State Assembly Member - District 23
Pesach Osina
Democratic nominee, who won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary over Mike Scala with 60.6% of the vote.
Stacey Pheffer Amato
Assembly member for District 23, who is not running for re-election
“Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I care deeply about who carries that work forward. I’ve known Pesach for years, I’ve seen his heart for this community, and I know he will always put our families first.”
— Stacey Pheffer Amato, Assembly member
Mark Levine
New York City Comptroller
Julie Menin
Speaker of the New York City Council
Joe Addabbo
Senator
“I’ve worked with Pesach for years and have seen his commitment to our communities firsthand. He understands the issues our families face, he knows how to bring people together, and most importantly, he knows how to get results.”
— Senator Joe Addabbo
James Sanders Jr.
New York State Senator for District 10, which covers the Rockaway peninsula and Broad Channel
“He understands our issues and shares our values. I know he’ll make an outstanding legislator and will deliver for his constituents on Day One.”
— James Sanders Jr., State Senator
Roxanne Persaud
New York State Senator
Khaleel Anderson
Assembly member for District 31, which includes parts of the Rockaway peninsula
“I am proud to endorse Pesach Osina and look forward to him serving communities like Wavecrest Gardens, Gateway Apartments, Seaview Towers, Ocean Park, Ozone Park, and the many diverse neighborhoods that make up the 23rd Assembly District.”
— Khaleel Anderson, Assembly member
Sam Berger
Assembly member
Simcha Eichenstein
Assembly member
Kalman Yeger
Assembly member
Selvena Brooks-Powers
New York City Council member for District 31, which covers the eastern half of the Rockaway peninsula
“I’ve known Pesach for years; he’s constantly grinding away to help Queens residents in any way he can.”
— Selvena Brooks-Powers, City Council member
Lynn Schulman
New York City Council member
Ty Hankerson
New York City Council member
Phil Goldfeder
Former Assembly member for District 23 (2011–2016)
“As someone who was born and raised here, and now raising my own children here, there is no one I trust more than Pesach Osina to protect our neighborhoods, stand up for every family, and secure a strong future for the communities we love.”
— Phil Goldfeder, former Assembly member
Audrey Pheffer
Former Assembly member for District 23
NYC Police Benevolent Association
Union
“Now more than ever, police officers need strong allies in Albany who can back up their words with actions and pass legislation that benefits public safety. Pesach Osina will do that.”
— Patrick Hendry, President of the NYC PBA
New York State AFL-CIO
Union
District Council 37
Union
United Federation of Teachers
Union
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
Union
32BJ SEIU
Union
Hotel and Gaming Trades Council
Union
NYC District Council of Carpenters
Union
New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)
Union
Civil Service Employees Association
Union
Public Employees Federation
Union
Council of School Supervisors and Administrators
Union
Communications Workers of America District 1 (CWA District 1)
Union
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056
Union
New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association
Union
BAC Local 1
Union
BAC Local 7
Union
NYC Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association
Organization
New York League of Conservation Voters
Organization
Ozone Park Bangladeshi American Society
Organization
Italian American PAC
PAC
Community First Party
Also on your ballot on the Community First Party line
Others running for State Assembly Member - District 23