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REAL SOLUTIONS THAT I AM FIGHTING TOWARDS
There's no reason why the greatest city in the world can't also be the most affordable. That's why Lester is working in Albany to bring down the costs for working families and small businesses across our City.
CHANG CARES:
FIGHTING FOR YOU IN THE COMMUNITY
“Our communities deserve transparency, local input, and public safety. I will continue fighting to ensure residents are heard before major decisions are made that affect the character and safety of our neighborhoods.” - Lester Chang
Defending Meritocracy and Fairness in Education
Keep Homeless Shelters Out of Residential Locations
Keep Homeless Shelters Out of Residential Locations
Lester is committed to quality education by preserving the merit-based admissions process for specialized high schools. He is strong advocate for school choice and believes in lifting the cap on charter schools in New York City.
Keep Homeless Shelters Out of Residential Locations
Keep Homeless Shelters Out of Residential Locations
Keep Homeless Shelters Out of Residential Locations
Lester is working on legislation to change how homeless shelters are placed in residential communities. The proposal would establish distance requirements and give neighborhoods stronger protections when new shelters are proposed.
Protect Pedestrians & Fighting for Public Safety
Keep Homeless Shelters Out of Residential Locations
Protect Pedestrians & Fighting for Public Safety
Lester introduced Barreto’s Law to establish the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree, ensuring that individuals who recklessly operate a motor vehicle, drive without a license, or drive without insurance and cause the death of another person are held accountable under New York State Law.
Promoting our Community Identity
Protecting Maimonides Medical Center
Protect Pedestrians & Fighting for Public Safety
From re-naming the 8th Avenue N-train station to "8th Avenue - Brooklyn Chinatown" to supporting the Italian community with a statue of Christopher Columbus, Lester has always supported the history and culture of our neighborhood.
Protecting Maimonides Medical Center
Protecting Maimonides Medical Center
Protecting Maimonides Medical Center
Lester is working with local community leaders and residents to protect Maimonides Medical Center and preserve quality hospital care in Southern Brooklyn. Decisions should not be made without community input!
Stopping SNAP and EBT Benefit Theft
Protecting Maimonides Medical Center
Protecting Maimonides Medical Center
Lester is fighting the theft of food-assistance benefits from seniors and working families. He has been working with federal, state, and local officials to push for stronger protections against criminals who steal SNAP and EBT benefits.
Protecting Patients from Surprise Hospital Fees
Study Longer Mortgages For Affordable Homeownership
Study Longer Mortgages For Affordable Homeownership
Lester is working on legislation to protect patients from unexpected hospital and facility fees. The proposal would require clearer disclosure so New Yorkers know about additional charges before receiving a bill.
Study Longer Mortgages For Affordable Homeownership
Study Longer Mortgages For Affordable Homeownership
Study Longer Mortgages For Affordable Homeownership
Lester has legislation calling to study the benefits, risks, and potential use of longer-term mortgages in New York. We should know if 40- and 50-year mortgages can help lower monthly housing costs and make homeownership more attainable.
Protecting New Yorkers’ Personal Information & Data
Study Longer Mortgages For Affordable Homeownership
Protecting New Yorkers’ Personal Information & Data
Lester is working on legislation to give consumers stronger protections over their personal information. His proposal would strengthen privacy safeguards and help New Yorkers maintain greater control over how their data is collected and used.
Improving Transportation and Access-A-Ride
Supporting & Protecting New York’s Energy Future
Protecting New Yorkers’ Personal Information & Data
Lester works directly with the MTA on transportation problems affecting residents, including concerns involving Access-A-Ride and other mobility services.
Supporting & Protecting New York’s Energy Future
Supporting & Protecting New York’s Energy Future
Supporting & Protecting New York’s Energy Future
Lester supports New York’s energy industry and focuses on ensuring that state energy decisions consider what families and businesses pay and whether New York has the energy it needs.
Making Sure State Grants Reach the Community
Supporting & Protecting New York’s Energy Future
Supporting & Protecting New York’s Energy Future
Lester works directly with state agencies, the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, and local grant recipients to keep community funding moving. His office helps resolve paperwork, eligibility, and trouble shoot project issues that can otherwise delay money from reaching neighborhood organizations.
INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY
“Investing in our schools, libraries, and community based organization means investing in the heart of our communities. These institutions are more than places of learning and assistance – they are safe, welcoming spaces where students, families, seniors, and neighbors can connect, grow and access essential resources.”
United Cultural Association (UCA) — $50,000
Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) — $150,000
United Cultural Association (UCA) — $50,000
Lester secured $50,000 for a new non-profit named United Cultural Association (UCA), working with them every step of the way to help update their facilities.
Helping Local Nonprofits Get State Funding
Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) — $150,000
United Cultural Association (UCA) — $50,000
Lester has reached out to neighborhood nonprofits to make sure they know about state funding opportunities. He helps local organizations determine eligibility, prepare applications, gather documents, and navigate state requirements.
Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) — $150,000
Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) — $150,000
Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) — $150,000
Lester is a friend of the Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) and secured $150,000 to upgrade their building's kitchen & rooftop.
More about Lester
Fighting for You in Albany
Lester Chang is running for re-election to the New York State Assembly in District 49 because he believes in the power of strong, principled leadership to improve the lives of all New Yorkers. With a background in public service, business, and military service, Lester is committed to fighting for the issues that matter most to the people of his district.
The Issues
From education and job creation to crime reform and veteran support, Lester’s platform reflects his dedication to making New York a better place for everyone.
