Pia will work to bring universal healthcare to New York by supporting legislation that guarantees coverage for every resident. This includes expanding Medicaid eligibility through state-funded options when possible, so no one—immigrants and gig workers included—gets left behind.

As a victim of a violent car crash, having safe streets for all New Yorkers is a priority. A few seconds of a poor decision can have a lifetime effect on us and our loved ones. We must have safe streets by implementing pedestrian safety measures, car speed limits, holding reckless drivers accountable, and strategic planning so the flow of car, bike and foot traffic is safe and efficient for everyone.

Housing is a human right, yet too many New Yorkers are being priced out, displaced, or forced into unsafe living conditions because greedy landlords and failed political leadership have allowed housing to become a financial instrument for the ultrarich. I will fight to reorient housing policy toward stability so people can remain safely housed.

New York is home to millions of immigrant families who are essential to the fabric of our city. No one should live in fear of detention or deportation. Queens is especially diverse and immigrant families are a large part of what makes our community unique.

Pia stands on keeping public spaces safe and protecting the privacy of our neighbors. She believes that New York should lead with dignity and fairness so that no family has to live in fear for seeking a better life.

The brutal killing of a dog named Neelu in Sunnyside, Queens exposed serious gaps in current laws, which often leave dog owners unaccountable when their animals cause severe harm. I support reforms such as Penny’s Law to strengthen responsible dog ownership standards and ensure meaningful consequences when negligence leads to injury or death.

As we see our communities affected by climate change, it is vital that we create resiliency within them. Pia believes in shifting our reliance from fossil fuels and non-renewable resources toward sustainable development.

Climate resilience also means strengthening our coast lines and storm water drainage to prevent flooding. We’ve seen how heavily our communities can be impacted after major flooding, like what we experienced during Hurricane Ida.  Pia is committed to finding a resolution to these problems.

Funding for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and special education services has decreased, while tax breaks for high-income individuals have increased. We must act now to revise our laws and increase taxes on the wealthiest individuals and most profitable corporations to protect vulnerable New Yorkers and strengthen our communities.

Advocate for expanded access to gender-affirming care, strengthen anti-bullying protections in schools through updated laws and full funding, and improve employment support for queer and trans workers.

Albany must treat public transportation as essential infrastructure—directly funding and protecting it as the backbone of our economy instead of relying on debt that weakens a real alternative to car dependence.

Reproductive rights are a human right. I understand that Maternal health services and preventative screenings are a necessity, not a desire. Our families deserve to have access to healthcare that provides for them before, during, and after pregnancy. 

New York is home to a rapidly growing population of older adults, and investing in their ability to age with dignity is essential. Pia believes in expanding access to in-home and community-based services—like meals, personal care, and transportation—to help seniors remain safely in their homes while improving health outcomes and reducing costs.

She believes in support programs like Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCS), reducing waitlists for care, and launching the  Community Aging in Place – Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) initiative to provide in-home health and home modification services.

Additionally NYS must improve access to hospice and palliative care, protect seniors from scams and abuse, and simplify access to benefits through a new “one-stop shop” system. Together, these initiatives ensure older New Yorkers can live safely, independently, and with the support they need.