United States Congress Member

Assembly Member, New York State Assembly; Guidance Counselor; New York City Public School Teacher

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Hunter-Lehman College; Master's Degree, Lehman College; Law Degree, New York Law School

I am pleased to hold endorsements from the Stonewall Democrats of NYC, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-choice America, the New York State AFL-CIO, 1199 SEIU, 32BJ, the New York Working Families Party, the Women's Equality Party, the New York League of Conservation Voters, the Sierra Club, End Citizens United, the Black Democrats of Westchester County, and I have been named a Mom’s Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate

Former Member of the New York State Assembly and current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Throughout my career I have championed policies that promote access to healthcare, smarter energy
policies, a strong democracy with a reduced role for money in our elections and increased access to the polls, a vibrant economy, safe streets, and quality education for all Americans.

My voting record includes a 100% Pro-Senior Rating from the Alliance for Retired Americans, a 100% Civil Rights Rating from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign, a 100% Pro-Choice Rating from Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-choice America, a 100% Conservation Voting Record from the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund, a 100% rating from the Hispanic Leadership Agenda, and an A rating from the NAACP. My work on Gun Control has earned me an “F” rating from the NRA.

Providing assistance to my constituents is one of my most important duties in Congress, and I am proud of my record and the work I have done in my district offices to help others.