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Stephanie R. Ruskay
DEMOCRAT
Stephanie R. Ruskay is running for New York Member of Assembly, District 69, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Stephanie R. Ruskay is a mother and rabbi. She studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. She is married.
Professional background
Stephanie is a community organizer and the executive director at the Hendel Center for Ethics and Justice.
Economy
Supports increasing funding for affordable early childcare and early childhood education as well as expanding access to after-school options.
Advocates for robust public transportation.
Opposes the Commercial Rent Tax and advocates to end it.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports advancing the New York Climate Initiative by passing and funding New York’s Cap-and-Invest program.
Aims to decarbonize transportation by accelerating school electrification of other medium and heavy duty vehicles and by adopting a Clean Transportation Standard that prioritizes zero emission vehicles.
Said, "Lower energy bills for renters and homeowners by expanding state clean heating, cooling, and energy efficiency programs while strengthening tenant protections so upgrades do not raise rents."
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Healthcare
Supports the New York Health Act and believes healthcare is a human right.
Said, "Access to gender-affirming care is non-negotiable. Transgender Americans are our family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers. They deserve robust allies in state, local, and federal government. I pledge to be a champion for this marginalized community."
Believes in access to safe and affordable reproductive healthcare.
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Voting & Elections
As of June 18, 2026, Stephanie R. Ruskay’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Public Safety
Supports the New York For All Act, which aims to prohibit local law enforcement from assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Said, "The MELT Act will restore accountability over masked vigilantes who work for federal agencies tasked with carrying out President Trump’s immigration agenda. The masks have to come off."
Supports guaranteeing access to representation for immigrants facing deportation through state grants to local organizations providing legal support.
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Education
Supports increasing universal Pre-K enrollment.
Said, "Increase funding for SUNY and CUNY. Trump’s war on higher education has no place in New York State."
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports increasing funding for the New York City Housing Authority.
Supports creating a Manhattan Tenants Union.
Supports increasing the production of affordable housing units.
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