"I thank the Biden Administration and the Department of Justice for working swiftly to stop the politicized effort to block a form of medication abortion that was approved more than 20 years ago."

"From serving as Solicitor General to serving in the Manhattan District Attorney's office to clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court, Caitlin Halligan has spent her career excelling at the highest levels of the justice system, and she has an unparalleled record of experience in both public service and private practice."

"I am horrified by a federal court ruling that seeks to restrict access to Mifepristone, a safe and effective form of abortion medication that has been used by more than five million people since the Food and Drug Administration approved it more than two decades ago. This unprecedented ruling not only overrides the FDA's evidence-based scientific approval process, it also alarmingly opens a new door to politicizing medicine."

"My top priority is public safety. Earlier today, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision issued a warrant for Tyresse Minter, and he is now in custody."

"Tonight, many New Yorkers will observe Passover Seder, a tradition that has been passed down by generations of Jewish families."

"More than 50 school districts across New York have received disturbing 'swatting' threats today including in Central New York, Long Island, the Southern Tier and the North Country."

"New Yorkers are concerned about public safety, the rising cost of housing, and ensuring high-quality schools for all our kids, and any budget deal must make progress on these core issues."

"New York's brand-new cannabis industry is making significant progress to promote social equity and right the wrongs of the past, creating the fairest and safest market in the nation."

"Too many families in this country have experienced loss due to gun violence."

"It is crucial that New Yorkers continue to have confidence in the stability of our banks and financial markets".