Based in Sunnyside

Melissa Orlando is a progressive Democrat, longtime Sunnyside resident, and community advocate running for New York State Assembly in District 37. She works full-time at a healthcare company, teaches evening ballet classes, and is a former president of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce.

• Former president of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce

• Works full-time at a healthcare company

• Teaches ballet at Sunnyside Ballet Studio

• Longtime Sunnyside resident