Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with State Senator Jose M. Serrano

"Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features New York State Senator José M. Serrano. Senator Serrano represents the 29th Senate District which covers neighborhoods in the Bronx and Manhattan, including Highbridge, Mott Haven, Port Morris, Hunts Point, Clason Point, Randall's Island, East Harlem/El Barrio, and Yorkville."

"The arts and culture are vitally important to the people of New York, providing tremendous educational and economic opportunities across our state. As chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, I am proud to sponsor legislation that supports creative workers, including legislation to promote the arts by creating arts and cultural districts (S.1062) and legislation to require public schools to report on compliance with art education instruction standards (S.1072)."

"I am proud to represent communities in the South Bronx and East Harlem. To better support constituents, we host weekly off-site constituent service hours which allow constituents a chance to receive assistance at locations closer to home. My office organizes, collaborates, and partners with other elected officials and local organizations to host community events that benefit our residents. In Albany, I advocate for legislation to make New York greener, safer, and more affordable for all."

Senator José M. Serrano represents New York's 29th Senate District, covering neighborhoods in the Bronx and Manhattan including Highbridge, Mott Haven, Port Morris, Hunts Point, Clason Point, Randall's Island, East Harlem/El Barrio, and Yorkville. He chairs the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation and sponsored legislation to create arts and cultural districts (S.1062) and require public schools to report compliance with art education instruction standards (S.1072). His office hosts weekly off-site constituent service hours, partners with local organizations to hold community events, and advocates in Albany for policies to make New York greener, safer, and more affordable. He also serves as chair of the Senate Democratic Conference.

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