Helping Working Families
Helped pass a historic investment of $7 billion over four years in childcare to make childcare more affordable for working families, lowering costs from thousands annually to 1% of household income for qualifying families.
Helped raise minimum wage, which will rise to $16 in 2026 and then index to inflation.
Helped defeat proposals to eventually ban new gas-powered heating appliances in homes.
Successfully advocated for the Homeowner Protection Program to help families facing foreclosure.
Helped expand the Empire State Tax Credit to include children under age four.
Approved $400 million to provide relief to New Yorkers experiencing high electric bills as well as lowering energy burdens through electrifications and retrofits.
Introduced legislation to shorten the waiting period for striking workers to receive the unemployment benefits they need and deserve.
Helped pass state budgets that provide billions in tax cuts and property tax rebates.