Senator Patricia Fahy
@patriciafahy46.bsky.social
NYS Senator (D) 46th District📍#Albany, #Schenectady, and #Montgomery Counties. 1st-gen Irish-American. Leader on our environment, education, and jobs.
🎄 Let’s celebrate! On Wednesday, December 3rd, wear your ugliest holiday sweater down to Ophelia's from 5:30pm until 7:00pm for Pints & Politics: Holiday Edition with our Capital Region community.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🎄 Let’s celebrate! On Wednesday, December 3rd, wear your ugliest holiday sweater down to Ophelia's from 5:30pm until 7:00pm for Pints & Politics: Holiday Edition with our Capital Region community.
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📲 Please see my statement below on the GOP 'deal' that several Senate Democrats decided to vote for last night.
Also here on my Senate website: www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Also here on my Senate website: www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/pre...
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
📲 Please see my statement below on the GOP 'deal' that several Senate Democrats decided to vote for last night.
Also here on my Senate website: www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Also here on my Senate website: www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Last night, Democrats from Albany to New Jersey to Virginia showed this country what fighters look like.
We're standing up, speaking out, and fighting back.
🔥 Join us.
We're standing up, speaking out, and fighting back.
🔥 Join us.
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Last night, Democrats from Albany to New Jersey to Virginia showed this country what fighters look like.
We're standing up, speaking out, and fighting back.
🔥 Join us.
We're standing up, speaking out, and fighting back.
🔥 Join us.
It's October, and New Yorkers know a witch hunt when they see one.
Read my statement below on President Trump's weaponization of the United States Justice Department and the power of the federal government.
Full statement here: bit.ly/3W05dug
Read my statement below on President Trump's weaponization of the United States Justice Department and the power of the federal government.
Full statement here: bit.ly/3W05dug
October 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It's October, and New Yorkers know a witch hunt when they see one.
Read my statement below on President Trump's weaponization of the United States Justice Department and the power of the federal government.
Full statement here: bit.ly/3W05dug
Read my statement below on President Trump's weaponization of the United States Justice Department and the power of the federal government.
Full statement here: bit.ly/3W05dug
📲 Yesterday, I was honored to moderate the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities' Advocacy Institute panel discussion about the power of advocacy, with self-advocates and family members of New Yorkers with developmental disabilities telling their stories.
October 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📲 Yesterday, I was honored to moderate the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities' Advocacy Institute panel discussion about the power of advocacy, with self-advocates and family members of New Yorkers with developmental disabilities telling their stories.
📲 California has banned the use of masks for ICE agents. Now, New York State must follow suit and pass my MELT Act to defend the U.S. Constitution.
See below for our joint statement. ⬇
See below for our joint statement. ⬇
September 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
📲 California has banned the use of masks for ICE agents. Now, New York State must follow suit and pass my MELT Act to defend the U.S. Constitution.
See below for our joint statement. ⬇
See below for our joint statement. ⬇
Reposted by Senator Patricia Fahy
Two NYS lawmakers - @patriciafahy46.bsky.social & @amromero109.bsky.social -
joined protestors in a driving rain Wednesday to protest outside the Nexstar Media-owned ABC affiliate in Albany.
joined protestors in a driving rain Wednesday to protest outside the Nexstar Media-owned ABC affiliate in Albany.
September 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Two NYS lawmakers - @patriciafahy46.bsky.social & @amromero109.bsky.social -
joined protestors in a driving rain Wednesday to protest outside the Nexstar Media-owned ABC affiliate in Albany.
joined protestors in a driving rain Wednesday to protest outside the Nexstar Media-owned ABC affiliate in Albany.
Wishing our Jewish neighbors and friends a year filled with health, and happiness as they observe the beginning of Rosh Hashanah this evening!
May this New Year bring joy, hope, and blessings to you and your loved ones.
May this New Year bring joy, hope, and blessings to you and your loved ones.
September 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Wishing our Jewish neighbors and friends a year filled with health, and happiness as they observe the beginning of Rosh Hashanah this evening!
May this New Year bring joy, hope, and blessings to you and your loved ones.
May this New Year bring joy, hope, and blessings to you and your loved ones.
🇺🇸 September 11th, 2001, was a day of profound pain, anguish, and loss for all Americans and New Yorkers.
At a time when it seems that what divides us is more pronounced than ever, today, we come together as one people and as New Yorkers, united, to say: #NeverForget.
At a time when it seems that what divides us is more pronounced than ever, today, we come together as one people and as New Yorkers, united, to say: #NeverForget.
