Why Independent?

I occupy the new center.

Frustrated with a Democratic Party that has moved too far left and a Republican Party that prioritizes national personality cults over Long Island’s wallets.

I’m not a partisan or a career politician. I’m an entrepreneur, lawyer, and problem-solver. Ready to take on Washington for Long Island families, including my own. In a Congress that is expected to be more divided than ever, I plan to operate strategically to stack wins for Long Island by driving results, not talking points.

A vote for an Independent isn’t a wasted vote, it’s a veto on a system that has failed Long Island for decades. In a divided Congress, Independents decide what passes and what doesn't. I'll use that leverage to force both parties to deliver for Long Island.

Whether it's a trade deal, a spending bill, or foreign aid, I apply one simple metric: The Long Island Test. Does it lower our taxes? Does it make our commute better? Does it keep our families safe? Does it enable us to afford to live here?

If it fails the Long Island Test, it won’t get my vote.

SALT

The $10,000 federal cap on state and local tax deductions was a direct tax increase on Long Island homeowners. The recent $40,000 temporary increase to the cap is a half measure, not a solution. Without action, the cap reverts to $10,000 in 2030, and that deadline is approaching fast.

I will make permanently repealing the SALT cap a top legislative priority. I will not vote for any major tax reconciliation bill that leaves this cap in place.

This isn't complicated. Repeal the cap. I'll be in that room until it's done.

Housing & Cost of Living

Long Island shouldn't be a place where the cops, teachers, and nurses who power our economy are priced out of the communities they serve.

The single biggest constraint on housing supply in Suffolk County is infrastructure, specifically, aging septic technology that prevents new construction. I have a septic tank. I know exactly what this gap means for Long Island families. I will fight to unlock federal EPA and HUD resources to fast-track sewer expansion across the county.

Long Island is also one of the most expensive places to live in America. Property taxes, energy bills, grocery prices, and insurance costs are squeezing families from every direction. Washington keeps making it worse. I will oppose any federal policy that drives up costs for Long Island families, and I will demand that every spending bill account for its inflationary impact before it gets my vote.

Washington didn't create every cost of living problem on Long Island, but it can stop adding to the pile. If it adds to the burden, it won’t get my vote.

Economy & Fiscal Policy

Government doing the basics right and well is non-negotiable: clean water, safe roads, and sound fiscal management. I support entrepreneurship and free markets. The national debt is serious and I will vote against spending bills that worsen the deficit without offsets.

I will not vote for last-minute omnibus spending bills: no backroom deals, no unread legislation. If leadership wants my vote, they can put a real bill on the table, with time to review it and terms that deliver for Long Island.

Trade & Tariffs

I believe in free and fair trade, but understand that certainty matters more than constant flux. There needs to be a clear, endgame-focused tariff strategy rather than using tariffs as an ongoing day-to-day policy tool that disrupts businesses and supply chains.

LIRR & Transportation Infrastructure

I used to commute into Penn Station on the LIRR five days a week, pre-COVID, and still regularly ride into Manhattan. I know firsthand how critical reliable rail service is to Long Island’s economy and quality of life. I’ll obtain additional federal funding that will be used to upgrade and modernize the LIRR, reduce delays, and improve service.

We also need resources to improve the efficiency and safety of Route 27, a main artery of our economy, and other critical roads across our district.

Environment

Protecting Peconic Bay, Long Island Sound, and our groundwater is not a partisan issue. It is existential for our children’s health, fishing industry, and property values. I will fight for federal resources to address aging water infrastructure, PFAS contamination, and coastal resilience.

However, I’m against the Green New Deal. We can protect the environment without imposing mandates on businesses that carry significant costs and uncertain outcomes.

Stony Brook University & Federal Research

Stony Brook University is one of Long Island's greatest assets. A research powerhouse, a healthcare anchor, and an economic engine. Federal research funding is under unprecedented threat right now. It’s a public university, not an ivy league institution with a billion dollar endowment. I will fight every cut to NIH, NSF, and the programs that make Stony Brook run. This is not abstract. These are Long Island jobs and Long Island breakthroughs on the line.

Healthcare

The ACA has made health insurance unaffordable for many middle-class families who earn too much to qualify for subsidies. We need a market-based approach that drives down costs through competition and transparency. I will force price transparency to lower premiums for middle-class families.

And I will protect Medicare for seniors.

A Voice for Our Special Needs Community

As a father to a son with autism, I know that navigating the support system is a second full-time job. Washington has failed to fulfill its promise to fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), leaving Long Island families and schools to pick up the tab through higher property taxes. I will fight for full federal funding for special education and expanded access to early intervention services, ensuring every child in NY-1 has the resources to reach their full potential.

Public Safety, Criminal Justice & Veterans

I fully support law enforcement. Public safety is a prerequisite for everything else. New York’s bail reform went too far and needs recalibration. We need funding for local police departments and mental health crisis response.

Long Island is home to thousands of veterans and military families who have sacrificed for this country. I will fight to protect veterans' benefits, expand access to VA healthcare on Long Island, and ensure our defense-related industries and jobs remain competitive.

Immigration

I believe in enforcing the law. Violent criminal non-citizens should be deported. Borders must be protected and respected. I also believe in a case-by-case, merit-based approach, to long-term residents who pay taxes, don’t have a criminal record, and contribute positively to our community.

Legal immigration is vital: our farms, restaurants, and healthcare system depend on it.

Gun Policy

I support universal background checks for all gun purchases, but it should not be unnecessarily difficult for law-abiding citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

Reproductive Rights

Reproductive decisions are personal and should remain between a woman and her doctor. I will protect access to birth control and contraception. Medical practitioners should be free from prosecution for providing standard medical care.

Artificial Intelligence & The Future of Work

AI should be a tool that empowers Long Island workers, not a force that replaces them. To keep NY-1 at the forefront of the 21st-century economy, I will fight for federal 'AI-Ready' grants to fund local workforce retraining, support Stony Brook University as a national hub for ethical AI development, and ensure small businesses have the resources to adopt these tools so they aren't left behind by giant corporations.

Bitcoin & Digital Assets

Americans should be free to use any form of money they choose. Washington needs to stop treating digital assets like a threat and implement a cohesive regulatory framework that protects consumers while enabling innovation to flourish.

Bitcoin is the greatest technological advancement of the 21st century. Bitcoin and dollar-backed stablecoins are already forming the backbone of the new economy and Long Island should be at the center of it.

If the United States is going to be the Bitcoin capital of the world, Long Island should be the Bitcoin capital of America. My plan will turn our community into a hub for digital finance, bringing high-paying tech jobs to our backyard and ensuring our local economy remains competitive in the digital age.

Foreign Policy & National Security

I am running to represent Long Island, everything else is secondary. But I believe America needs a 21st-century approach to foreign policy. I recognize that institutions like NATO and the UN are expensive and imperfect. I am a staunch supporter of the US-Israel alliance. I believe in a strong America and will apply a Long Island Test to every foreign commitment. Does it serve our national security and does it respect taxpayer dollars?

If this is the kind of representation Long Island deserves, I need your help. Sign my nominating petition. Volunteer. Spread the word. Let's do this together.