MY BACKGROUND
I am a lifelong New Yorker who knows firsthand the challenges of living, working, and thriving in our great city. From a working-class family from Monroe Street in Chinatown, my journey has taken me across various neighborhoods of NYC — Washington Heights, Elmhurst, Bayside, Ocean Hill, and East Flushing—before returning to Lower Manhattan in 2018. This diverse experience has shaped my deep understanding of the needs of our community, and fuels my commitment to ensuring every New Yorker’s voice is heard, and that our city continues to improve for all.
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Alongside my wife Nancy, a fellow dedicated public servant, I have been an active and steadfast member of this community. As a former member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, where I attained the rank of Sergeant specializing in ground radio repair, I bring leadership, discipline, and a strong work ethic to everything I do. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from SUNY Stony Brook University, and a Master’s Degree in Urban Affairs from CUNY Queens College.
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Since 2001, I have worked for MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) in Lower Manhattan. I currently serve as Director of Expense Analysis for Service Delivery in the Department of Subways. Prior to this position, I had spent most of my career estimating, planning, scheduling and budgeting track access to support capital construction projects within the NYCT subway system. I was a former member of DC37, and was also part of the NYCT Hazmat Team. My experience reflects my dedication to public service and safety.
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I am also involved in community service, where I have been a full member of Community Board 1 (CB1) since 2021, where I also represent CB1 at the Chinatown Business Improvement District meetings. I am an active member of both the Transportation & Street Activity Committee and the Waterfront, Parks & Cultural Committees. Separately, I also served as Vice President and Treasurer of my housing complex. In addition to my current career track, I had worked as a college campus bus and paratransit operator, a direct support professional for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and volunteered as an EMT.
MY VISION FOR DISTRICT 1
I am committed to improving our city’s infrastructure, enhancing transportation across all modes, and to ensure city resources are used efficiently to benefit our community. Congestion pricing needs to be repealed because it is a de facto mobility tax on businesses and residents. As a passionate advocate for public safety and economic vitality, I am dedicated to enhancing city services to better serve both residents, businesses and visitors.
I will collaborate with the Mayor, and other elected officials, to create a safer, more resilient, and thriving Lower Manhattan for everyone. It will be my mission to ensure the voices of all residents in Community District 1 are heard, and our neighborhoods offer better living and working conditions for all.
Let’s build a stronger and safer future together!