MaryJane grew up in Scranton, PA, and graduated from Yale University in 1982. She earned her law degree from New York University School of Law in 1985, and worked for four years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Appeals Bureau of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. She taught history and geography at Marymount College in Tarrytown, on her way toward earning a PhD in History from the City University of New York in 2007.

About | MaryJane Shimsky for Assembly

MaryJane and her husband, David Agosto, have two grown children who attended the Hastings-on-Hudson public schools. Now living in Dobbs Ferry, they are 30-year residents of the Rivertowns area of Westchester County.

MaryJane C. Shimsky grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Yale University in 1982, earned a law degree from New York University School of Law in 1985, and earned a PhD in history from the City University of New York in 2007. She lives in Dobbs Ferry with her husband, David Agosto, and they have two grown children.

MaryJane C. Shimsky grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Yale University in 1982, earned a law degree from New York University School of Law in 1985, and earned a PhD in history from the City University of New York in 2007. She lives in Dobbs Ferry with her husband, David, and they have two grown children.

Before becoming a member of the State Assembly, MaryJane served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators from 2011-22. She was Community Relations Director for Assemblyman Richard Brodsky from 2007-10. Prior to that, as a volunteer advocate for the Town of Greenburgh, she was instrumental in securing a $5 million settlement for traffic improvements in response to the Ridge Hill development.

MaryJane previously worked as community relations director for Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, an assistant district attorney in the Appeals Bureau of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, and a history and geography teacher at Marymount College in Tarrytown.

MaryJane previously worked as community relations director for Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, an assistant district attorney in the Appeals Bureau of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, and before that, a history and geography teacher at Marymount College in Tarrytown.

Biography. MaryJane Shimsky has represented New York’s 92nd District in Westchester County since January 2023. Her district includes most of the towns of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant and a portion of northwest Yonkers. She currently serves on the Assembly’s committees on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions; Governmental Operations; Judiciary; Local Governments; Tourism, Parks, Arts, and Sports Development; and Transportation.

Biography | New York State Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky

From 2011 to 2022, MaryJane served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators, where she led on issues relating to the environment, flood mitigation, infrastructure, and public health. She sponsored the County’s legislation to protect access to women’s health clinics and raise the tobacco age to 21, as well as the authorization for the County’s first opioid lawsuit.

MaryJane currently serves as the New York State assemblymember for District 92 in Westchester County, a position she has held since January 2023. She previously served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators from 2011 to 2022.

MaryJane Shimsky - Assembly District 92

2026 New York General Election

Due to legislation sponsored by New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky and signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, Westchester County for the first time will be able to utilize the Design-Build model of delivery for four of its public works projects. Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky said, “I have always been focused on helping Westchester County maintain and upgrade its critical infrastructure. Now, our Design-Build law will enable the County to keep four of its major buildings in good repair most cost effectively. Getting this work done more quickly and for less money makes efficient use of County resources, to the benefit of our taxpayers.”

Media | MaryJane Shimsky for Assembly

Sponsored a design-build law allowing Westchester County to complete four public-works projects more quickly and cost-effectively.

- Sponsored a design-build law allowing Westchester County to complete four public-works projects more quickly and cost-effectively.

Economy

“Renewables are cheaper and cleaner than gas or nuclear—and they are essential to achieving a more stable, affordable energy system. Rolling back New York’s clean energy goals now would only force us to keep investing in outdated infrastructure, just as extreme weather worsens and utility bills keep rising. Instead, we need to build on our progress and use the CLCPA’s tools to accelerate New York’s transition to an affordable, reliable, renewable energy future,” said State Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky.

Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky said, “With today’s action by Governor Hochul, New York is on the path to having a sustainable, statewide food scrap recycling program by 2028. It is a necessary next step, given that an estimated thirty-five to forty percent of food enters the waste stream — contributing to nearly a third of our greenhouse gas emissions. With implementation phasing in over the next three years, it will give our businesses and recycling infrastructure the time they need to build capacity. I thank the Governor and Senator Harckham for their partnership in getting this legislation accomplished.”

A lifelong environmentalist, MaryJane has fought for a legislative agenda designed to reduce both pollution and the cost of government. She worked in support of successful green initiatives that include the installation of solar and other energy-saving measures on County property, conversion of the County’s bus and car fleets to hybrid and electric power, expansion of electric vehicle charging stations, and creation of a new food scrap recycling center.

