COVID has shone a spotlight on the inequities in our society. @AOC & I worked to deliver funding for FEMA to pay funeral and cemetery costs for NY families—far too many in communities of color—who can't afford it right now. I won't stop working to end those inequities. https://t.co/hxn1bmE7W7

Thank you @SecCardona for joining @SenWarren and me to talk with student borrowers about their experiences with student debt. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt and help close the racial wealth gap. https://t.co/qDeSKN8cRD

"Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez called me up and said there’s a disaster here in Corona, [NY]," says @SenSchumer on push for Covid funeral aid. "I said why don’t we try to pass legislation. We did, and look at the results: a million calls in the first day." https://t.co/7uIKkF8W8Y

Update: Just heard from @SenSchumer that over *1 MILLION* calls were made today to our funeral assistance program. FEMA has shored up support for these 1st few days. Thank you ALL for getting the word out & to the community activists that made this happen. Hotline: 844-684-6333 https://t.co/QZEi9WEBve

Today, FEMA received over 1 million calls from families who need this relief after @AOC and I announced the hotline. And the phone lines will be open for months for families to apply. When you are ready, call 844-684-6333 to apply. https://t.co/5xVPoSul9d

On April 2, a senseless attack on the Capitol claimed the life of Officer William “Billy” Evans. Officer Evans will lie in honor under the Capitol rotunda, at the very center of the democracy he gave his life to protect. A service in his memory will take place tomorrow morning.

Over the past year, there has been a surge of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans. We cannot let this surge go unaddressed. This week, the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to #StopAsianHate.

Daunte Wright should be alive. There must be an unbiased and transparent investigation into his shooting death. The Brooklyn Center community in Minnesota deserves justice. His family deserves justice.

It’s taken a lot of work, but I’m proud to announce that FEMA is launching our funeral assistance program. Starting TODAY people can apply for up to $9k in COVID funeral reimbursements. Universal program. The hotline # is 844-684-6333. Please share w/ those who could use it. https://t.co/13TsEBriZ5

To the Muslim community in New York, America, and around the world: Ramadan Mubarak! May this be a meaningful and blessed month. #RamadanMubarak

A year ago, @AOC and I stood in Queens to fight for funding for FEMA to pay funeral and cemetery costs for families who lost a loved one to COVID. We've been fighting side-by-side for this relief ever since. Today, FEMA began accepting applications. Call 844-684-6333 to apply. https://t.co/uwRpBT439q

We started fighting for burial relief a year ago, after Elmcor told us families were choosing between burying their loved ones with dignity and paying rent. Today, those families will finally start to see some relief. Thank you to @SenSchumer for his partnership on this effort.

I’m working in the Senate with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation. It's long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and ensure equity for communities—especially those of color—impacted by the War on Drugs. https://t.co/HUyvPCxlpq

The Paycheck Protection Program has injected $25B into NYC's economy, saving 2.7M jobs Nearly 81% of loans went to businesses w/ 10 or less employees We passed an extension of PPP until May 31 for more small businesses across NY & the country to still access this vital lifeline https://t.co/VlzrJUHYyH

Today would be a great day for President Biden and Vice President Harris to #CancelStudentDebt.

I was so happy to be in my home of Brooklyn today for the reopening of Coney Island, USA. I worked to deliver $6B to NYC, and resources for tourism, small businesses and vaccinations in the #AmericanRescuePlan so we can safely reopen. And get back on these wonderful rides. https://t.co/1Ermz1MGCZ

Back at Coney Island to tell people, families, small businesses: NEW YORK IS BACK! I worked to deliver $6B to NYC, and resources for tourism, small biz & vaccinations in the #AmericanRescuePlan so we can safely reopen places like Coney Island—a place I love to bring my grandson! https://t.co/pHGGryXLIg

Clean, safe drinking water is a basic human right. That's why I joined @SenSchumer in West Nyack today to call on the @EPA to take action to address PFAS water contamination here in Rockland County and across the country. https://t.co/5LTI6wXCSR

.@housing4allNY fights tirelessly for tenants across NY. I was proud to work side-by-side with them to ensure the federal rent relief we delivered to NY will flow to struggling tenants ASAP. This will stop countless evictions and make a real difference to so many lives. https://t.co/DXhjNByazW