Policies

Put New Yorkers First
 Our tax dollars should serve hardworking NYC residents, not noncitizens. I will fight to ensure housing, benefits, and services go to New Yorkers who have earned them—not to those gaming the system.

Freeze Property Taxes for Long-Term Seniors
 We must protect our senior citizens. I will push to freeze property taxes for New Yorkers over 65 who have lived in our communities for an extended period so they can afford to stay in the city they helped build.

Expand Access to Fair Fares NYC
 Fair Fares NYC is supposed to help low-income and senior New Yorkers afford public transportation, but only 34% of eligible residents are using it. I will expand outreach and simplify the application process so more people can ride the subways and buses without breaking the bank.

Stand Up to Radical Green Mandates That Hurt Working Families
 I will not let out-of-touch environmental policies punish everyday New Yorkers. I will fight against costly green mandates that raise utility bills, force unnecessary household regulations, and burden families with fines.
 We need practical, common-sense solutions—not climate virtue signaling that makes life more expensive.

Lower Food and Business Costs Through Co-ops and Buying Power
 Food prices are out of control. I will support more food co-ops and warehouse clubs citywide, subsidize memberships for low-income residents, and promote small business buying co-ops to lower prices and empower our communities.

Reduce and Eliminate Everyday Taxes
 From bag fees to phone surcharges and utility taxes, the cost of living keeps rising. I will eliminate unnecessary everyday taxes and block new ones. The city should live within its means—not squeeze working people.

Zero-Tolerance Safety Zones
 Designate schools, parks, shopping areas, and subways as Zero-Tolerance Zones, including for shoplifting. Increase patrols, improve lighting, expand surveillance, and enforce penalties to protect families.

Fix Our Subways and Public Spaces
 Deploy NYPD and trained social workers to remove violent offenders and the severely mentally ill from transit hubs. Enforce fare payment to stop the flow of weapons and crime into the subways.

Protect Women, Seniors, and Vulnerable Riders
 Crack down on harassment, assault, and hate crimes with tougher enforcement—especially in transit and public spaces.

Neighborhood Patrol and Community Watch
 Launch local patrols with civic groups and retired officers to strengthen safety and trust without added taxpayer cost.

Combat Auto and Package Theft
 Create a crime task force targeting auto break-ins, catalytic converter theft, and organized package theft rings.

Deport Violent Criminals
 Partner with the Trump administration to deport violent non-citizen criminals. New Yorkers deserve safe streets—starting with removing repeat offenders who have no legal right to be here.

Protect Pedestrians and Improve Traffic Safety
 Enhance crosswalks, enforce traffic laws, and penalize reckless drivers. Improve traffic signals and smart systems to reduce congestion—without taxing drivers through Congestion Pricing.

Back the NYPD
 Restore qualified immunity and support our officers. Reverse bail reform and pro-criminal policies that have made our city less safe. Enough is enough.

Hire and Retain More Police Officers
 Recruit more officers and deploy them where they’re needed most. Retain experienced officers by providing the respect and compensation they deserve.

Protect Retiree Healthcare
 Support City Council Bill 1096 (check this bill) and oppose replacing traditional Medicare with Medicare Advantage for NYC retirees.

Honor Promises Made
 Protect the benefits promised to city workers. We must uphold our obligations to those who served our city.

Preserve Doctor-Patient Relationships
 Medicare Advantage plans risk disrupting care. Retirees should never fear losing access to trusted healthcare providers.

Say NO to the City of Yes
 Mayor Adams’ plan gives too much to developers and bypasses local voices. We want growth that reflects real community needs without changing neighborhood character.

Support a Range of Housing Options
 Create housing for people at all stages of life—including smaller, affordable units for those just starting out.

Protect Small Homeowners, Not Slumlords
 Provide fair processes for small landlords dealing with non-paying tenants. Treat small homeowners differently than corporate landlords in housing court.

Expand and Modernize HPD Closing Cost Assistance
 Help working families buy homes by raising purchase limits and income eligibility to reflect today’s market realities.

STEM in Brooklyn
 Encourage public school academies focused on tech, coding, and high-paying STEM careers.

Workforce Training Partnerships
 Partner with unions and local businesses to offer apprenticeships in skilled trades like carpentry and electrical work.

NYC Private and Religious School Tax Credit
 Support tax relief for families sending children to private or religious schools to ease financial burdens.

Support for Special Education
 Ensure timely IEP screening and services without bureaucratic delay.

Protect and Expand Gifted Education
 Defend specialized schools and Gifted & Talented programs. Restore merit-based testing and establish a specialized high school in Southern Brooklyn.

Audit Education Spending
 Demand a full audit of the $37,000 per-student annual spending to ensure funds actually reach classrooms.

Later School Start Times
 Work with CECs and stakeholders to implement later start times that improve student outcomes.

Cleaner Streets and Sidewalks
 Launch targeted cleanup efforts and increase garbage bins to fight litter.

Crack Down on Excessive Noise
 Enforce noise laws more aggressively, especially at night. Ensure rapid response to complaints.

Mental Health and Addiction Support
 Expand treatment access. Mandate care for the severely mentally ill and partner with hospitals for lasting solutions.

Stop Truck Parking in Residential Areas
 Enforce parking laws for commercial trucks. Improve signage and NYPD-DOT coordination.

Shut Down Illegal SROs and Drug Dens
 Identify and close illegal housing and drug sites that endanger neighborhood safety.

Listen to the Community
 Conduct regular town halls and polling. Let residents shape policy priorities.

Pet-Friendly Neighborhoods
 Expand dog parks, promote neutering programs, and improve animal welfare.

Fight Battery Storage Sites in Residential Areas
 Block large-scale battery sites near homes. Prioritize safety and transparency.

Protect Our Neighborhoods—No Migrant Shelters or City of Yes
 Fight migrant shelter placements in residential Brooklyn. Join legal action to defend zoning, safety, and quality of life.

Mobile Health Clinics
 Bring healthcare to the people. Deploy mobile units for screenings and treatment of major health issues.

Stronger Lithium-Ion Battery Regulation
 Prevent deadly fires. Enforce safer battery storage and disposal standards.

Medical Freedom and Fairness
 Rehire and compensate workers fired over vaccine mandates. No one should be forced to choose between a job and a personal medical decision.

Transparent Medical Billing
 End surprise medical bills. Require upfront pricing from hospitals and providers.

Expand Farmers Markets
 Bring fresh, locally grown produce to underserved areas. Support small farmers and build community ties with rotating markets.

Cut Red Tape and Promote Innovation
 Remove burdensome regulations. Streamline licenses and inspections. Support emerging industries like crypto and AI.

Keep Taxes Low
 Oppose new taxes and cut existing ones for small businesses and families. Support tax relief that puts money back in people’s pockets.

Public Safety Is Economic Policy
 Safe streets mean thriving businesses. Support visible patrols and prosecution of quality-of-life crimes.

City Contracts for Local Businesses
 Open procurement opportunities to Brooklyn-based businesses. End favoritism and promote fair competition.

Support for Startups and Independent Workers
 Offer city-backed loan guarantees, tax breaks, and protections for freelancers and new entrepreneurs.