Calls for using the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to accelerate New York's transition to renewable energy.

Supports a statewide food-scrap recycling program, with implementation phased in through 2028.

Supported county solar installations, energy-saving measures, hybrid and electric vehicle fleets, electric-vehicle charging stations, and a food-scrap recycling center.

- Calls for using the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to accelerate New York's transition to renewable energy.
- Supports a statewide food-scrap recycling program, with implementation phased in through 2028.
- Supported county solar installations, energy-saving measures, hybrid and electric vehicle fleets, electric-vehicle charging stations, and a food-scrap recycling center.

Energy & the Environment

I am appalled that a judge presiding in Livingston County has ruled that the Equal Rights Amendment be removed from the 2024 ballot. It is critical this decision is overturned. The ruling comes nearly two years to the day since we learned that the United States Supreme Court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. Our rights were under attack from MAGA Republicans then, and they are no more secure today. This is why it is critical that New York enact the Equal Rights Amendment and enshrine its broad range of protections, including abortion rights, in the State Constitution.

Faith leaders, elected officials, and advocates rally to support the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The legislation, which passed both houses of the New York State Legislature in June 2025, would give terminally ill, mentally capable adults with a prognosis of six months or less the option to request medication to peacefully end their suffering if it becomes unbearable. “Nearly one in five Americans currently has the option to seek aid in dying in their home state, enabling them to manage their last days on their own terms,” said Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky. “Our legislation would extend this end-of-life choice to New Yorkers facing a prognosis of less than six months to live. It is a compassionate and thoughtfully crafted bill, with protections for patients and physicians, and with no obligation for either to participate. The Medical Aid in Dying bill has the support of a majority of New Yorkers.”

Calls for enshrining abortion rights in the New York Constitution through the Equal Rights Amendment.

Supports medical aid in dying for terminally ill, mentally capable adults with a prognosis of six months or less.

Sponsored Westchester County legislation protecting access to women's health clinics and raising the tobacco age to 21.

- Calls for enshrining abortion rights in the New York Constitution through the Equal Rights Amendment.
- Supports medical aid in dying for terminally ill, mentally capable adults with a prognosis of six months or less.
- Sponsored Westchester County legislation protecting access to women's health clinics and raising the tobacco age to 21.

Healthcare

As of September 9, 2026, MaryJane C. Shimsky’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

It is time for every American to call for an end to the madness, and time for every elected official to stand with them and lead by example. I urge Congress to withhold all funding from ICE, and to do everything in their power to disband this band of untrained thugs. As a member of the State Legislature, I will continue to advocate for the passage of the New York for All Act, so that local law enforcement cannot be commandeered for ICE operations; and the MELT Act, to keep federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks to evade identification. I will also support Governor Hochul’s proposal for new legislation enabling New Yorkers to sue to federal agents who violate their civil rights. We must all continue to do what we can to expose the truth, protect our people, and guarantee their rights.

In New York State, we are fortunate to have some of the strongest gun laws in the country, including an assault weapon ban and background checks for handgun purchases. But there is always more that we can do. From maintaining gun safety to addressing the roots of hate and violence, I will continue to support legislation to protect our residents and minimize the number of these horrific and preventable tragedies. MaryJane Shimsky, 12/17/25

“I want to know why Mr. Abinanti thinks Westchester taxpayers should subsidize the cost of procuring pistol licenses, rather than those who are buying the firearms,”said Shimsky. “This is unsound fiscal policy at any time, and an especially callous vote to cast at a time when our nation is shaken and grieving from the tragedies in Buffalo and Uvalde. Westchester County has been covering the costs of processing new pistol licenses. But that commitment could change in a future administration, putting the long-term financial sustainability of these essential investigations at risk.”

Statement on Pistol License Fees | MaryJane Shimsky for Assembly

She has also sponsored a range of legislative items enabling the towns, villages, and fire districts of District 92 to serve their residents better. These include authorizations to preserve the hotel/motel occupancy tax in Mount Pleasant and Greenburgh; to install red-light cameras at certain hazardous intersections in Greenburgh and Pleasantville; to lease Greenburgh park facilities for pickleball; and to clarify the pension rights of individual employees.

Advocates for the New York for All Act, the MELT Act, and legislation allowing New Yorkers to sue federal agents for civil-rights violations.

Supports legislation to maintain gun-safety measures and address the roots of hate and violence.

