Albert Baldeo

Education Expand and improve New York State’s free-college tuition programs and make college more affordable for all families, thereby ensuring a first class college education being made possible for all New Yorkers. Education Turn around failing schools in the district, enhance the graduation rate, provide more lab tops and certified teachers, and get rid of trailer park classrooms permanently. Healthcare Will pursue additional housing through the rental of attics and basements, as is legal in certain parts of NYC, as long as they fulfill safety requirements and reasonable rents, not greedy landlords’ expectations. Infrastructure / Transportation Albert will also demand that the MTA make repairs in a timely manner, push to redesign and upgrade the bus system to prevent slow and unreliable buses, while expanding services. He will also expand MTA service to underserved areas, and audit the agency to maximize profits, repairs and expansion. Education Ensure full restitution and payment on the long overdue Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE) lawsuit, ensure funds are obtained to benefit our schools more, thereby providing the resources to encourage, nurture and inspire our children to achieve success. Healthcare Will protect the quality of life, affordability and character of our neighborhoods against inappropriate development that will affect communities and lower market values, or price out longtime residents. Healthcare Will fight for laws and regulations that protect renters from arbitrary, unreasonable increases and eviction, and support relief like “Good Cause Eviction,” while providing compassionate funds and fight for property tax relief for pandemic affected tenants and homeowners. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Albert will increase funding, police patrols, work collaboratively with the NYPD in the district, institute more civilian patrol groups, maintain a close eye on law enforcement and community relations so greater trust and cooperation is fostered, and inspire everyone to unite and eradicate crime, and get guns off the streets. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Albert will fight for more funding, gain more resources, and secure the cooperation of the Governor, the Mayor, the NYPD and community leaders to ensure our communities are safer, more vigilant and more equipped to deal with the crime situation. Healthcare Will fight for the interests of homeowners against greedy banks and mortgage companies trying to foreclose their homes. Education As your State Senator, Albert will partner with all parties having a stake in education, and: -Increase library hours and locations, and secure funding for help with homework. Education Promulgate stronger school safety environment, while securing more funding for crossing guards and cameras at dangerous intersections, and locations. Education He believes strongly in maximizing each child’s potential, because his upbringing centered around education. Education Support the creation and expansion of after-school programs, sports and extracurricular activities, while upgrading playgrounds, cricket and ball fields. Education Provide the extra help needed for children with special needs, IEPs, our English Language Learners, and those from difficult family situations, and improve social services assistance, nutrition, and health care, while protecting funding and staffing.