Issues
Introduction
Daniel knows that to deliver real results, we must fix the way Albany runs. That's why he's running a different kind of race. He's not taking money from corporations, PACs or Albany lobbyists. He pledges to be a full-time legislator. And he supports reasonable term limits for State Legislators, because too many treat elected office as an entitlement.Daniel will be free from special interests and accountable to us, so he'll be able to tackle our greatest challenges.
For over 100 years, since before Daniel's grandfather came through Ellis Island and settled on Ludlow Street, New York has been a city of diverse neighborhoods, in which immigrants, working people, middle-class families and the most fortunate have all had a unique opportunity to capture a piece of the American dream. Daniel believes that our strength in the next century must be built on the same foundation as our success in the last century - neighborhoods full of a vibrant mix of new immigrants and long-time New Yorkers, in every possible walk of life, making their lives in strong communities all over our city.
Please read about the issues and join Daniel's campaign for State Senate. Together, we can bring meaningful change to Albany and get real results on the challenges we face here at home.
Shaking Up Albany
Read Daniel's 11-point plan to reform Albany: "REAL ACCOUNTABILITY, REAL DEMOCRACY"
Daniel knows that to deliver results in our district and our city, we need to change the way Albany does business.
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Neighborhood Preservation and Community Development
Today, our city's popularity is like a surging tide - powerful, inevitable and, with proper planning, carrying the potential to raise all boats. But too often, we have failed to plan, instead being drawn into ad hoc development battles that create a no-win situation:
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Affordability
Daniel knows that New York's historically aggressive affordable housing policy - from rent stabilization and Mitchell-Lama, to 421a and J51, to public housing developments and the Section 8 program - has been a big part of of our strength through last decades; he will fight to make sure that affordable housing is safeguarded to keep our city vibrant for generations still to come.
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Public Schools
Great public schools expand real opportunity for all children, and are a pillar of strong neighborhoods. And at a time when all New Yorkers are facing an affordability crunch, great public school options make it a whole lot easier for middle-class families to stay in the city.
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Healthcare
Daniel believes that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. He will fight to expand health care to all New Yorkers by expanding preventive and primary care, lowering administrative and prescription drug costs, and improving our public safety net.
Civil Rights
Some believe that our country's great Civil Rights battles are behind us. Daniel knows that the sad truth is we still have a long way to go.Continue reading "Civil Rights"
Opportunity Ladder
Daniel believes that it is our government's job to extend an opportunity ladder - the tools to have a meaningful chance at the American dream - to all New Yorkers, regardless of personal circumstance.
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Environment and Energy
New York City is among the fastest growing cities in the world. Daniel believes that our growth is a tribute to our strength and, if we grow intelligently, the key to our future. He also knows that environmental sustainability is a moral, and a practical, imperative.
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Ground Zero Construction
Daniel recently had an op-ed published in Downtown Express. Click here to read it.Community-Based Nightlife Control Plan
Click here to read Daniel's proposal to give the community a stronger voice in nightlife issues.