OUR ISSUES.
OUR FIGHT.

Investment In Youth

Universal Year-Round Access to 2K - 4K Programs

I will fight to ensure that NYS keeps its promise to provide year-round 2K, 3K and 4K programs, ensuring families have access to high-quality, early education and free childcare support.

Universal Community Schools

I will push to transform every school into a community school bringing community resources and funding into schools. These schools also become hubs for healthcare, after-school programs, adult education, and tailored support that uplifts every community member and student in the Bronx.

Universal College, Trade, & Technical Pathways

I will fight to make college, trade school, and technical education free and accessible to all young people leaving college to ensure our students can pursue meaningful career opportunities without having to taking on lifelong debt.

Community Advancement Programs

Year-Round Internships Through SYEP

I will fight to expand SYEP into a year-round program that provides paid internships, job training, and real work experience for young people in city run agencies, small businesses, and local mom and pop shops.

Expanding After-School Programs to Every NYC School

I will fight to ensure every public school has access to free after-school programming that provides academic support, enrichment, arts, sports, and mentorship opportunities for all students throughout the City with a lens on reducing student idle time and increasing safety.

Reinstate PT, OT, Speech, ELL and other Related Services in Schools

I will restore in-school access to critical services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, English Language Learning services, and other supports, ensuring every child receives the education they deserve without barriers.

Restore Voting Rights for Incarcerated New Yorkers

I will fight to restore voting rights to people who are incarcerated so they remain connected to their communities, maintain their civic responsibility, and ensure that their voices are not erased.

Automatic Voter Registration at 18

I will push for automatic voter registration when New Yorkers turn 18, making it easier for young people to participate in our democracy from the start.

Election Day as a State Holiday

I will sponsor legislation to make Election Day a state holiday so we can remove barriers for working people to vote and participate in our democracy.

Truly Affordable Housing

City-Run Wholesale and Supermarket Distribution Center

I will fight for a city-run wholesale center that supplies affordable food to community supermarkets and co-ops. By reducing costs for local stores, we can ensure families have access to fresh, nutritious groceries at prices they can afford.

Dinner and Weekend Meals for Everyone

I will push for the expansion of school meal programs, including supper services and weekend meals. Every child deserves to go to bed with food in their stomach, and families in need should have access to reliable food support year-round, especially families who are low income and living in temporary housing.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

I will work with Bronx-based companies like FreshDirect, Golden Krust, Morton Williams, and others to establish CSR programs that reduce food insecurity. These programs will include organizing food drives, sponsoring meal programs, and investing in local initiatives while creating jobs that support our local economy.

Capping the Rent Based on Income

I will fight to cap rent based on the neighborhoods median income to prevent predatory rent hikes and families being priced out of their homes.

Eliminate Credit Checks for Renters

I will fight to eliminate credit checks in applications, as they disproportionately exclude low-income residents. Housing is a human right, and everyone deserves access to housing.

Expansion of Housing Connect Program

I will fight to expand the Housing Connect program by increasing available units while ensuring the selection, application, and requirements meet the need of the neighborhood.

Reforming the Criminal Legal System

Redevelop Abandoned Buildings for Community Use

I will work with city and state agencies to ensure that abandoned buildings are redeveloped into permanently affordable housing through community land trusts under community control.

Reinstate the New York State ERAP Program

I will push to reinstate and fully fund the Emergency Rental Assistance Program so families can stay housed during financial hardship and ensure landlords can receive back rent.

Eviction Prevention Alternatives

I will Introduce mediation for rent owed under $15,000, creating a space for landlords and tenants to negotiate solutions without jumping to court and potential evictions.

Eliminate Quotas in Police Departments

I will sponsor legislation to eliminate the predatory practice of arrest and summons quotas in New York State police departments to reduce over-policing in Black and Brown communities.

End Slave Wages for Incarcerated Individuals

I will fight to end the practice of slave wages by demanding fair wages for incarcerated workers. This will reduce the financial burden on families who often bear the costs of supporting an incarcerated loved one.

Eliminate Technical Violations as Grounds for Re-incarceration

I will demand legislation to eliminate technical violations as grounds for imprisonment.
Minor infractions like missing curfews or failing to report to an officer shouldn’t lead to re-incarceration.

Building Local Entreprneurs

Establish a Bronx Reentry Office

I will establish a Bronx Reentry Support Office to provide one-on-one reentry planning, legal assistance, mental health counseling, addiction navigation, vocational training, and connections to services that support housing, job placement, and community health.

Increase Violence Intervention Nonprofit Presence

I will expand state funding for community-based violence intervention organizations to support those with lived experience to be part of the solution.

End the Deplorable Conditions in New York Prisons

I will pass legislation that includes stronger oversight and accountability for New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) ensuring all incarcerated people and their families have human rights.

Local Business Emergency Relief Fund

I will create a city-backed emergency fund to support small businesses during crises like natural disasters, economic downturns, or public health emergencies. This fund will ensure businesses can weather challenges and maintain stability.

Small Business Growth Fund

I will push for rent subsidies and personnel grants for new and expanding small businesses in their first three years. This program will help local businesses build a strong foundation and create jobs right here in the Bronx.

Minority-Owned Business Incubators

I will establish minority-owned business incubators that provide mentorship, affordable workspace, and access to funding, reducing opportunity gaps for people of color in entrepreneurship and creating equitable opportunities for economic growth in the Bronx.

Mental & Physical Healthcare

Universal Healthcare

I’ll fight for a citywide public health coverage model that ensures every New Yorker can access preventative care, doctor visits, prescriptions, and urgent care without cost barriers. This includes fighting for undocumented and low-income residents who are often left out of the system.

Insurance Covered Therapy

I will push legislation requiring both public and private health insurance providers to cover mental health services, including therapy, group counseling, and trauma care, at no or low cost.

Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services

I’ll push for more community-based, non-carceral rehab and drug treatment centers in District 77 that are run by people who understand addiction as a health issue, not a crime.

Immigration & ICE Protection

Expand Legal Defense & Support for Immigrants

I’ll fight to fully fund legal defense programs for immigrants facing deportation, including increased access to lawyers, housing support, and trauma counseling, especially for families and youth caught in raids or court backlogs.

Protect Undocumented Families in City Services

I will work to remove barriers to healthcare, housing, education, and employment for undocumented residents. This includes expanding language access, banning data sharing with ICE, and pushing for true sanctuary policies in schools, clinics, and shelters.

End NYC Cooperation with ICE

I will push for stronger sanctuary city protections and legislation that permanently prohibits NYPD and city agencies from coordinating with ICE. Our city systems should never be used to funnel people into federal detention.

Mental Health and Crisis Support

Expand Crisis Response Teams

I’ll fight to expand non-police crisis response teams for mental health, substance use, and housing emergencies.

Fund 24/7 Mental Health Centers

I’ll increase funding for 24/7 walk-in mental health centers in every neighborhood.

Invest in Long-Term Recovery Services

I’ll invest in long-term care, stabilization, and recovery services for people living through ongoing crises.

Public & Animal Safety

Create an Office of Humane Standards

I will push Albany to create an Office of Humane Standards to audit city-run animal shelters, food programs, and public facilities.

Improve Shelter Conditions

I will ensure animal shelters meet humane standards with proper staffing, medical care, and sanitation.

Hold Vendors Accountable

I will hold city contractors and vendors accountable to humane, ethical, and health-focused standards.

OUR ISSUES. OUR FIGHT.