Vanessa Aronson

Supports fully funding public schools, protecting critical education resources and ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education starting in early childhood. Cites her experience as a former public school teacher and a public school parent.

Wants to expand access to affordable, high-quality health care across the state, reduce out-of-pocket costs and close coverage gaps. Supports expanding access to affordable home care and strengthening services that let seniors age in place.

Supports evidence-based strategies to reduce crime, combat antisemitism and other forms of hate, and build trust between communities and public safety personnel. Wants stronger rules and enforcement for mopeds and e-bikes, holding large delivery platforms accountable for unsafe practices that endanger workers and pedestrians, and street investments for seniors, people with disabilities and families with strollers.

Supports strengthening ethics laws, increasing government transparency, and stronger oversight and enforcement.

Supports standing against discrimination toward LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, investing in their safety and opportunity, and enforcing the protections in the New York State constitution.

Wants sustained investment in sanitation, waste reduction and environmental programs, including expanding recycling and composting and enforcing sanitation standards.