Supports requiring firearm purchasers, rather than Westchester County taxpayers, to pay pistol-license processing costs.

Sponsored legislation authorizing red-light cameras at certain hazardous intersections in Greenburgh and Pleasantville.

Supports legislation authorizing red-light cameras at certain hazardous intersections in Greenburgh and Pleasantville.

- Advocates for the New York for All Act, the MELT Act, and legislation allowing New Yorkers to sue federal agents for civil-rights violations.
- Supports legislation to maintain gun-safety measures and address the roots of hate and violence.
- Supports requiring firearm purchasers, rather than Westchester County taxpayers, to pay pistol-license processing costs.
- Supports legislation authorizing red-light cameras at certain hazardous intersections in Greenburgh and Pleasantville.

Public Safety

Shimsky Joins the Launch of SUNY WCC & Second Chance Food’s Expanded Student Food Pantry. “Community colleges play a key role in preparing the workers most needed in our communities. Their students deserve the opportunity to learn without wondering where their next meal will come from,” Assemblymember Shimsky said. “Yet, nearly one in four college students experiences food insecurity, often while juggling employment and family responsibilities. SUNY Westchester is addressing this most basic need through its partnership with Second Chance Foods—ensuring access to fresh, nutritious food while also supporting the diversion of food waste from our landfills. It’s a winning proposition for SUNY students, the environment, and our society.”

Assemblymember Shimsky recently secured $67,140 in New York State funding to expand Reach Out and Read programming in communities throughout her district. The investment will support the growth of Reach Out and Read at pediatric practices, ensuring more young children receive books during well-child visits and that parents and caregivers receive guidance from their child’s healthcare provider on the importance of reading aloud together from birth…. “Reach Out and Read does more than put books into children’s hands—it strengthens the bond between parents and children, and between families and their healthcare providers,” said Shimsky. “It’s a simple, proven program that delivers a host of benefits for early childhood development and for public health. I was proud to secure funding for Reach Out and Read in my district and hope to see it expand across New York State, giving more young children the opportunity to build their literacy skills while developing positive associations with visits to the doctor’s office.”

Supports food-access programs for community college students experiencing food insecurity.

Secured funding for Reach Out and Read and supports expanding the early-childhood literacy program statewide.

- Supports food-access programs for community college students experiencing food insecurity.
- Secured funding for Reach Out and Read and supports expanding the early-childhood literacy program statewide.

Education

Statement on the Edgemont Incorporation. I oppose the incorporation of Edgemont as a new village. I have spoken with many in the 92nd Assembly District about the issue and have found overwhelming consensus from them that this is a bad idea for our community. While I look forward to seeing CGR’s complete assessment, the study itself was done on a very compressed time frame and with a number of costly items left unexplored. Even so, none of the data they provided has changed my underlying concerns about what this would mean for Greenburgh overall.

Statement on Edgemont Incorporation. Former Assemblyman Abinanti failed to pass any legislation on village incorporation during his 12 years in office, and yet has chosen to misrepresent my record for his own political gain. But, the fact remains that I never supported an exemption for Edgemont from the new laws, and I never sponsored legislation to that effect. Rather, I have spoken out and voted against a carve-out for Edgemont, and I have worked to make Greenburgh’s voice heard in Albany. Moving forward, I will continue to listen to the people of District 92 and provide my support for keeping unincorporated Greenburgh whole. MaryJane Shimsky, 3/25/24

Opposes incorporating Edgemont as a village and supports keeping unincorporated Greenburgh whole.

- Opposes incorporating Edgemont as a village and supports keeping unincorporated Greenburgh whole.

Housing & Urban Development

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- Supports legislation to maintain gun-safety measures and address the roots of hate and violence.
- Supports requiring firearm purchasers, rather than Westchester County taxpayers, to pay pistol-license processing costs.
- Sponsored legislation authorizing red-light cameras at certain hazardous intersections in Greenburgh and Pleasantville.

- Secured funding for Reach Out and Read and supports expanding the early-childhood literacy program statewide.

About — MaryJane Shimsky

About MaryJane

MARYJANE SHIMSKY has represented New York’s 92nd District in Westchester County since January 2023. The district includes most of the Towns of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant and a portion of northwest Yonkers.

