Off the Floor

On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Karines Reyes of District 87 in the Bronx. A proud Dominican-American, Karines has been pushing for legislation to protect immigrants from ICE and unlawful deportations through the New York for All Act. Her background as a registered oncology nurse has also factored into her political work, as she pushes for bills expanding access...

On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Anil "AJ" Beephan, Jr. of District 105 in Dutchess County. AJ has many loves - black coffee, cowboy boots, and his hobby as a licensed pilot being just a few - but nothing compares to his love for his district. That's why he makes sure to collaborate with everyone regardless of party affiliation as long as it's for the benefit of N...

On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson of District 31 in Southeast Queens. Khaleel's election to the Assembly made him its youngest Black member in history, not to mention one of its youngest in general, but he hasn't been resting on his laurels. With his support for relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy, fighting for reparations, and making sure his...

On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Paula Kay of District 100, which contains parts of Sullivan and Orange County. Having started her career in law in order to work in government, Paula now considers it a happy irony that she uses her position in the Assembly to help create laws. Pair that with stories from her time as an ice hockey captain and witnessing the afterma...

On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Angelo Morinello of District 145, which contains parts of Erie County and Niagara County (including Niagara Falls). Lovingly called "Judge" by his colleagues, Angelo has had a long and varied career fighting for noble causes, whether it be serving in the Vietnam War, in the courts as a state judge, or in the chamber of the Assembly...

On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Sarah Clark of District 136, which includes outer Rochester and the Irondequoit and Brighton suburbs. Sarah shares the ups and downs of being a working parent in the legislature (and an official member of the Assembly's so-called "Mom Squad"), as well as how it fuels her now well-known advocacy for childcare.

On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Robert "Bobby" Carroll of District 44 in our own Central Brooklyn. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Bobby has committed his work in the legislature to ensuring others growing up with his condition have the same resources as he did, and that literacy remains a priority in schools across New York. In addition, we discu...

On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick of District 66, encompassing the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and Tribeca. The first LGBTQ+ member of the state legislature, Deborah reflects on her upcoming retirement from the New York State Assembly, the ongoing effort to protect our environment, where our country stands at this point in President Trump's sec...

On today's episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford of Monroe County (District 135). Jen takes us on her unexpected journey from personal injury attorney to elected office, as well as lamenting the state budget timeline and introducing us to the best ice cream in Rochester.

For our first ever episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, who has represented the South Bronx (District 84) since 2021. Describing herself as "a girl just trying her best", Amanda walks us through growing up in an immigrant family, the health issues that forced her to drop her bid for Congress, and the importance of being kind in a time where people have...