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Assemblywoman Claire Valdez meets with staff and volunteers of a citizen workshop hosted by the NALEO Educational Fund at LaGuardia Community College.
Claire Valdez gets officially sworn in as the Assemblywoman representing New York State’s 37th District, which includes the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Sunnyside, Long Island City, Maspeth, and Woodside.
Assemblywoman Valdez speaks about the work ahead to protect vulnerable communities after being voted in as a member of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian caucus.
Assemblywoman Valdez speaks at a rally in support of the New York for All Act and the Access to Representation Act.
Assemblywoman Valdez meets with advocates for the Treatment Not Jail bill. She is proud to support the bill.
Assemblymember Valdez attends the first annual Gender-Affirming Resource Fair at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City.
Assemblywoman Claire Valdez speaks at a “Build Public Renewables Act” rally in support of NYPA building out 15 gigawatts of publicly-owned renewable energy – a level of investment the climate crisis demands.
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BPRHA Caucus Highlights Successes in 2025-2026 State Budget
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Extending Authorization for Certain Physical Therapy Assistants
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Federal Workers Day of Action
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Valdez Urges Passage of New York For All Legislation
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Valdez Urges Passage of the New York Health Act
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Transportation Commissioner Testifies During Joint Budget Hearing on Transportation