Melvin Rivera

Proposes focusing immigration enforcement on criminal offenders, requiring warrants and protecting places of worship and civic or administrative appointments. Supports expedited Green Card pathways for people who have lived in the United States for at least 10 years, follow the law and pay taxes.

Supports repealing New York's Taylor Law and protecting workers' rights to organize, protest and negotiate fair wages. Also proposes improving compensation and working conditions for public employees.

Proposes expanding trade schools, apprenticeships and industrial high schools, with financial-literacy and entrepreneurship training. Also supports returning more control to parents and communities so students graduate with job skills as well as diplomas.

Proposes auditing MTA spending and congestion pricing, expanding Fair Fares and improving commuter affordability. Also supports regulated transit alternatives in underserved areas.

Proposes investments in flood resilience, sewer infrastructure and climate adaptation, along with expanded cooling centers and senior and disability support. Also supports strict lead-safety and air-quality standards.