Currently holds the office of New York State Senate - District 17 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for New York State Senate - District 17 in 2024 New York General Election.
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Get StartedShe has voted for every single reproductive and maternal health package that has come to the Senate floor, proudly voted for the Equal Rights Amendment, and believes firmly that New York must remain a safe harbor for all to receive care, especially amidst national rollbacks to these hard fought freedoms. Learn more
She is committed to building community relationships with local law enforcement, while ensuring that kids and young adults have the pathways necessary to keep them off the streets. Learn more
Iwen fought for her local small businesses by voting for legislation that would give them more time to cure regulatory violations before being fined, cosponsoring legislation that would create a small business compliance guide so that these business owners are up to date on latest regs, and passing a law that would make it a felony to assault a retail worker, along with a tax credit so small businesses can protect themselves from crime. Learn more
In just her first term, she voted for fully funding public education for the first time in New York’s history, halted in-state tuition hikes for in SUNY and CUNY, secured 40 million for CUNY so that they can continue to open doors for their students, and “turned on the TAP” by increasing the Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more
Iwen will continue to fight for our working families and ensure that they aren’t priced out of the homes they’ve always known and loved. That means continuing to push for greater affordability in the market, and shielding people from hidden fees or exorbitant rent hikes. Learn more
Iwen has been a fighter for language inclusivity, and sponsored legislation requiring government agencies to translate their forms so that people of all backgrounds can access vital information without language being a barrier. Learn more
Senator Chu is committed to ensuring our streets are clean and safe for the community to enjoy. That’s why in her first term, Senator Chu championed trailblazing e-bike legislation, which required greater safety disclosures to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires and regulated their use on sidewalks–keeping riders, pedestrians, and residents safer. Learn more
In an effort to combat the rampant anti-Semitism and islamophobia that many members of the community face, Senator Chu also voted to add over 20 offenses to the list of eligible hate crimes so the perpetrators can be held accountable, and delivered millions of dollars overall to secure our religious schools and places of worship, because everyone deserves to feel safe at home. Learn more
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