Fighting for You
Together, we’re building a New York that works for everyone and always puts people first.
Lowering costs for families
Addressing utility bills & building a green economy
Commitment to equity & opportunity
Upholding our democracy and protecting our liberties
Dignified, accessible, community-based health and mental health care
Strong, safe neighborhoods with quality housing people can afford
Supporting small businesses
Defending the fair pay and fair work conditions people have earned and deserve.
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Opportunity for ALL New Yorkers.
Raised the Unemployment Benefit up to $864/week to help workers as they transition to their next job.
Middle class tax cuts reduced taxes for more than 75% of New Yorkers.
Expanded the Empire State Child Tax Credit, providing up to $1,000 per child under the age of four & $500 for children ages 4-16.
Universal Free Meals so every student gets breakfast and lunch at school.
Bell-to-Bell distraction-free learning which removed smart phones from k12 schools.
Universal Child Care Pilot in Monroe County.
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NLRB Trigger Bill to protect worker rights in New York.
Raised the minimum wage to $16/hour in Monroe County.
“Freelance isn’t Free” protections for Freelance Workers so they can ensure payment for their services.
Investments in apprenticeship programs so young people can earn while they learn.
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Funded community-based anti-violence initiatives for a significant decline in both violent and non-violent crimes in Monroe County.
Investments in housing development that meet the real needs of communities.
GIVE Program reduced gun violence on our streets by up to 50%.
ROC Your Job youth employment to support young people in obtaining afterschool and weekend jobs that build strong futures.
Supporting small businesses with the Retail Theft Tax Credit, providing up to $3000 to invest in security resources.
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Voted to end the “100-Foot-Rule” decreasing energy costs for New Yorkers.
Supporting initiatives that transition New York to a green economy.
Mechanical Insulation Grant Program to help fund climate infrastructure for public buildings like schools and hospitals.
Fund Cornell University’s Climate Jobs Institute to grow the green jobs workforce.
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Secured funding for a Daniel’s Law Pilot program in Rochester so we can transition from a crisis response system that is equitable, peer-led, and rooted in compassion.
Passed Shield Law 2.0 to protect providers of Gender-Affirming Care & Reproductive Health Care.
Successfully fought back against Trump with strong labor, economic, and healthcare protections passed into law this year.
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Supporting additional funding for our nursing homes.
Sponsor of Licensed Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT) bills to make mental health care more accessible.
Fighting to make HIV Housing available to all New Yorkers statewide.