Before becoming a member of the State Assembly, MaryJane served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators from 2011-22. She was Community Relations Director for Assemblyman Richard Brodsky from 2007-10. Prior to that, as a volunteer advocate for the Town ofGreenburgh, she was instrumental in securing a $5 million settlement for traffic improvements in response to the Ridge Hill development.

MaryJane currently serves in the New York State Assembly and has represented New York's 92nd District in Westchester County since January 2023. She previously served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators from 2011 to 2022.

Due to legislation sponsored by New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky and signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, Westchester County for the first time will be able to utilize the Design-Build model of delivery for four of its public works projects.

Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky said, “I have always been focused on helping Westchester County maintain and upgrade its critical infrastructure. Now, our Design-Build law will enable the County to keep four of its major buildings in good repair most cost effectively. Getting this work done more quickly and for less money makes efficient use of County resources, to the benefit of our taxpayers.”

Media — MaryJane Shimsky

Advocates for using design-build delivery to maintain four Westchester County public buildings more quickly and cost-effectively.

- Advocates for using design-build delivery to maintain four Westchester County public buildings more quickly and cost-effectively.

Asms. Levenberg & Shimsky, Mayor Hsu Rally in Westchester to Defend Climate Law that Will Lower Energy Bills

“Renewables are cheaper and cleaner than gas or nuclear—and they are essential to achieving a more stable, affordable energy system. Rolling back New York’s clean energy goals now would only force us to keep investing in outdated infrastructure, just as extreme weather worsens and utility bills keep rising. Instead, we need to build on our progress and use the CLCPA’s tools to accelerate New York’s transition to an affordable, reliable, renewable energy future,” said State Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky.

Governor Hochul signed legislation to expand New York’s food donation and food scraps recycling program, which provides high-quality food to low-income New Yorkers.

Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky said, “With today’s action by Governor Hochul, New York is on the path to having a sustainable, statewide food scrap recycling program by 2028. It is a necessary next step, given that an estimated thirty-five to forty percent of food enters the waste stream — contributing to nearly a third of our greenhouse gas emissions. With implementation phasing in over the next three years, it will give our businesses and recycling infrastructure the time they need to build capacity. I thank the Governor and Senator Harckham for their partnership in getting this legislation accomplished.”

Supports a statewide food-scrap recycling program, phased in through 2028 to allow businesses and recycling infrastructure to build capacity.

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- Supports a statewide food-scrap recycling program, phased in through 2028 to allow businesses and recycling infrastructure to build capacity.

Faith leaders, elected officials, and advocates rally to support the Medical Aid in Dying Act

The Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) would give terminally ill, mentally capable adults with a prognosis of six months or less the option to request medication to peacefully end their suffering if it becomes unbearable.

“Nearly one in five Americans currently has the option to seek aid in dying in their home state, enabling them to manage their last days on their own terms,” said Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky. “Our legislation would extend this end-of-life choice to New Yorkers facing a prognosis of less than six months to live. It is a compassionate and thoughtfully crafted bill, with protections for patients and physicians, and with no obligation for either to participate.”

MaryJane sponsored the “Clinic Access Bill” to expand protections for those visiting and working at women’s health clinics; legislation prohibiting the sale or distribution of flavored tobacco products; and an update of the County Charter to use respectful language for people with disabilities and mental health issues. She served as founding Chair of the Saw Mill Watershed Advisory Board (2011-22), co-chair of the Bronx River Advisory Board, and an ex-officio member of the Westchester County Stormwater Advisory Board.

MaryJane has been a leader in Westchester’s fight against opioid addiction, and sponsored the 2017 law authorizing Westchester County’s lawsuit against the opioid manufacturers. She further advocated to require chain pharmacies to provide pharmaceutical take-back programs and to post warning signs about the potential dangers of opioid medication. She pressed for anti-smoking measures adopted by Westchester County in 2018, including “Tobacco 21,” which raised the tobacco and vaping age to 21, and regulating e-cigarettes the same way as tobacco products.

Advocated requiring chain pharmacies to provide medication take-back programs and warning signs about the risks of opioids.

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- Advocated requiring chain pharmacies to provide medication take-back programs and warning signs about the risks of opioids.

Statement on the Shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University

In New York State, we are fortunate to have some of the strongest gun laws in the country, including an assault weapon ban and background checks for handgun purchases. But there is always more that we can do.

From maintaining gun safety to addressing the roots of hate and violence, I will continue to support legislation to protect our residents and minimize the number of these horrific and preventable tragedies.

