Ballotpedia, Sam Berger

Sam was born and raised in Assembly District 27.  He holds both a bachelor's degree and a law degree from St. John's University. He is married to his wife, with whom he has 2 daughters.

Sam previously worked at the Queens County Supreme Court and the Kings County Surrogate’s Court.

Sam Berger currently serves as a member of the New York State Assembly in State Assembly District 27. He was first elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. 

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Supports reducing "unnecessary red tape" and ensuring access to capital for small businesses.

Supports small businesses and plans to ensure their needs are met. 

Supports creating jobs that pay living wages and apply local regulations fairly and equitably. 

- Supports small businesses and plans to ensure their needs are met. 
- Supports creating jobs that pay living wages and apply local regulations fairly and equitably. 

Economy

Supports tax incentives for capital improvements aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Co-sponsored legislation that provides tax exemptions for capital improvements aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency. 

- Co-sponsored legislation that provides tax exemptions for capital improvements aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency. 

Energy & the Environment

Supports transparency in healthcare costs, advocating for annual reports on prescription drug price changes.

Sponsored legislation requiring annual reports on price changes to be included in certain prescription drugs. 

- Sponsored legislation requiring annual reports on price changes to be included in certain prescription drugs. 

Healthcare

As of September 19, 2024, Sam Berger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Believes in providing more resources for police.

Plans to address hate crimes, vehicle theft, robberies, and noise pollution.

Wants to address hate crimes, vehicle theft, robberies, and noise pollution.

- Believes in providing more resources for police.
- Wants to address hate crimes, vehicle theft, robberies, and noise pollution.

Public Safety

Advocates for expanding after school programs.

- Advocates for expanding after school programs.

Education

Supports using funds efficiently to improve living standards in New York City Housing Authority properties and ensure residents needs are addressed.

- Supports using funds efficiently to improve living standards in New York City Housing Authority properties and ensure residents needs are addressed.

Housing & Urban Development

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Sam Berger

Sam was born and raised in Assembly District 27 and attended local schools. He earned his bachelor's degree and law degree from St. John's University. He currently lives with his wife and 2 daughters.

Believes in the urgent need for well-paying jobs to support families and strengthen local communities.

Opposes "Albany’s high taxes, and New York’s nickel and diming of working-class families."

Believes in creating jobs with livable wages to ensure financial stability for families.

Supports policies and programs that ensure seniors receive the best possible care and support.

Believes in providing good jobs with living wages to ensure financial stability for all.

Supports policies that aim to help small businesses and local companies thrive.

Supports creating jobs that pay a living wage and applying local regulations fairly.

- Supports reducing "unnecessary red tape" and ensuring access to capital for small businesses.
- Supports creating jobs that pay a living wage and applying local regulations fairly.

Supports A08222, which relates to notices of violation of the city of New York's solid waste recycling laws.

Co-sponsored legislation that provides tax exemptions for capital improvements aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

- Co-sponsored legislation that provides tax exemptions for capital improvements aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Supports A08275, which mandates organ and tissue donation information and registration in the pre-licensing course for motor vehicle operators.

Supports A08831, which repeals section 3403 of the insurance law relating to anti-arson applications.

Sponsored legislation advocating for annual reports on prescription drug price changes.

- Sponsored legislation advocating for annual reports on prescription drug price changes.

Supports calling special elections to fill vacant seats.

Supports the scheduling of special assembly elections to ensure timely representation.

Supports holding special elections to fill legislative vacancies.

Supports holding special elections to fill vacant seats, as demonstrated by the upcoming special election for the vacant Queens Assembly District 27 seat in September.

Supports timely special elections to fill vacant seats, as demonstrated by Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to set the date for Sept. 12.

Supports special elections to fill vacant state legislative positions, as demonstrated by the upcoming special election on September 12 for central Queens to replace departing Assemblyman Dan Rosenthal.

Believes a special election in Queens could test Republican gains in New York City.

Believes in addressing the unique challenges and needs of the district to ensure safety and welfare for homes, schools, streets, and families.

Believes public safety is a significant concern and plans to "fight for your family like they are his own."

Plans to introduce legislation to enhance community well-being and quality of life.

Believes in strong community ties to enhance public safety, drawing on his judicial experience with gun crimes to underscore his commitment to fighting for neighborhood families.

- Believes in providing more resources for police.
- Plans to address hate crimes, vehicle theft, robberies, and noise pollution.

Believes in allowing opposing views to be heard to prevent echo chambers and promote critical thinking.

Believes colleges should expose students to diverse ideas, supporting free speech and allowing varied viewpoints to be heard, so informed citizens can make educated decisions.

Believes in restoring civility and open dialogue on college campuses.

Believes college culture has deteriorated, with hate masquerading as dialogue and one-sided discussions on controversial topics due to fear of social ostracization and grade reduction.

Believes education is essential for community prosperity and aims to improve public and private education quality and after-school programs.

Plans to introduce The Dialogue & Decorum Act to promote decency and order on college campuses, opposing disruptive behavior during speaker events.

Believes in creating opportunities for children of all backgrounds to prosper.

Advocates for the expansion of after school programs.

- Advocates for the expansion of after school programs.

Supports establishing a 311 hotline for public housing complaints.

Supports policies to make New York affordable to live in.

Believes that without robust transit options, current congestion pricing plans will function as an "additional tax" on the outer boroughs, creating "unnecessary financial burdens" on residents.

Believes a more efficient public transportation system would ease commuting burdens and contribute to a cleaner, environmentally friendly New York.

Believes all New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents, including those in the Pomonok Community, deserve "safe, clean, and well-maintained living conditions."

Believes in advocating for policies to make New York City affordable for working families.

Believes everyone, regardless of income, deserves a quality home and plans to improve living standards in NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) properties by ensuring efficient use of funds and prompt addressing of residents' needs.

Supports using funds efficiently to improve living standards for New York City Housing Authority properties and ensure the needs of residents are addressed.

- Supports using funds efficiently to improve living standards for New York City Housing Authority properties and ensure the needs of residents are addressed.

Sam was born and raised in Assembly District 27 and attended local schools. He earned his bachelor's degree and law degree from St. John's University. He currently lives in Kew Gardens Hills with his wife and 2 daughters.

Sam Berger is a New York State Assemblymember representing District 27. He has professional experience with the Queens County Supreme Court and the Kings County Surrogate’s Court.

As of September 23, 2024, Sam Berger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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