Senator Sam Sutton

New York's first Sephardic State Senator. Proudly serving southern Brooklyn's 22nd District in the New York State Senate.

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

I was honored to join @MetCouncil at their annual breakfast this Sunday.
Besides honoring Met Council's great work fighting hunger and poverty in NYC, it was also a privilege to stand with @GovKathyHochul as she signed my legislation protecting safe access to houses of worship.

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

After the horrific incident outside Park East Synagogue, I became the first legislator to introduce this proposal - and today, buffer zone protections were included in the final State Budget.

Thank you to all the electeds and advocates who joined the fight to worship safely.

[UJA-Federation of New York @UJAfedNY]

We commend @GovKathyHochul and the state legislature for taking decisive action to protect New Yorkers by passing ‘buffer zone’ legislation.

Read our statement: https://t.co/HcjqcQ8GQH

[TeachNYS @TeachNYS]

We are grateful for the clear leadership demonstrated to protect New Yorkers by passing buffer zone legislation, including protections for schools and other vulnerable community institutions facing growing threats and harassment.

@GovKathyHochul @SenatorSutton @MicahLasher

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

Nonsense like this is divisive and destructive to our state. It is my highest priority to prevent such an unacceptable and reckless measure from ever being seriously considered in the state legislature.

[Diana Moreno @DianaforQueens]

BREAKING: We’ve reintroduced now-Mayor Zohran Mamdani and @JabariBrisport's Not on Our Dime! Act in the State Assembly to bar New York nonprofits from funding Israeli war crimes.

Not Another Dime for Israeli War Crimes!

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

Mayor Mamdani, enough is enough. Stop adding fuel to the fire and start protecting the people you’re duly obligated to protect

[Boro Park JCC @bpjcc]

Please spread the word:

Due to the Heat Advisory, BPJCC is opening our Community Center today and tomorrow as a Cooling Center for seniors and anyone needing a place to cool off.

Cold drinks, water, seating, and staff on hand to help with BPJCC services.

5102 13th Ave.

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

The attack yesterday at the Islamic Center of San Diego is horrific. Islamophobia has no place in our country. Everyone deserves to practice their faith in peace.
This attack must be condemned by all in the strongest of terms.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: At least three men were killed in an attack at a San Diego mosque, the authorities said. Two suspects were found dead nearby. Follow live updates. https://t.co/0UP9z3mKxW

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

Using government resources on a propaganda video that rewrites history is shameful. In 1948, the Jewish state accepted the UN Partition Plan. Arab nations did not and chose instead to start a war to eliminate the Jewish state. They lost

This false rhetoric puts Jews in danger

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

Today marks Nakba Day, an annual day of remembrance to commemorate the expulsion of more than 700,000 Palestinians between 1947 and 1949 during the creation of the State of Israel and the year that followed.

Inea is a New Yorker and a Nakba survivor. She shared her story with us — one of home, tradition and memory over generations.

[Sam Berger @SamBergerNY]

PASSED! My social work bill with @SenatorSutton has passed both Houses! This bill extends limited permits for LMSWs & LCSWs from 1 years to 2 years + an additional 2 years at @NYSEDNews' discretion. With this legislation, we are easing the pathway to licensure for social workers without lowering standards, allowing them to study for their exams without having to worry about job security.

A special shoutout to Joshua Fleischer from @OHELFamily for working with our office on this effort & to @nasw for their advocacy. I look forward to seeing this legislation enacted to help strengthen and support New York’s social work workforce.

[Gustavo Rivera @NYSenatorRivera]

I joined @AmyPaulin & more than 75 legislators to send a letter to the Governor urging action to fund access to affordable health coverage in this year’s budget. Our bill, S9589/A10926, would address this looming crisis. Madam Governor, the time is now to protect NYers’ health.

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

I had the immense pleasure of presenting the 2026 NYS Woman of Distinction Award for District 22 to Linda Ebani for her incredible service to our community and South Brooklyn as a whole through her efforts in civic engagement and with the Kings Highway Beautification Association.

[Speaker Julie Menin @SpeakerMenin]

Multiple synagogues and private homes in Queens were vandalized overnight with swastikas and other antisemitic graffiti. @Lynn4NYC, @PhilWongNYC and I are at one of the sites, Congregation Machane Chodosh, in Forest Hills now.

When rabbis and congregants arrived to pray this morning, they expected to be met with their usual loving community. When a family woke up, they were prepared to begin an otherwise normal week. Instead, they were met with terrifying signals of hatred and threats of violence.

We have visited some of these locations and are in contact with the NYPD, which is investigating and searching for at least four individuals responsible for the terrible incidents. The graffiti will be removed once the investigation is complete.

With antisemitism on the rise here and across the globe, we will always stand up for our Jewish community and fight back against hate.

[Brooklyn Chaveirim @bklynchaveirim]

Flatbush Chaveirim was honored to join @NYCWater Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia, @SenatorSutton, @dmjuliakerson, @NYCParks, @NYCSchools, and @NYC_DOT, along with Natan Mandelbaum, Chief of Emergency Management at DEP, for the announcement of a $95 million investment to help reduce flooding in South Brooklyn.

We are grateful to be part of efforts that support and protect the community we serve.

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

Thrilled to join @NYCWater, @dmjuliakerson, @NYCParks, @NYCSchools & @NYC_DOT to announce $95 million of investment to reduce flooding in South Brooklyn!
As storms get worse and worse, we must make serious, long-term investments in community resiliency the norm.

[Yaakov (Jack) Kaplan @JackKaplanNY]

Starting this Friday, residents in @BrooklynCB12 with Saturday garbage pickup, can put out their trash bins on Friday starting at 3 pm.

This has been made possible through the hard work of @SEichenstein and @SenatorSutton . Special recognition to @bspitzer who also worked on this.

[The Monsey Scoop @TheMonseyScoop]

Assemblyman Wieder and Senator Sutton Introduce Multi-Faith Burial Bill for Unclaimed Deceased https://t.co/BA2vJ2vOPf

[Senator Sam Sutton @SenatorSutton]

The Mayor's decision to veto @EricDinowitzNYC's Int 175B puts students - all students - into harm's way, full stop. NYers want & deserve safe streets and safe schools, and City Hall is siding against them.

[Council Member Eric Dinowitz @EricDinowitzNYC]

My statement on the Mayor's veto of my Safe Access to Schools legislation.

[UJO of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn @UnitedJewish]

Thank you @SenatorSutton for introducing a bill to ensure Kever Yisroel, in case of a Jewish unclaimed body - that @ChesedShelEmes @misaskim shall be notified to secure proper burial.
Bringing a מת מצוה to Kever Yisroel is of the most important mitzvas.
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