September 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🇺🇸 September 11th, 2001, was a day of profound pain, anguish, and loss for all Americans and New Yorkers.
At a time when it seems that what divides us is more pronounced than ever, today, we come together as one people and as New Yorkers, united, to say: #NeverForget.
At a time when it seems that what divides us is more pronounced than ever, today, we come together as one people and as New Yorkers, united, to say: #NeverForget.
📝 18% premium increases for UnitedHealthcare Medicare supplemental plans at a time when New York seniors are struggling to afford groceries, mortgages, and their prescriptions is wrong.
These increases are a direct result of the Trump administration's reckless tariffs.
These increases are a direct result of the Trump administration's reckless tariffs.
September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
📝 18% premium increases for UnitedHealthcare Medicare supplemental plans at a time when New York seniors are struggling to afford groceries, mortgages, and their prescriptions is wrong.
These increases are a direct result of the Trump administration's reckless tariffs.
These increases are a direct result of the Trump administration's reckless tariffs.
📜 Albany’s history runs deep, is diverse, and helps bind our community together.
I joined the Historic Albany Foundation (HAF) to unveil a marker commemorating James C. Matthew’s home on Clinton Avenue.
I joined the Historic Albany Foundation (HAF) to unveil a marker commemorating James C. Matthew’s home on Clinton Avenue.
September 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
📜 Albany’s history runs deep, is diverse, and helps bind our community together.
I joined the Historic Albany Foundation (HAF) to unveil a marker commemorating James C. Matthew’s home on Clinton Avenue.
I joined the Historic Albany Foundation (HAF) to unveil a marker commemorating James C. Matthew’s home on Clinton Avenue.
Social security is under attack at the federal level, but I know that this is an earned benefit you’ve paid into your entire lives, and one you expect to be there during retirement.
I joined the local chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans to discuss the challenges ahead for seniors.
I joined the local chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans to discuss the challenges ahead for seniors.
September 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Social security is under attack at the federal level, but I know that this is an earned benefit you’ve paid into your entire lives, and one you expect to be there during retirement.
I joined the local chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans to discuss the challenges ahead for seniors.
I joined the local chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans to discuss the challenges ahead for seniors.
Welcome back to school, Capital Region students, parents, and teachers! As the first days of school begin, I wanted to share three reminders:
🥗 Every Capital Region student, regardless of school district, will receive at least one free, fresh school meal every day.
🥗 Every Capital Region student, regardless of school district, will receive at least one free, fresh school meal every day.
September 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Welcome back to school, Capital Region students, parents, and teachers! As the first days of school begin, I wanted to share three reminders:
🥗 Every Capital Region student, regardless of school district, will receive at least one free, fresh school meal every day.
🥗 Every Capital Region student, regardless of school district, will receive at least one free, fresh school meal every day.
🍎 For the first time, starting this school year, every student in New York State will receive one free meal every day at school.
Whether you pack, buy, or make a lunch, school lunch costs are up, but now students will have a hot, fresh meal waiting for them at school each day, helping reduce costs.
Whether you pack, buy, or make a lunch, school lunch costs are up, but now students will have a hot, fresh meal waiting for them at school each day, helping reduce costs.
September 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🍎 For the first time, starting this school year, every student in New York State will receive one free meal every day at school.
Whether you pack, buy, or make a lunch, school lunch costs are up, but now students will have a hot, fresh meal waiting for them at school each day, helping reduce costs.
Whether you pack, buy, or make a lunch, school lunch costs are up, but now students will have a hot, fresh meal waiting for them at school each day, helping reduce costs.
Reposted by Senator Patricia Fahy
NYers are united in wanting to keep our communities safe from Trump's lawless secret police.
Tell Hochul (518-474-8390), Heastie (518-455-3791), and Stewart-Cousins (518-455-2585) to pass the #MELT Act now!
Thank you @tonysimone.bsky.social and @patriciafahy46.bsky.social for leading the way.
Tell Hochul (518-474-8390), Heastie (518-455-3791), and Stewart-Cousins (518-455-2585) to pass the #MELT Act now!
Thank you @tonysimone.bsky.social and @patriciafahy46.bsky.social for leading the way.
Unaccountable. Unidentifiable. Out of control. From upstate to downstate, New Yorkers are united to unmask ICE and restore trust in our laws. It’s time to pass the MELT Act.
Thank you to @PatFahy46 for carrying this bill in the Senate!
Thank you to @PatFahy46 for carrying this bill in the Senate!
August 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
NYers are united in wanting to keep our communities safe from Trump's lawless secret police.
