Furhan Ahmad is from Elmhurst, Queens. He has an associate's degree in forensic science from the Borough of Manhattan Community College. He is engaged to his fiancée, Anjula Acharia, and lives in the West Village.

The Candidates 2026: Furhan Ahmad for Assembly District 66

Furhan Ahmad is from Elmhurst, Queens. He has an associate's degree in forensic science from the Borough of Manhattan Community College and a bachelor's degree that he completed in Hunter College. He is engaged to his fiancée, Anjula Acharia, and lives in the West Village.

Furhan is a first responder. He has served as an emergency medical technician (EMT), police officer, and firefighter for more than two decades. He is also a lifelong union member.

Lifelong Union Member Furhan Ahmad Earns Major Labor ...

Furhan is a first responder. He has served as an emergency medical technician (EMT), police officer, and firefighter. 

Furhan previously ran for New York City Council in 2023 and for New York State Assembly in 2026, but did not win.

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2026 New York General Election

2026 New York Primary Election

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Working Families

Supports the Commercial Rent Stabilization Act (S8319 / A5568).

Supports the Commercial Rent Stabilization Act.

Supports expanding state funding under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act.

Supports increasing funding for the Housing Access Voucher Program from $50 million to $250 million.

- Supports the Commercial Rent Stabilization Act.
- Supports expanding state funding under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act.
- Supports increasing funding for the Housing Access Voucher Program from $50 million to $250 million.

Economy

Supports investing in infrastructure to protect small businesses from flooding and storm damage.

Supports climate resilience funding and investing in infrastructure to protect small businesses from flooding and storm damage.

Supports integrating mental health support resources into climate emergency response.

- Supports climate resilience funding and investing in infrastructure to protect small businesses from flooding and storm damage.
- Supports integrating mental health support resources into climate emergency response.

Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding substance use treatment services, including outpatient, inpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Supports integrating addiction specialists into B-HEARD and other crisis response programs.

Wants to assist families in finding home care services.

Supports connecting residents to affirming healthcare providers and legal support for out-of-state medical protections.

Wants to assist with insurance denials and appeals.

Wants to assist with medical insurance denials and appeals.

Wants to connect residents to climate health resources, including heat emergency support and air quality alerts.

- Supports expanding substance use treatment services, including outpatient, inpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
- Supports integrating addiction specialists into B-HEARD and other crisis response programs.
- Wants to assist families in finding home care services.
- Supports connecting residents to affirming healthcare providers and legal support for out-of-state medical protections.
- Wants to assist with medical insurance denials and appeals.
- Wants to connect residents to climate health resources, including heat emergency support and air quality alerts.

Healthcare

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

Voting & Elections

Supports expanding non-police mental health crisis response and investing in preventive measures.

Supports public health-based investments in community safety.

Believes in expanding supportive housing to enhance public safety.

Supports the "Raise the Age" legislation, which increased the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18, and wants to provide more support for youth.

Wants to fix the discovery process so it functions properly.

- Supports expanding non-police mental health crisis response and investing in preventive measures.
- Supports public health-based investments in community safety.
- Believes in expanding supportive housing to enhance public safety.
- Supports bail reform.
- Supports the "Raise the Age" legislation, which increased the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18, and wants to provide more support for youth.
- Wants to fix the discovery process so it functions properly.

Public Safety

Supports access to gender-affirming healthcare.

Supports "shield laws" that protect patients and healthcare providers.

Supports "shield laws," seeking to protect patients and healthcare providers.

Supports the HIV Decriminalization Act, which removes criminal penalties for HIV transmission and exposure.

- Supports access to gender-affirming healthcare.
- Supports "shield laws," seeking to protect patients and healthcare providers.
- Supports the HIV Decriminalization Act, which removes criminal penalties for HIV transmission and exposure.

Education

Supports expanding the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) to protect seniors from displacement.

Supports preserving the Mitchell-Lama housing program to maintain long-term affordable housing.

Supports advocating for climate retrofits and weatherization in senior housing.

Supports funding for LGBTQ+ youth housing and mandates for safe shelter.

Supports expanding supportive housing programs.

Supports advocating for climate-resilient design standards in all new supportive housing.

Supports expanding "Good Cause Eviction" policies, which prevent landlords from evicting tenants without just cause.

Supports the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP) and aims to increase its funding from $50 million to $250 million.

Supports tenant protections that address climate-related displacement.

- Supports expanding the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) to protect seniors from displacement.
- Supports preserving the Mitchell-Lama housing program to maintain long-term affordable housing.
- Supports advocating for climate retrofits and weatherization in senior housing.
- Supports funding for LGBTQ+ youth housing and mandates for safe shelter.
- Supports expanding supportive housing programs.
- Supports advocating for climate-resilient design standards in all new supportive housing.
- Supports expanding "Good Cause Eviction" policies, which prevent landlords from evicting tenants without just cause.
- Supports the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP) and aims to increase its funding from $50 million to $250 million.
- Supports tenant protections that address climate-related displacement.

Housing & Urban Development

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Furhan Ahmad

Supports advocating for climate-resilient design standards in new supportive housing.

Supports funding and investing in infrastructure to protect small businesses from flooding and storm damage.

Furhan Ahmad is from Elmhurst, Queens. He has an associate's degree in forensic science from the Borough of Manhattan Community College and a bachelor's degree from Hunter College. He is engaged to his fianc e9, Anjula Acharia, and lives in the West Village.

Furhan is a retired firefighter. Before retiring, he worked for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) for more than two decades. He also previously served as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and a police officer. 

Furhan previously served as a firefighter with the New York City Fire Department.

Supports the Commercial Rent Stabilization Act, which would limit rent increases for commercial tenants to 3% annually, or 6% if the lease is renewed for more than 5 years.

Supports the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP) pilot funded at $50 million and aims to increase it to $250 million.

Supports expanding commercial rent tax relief.

Supports the STORE Act (S3870) for commercial good cause eviction protections.

Supports aiding small businesses in managing lease disputes, grants, and relief programs.

Supports connecting artists and cultural organizations to funding and space preservation programs.

Supports aiding residents and businesses in accessing climate resilience resources and recovery support after weather emergencies.

Supports climate resilience funding and infrastructure investment to protect small businesses from flooding and storm damage.

Supports aiding residents and businesses in accessing climate resilience resources and recovery support following weather emergencies.

Supports integrating mental health support resources into climate emergency response efforts.

Supports helping residents access mental health services and crisis response alternatives.

Supports families dealing with substance use challenges and instability.

Supports connecting residents to climate health resources, including heat emergency support and air quality alerts.

Wants to expand supportive housing, which provides assistance to people with low incomes, as a key public safety measure.

Supports the "Raise the Age" legislation, which increased the age of criminal responsibility to 18, and wants to provide more support for youth.

Supports aiding families dealing with substance use and instability.

Supports helping families dealing with substance use and instability.

Supports the Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division (BHEARD) program, which sends mental health professionals and EMTs to respond to mental health emergencies.

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