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 pocketbooks.

I’m not a partisan or a career politician. I’m an entrepreneur and problem-solver. Ready to take on Washington for my family and all Long Island families. 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.

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 bump to the cap is a temporary band-aid, not a solution. I will make permanently repealing the SALT cap a top legislative priority. I will not vote for any tax bill that leaves this cap in place.

No SALT repeal, no deal.

Housing & Cost of Living

Long Island needs more homes, more construction, and lower costs. I support federal incentives to encourage housing supply at all income levels, and reform at the federal, state, and local level to remove barriers to building. I plan to bring home the federal resources and let our state and local government do the rest.

Economy & Fiscal Policy

Government doing the basics right and well is non-negotiable. Water clean, roads paved, and sound fiscal management. I support entrepreneurship and free markets. The national debt is serious and I will not support spending bills that worsen the deficit without offsets.

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 frequently 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 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 fishing industry, property values, and children’s health. I will fight for federal resources to address aging water infrastructure, PFAS contamination, and coastal resilience.

However, I don’t support the Green New Deal. We can protect the environment without forcing huge expenditures on businesses and the economy that yield questionable results.

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. I will fight to protect and grow Stony Brook’s federal research funding and resist any cuts to NIH, NSF, or other federal research programs that support Long Island.

Healthcare

The ACA has made health insurance unaffordable for many middle-class families. I support a market-based approach that drives down costs through competition and transparency. 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 system for support 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

I fully support law enforcement and believe 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.

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, humane approach, to long-term residents who pay taxes 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

Bitcoin is the greatest technological advancement of the 21st century. Bitcoin and stablecoins will form the backbone of the new economy. We need a clear regulatory regime to cover these new assets that protects consumers while enabling innovation to flourish.

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?