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Senate confirms nominees to head parks, homeland security and cannabis offices
Summary
The Senate confirmed Kathleen Mosier as Commissioner of Parks, Terrence O'Leary as Commissioner of Homeland Security and John Kagia as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management after brief floor remarks and roll‑call votes.
The New York State Senate confirmed three gubernatorial nominees in floor action.
Kathleen Mosier was confirmed as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation after senators including Senator Serrano and Senator May spoke in support of her experience with land trusts and parks. The roll call was announced "AYES 57" and the nominee was confirmed.
Terrence O'Leary was confirmed as Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services; senators praising his service and record recorded their support, and the Secretary announced the nominee was confirmed.
John Kagia was confirmed as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management with floor remarks from Senator Fernandez, who noted Kagia’s role in the office since 2021 and described him as experienced in operating the new agency; the roll call was recorded with "AYES 57, NAYs 1." The transcript records that the Senate welcomed the nominees with applause.
All three confirmations were handled by roll call and the Senate moved on to its calendar business following the votes.
