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Albert Baldeo is from Guyana. He earned his bachelor's degree in international business from The Univeristy of the West Indies. He currently lives in Richmond Hills, New York. 

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Albert currently works as a state assembly district leader and the president of the Baldeo Foundation and Empowerment Center. 

Albert previously ran for New York State senator in 2022 and for New York State assembly member in 2020, but did not win. He also ran for New York City council member in 2001 and for New York State senator in 2006, but did not win. He was elected as a district leader twice.

Albert previously ran for New York State senator in 2022 and 2006 and for New York State assembly member in 2020, but did not win. He also ran for New York City council member in 2001, but did not win.

Plans to set up a recovery fund to assist veterans, displaced workers, tenants, small business and mom-and-pop stores to reopen and thrive

Supports "Good Cause Eviction" policies and property tax relief for pandemic-affected tenants and homeowners.

Opposes foreclosure by banks and mortgage companies.

Plans to secure additional federal funding for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).

- Plans to set up a recovery fund to assist veterans, displaced workers, tenants, small business and mom-and-pop stores to reopen and thrive
- Supports "Good Cause Eviction" policies and property tax relief for pandemic-affected tenants and homeowners.
- Opposes foreclosure by banks and mortgage companies.
- Plans to secure additional federal funding for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).

Economy

Advocates for reducing air and noise pollution from John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport traffic.

- Advocates for reducing air and noise pollution from John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport traffic.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to reduce healthcare costs, including premiums, deductibles, co-payments, and prescription drugs.

- Opposes closing local hospitals.
- Plans to reduce healthcare costs, including premiums, deductibles, co-payments, and prescription drugs.

Healthcare

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

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Promises to eliminate "bad police officers."

Supports increased funding and resources, and collaboration with leaders and law enforcement to enhance community safety and address crime.

- Promises to eliminate "bad police officers."
- Supports increased funding and resources, and collaboration with leaders and law enforcement to enhance community safety and address crime.

Public Safety

Wants to improve failing schools, increase graduation rates, provide more certified teachers, and eliminate "trailer park classrooms."

Supports providing additional assistance for children with special needs, individualized education programs (IEPs), English language learners, and those from challenging family situations.

Prioritizes providing additional assistance for children with special needs, individualized education programs (IEPs), English language learners, and those from challenging family situations.

Supports expanding and improving New York State’s free-college tuition programs.

Calls for the expansion and improvement of New York State’s free-college tuition programs.

Supports creating and expanding after-school programs, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Advocates for the creation and expansion of after-school programs, sports, and extracurricular activities.

- Wants to improve failing schools, increase graduation rates, provide more certified teachers, and eliminate "trailer park classrooms."
- Prioritizes providing additional assistance for children with special needs, individualized education programs (IEPs), English language learners, and those from challenging family situations.
- Calls for the expansion and improvement of New York State’s free-college tuition programs.
- Advocates for the creation and expansion of after-school programs, sports, and extracurricular activities.

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Was convicted in 2014 of interfering with a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation related to his 2010 City Council campaign and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

- Was convicted in 2014 of interfering with a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation related to his 2010 City Council campaign and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

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Calls for a reduction of health insurance premiums, deductibles, and co-payments, as well as prescription drug costs.

As a community leader, opened the first Community Assistance Center and organized a free citizenship and voter registration drive.

Supports increased police presence and advocates for enhanced security measures to protect neighborhoods, schools, homes, and public transportation from guns and terrorism.

Supports ensuring full payment of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE) lawsuit to benefit schools and provide resources for children to achieve success.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is originally from Ozone Park, Queens. He earned his bachelor's degree from St. John’s University and his Law Degree from Touro Law School. Joseph volunteers with the Ozone Park Kiwanis. He lives with his wife, Dawn, and their two children in Queens. Joseph is the son of former Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo.

Joseph is Chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee. He works at the New York State Senate, where he oversees state-level policy on gaming growth, licensing, and studies on gambling addiction. He previously worked at no other companies.

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Joseph previously worked as a lawyer for 10 years.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is currently a member of the New York State Senate representing the 15th Senate District. He is chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. | New York City Campaign Finance Board

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is currently a member of the New York State Senate representing the 15th Senate District. Originally elected in 2008, he is in his fourth term. Previously Joseph was elected to New York City Council for the 32nd district, and served two terms.

Supports responsible growth and the introduction of new casinos to enhance the economy in downstate areas.

Supports mobile sports betting in New York.

- Supports new casinos.
- Supports mobile sports betting in New York.

Supports legislation aimed at protecting the environment and promoting renewable energy sources.

- Supports legislation aimed at protecting the environment and promoting renewable energy sources.

As of June 18, 2026, Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is originally from Ozone Park, Queens. He earned his bachelor's degree from St. John’s University and his Law Degree from Touro Law School. Joseph volunteers with the Ozone Park Kiwanis. He lives with his wife, Dawn, and their two children in Queens. Joseph is the son of former congressman Joseph P. Addabbo.

Joseph is a member of the New York State Senate, previously he served in the New York City Council, and worked as a lawyer for 10 years.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is currently a member of the New York State Senate representing the 15th Senate District. Originally elected in 2008, he is in his fourth term. Previously Joseph was elected to New York City Council for the 32nd district, and served two terms. He is currently chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee.

- Supports new casinos.
- Supports mobile sports betting.

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