ll keep fighting for our community however I can. If I don’t see you in town, you can still reach me at SenJimGaughran@gmail.com or P.O. Box 20574, Huntington Station, NY 11746.
Thank you for making this all possible.
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Jim Gaughran
@Gaughran4Senate
State Senator for New York’s 5th district. Chair of Committee on Local Government
Long IslandJoined June 2016
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I want to thank my wife, Carol, and children, Kaitlin and Mike, for the endless support, and my amazing staff who handled constituent crises, a pandemic and even a (allegedly) radioactive cat with compassion, dedication and a touch of humor.
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I want to thank Majority Leader for her leadership, and my colleagues from every corner of the State who helped us deliver for Long Island. As I leave office, I do so knowing our state is in good hands.
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We delivered justice for survivors of child abuse, decriminalized and legalized cannabis, worked to keep our communities safe and make our justice more system, and secured millions for our schools, our villages, our police and fire departments.
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Under this Majority, New York enacted critical legislation to codify the right to abortion, protect our communities from gun violence, expand voting access, begin building out a green future, guaranteed protections for our LGBTQ+ neighbors.
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I want to take a moment to thank you all for allowing me the privilege to serve Long Island in the New York State Senate these past four years. Because of your support, we moved our state forward past decades of partisan roadblocks.
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Please join Sen. James Gaughran, Sen. Carl Marcellino and the Town of Oyster Bay as we remember our friends, neighbors and loved ones lost.
Sunday, September 11th at 6:15pm at the Western Waterfront, in Oyster Bay.
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Union labor built New York and keeps our state moving forward.
I'm so grateful to have the support of , , and so many friends in organized labor as we approach Tuesday’s primary election — get out and vote, New York! 🗳
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NEW: We're launching a multi-platform public education campaign for anyone who may need abortion care.
Everyone who passes through our subways, bus terminals, airports, & shopping centers will know that abortion remains safe, legal, & accessible in New York State. #NYWontGoBack
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New York has and will continue to lead on this issue, and we have more to do, we need our partners in Washington to follow.
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But that’s of little consolation to women in other states.
Congress needs to act, and act immediately, to protect the rights of women to seek abortion services nationwide.
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Today’s decision is another example of the Supreme Court making partisan decisions that will harm millions of Americans. One of the first bills I voted on was to codify the right to an abortion here in New York State.
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Thank you for your leadership on gun safety. I’m ready to come back for a special session as soon as legislation is ready to be voted on.
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It is outrageous that at a moment of national reckoning on gun violence, the Supreme Court has recklessly struck down a New York law that limits those who can carry concealed weapons.
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Senate Majority Leader statement on Supreme Court striking down New York’s gun law:
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I’ll send some copies to the Smithtown Library so they can restock their shelves.
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This is sad behavior from the Library Board got me and my office thinking: if we were to buy children books celebrating - or even just acknowledging - our LBGT+ friends, family and neighbors, what would you recommend?
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I’m not sure if you saw, but last night the Library Board voted to remove all Pride displays and books on the same “subject” on display from the children’s section.
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Following his brief remarks, he received a standing ovation from his friends and colleagues in the chamber for his tireless efforts these past 4 years.
Like the rest of the Senate, we wanted to take a moment to thank Jim for all of his work for the people of Long Island.
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Last night was Jim’s final speech on the Senate Floor.
Jim rose to thank the hard-working staff of The and civil service workers across New York.
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PSA🚨: The today published 18 draft timetables showing proposed train schedules on all LIRR branches following the start of train service to Grand Central Madison later this year. The timetables are available on the MTA’s website at:
new.mta.info/grandcentralma
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More than 1,600 students are walking out of Plainview-Old Bethpage High in a school sanctioned demonstration to #EndGunViolence. The 21-minute demonstration includes 21 empty chairs with roses for the victims of #Uvalde Texas.
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Thank you for taking a stand against gun violence! I applaud the students at Plainview JFK. Congress needs finally act & I will continue doing everything I can in Albany to ensure our kids are safe in school, but we need our federal partners to join us so we can #StopGunViolence
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How many more? That’s what students are asking as 100s walk out of Plainview Old Bethpage JFK high school protesting inaction on gun control and mental health. @CBSNewYork
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The end of an era. 😭 You are the best and was lucky to have you on his team! Thank you for your service!
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Sen. Gaughran has been a powerful voice on issues critical to Long Island - water quality, environmental protection, education and taxpayer relief.
Although his time in the Senate may be ending this year, I am confident that his lifetime of public service will continue.
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With massacres in Buffalo and Texas, and with Roe v. Wade in peril, this is a terrible time to lose Senator , a champion for gun safety and abortion rights.
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. was and is always a hard worker and a class act. Proud to have been in the trenches with you, sir.
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NEW: His district redrawn, Sen. Jim Gaughran won't seek reelection
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I’m honored Jim . We got this! 💪🏼🇺🇸🗳 Congrats on an honorable career to date and I look forward to your continued leadership for Long Island in your next phase.
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Thank you for everything ! We will miss you and we are always grateful for your friendship!
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NEW: His district redrawn, Sen. Jim Gaughran won't seek reelection
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I am one of the many legislative colleagues who will truly miss 's presence in Albany. A tireless advocate for #LongIsland, Jim is a compassionate, knowledgeable, focused policy maker. This is a true loss for Long Island & all NYS. Grateful for our work together.
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When I first ran for the State Senate in 2016, I ran to break the logjam in Albany, to pass critical legislation that languished for decades under the Republican majority. twitter.com/YanceyRoy/stat…
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Lots of candidates/elected officials talk the talk but literally walked the walk knocking on thousands of doors and calling his constituents back personally.
Jim is the consummate public servant and it's been a true pleasure to work with him.
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I intend to spend the next 5 months working to elect @bridgetmfleming & @VoteJackie4NY to Congress and helping anyone – anywhere – that can bring the US Senate to its senses.
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. is a gentleman, public servant, and friend. His contributions are innumerable over the past four years and his voice of reason will be sorely missed in Albany.
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Being represented by these past few years has been a pleasure. Jim is a great guy that I am proud to call a friend. I look forward to seeing what's next for him, but until then wish him all the best!
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When nearly beat Carl Marcelino in 2016, it upended the conventional wisdom about where Dems could win on LI. He finished the job in 2018 and helped pass a historic agenda with the . Proud to have worked with him along the way, and to call him a friend.
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We’ve seen what inaction from Washington gets us. We’ve seen where the Supreme Court plans to take us. We all need to fight like hell for a better future. Our children deserve nothing less.
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I intend to spend the next 5 months working to elect & to Congress and helping anyone – anywhere – that can bring the US Senate to its senses.
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The unspeakable loss our state and our nation have shared in just the last two weeks demand action from our representatives in Washington.
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But the electoral realities of my home district as drawn by the Special Master cannot be ignored. After speaking with my family, friends, and colleagues, I look forward to serving my district, my constituents, and my state for the rest of my term.
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’m proud of everything the has accomplished under Majority Leader ’ leadership in just two terms, and I am confident that they will hold that majority moving forward.
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