At this moment, our government is shut down, and across the country, countless families are feeling the effects. Dedicated public servants are waiting for paychecks, parents are worried about providing for their children, and communities are facing uncertainty at a time when stability means everything.
This is not just a budget matter — it is a human matter. Every missed paycheck is a family wondering how to pay for groceries, how to cover rent, how to hold onto hope when bills keep coming but income does not. As we approach a season centered on gratitude and togetherness, it is more important than ever that we remember the people behind the headlines.
We are at our best as a nation when we work side by side — when we listen to one another, when we build bridges instead of barriers, and when we put people before politics. Right now, New Yorkers are counting on all leaders to rise above differences, find common ground, and restore the services that millions depend on.
Reopening our government is not about one party winning or another losing. It is about the families who deserve certainty, the workers who deserve dignity, and the communities who deserve support. It is about fulfilling our shared duty to serve, protect, and uplift one another.
Let this moment remind us that our strength has always come from unity — from the belief that we can disagree without division and move forward without leaving anyone behind.
Together, we can bring our government back to life, restore stability for those who serve and those they support, and show the nation that cooperation is not only possible — it is powerful.
Now is the time to come together, reopen our government, and reaffirm our commitment to the people we serve.
Together, we can move forward — with compassion, with purpose, and with hope.