Ballotpedia: Michael O'Reilly

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Michael is originally from Broad Channel. He earned his bachelor's degree in aviation technology from Florida Institute of Technology and his law degree from New York Law School. He is married and a father.

Michael is a licensed attorney and has worked as an airline pilot. He has also served in the Marines.

Michael A. O'Reilly previously ran for New York City comptroller in 2017 and the United States House of Representatives in New York's District 5 in 2016, but did not win.

As of June 7, 2025, Michael A. O'Reilly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes the housing of undocumented immigrants in local communities.

- Supports overhauling bail reform.
- Opposes the housing of undocumented immigrants in local communities.

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James is originally from the Rockaways, where he attended Far Rockaway High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in history at Brooklyn College. 

James previously worked for former U.S. Congressman Floyd H. Flake. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. 

James Sanders Jr currently serves as the State Senator representing NY State Senate District 10. He was first elected in 2012 and is serving his 6th term. He previously served on the New York City Council for 12 years and on the Queens School Board represenDistrict 27 for 10 years.

Held a hearing on recent findings about "systematic bias" in mortgage and credit lending. Advocates for "solutions that ensure equal opportunity for all New Yorkers."

Sponsored a bill to stop banks from using certain "abusive or unlawful" legal actions during foreclosure.

Supports Carlos’ Law (2022), which increases penalties for criminal corporate liability for employee death or injury to $500,000, saying it "ensures corporations adhere to proper safety protocols..."

Reduced Long Island Railroad fares for Rockaway residents by making them eligible for the City-Ticket program.

Sponsored a bill to support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.

Sponsored a bill to establish the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which will study whether to issue reparations for harm related to slavery.

- Held a hearing on recent findings about "systematic bias" in mortgage and credit lending. Advocates for "solutions that ensure equal opportunity for all New Yorkers."
- Sponsored a bill to stop banks from using certain "abusive or unlawful" legal actions during foreclosure.
- Supports Carlos’ Law (2022), which increases penalties for criminal corporate liability for employee death or injury to $500,000, saying it "ensures corporations adhere to proper safety protocols..."
- Reduced Long Island Railroad fares for Rockaway residents by making them eligible for the City-Ticket program.
- Sponsored a bill to support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
- Sponsored a bill to establish the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which will study whether to issue reparations for harm related to slavery.

Advocates for action against climate change. Said, "Let's ... [ignite] grassroots movements and [empower] communities to champion sustainable change, for the health of our planet and the prosperity of our localities."

Supports establishing a "climate safe & responsible bank procurement act."

- Advocates for action against climate change. Said, "Let's ... [ignite] grassroots movements and [empower] communities to champion sustainable change, for the health of our planet and the prosperity of our localities."
- Supports establishing a "climate safe & responsible bank procurement act."

Advocates for funding a trauma center in Far Rockaway.

- Advocates for funding a trauma center in Far Rockaway.

News from Senator James Sanders Jr., Senator Sanders Condemns Attack on Trump

Believes the proper way to oppose Trump is through democratic processes, not violence.

Believes the proper way to oppose former President Trump is through democratic processes, not violence.

- Believes the proper way to oppose former President Trump is through democratic processes, not violence.

Sponsored legislation that requires notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual attempts suicide or is hospitalized.

Supports Bill S4074, which prohibits individuals convicted of rebellion or insurrection under federal law from holding state or municipal employment.

- Sponsored legislation that requires notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual attempts suicide or is hospitalized.
- Supports Bill S4074, which prohibits individuals convicted of rebellion or insurrection under federal law from holding state or municipal employment.

Supports holding events to introduce youth to STEM and technology.

- Supports holding events to introduce youth to STEM and technology.

James Sanders Jr

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