Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features New York State Senator Nathalia Fernandez. Senator Fernandez represents the 34th Senate District which includes portions of the Bronx and Westchester.

What piece of legislation are you most proud to have passed in the 2025 session? I am most proud of passing S1806A, which ensures that peer support advocates cannot be barred from correctional facilities because of their past incarceration. Lived experience is what makes these advocates so effective in guiding people through recovery and reentry. This law breaks down stigma, expands access to treatment, and gives people the support they need to succeed afte

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