Community Safety, Mental Health, Clean Environment
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Passed common sense laws to raise the age of purchasing a semiautomatic weapon to 21, require protective storage of firearms around kids, and ban ghost guns and 3D-printed guns
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Voted to stop data center expansion to prevent skyrocketing utility costs & protect our water supply
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In almost 6 years in office, I secured over $12M for our schools, local villages, police and fire departments, & valued community organizations.
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Passed laws protecting victims of domestic violence & stalking
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As the primary sponsor, I passed a law that creates a formal peer-to-peer mental-health support program for law-enforcement officers.
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Advocated for an additional $75 million for the LETECH Grant Program which allocates funding to police departments to procure equipment & technology
Ensuring a Quality Education
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Education is about giving every child the opportunity to flourish and succeed.
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Made critical investments in childcare & Universal Pre-K to give families & children the support to help them thrive.
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Expanded access gives parents peace of mind, knowing their children are safe, cared for, and learning.
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Secured record school funding to enrich programs & provide a strong foundation.
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Extended the timeline to transition to zero-emission school buses & will continue advocating for the state to implement & procure the necessary resources.
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Delivered historic increases in school funding, expanded free school meal programs, & strengthened mental health services for students.
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Boosted funding for our libraries to inspire literacy, enhance services & broaden outstanding programs
Lower Our Cost of Living:
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Ended the unfair practice of automatic utility rate increases when the Public Service Commission (PSC) denies a corporation’s initial request
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Require excess auto insurance industry profits be returned to policyholders while lowering out-of-control costs by tackling fraud
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Ratepayer affordability must now be considered when evaluating rate changes
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Sponsored & passed legislation to help retired senior homeowners receive timely property tax relief by using their most recent tax return when applying for Enhanced STAR benefits
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Returned $4 billion to taxpayers for utility and inflation relief
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Passed legislation banning surveillance pricing to make the price depend on the product, not on the individual shopper.
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I will always stand up for our first responders and their families. State and local police, firefighters, and EMTs deserve our gratitude for keeping our families safe.
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This year I successully advocated for the tax exemption for NYS Volunteer Fire-Fighters to increaseed from $200 to $800 for individuals, and from $400 to $1,600 for married joint filers.
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The devastation of gun violence and opioid addiction have impacted our communities and too many families. I believe a multi-pronged approach is necessary- working together with police, EMTs, medical and social work professionals, and community groups.
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I've sponsored and passed new statewide laws to save lives and seek justice for victims.
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Supporting and delivering for our local schools is vital.
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Advocating for our schools in Albany will always be a top priority.
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Funding Mental health, Special Education, & enrichment programs is paramount.
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Holding the line on property taxes is key.
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I successfully sponsored and passed statewide legislation to continue an important pilot program to screen young learners early for special education needs. This helps improve learning outcomes and equips parents with resources.
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Long Island's middle class and working families are being squeezed.
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Local seniors, veterans and disabled residents keep finding it harder to stay in their homes and our communites.
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Home ownership seems out of reach for many young profressionals & couples.
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Federal cuts in healthcare, snap benefits and tariffs and war overseas have resulted in escalated gas & grocery prices, increased food insecurity, utilitity bills have sky-rocketed.and financial instability.
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I have successfully fought advocated for and passed measures to reduce utility payment. decrease taxes, provide assistance for rent and mortgage make life more affordable and clamp down on insurance companies and utilitly companies.
Judy ran for office for the first time in 2018 - and won. Her grassroots victory gave Long Island a greater voice in Albany, and Judy has stayed true to her word. She is running to be re-elected to a fourth term.
A proud mother of four and grandmother of two, Judy believes that listening and hard work can get the job done right. She is proud to be known as a representive who listens to her constituency, discerns before acting. and employs a moderate approach.
Judy raised her family in Rockville Centre, a community and PTA leader committed to our public schools. She provided a strong voice in Long Island's "Opt Out" movement against the overuse of standardized testing.
Judy is a proud alumni of SUNY Oneonta, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Economics with minors in Political Science and Communication. After graduating, she worked in the financial industry before founding her own business in health coaching and becoming a published author in wellness.
A former President of the Rockville Centre Newcomers Club and a long-time Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Judy became a Senior Advisor and Director of Community Outreach in the State Senate in 2016.
