Currently holds the office of New York State Assembly - District 78 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for New York State Assembly - District 78 in 2024 New York General Election.
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Get StartedWe support targeted reform of “Raise the Age” to allow 16- and 17-year-old defendants to be charged in criminal court, rather than the family court, in specified gun cases, and to allow judges to consider a juvenile’s full criminal history. Learn more
I’m in favor of canceling as much as 50,000 of student debt for federal student loan borrowers as well as extending the interest reduction on student loans as a form of pandemic relief. The cancellation of student debt would dramatically narrow the racial wealth gap, giving millions of families a fighting chance at long-term financial security. Learn more
We support that the penalties for gun trafficking depend upon the number of guns involved in the offense, Additionally, we support common-sense legislation that lowers the number of firearms required to show presumptive evidence that an individual possessed them with the intent to sell from 5 to 3. Learn more
George supports Medicare for All and he believes it’s a moral imperative that we address the failings of our health care system. Learn more
A critical component of public safety is providing comprehensive mental health support to the nearly 300,000 New Yorkers with severe mental illness. Increasing access to medical records in order to determine eligibility for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) and provide continuity in treatment; Reducing the barriers for patients to remain in continuous effective care treatment is a must. Learn more
George is committed to increased funding for our safety-net hospitals and facilities, like NYC’s Health Hospitals, which serve Medicaid beneficiaries, undocumented individuals, and the uninsured. Learn more
NYCHA needs more money and better management and it is our RESPONSIBILITY to make it happens. Learn more
George believes NYS needs a comprehensive social safety net, from affordable health care and housing to quality education and job support. Learn more
The State government has the tools to lift millions of New Yorkers out of poverty. Whether it’s raising the minimum wage, having access to better-paying jobs, or reforming our State tax code to reach the needs of the lowest-income New Yorkers. Learn more
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