New York Has A Problem, Ben Has A Plan

Reducing Costs for Tenants and Homeowners
- Strengthen rent stabilization enforcement.
- Lower insurance costs for co-ops and condos through risk pools
- Provide tax credits for Local Law 97 compliance
- Raise and index the income cap for SCRIE and DRIE
Ambitious Plans for New Housing
- Long-term, neighborhood-based growth planning
- Revive "Mitchell Lama 2.0" to create middle-income homeownership
- Reform building codes for mid-rise, family-friendly buildings
- Convert office space into housing and childcare centers
- Help seniors age in place
Improve Tenant Protections
- Fully funding the Right to Counsel
- Expanding enforcement of tenant protection laws
- Creating a Tenant Protection Fund for community legal action.
- Reforming the Rent Guidelines Board to reflect community needs.
Address Homelessness Effectively
- Streamline outreach and intake for supportive housing
- Implement "Housing First" strategies for homelessness

Read Ben's Comprehensive Housing Platform Here

Community-Focused Policing
- Increase patrols at crime hotspots like East 14th and 86th Streets.
- Mobile command center for East 14th Street and 1st Avenue.
- Coordination between precincts to prevent crime spillover.
Combating Hate Crimes
- Provide city support for security at religious institutions.
- Enforce hate crime laws and improve reporting mechanisms.
Addressing Shoplifting and E-Commerce Crime
- Require online platforms to report resellers of stolen goods.
- Rescind city tax breaks for companies enabling illegal resale.
Effective Traffic Enforcement
- Require data-sharing by corporate-owned e-bike fleets
- Crack down on ghost license plates
- Speed limits for motorized bikes in parks
- Reroute crosstown commercial bike traffic
Gun Violence
- Establish a zero-tolerance policy for firearms in public spaces.
- Create a dedicated NYPD-DA task force for gun violence response.
Expanding Mental Health Services
- Increase long-term care beds by repurposing underutilized facilities
- Enhance street outreach programs

Enhancing Cleanliness and Safety
- Improve sanitation pick-up through containerization
- Repeal the 8:00 PM trash set-out rule
- Create task forces to tackle graffiti and sidewalk disrepair.
Road Safety Initiatives
- Implement Sammy’s Law to reduce speed limits
- Require intersection daylighting
- Expand automated traffic enforcement
Public Transit
- Modernize subway turnstiles and install platform barriers.
Supporting Libraries, Parks, and Recreational Space
- Complete the East River Greenway
- Improve waterfront access.
- Introduce food and drink concessions at waterfront sites

Strengthening Schools
- Expand classroom capacity and upgrade school buildings.
- Protect arts and music education from budget cuts.
Technology Education at All Ages
- Establish high-quality computer labs in every East Side school
Protecting Special Education
- Fully fund special education resources and ensure IEPs are done collaboratively
Teacher Training and Excellence
- Expand mentorship programs