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Andrew Bodiford resides in the Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and a law degree from the City University of New York Law School.

Andrew is a lawyer and author. He operates his own law practice, Law Offices of Andrew Bodiford, Esq., PLLC, where he specializes in social justice law and the rights of the people—including tenants’ rights, personal injury, and emerging areas of law like space law.

Andrew Bodiford previously ran for New York State Assembly District 50 but did not win.

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Andrew previously ran for New York State Assembly District 50 but did not win.

Supports rent regulation for small businesses.

Opposes the Northside Business Improvement District.

Supports the need for frequent and reliable bus services.

Advocates for creating a New York High Speed Rail system to connect Upstate New York.

Supports high-speed rail as a project that could create jobs, improve the climate, and alleviate housing demand, highlighting its significant economic multiplier effect.

Supports working with the City to expand NYC Ferry service.

Supports better service on MetroNorth and the LIRR to alleviate housing pressure in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, making it a more convenient hub for commuters to the City.

Supports a frequent and reliable G train that runs consistently, at least every five minutes during the day.

Supports the need for a local train that operates more frequently during peak rush hours.

Supports increasing service on the G train line from Brooklyn to Queens by securing necessary resources and political will.

Supports increasing train service on the Jamaica line during rush hour to improve commuter options from Williamsburg to Manhattan.

- Supports rent regulation for small businesses.
- Opposes the Northside Business Improvement District.
- Supports the need for frequent and reliable bus services.
- Advocates for creating a New York High Speed Rail system to connect Upstate New York.
- Supports high-speed rail as a project that could create jobs, improve the climate, and alleviate housing demand, highlighting its significant economic multiplier effect.
- Supports working with the City to expand NYC Ferry service.
- Supports better service on MetroNorth and the LIRR to alleviate housing pressure in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, making it a more convenient hub for commuters to the City.
- Supports a frequent and reliable G train that runs consistently, at least every five minutes during the day.
- Supports the need for a local train that operates more frequently during peak rush hours.
- Supports increasing service on the G train line from Brooklyn to Queens by securing necessary resources and political will.
- Supports increasing train service on the Jamaica line during rush hour to improve commuter options from Williamsburg to Manhattan.

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Believes climate change is the greatest long-term threat, particularly to vulnerable neighborhoods in North Brooklyn, and advocates for collaborative solutions at local, national, and international levels to address energy and climate issues.

- Believes climate change is the greatest long-term threat, particularly to vulnerable neighborhoods in North Brooklyn, and advocates for collaborative solutions at local, national, and international levels to address energy and climate issues.

Energy & the Environment

As of June 18, 2026, Andrew Bodiford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes there is an urgent need for radical legislative action to make housing affordable as rent prices continue to rise.

Aims to clean up industrial pollution and protect the climate through collaboration with cities worldwide.

- Believes there is an urgent need for radical legislative action to make housing affordable as rent prices continue to rise.
- Supports affordable housing initiatives.
- Aims to clean up industrial pollution and protect the climate through collaboration with cities worldwide.

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Emily Gallagher is a grassroots neighborhood leader from Brooklyn, New York. She earned a bachelor's degree in culture and communication from Ithaca College and a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College. Public information regarding her family is not available.

Emily is a New York State Assembly member.

Emily Gallagher - New York State Assembly

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Emily previously worked as a weekly columnist for The Greenpoint Star. She also served as the community engagement manager and assistant director of community affairs for Hostelling International New York, a nonprofit youth travel organization. Additionally, Emily worked as the co-chair and organizer for Neighbors Allied for Good Growth, a local social and environmental justice nonprofit organization.

Emily is currently a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 50th district. She was first elected in 2020.

Assemblymember Emily Gallagher - NYS Assembly

Supports increasing taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations.

Supports passing the New York City Commercial Rent Stabilization Act to protect small businesses from un-renewed commercial leases and steep rent increases.

Advocates for increasing the minimum wage and passing pro-labor legislation.

- Supports increasing taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations.
- Supports saving small businesses.
- Supports passing the New York City Commercial Rent Stabilization Act to protect small businesses from un-renewed commercial leases and steep rent increases.
- Advocates for increasing the minimum wage and passing pro-labor legislation.

Supports the All-Electric Buildings Act, which aims to reduce emissions by requiring new buildings to be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels.

Supports the SUNNY Act to establish a framework for the safe use and deployment of balcony solar technology.

Supports protecting and expanding the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

- Supports the All-Electric Buildings Act, which aims to reduce emissions by requiring new buildings to be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels.
- Supports the SUNNY Act to establish a framework for the safe use and deployment of balcony solar technology.
- Supports protecting and expanding the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
- Supports ending hydraulic fracturing.

Supports passing the New York Health Act to establish a single-payer healthcare system.

- Supports passing the New York Health Act to establish a single-payer healthcare system.
- Supports abortion access.

As of June 18, 2026, Emily Gallagher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports expanding criminal justice reform and moving beyond prisons.

- Supports expanding criminal justice reform and moving beyond prisons.

Supported a free volunteer tutoring program called Homework Helpers.

- Supported a free volunteer tutoring program called Homework Helpers.

Supports the creation of "truly affordable housing."

Advocates for expanding rent stabilization waves statewide by supporting the REST Act.

- Supports the creation of "truly affordable housing."
- Advocates for expanding rent stabilization waves statewide by supporting the REST Act.

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- 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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