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New York State Senate Holds First Ever Public Hearing on Banking and Climate Risks

March 2, 2022

Today's hearing was an historic event featuring some of the best minds on the subject on banking and climate change.

Senator James Sanders Jr. Hosts Fire Safety Session with FDNY

February 28, 2022

Captain Gerald Rocco of the FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit conducted the session.

Senator Sanders' Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

February 25, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson at the White House as Joe Biden announced his Supreme Court nomination. Photograph: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Senator Sanders Issues Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

February 25, 2022

Ukraine leader says at least 137 killed in Russian attack as Western powers announce series of sanctions against Moscow. Photo: [Nick Lachance/Reuters]

STATEMENT Senator James Sanders Jr. Offers Condolences After Firefighter Dies A Day After Battling Blaze in Far Rockaway

February 17, 2022

FDNY firefighter Jesse Gerhard, 33, died on Feb. 16, 2022, after experiencing a medical episode a day after responding to a house fire in Far Rockaway, Queens, fire officials say. (FDNY)