Protecting equality for all New Yorkers.

I have been fighting for equality my entire life. After law school, I worked as a public defender with Legal Aid, helping low-income New Yorkers navigate our criminal justice system. In the Assembly, I have worked tirelessly to ensure all New Yorkers are treated equally, and I am especially proud to have been the prime sponsor on Marriage Equality and the Dignity for All act.

The people. I moved here in the 1990s with my now-husband because we knew we would be safe and accepted, and we'd be able to find a community. It was one of the smartest decisions we ever made.

Subway delays.

Morning classes before having coffee.

Our transit system is crumbling and we need to make serious changes to ensure that New Yorkers can get from point A to point B in a timely and safe manner. In the Assembly, I have fought for a Millionaire's Tax to help fund the repairs we do desperately need for our transit system. We need to secure funding, end the finger pointing, and demand greater transparency from the MTA.

Eleanor Roosevelt - she lived and made history.

We need to see increased investments from all parties involved - city, state, and federal governments - so that we can address the lead paint, heat issues, water shortages, leaky roofs, and other issues that too many NYCHA buildings have. Additionally, we need greater accountability from the mayor's administration.

Oh yes, I love to cook. It's relaxing. My specialty is poached fish and risotto.

I have been an advocate for my entire life and I was inspired by my mother's political activism when I was a child. After law school, I worked as a public defender. I am tremendously proud of the work I was able to accomplish as a lawyer to make a difference for New Yorkers across all walks of life, but I knew that if I wanted to make lasting change, I would need to be the one changing the laws, not trying to work within the system.

Favorite movie is An American President. Favorite TV show is any cooking show. My favorite app is the Weather Channel app.

I do a mean electric slide.