MaryJane Shimsky, 12/17/25

Advocates for the New York for All Act and the MELT Act to limit local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and require federal officers to be identifiable.

Statement on the Edgemont Incorporation

I oppose the incorporation of Edgemont as a new village. I have spoken with many in the 92nd Assembly District about the issue and have found overwhelming consensus from them that this is a bad idea for our community. While I look forward to seeing CGR’s complete assessment, the study itself was done on a very compressed time frame and with a number of costly items left unexplored. Even so, none of the data they provided has changed my underlying concerns about what this would mean for Greenburgh overall.

Statement on the Edgemont Incorporation

Former Assemblyman Abinanti failed to pass any legislation on village incorporation during his 12 years in office, and yet has chosen to misrepresent my record for his own political gain. But, the fact remains that I never supported an exemption for Edgemont from the new laws, and I never sponsored legislation to that effect. Rather, I have spoken out and voted against a carve-out for Edgemont, and I have worked to make Greenburgh’s voice heard in Albany.

Moving forward, I will continue to listen to the people of District 92 and provide my support for keeping unincorporated Greenburgh whole.

MaryJane Shimsky, 3/25/24

Affordability: This is a broad topic that includes numerous areas, such as passing the NY HEAT Act to rein in utility costs for low and middle income New Yorkers; making progress in building more housing that is affordable for low and moderate income New Yorkers, including with next-generation Mitchell-Lama owner-occupied housing; increasing investments in childcare; building on our success in ending copayments for insulin in State-regulated insurance plans; helping our local governments control property taxes by ensuring that the upcoming school district funding formula updates work for our school districts, and increasing aid to our municipalities.

Issues — MaryJane Shimsky

Rebuilding & Modernizing New York’s Aging Infrastructure

We have a responsibility to maintain and rebuild our roadways, water systems, public transportation, and broadband for the next generation — with sustainability and equity built in as fundamental to our success.

MaryJane Shimsky for Assembly

Supports passing the New York Home Energy Affordable Transition Act to reduce utility costs for low- and middle-income New Yorkers.

Supports rebuilding roads, water systems, public transportation, and broadband with sustainability and equity considerations.

- Supports passing the New York Home Energy Affordable Transition Act to reduce utility costs for low- and middle-income New Yorkers.
- Supports rebuilding roads, water systems, public transportation, and broadband with sustainability and equity considerations.

Asms. Levenberg & Shimsky, Mayor Hsu Rally Rally in Westchester to Defend Climate Law that Will Lower Energy Bills

“Renewables are cheaper and cleaner than gas or nuclear—and they are essential to achieving a more stable, affordable energy system. Rolling back New York’s clean energy goals now would only force us to keep investing in outdated infrastructure, just as extreme weather worsens and utility bills keep rising. Instead, we need to build on our progress and use the CLCPA’s tools to accelerate New York’s transition to an affordable, reliable, renewable energy future,” said State Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky.

News and Updates — MaryJane Shimsky

MetroNorth's Hudson Line is in peril due to climate change, experiencing mudslides after severe storms and expected to experience regular flooding by 2050. I am working with my colleagues to make the Hudson Line a major priority for the MTA. I also worked hard to pass the Climate Change Superfund bill, which will require leading carbon producers to fund a "superfund" to repair infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the effects of climate change.

But to make our infrastructure less vulnerable to climate change, we also must reduce greenhouse emissions by passing the NY HEAT Act, the Bigger Better Bottle Bill, and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Bill. And in order for our communities to be resilient to the effects of climate change, we must invest in ways to protect them from the flooding resulting from climate change.

“Our local communities are eager to make use of their Hudson River shorelines, but the scale of PCB contamination and the costs of remediation are simply too great for them to bear,” said Shimsky. “The EPA must live up to its promise and ensure that this 200-mile-long Superfund site is restored to safety for our residents, wildlife and environment.”

Advocates for using the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to accelerate New York’s transition to renewable energy.

Said she worked to pass the Climate Change Superfund bill, requiring major carbon producers to fund repairs to climate-damaged infrastructure.

Calls for passing the New York Home Energy Affordable Transition Act, Bigger Better Bottle Bill, and Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Bill to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

Calls on the Environmental Protection Agency to restore the 200-mile Hudson River Superfund site to a safe condition.

