There is a direct link between what happens in Albany and what happens in South Brooklyn. From funding for public education, to the MTA, to public safety, jobs and housing, state policies and leadership have very real effects on our lives here at home. However, our sitting state senator has been in office for sixteen years and has lost touch with our community. He blocks measures that would benefit us, including access to overdue public education funds and badly needed transportation updates. It's time for him to go. I'm running because I want to bring funding back to schools and subways, make our streets safe for pedestrians, and protect our working families from unfair taxes and rent increases. It's time for a change. Will you join us?