Currently holds the office of New York State Assembly - District 109 until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for New York State Assembly - District 109 in 2026 New York General Election.
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Get StartedAs an Assemblymember, I passed, and the Governor signed, legislation that requires crime victims be notified of the outcome of their case - basic procedural dignity. Learn more
I will continue fighting for holistic, community-based public safety solutions - these are investments in mental health care, youth opportunities, stable housing, and diversion programs that address the causes of harm before it happens. That is how we keep our neighborhoods safe and move toward a justice system rooted in dignity and fairness. Learn more
I firmly believe that New York must move away from policies that perpetuate mass incarceration. I supported the 2019 bail reform law, and I continue to oppose harmful rollbacks that would reintroduce a wealth-based system of pretrial detention. No one should sit in jail simply because they don’t have the money to pay bail. Learn more
The ultra-wealthy in our state simply don’t pay their fair share. In order to create the programs we need, like universal childcare and healthcare for all, we have to raise the money to pay for them. By slightly increasing taxes on large corporations and the top 1% of New Yorkers, we will be able to fund programs for generations to come. Learn more
As your Assemblymember, I will work to end junk fees and “surge pricing” that make our lives more expensive while lining the pockets of the ultra-wealthy. Learn more
I will fight to expand financial aid, increase mental health resources, and ensure our students have the tools they need to thrive on campus and beyond. Learn more
Universal pre-K is one of the most effective investments we can make in our children’s futures. By expanding full-day, high-quality pre-K across New York, we can ensure that every child, regardless of family income or location in the district, has access to a strong early start. Learn more
We must ensure adequate and equitable funding for our public schools, directing resources to programs that support students’ academic and emotional growth. School funding should reflect student needs, not local property values. Learn more
Every New Yorker deserves affordable, reliable energy. That’s why I have fought for policies that cap utility costs, support weatherization programs that upgrade homes and reduce energy demand, and sought to expand utility assistance. I have also worked to expand access to solar programs, particularly in underserved neighborhoods, putting more affordable, local power on the grid and reducing energy costs for working families. Learn more
Housing is a human right, and I see the consequences of this crisis every day. As both a former public defender and now as an Assemblymember, I’ve witnessed how housing instability and decades of disinvestment harm families, in the courtroom, in our neighborhoods, and across the 109th Assembly District. Learn more
In the Assembly, I have championed legislation and budget priorities that strengthen tenant protections, expand access to safe and habitable housing, and support pathways to homeownership for working families. I have been a vocal advocate for fully funding right-to-counsel for tenants facing eviction and homeowners facing foreclosure, expanding affordable housing production, and ensuring that state investments prioritize communities facing displacement. Learn more
In the Assembly, I will continue to fight fiercely for the right to organize, the right to strike, and the expansion of high-quality union jobs across every sector of our economy. Protecting workers is essential to protecting our communities. Learn more
We must raise the minimum wage to match the cost of living and end the sub-minimum wage for tipped workers. Learn more
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