Clear positions. Real solutions. No jargon.
Long Islanders are waiting far too long to see a doctor, and the problem is getting worse. Wait times are not just inconvenient — they affect health outcomes and quality of life for families across Long Island. Critical specialties like OB-GYN, gastroenterology, cardiology, dermatology, and family medicine are among the hardest hit.
To reduce wait times and curb the doctor shortage, I will work to keep physicians practicing in New York and expand the pipeline of new doctors entering our communities. That means pushing for policies that increase residency training slots, especially in high-need specialties, so medical school graduates can stay and practice here instead of leaving the state. Residency placement is one of the biggest bottlenecks limiting the number of practicing doctors, and expanding these programs is one of the most direct ways to grow our physician workforce.
The cost of medical school has become a major barrier for students willing to dedicate their lives to caring for others. As Assemblyman I will help the people who are devoting their lives in order to improve and save ours. I will advocate for clear pathways of relief and support for medical students who pledge to build their careers and serve patients here in New York.
“As Assemblyman I will help the people who are devoting their lives in order to improve and save ours.”
New York’s tax code has become far too complex, costing families and small businesses time and money they cannot afford to lose. I believe New York families would benefit from a simpler, neutral, and transparent tax structure that rewards work, supports saving, and keeps more hard-earned income in local households and communities.
New York’s tax system places an unfair double burden on families who work hard and save responsibly. Income is taxed when it is earned, and then taxed again when those same dollars are saved and invested through capital gains, dividends, or interest. This creates a built-in bias against saving, rewarding short-term spending while penalizing families trying to plan for the future. New York’s estate tax cliff can strip families of a significant portion of what they worked a lifetime to build. I believe a fair tax system should respect work, encourage saving, and protect families who are simply trying to pass on what they earned.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, yet New York’s tax system often makes it harder for them to grow and reinvest. Slow write-offs and complex rules strain cash flow during the years when small businesses are most vulnerable. Reducing the tax burden on small businesses would free up resources for hiring, expansion, and keeping neighborhood businesses strong.
“A fair tax system should respect work, encourage saving, and protect families who are simply trying to pass on what they earned.”
Blue-collar workers are the backbone of our neighborhoods. From electricians and plumbers to mechanics, builders, and technicians, these are the people who keep our communities running every day. I believe we should be doing more to support initiatives that introduce young people to the skilled trades and treat these careers with the respect they deserve.
That means strengthening vocational education, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local businesses so students have clear, practical routes into high-demand trades. By giving our children access to real training, certifications, and hands-on experience early on, we can help them build strong careers, earn good wages, and gain an advantage as they enter the workforce.
“Investing in the trades is not only an investment in our kids — it is an investment in a stronger local economy and a more resilient community.”
Pets bring real benefits to our lives, improving mental health, reducing stress, and strengthening families and communities. I believe every working American who wants a pet should be able to afford one and provide it with proper care. Unfortunately, rising costs are making that increasingly difficult.
A projected shortage of over 17,000 veterinarians by 2032, driven by burnout and limited university slots, will only exacerbate decreasing standards of care and make access harder for everyday families. As Assemblyman, I will work to push back against this rising unaffordability and support solutions that make veterinary care more accessible, sustainable, and affordable.
“Pets should remain a part of everyday family life on Long Island — not a luxury reserved for the past.”
Small businesses are the cultural core and backbone of our community. They are the family-owned shops, local restaurants, and service providers that give our neighborhoods their identity and stability. When small businesses succeed, neighborhoods stay strong, self-sufficient, and locally driven. When they disappear, we lose local ownership and the independence that comes with it.
The middle class deserves a fair shot at owning and growing strong, locally run small businesses. Too often, state programs rely on set eligibility categories instead of open competition, limiting access for middle-class entrepreneurs who simply want a fair chance. The families who work hard and pay the taxes deserve a fair shot — not a system that favors predefined categories over equal opportunity.
As Assemblyman, I want to help rebuild what was lost during COVID by giving small businesses the ability to compete on a level playing field. That means reducing unnecessary barriers, lowering costs, and creating an environment where middle-class families can once again start, grow, and sustain businesses through hard work, innovation, and local investment.
“Middle-class families who work hard and pay their taxes deserve a fair shot — not a system built around categories and barriers.”
Fraud is not just theft from the state — it is theft from the hard-working middle-class families who make our district strong and pay the bills that keep these programs running. These are not isolated incidents. Fraud thrives when no one is checking.
As Assemblyman, I will push to strengthen oversight and auditing through independent, professional third-party reviews of state programs. I will insist on swift legislation that mandates criminal activity is referred immediately to law enforcement to root out these criminal networks. I will also support stronger penalties for those who knowingly steal public funds.
Protecting public funds is not partisan — it is a basic responsibility of government. Once in office, I will act decisively to stop fraud and misuse of public funds, making sure taxpayer dollars are protected and that hardworking families are not left footing the bill.
“Every dollar lost to fraud is stolen from the pockets of every hard-working American.”
Long Island families and businesses send billions more to Albany and Washington than our region gets back. That imbalance is not small, it is more than $40 billion combined, and it leaves Nassau and Suffolk taxpayers carrying more than their fair share.
The problem has gotten worse. Since 2013, money going from Long Island to New York State rose by 40%, while state expenditures in the region fell by 10%. The gap with Albany more than doubled, from $6.6 billion to $14.7 billion.
As Assemblyman, I will fight for a fair return on the tax dollars our communities already pay. Long Island should not be treated like a revenue source for the rest of the state while our residents face high costs, strained infrastructure, and growing pressure on working families.
“Long Island taxpayers do their part. Albany should do its part too. I’ll fight to make sure more of our money stays here and works for our communities.”