George A. Alvarez

Rent rules, fair housing and housing aid

Supports expanding rent stabilization statewide through the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, saying every person deserves the dignity and stability of safe, affordable housing. Sponsored a 2025 law barring discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers, and sponsors a bill declaring housing a human right that would create a state affordable housing czar and volunteer task force. Says he secured $3 million for housing upgrades at Keith Plaza and $50,000 for the Kelly Towers Senior Center.

Cost of living, taxes and tolls

Wants to lower costs for Bronx working families and expand economic opportunity. Sponsors bills to create a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers and to cap property taxes on primary residences of homeowners over 65, and a toll-relief bill for drivers. Supports the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory. Voted for the state's Aid to Localities budget bill in 2024.

Public safety and neighborhood rules

Sponsors a bill for a state grant program funding crime-prevention measures, including panic buttons and surveillance equipment, at bodegas, convenience stores and food marts. Voted for a 2026 law amending limits on how close cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship.

Schools and class size

Says every student should have the material resources needed to succeed academically and professionally. Sponsored the 2026 law extending the deadline for class-size reductions in the school district of any city of one million or more people, and sponsors a bill requiring public school students to take three financial literacy courses between sixth and twelfth grade.

Health care, hospitals and medical aid in dying

Says quality health care should be accessible, affordable and responsive to every community. Co-sponsored and voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, signed in 2026, and voted for the 2024-25 health and mental hygiene budget bill. Sponsors a bill creating a commission to study state-funded health services for eligible seniors and people with disabilities living part- or full-time in the Dominican Republic. Says he secured a $140 million investment in St. Barnabas Hospital with Gov. Hochul.