- Advocates for using the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to accelerate New York’s transition to renewable energy.
- Said she worked to pass the Climate Change Superfund bill, requiring major carbon producers to fund repairs to climate-damaged infrastructure.
- Calls for passing the New York Home Energy Affordable Transition Act, Bigger Better Bottle Bill, and Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Bill to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
- Calls on the Environmental Protection Agency to restore the 200-mile Hudson River Superfund site to a safe condition.

I am appalled that a judge presiding in Livingston County has ruled that the Equal Rights Amendment be removed from the 2024 ballot. It is critical this decision is overturned.

The ruling comes nearly two years to the day since we learned that the United States Supreme Court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. Our rights were under attack from MAGA Republicans then, and they are no more secure today. This is why it is critical that New York enact the Equal Rights Amendment and enshrine its broad range of protections, including abortion rights, in the State Constitution.

“Nearly one in five Americans currently has the option to seek aid in dying in their home state, enabling them to manage their last days on their own terms,” said Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky. “Our legislation would extend this end-of-life choice to New Yorkers facing a prognosis of less than six months to live. It is a compassionate and thoughtfully crafted bill, with protections for patients and physicians, and with no obligation for either to participate. The Medical Aid in Dying bill has the support of a majority of New Yorkers.”

Sponsored Westchester County legislation protecting access to women’s health clinics, raising the tobacco age to 21, and authorizing an opioid lawsuit.

Supports eliminating copayments for insulin in state-regulated insurance plans.

Supports enacting New York’s Equal Rights Amendment to add abortion-rights protections to the state constitution.

Supports medical aid in dying for terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live, with protections for patients and physicians.

- Supports eliminating copayments for insulin in state-regulated insurance plans.
- Supports enacting New York’s Equal Rights Amendment to add abortion-rights protections to the state constitution.
- Supports medical aid in dying for terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live, with protections for patients and physicians.

Technology has made voting in New York State much easier, perhaps most especially for people with disabilities, but it has also brought new risks. I support the concept of ensuring that New Yorkers can vote as conveniently as voters in many other states. At the same time, continual oversight and investment are required to ensure that the machines we use are secure and backed up by paper ballots, and that our cybersecurity measures are kept up to date.

I am a co-sponsor of the Voting Integrity and Verification Act of New York (VIVA NY), which would require that every voter is provided with a verifiable, hand-marked paper ballot.

Supports making voting more convenient while maintaining secure voting machines, paper-ballot backups, and updated cybersecurity protections.

Co-sponsored the Voting Integrity and Verification Act of New York, which would provide every voter a verifiable, hand-marked paper ballot.

- Supports making voting more convenient while maintaining secure voting machines, paper-ballot backups, and updated cybersecurity protections.
- Co-sponsored the Voting Integrity and Verification Act of New York, which would provide every voter a verifiable, hand-marked paper ballot.

The number of elderly individuals in jails and prisons has more than doubled in the past 20 years, many of them Black and Brown people. I support the Fair & Timely and Elder Parole initiatives, enabling those who have served the bulk of their sentence and have demonstrably transformed their lives to have their cases heard by a parole board. It is common-sense legislation that my opponent/predecessor also supported during his time in the Assembly.

Supports Fair and Timely Parole and Elder Parole initiatives to allow eligible people who have transformed their lives to appear before a parole board.

- Supports Fair and Timely Parole and Elder Parole initiatives to allow eligible people who have transformed their lives to appear before a parole board.

There is a great need to address inequities in education funding. In the 2024-25 budget, we allocated funds for a study of the formula that determines how Foundation Aid for our public schools is distributed. I am keenly interested in seeing that this leads to positive change for our struggling districts.

Supports changing New York’s school-aid formula to address inequities in funding for struggling districts.

- Supports changing New York’s school-aid formula to address inequities in funding for struggling districts.

What is your position on a potential Edgemont village incorporation?

I am against an Edgemont incorporation. It would create unjustifiable costs, both anticipated and as yet unknown, for the people of the Town of Greenburgh and the Edgemont community. Voters can read a more detailed assessment of the potential risks in this March 22nd press release.

Supports expanding affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers, including next-generation Mitchell-Lama owner-occupied housing.

Opposes incorporating Edgemont as a village, citing anticipated and unknown costs to Greenburgh and Edgemont residents.

- Opposes incorporating Edgemont as a village, citing anticipated and unknown costs to Greenburgh and Edgemont residents.

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