Pesach Osina
About
Pesach Osina is a Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 23, covering the Rockaways, Broad Channel, Howard Beach, and South Ozone Park. He is a longtime political staffer and former City Council candidate who has worked in the New York City Council, the comptroller’s office, and as an Adams appointee to the city Commission on Racial Equity. Osina has the endorsement of outgoing incumbent Stacey Pheffer Amato.
Longtime political staffer
Former City Council candidate
Worked in New York City Council
Worked in the comptroller’s office
Adams appointee to the city Commission on Racial Equity
Where they stand
Affordability
Pesach Osina will fight to push back on rate hikes, expand tax relief for the middle class, and make childcare more affordable so working families can get ahead.
Responsible Housing
Pesach will protect community input, oppose overdevelopment, and focus on policies like property tax relief and homeowner protections.
Public Safety
Pesach supports law enforcement, believes repeat offenders should be held accountable, and will push for real mental health solutions that make communities safer for everyone.
Their priorities
Issues Pesach is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.
Animal Protection
Pesach will fight to strengthen laws and enforcement so animal cruelty is treated as a serious crime and animals are treated as living beings.
Fighting Hate
Pesach will push for better coordination between agencies, stronger reporting systems, and real support for victims so every community feels safe and protected.
Healthcare for Seniors
Pesach will lower healthcare and prescription costs for seniors.
Protecting our Seniors and Retirees
Pesach will protect pensions, lower healthcare and prescription costs, fix Tier 6, and expand property tax relief so seniors can afford to stay in their homes.
Supporting our Veterans
Pesach will bring services directly into the community with local access to benefits, healthcare support, and assistance from trained professionals.
Support
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