Senator Persaud & Assemblymember Hunter Op-ed: Protect Cancer Patients’ Access to Biomarker Testing

Roxanne J. Persaud

April 2, 2026

Biomarker Testing

Originally published in Opinion: New York must protect cancer patients’ access to biomarker testing on April 2, 2026 .

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Senator Persaud's Homeowners and Tenants Enrollment Event

October 26, 2019

Senator Persaud, the Department of Finance and HPD are holding an event for homeowners and tenants at Canarsie High School's cafeteria (1600 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11236) on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homeowners may apply for an exemption and lower their property tax bills; tenants (seniors and those with disabilities) may apply for SCRIE or DRIE and keep their rent from increasing.

Senate Social Services and Aging Committees Conduct Hearing on the Looming Impacts of Proposed Changes to Federal Food Stamp Program and Calculation of the Official Poverty Measure

October 21, 2019

A New You - Empowering the Human Spirit Workshop

October 19, 2019

Please join us for our "A New You" - Empowering the Human Spirit workshop with Assemblymember Jaime R. Williams on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bayview Houses Cornerstone Community Center (5955 Shore Pwky). Come by for information about empowering yourself and others, as well as fashion and makeup tips and a free lunch, plus giveaways.

Senator Persaud and Assemblywoman Solages Issue Joint Statement on the Signing of the Non-Consensual Pelvic Exam Bill into Law

October 7, 2019