Ballotpedia, Joey Cohen-Saban

Joey was born and raised in South Brooklyn. He attended the Yeshivah of Flatbush and George Washington University. Joey lives with his wife, Florence, and their two children and is active member of the board of the Sephardic Community Federation.

As of September 19, 2024, Joey Cohen-Saban’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Joey Cohen-Saban's campaign for New York State Assembly District 45 is his first run for public office.

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Supports reducing prescription medication costs for seniors.

- Supports reducing prescription medication costs for seniors.

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Supports increasing funding and resources for police and first responders to enhance public safety.

Supports toughening penalties for hate crimes to address rising antisemitism.

- Supports increasing police funding.
- Supports toughening penalties for hate crimes to address rising antisemitism.

Public Safety

Opposes the decision to send migrants to James Madison High School, saying it displaces students and teachers and criticizes elected officials for "trying to score cheap political points through politically expedient stunts."

Opposes using James Madison High School as a temporary migrant shelter.

Supports expanding specialized schools, gifted and talented programs, and free 3K and pre-K classes.

Supports expanding specialized schools, gifted and talented programs, and free pre-K classes.

Supports protecting Jewish religious schools.

- Opposes using James Madison High School as a temporary migrant shelter.
- Supports expanding specialized schools, gifted and talented programs, and free pre-K classes.
- Supports protecting Jewish religious schools.

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Believes New York City, particularly Brooklyn, is facing an "unprecedented migrant crisis" with "inhumane conditions" for migrants and strained resources, blaming current elected officials for failing to provide a comprehensive plan.

Wants to improve housing affordability while, "protecting the character of our neighborhoods."

- Believes New York City, particularly Brooklyn, is facing an "unprecedented migrant crisis" with "inhumane conditions" for migrants and strained resources, blaming current elected officials for failing to provide a comprehensive plan.
- Opposes "unsafe" migrant shelters.
- Wants to improve housing affordability while, "protecting the character of our neighborhoods."

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Joey Cohen-Saban

Joey was born and raised in South Brooklyn and attended the Yeshivah of Flatbush. The George Washington University. He lives with his wife, Florence, and their two children.

Joey Cohen-Saban is an active member of the board of the Sephardic Community Federation.

As of September 25, 2024, Joey Cohen-Saban’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports policies that benefit seniors, including Social Security and Medicare.

Plans to prioritize safety and quality of life by supporting laws like State Senate Bill S7417, which would prohibit using institutions that serve children under 18 from being used as migrant shelters.

Supports "toughening penalties for hate crimes."

Believes in community activism to promote safe neighborhoods and strengthen police relations.

- Supports "toughening penalties for hate crimes."
- Believes in community activism to promote safe neighborhoods and strengthen police relations.
- Supports increasing police funding.
- Supports toughening penalties for hate crimes to address rising antisemitism.

Believes schools should focus on educating children, not "band-aid solutions for policy failures."

Opposes "failed policies and absence of a real plan on migrants" in relation to education.

Believes in protecting children's education.

Opposes James Madison High School's use as a temporary migrant shelter for one night.

- Opposes James Madison High School's use as a temporary migrant shelter for one night.
- Supports expanding specialized schools, gifted and talented programs, and free pre-K classes.
- Supports Jewish religious schools.

Opposes "unsafe migrant shelters" in residential areas and advocates for using schools solely for children.

Believes in strong community involvement and volunteerism to address local housing and urban development issues.

- Believes New York City, particularly Brooklyn, is facing an "unprecedented migrant crisis" with "inhumane conditions" for migrants and strained resources, blaming current elected officials for failing to provide a comprehensive plan.
- Opposes "unsafe" migrant shelters.

Joey was born and raised in South Brooklyn and attended The George Washington University. He lives with his wife, Florence, and their 2 children on the same block that Joey grew up on.

As of September 23, 2024, Joey Cohen-Saban’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your assembly member is involved in the legislative process at the state level as part of the New York State Assembly, which consists of 150 members and serves as the lower house of the New York State Legislature.  
- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your assembly member can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  

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As of September 29, 2024, Joey Cohen-Saban’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to "toughen penalties for hate crimes."