Tell Hochul (518-474-8390), Heastie (518-455-3791), and Stewart-Cousins (518-455-2585) to pass the #MELT Act now!
Thank you @tonysimone.bsky.social and @patriciafahy46.bsky.social for leading the way.
Tell Hochul (518-474-8390), Heastie (518-455-3791), and Stewart-Cousins (518-455-2585) to pass the #MELT Act now!
Thank you @tonysimone.bsky.social and @patriciafahy46.bsky.social for leading the way.
In the State Senate, I will always fight like hell for our unions, workers, and their families. This #LaborDay, workers are under attack.
Here in the Capital Region, I have your back, and will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the hardworking men, women, and workers who keep our state moving.
Here in the Capital Region, I have your back, and will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the hardworking men, women, and workers who keep our state moving.
September 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In the State Senate, I will always fight like hell for our unions, workers, and their families. This #LaborDay, workers are under attack.
Here in the Capital Region, I have your back, and will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the hardworking men, women, and workers who keep our state moving.
Here in the Capital Region, I have your back, and will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the hardworking men, women, and workers who keep our state moving.
🤝 Proud to secure $50,000 for RISSE as they continue to provide english language learning, legal assistance, and afterschool programming for our community, and immigrant and refugee neighbors.
Thank you for all that you do! To learn more about RISSE, visit: risse-albany.org
Thank you for all that you do! To learn more about RISSE, visit: risse-albany.org
August 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🤝 Proud to secure $50,000 for RISSE as they continue to provide english language learning, legal assistance, and afterschool programming for our community, and immigrant and refugee neighbors.
Thank you for all that you do! To learn more about RISSE, visit: risse-albany.org
Thank you for all that you do! To learn more about RISSE, visit: risse-albany.org
🎙 On the newest episode of Chat with Pat, I sat down with John Sumpter, Director of Outreach for Creative Connections Clubhouse- Amsterdam, NY, to discuss how we create meaningful opportunities and programming for our young people. Full episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
August 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🎙 On the newest episode of Chat with Pat, I sat down with John Sumpter, Director of Outreach for Creative Connections Clubhouse- Amsterdam, NY, to discuss how we create meaningful opportunities and programming for our young people. Full episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
🛩️ Thrilled to announce I was able to secure $30,000 for the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville! This grant will help the Museum expand youth programming, STEM programs, and assist with insurance costs for new exhibits.
July 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🛩️ Thrilled to announce I was able to secure $30,000 for the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville! This grant will help the Museum expand youth programming, STEM programs, and assist with insurance costs for new exhibits.
Please see below for my statement on the approval of the Big 'Beautiful' Bill—the largest wealth transfer in American history from working families to the billionaire class.
July 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Please see below for my statement on the approval of the Big 'Beautiful' Bill—the largest wealth transfer in American history from working families to the billionaire class.
Struggling to afford your utility bills? Bad news: the Big Beautiful Betrayal raises electricity and energy costs at a time when utility bills are skyrocketing.
July 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Struggling to afford your utility bills? Bad news: the Big Beautiful Betrayal raises electricity and energy costs at a time when utility bills are skyrocketing.
July is Disability Pride Month, which recognizes the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. While we continue to make progress on the quality and accessibility of care for New Yorkers living with disabilities, we have work to do.
July 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
July is Disability Pride Month, which recognizes the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. While we continue to make progress on the quality and accessibility of care for New Yorkers living with disabilities, we have work to do.
I toured Grassroot Givers’ location on Washington Ave. in Albany to view their space, expansion progress, and growing capability to serve our community.
July 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I toured Grassroot Givers’ location on Washington Ave. in Albany to view their space, expansion progress, and growing capability to serve our community.
🇵🇭 We celebrated Filipino Day and Araw ng Kasarinlán (Independence Day) yesterday in Washington Park! In 1898, the Philippines gained independence from Spain, but would not be fully independent until 1946.
June 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🇵🇭 We celebrated Filipino Day and Araw ng Kasarinlán (Independence Day) yesterday in Washington Park! In 1898, the Philippines gained independence from Spain, but would not be fully independent until 1946.
✂️ Thrilled to join the Grand Indian Kitchen’s ribbon cutting in Amsterdam! Congratulations to Benny, Anne, and their team on this new chapter.
Thank you for serving our community!
Thank you for serving our community!
June 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
✂️ Thrilled to join the Grand Indian Kitchen’s ribbon cutting in Amsterdam! Congratulations to Benny, Anne, and their team on this new chapter.
Thank you for serving our community!
Thank you for serving our community!