Senator Jose Peralta

Senator Jose Peralta (D) served New York Senate District 13 from 2010 until his passing in 2018. He was the first Dominican-American to serve in the NYS.

[Senator Jose Peralta @SenatorPeralta]

Senator Jose Peralta made history as the first Dominican-American in the New York Senate and dedicated his career to advocating for immigrants, working families and underserved populations. May we honor his memory by building a brighter future together. https://t.co/LfhKRyvmek

[NYS Adoptee Equality @NYAdoptEquality]

@CarlHeastie @SenatorPeralta such a good man.

As a coSponsor of Adoptee Access legislation @SenatorPeralta inspired our #Simplepieceofpaper campaign: "put a face on it"

So sad for him, his family, colleagues and friends

[FactCheck.org @factcheckdotorg]

A self-described “alternative news” story suggests the flu shot was responsible for the death of a New York state senator. The official cause of death is still pending. https://t.co/mtbcppLNwc

[Senator Jose Peralta @SenatorPeralta]

We're so grateful to @FactCheckDotOrg and @AJFichera for helping set the record straight. The senator supported sound science and was proud to help the community access shots during flu season. https://t.co/UCS2QnucAV

[TywlsDREAMers @TywlsQDREAMers]

@MonicaSibri @SenatorPeralta meant so much to so many. He did so much for so many. We honor him by carrying on his work and keeping his legacy alive. @NYDreamAct @NYDREAMers @CUNYDREAMers #DREAMAct #NYSDreamAct #DREAMers

[TywlsDREAMers @TywlsQDREAMers]

Here is another photo from the 2018 Colombian Day Parade in Jackson Heights Queens, and it is of @SenatorPeralta and his supporters. This was the @TywlsQDREAMers had the chance to see the Senator, shake his hand and talk. @MonicaSibri was there too!

[Michael Benjamin @SquarePegDem]

I ran into a wise ex-colleague who's still a state lawmaker at the funeral of @SenatorPeralta. When asked about what'll happen next year, he says: "Michael, patience. Remember it's not a sprint, it's a marathon." His words echo as I read news stories about expectations in 2019..

[QNS @QNS]

#ICYMI: Queens senator Jose Peralta remembered as 'fighter' for immigrants and LGBT community https://t.co/4wxfgSJfiI

[Voces Latinas @voceslatinasQNY]

@SenatorPeralta , Thank you for your years of service in the Corona, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights community. Throughout our 15 years you believed in our mission and supported our work. We will be forever be grateful to you. You will be missed.

[Jennifer Fernandez @JenniferFernan]

Truly cannot believe @SenatorPeralta is no longer with us. His dedication to the people of NY was his passion and dedication. He will truly be missed. I hope @NYSenate, @NYSA_Majority and @NYGovCuomo will honor him by naming the #NYSDreamAct in his memory.

[Damaris Moné 🇺🇸🇵🇷👩🏻‍🎨 @DamarisMone]

@SenatorPeralta never ever stopped being supportive of women, children, students, immigrants, DREAMERS, Voter rights & LGBTQ.
He loved 2 advocate & fight. He loved his community & wanted 2 bring better services 4 all of NYC & NYS “At the end of the day” it was all 4the community.

[Katharine Pichardo @KPichardoNY]

Remembering @SenatorPeralta tonight on #PuraPolítica with @JuanMaBenitez at 6 and 11pm on @NY1noticias. RIP

[Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson, MPA (She, Her, Hers) @BPGibson2025]

Fond memories with the late @SenatorPeralta at the 2018 Annual Labor Parade! #RIP Senator! 💙🙏🏾

[Katharine Pichardo @KPichardoNY]

#TuesdayThoughts: Today we said farewell to a relentless advocate - but we must keep the fight alive for #NYSDreamAct RIP @SenatorPeralta #community #publicservice #DREAMER

[City of New York @nycgov]

Flags are flying half-staff today in City Hall in honor of @SenatorPeralta.

[Dominicanos USA | DUSA @YoSoyDUSA]

This past week the Dominican-American community lost one of its most influential figures, Senator Jose Peralta. Peralta became the first Dominican-American elected to New York State Senate in 2010. Our deepest condolences to @SenatorPeralta and his family.

[NYS Senate Democrats @NYSenDems]

Incoming @NYSenate Majority Leader @AndreaSCousins while asking for a moment of silence: I want to take a moment to remember a dear friend and colleague, @SenatorPeralta, who passed away tragically and before his time. Our thoughts are with his family, friends & loved ones.

[LiveOnNY @LiveOnNewYork]

Thank you to @SenatorPeralta for all you did to raise awareness for the 10,000 New Yorkers in need of a life-saving organ transplant. Your legacy will continue to live on.

[Spectrum Noticias NYC @SpecNoticiasNYC]

Un numeroso grupo de personas, incluidos funcionarios electos, recuerdan frente a su oficina en #EastElmhurst a #JoséPeralta. https://t.co/3ne9LxU0Pi

[Avery Pereira @AveryPereira]

I am​​​​​​​ saddened to hear about the loss of Senator Jose Peralta. He fought for the benefit of his constituents and took the time necessary to get the job done for them. We will remember what he did for our city in the past years. May you Rest in Peace forever Senator.