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I am Virginia Maloney. I’m a native New Yorker born and raised on Manhattan’s East Side.&nbsp; I am a Democrat running for City Council because New York is at a turning point.&nbsp; We need community-focused leadership to move our city forward. Much of what makes our city and country great is at risk. The issues facing our city are also an opportunity to rebuild and reshape New York, to make it a stronger, safer, more equitable place for all New Yorkers. As your City Councilmember, I will be committed to finding common-sense solutions to the major issues facing our city: affordability, housing, civil rights, government accountability, and safe streets. Learn more <a href="/about" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">about me</a>.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/352e4ed8-f910-44b0-8612-de865186f740/79f0d67d-d935-48f2-a59a-9ecc66ebbc4d/79f0d67d-d935-48f2-a59a-9ecc66ebbc4d.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C6720%2C4480&amp;w=1500" alt="Virginia on a Central Park bench talking with a constituent." caption="Virginia grew up on New York's east side." align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Virginia grew up on New York's east side.My name is Virginia Maloney, and I am running for New York City Council District 4, encompassing parts of the Upper East Side, Sutton Place, Midtown East,&nbsp;Kips Bay, Murray Hill, and Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village.&nbsp;I’m a New Yorker—born and raised on the East Side of Manhattan. My community has shaped who I am and inspired my lifelong commitment to public service. I’m running to make New York a more Accountable, Affordable, and Accessible place.<h3>My Work</h3>I dedicated my career to improving people's lives through the advancement of technology. Whether that was installing solar-powered ovens in rural homes in Bolivia or leading Mayor Bloomberg's initiative to expand free public Wi-Fi to New Yorkers—I know how to build consensus and get things done.&nbsp; <img src="https://run.imgix.net/352e4ed8-f910-44b0-8612-de865186f740/4c20d9c4-8571-4504-ab8f-08c5dd711b00/4c20d9c4-8571-4504-ab8f-08c5dd711b00.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C8192%2C5464&amp;w=1500" alt="Virginia at her computer smiling." caption="Virginia works in the private sector to make tech more accessible." align="left" alignwidth="37" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Virginia works in the private sector to make tech more accessible.At the NYC Economic Development Corporation, I worked with local businesses to create jobs and expand opportunities for marginalized communities.&nbsp; I expanded internet access throughout the City, and built programs to attract top talent.&nbsp; I consulted for federal agencies to improve high-speed rail to the Northeast Corridor, improve healthcare services, and save taxpayer dollars. As a leader in the tech sector, I know how technology can positively impact people’s lives.&nbsp; I created online tools to support mom-and-pop businesses and communities, help people give blood, and connect blind and vision-impaired people with volunteers to help them navigate daily life.<h3>My Family</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/352e4ed8-f910-44b0-8612-de865186f740/4d03c024-0cfa-486d-8f10-bcd8051a6cd2/4d03c024-0cfa-486d-8f10-bcd8051a6cd2.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C6720%2C4480&amp;w=1500" alt="Virginia with her mother. " caption="Virginia with her mother on the east side." align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Virginia with her mother on the east side.My mother loves to tell the story that she was debating legislation on the floor of the City Council when she went into labor with me.&nbsp; My mother—a teacher, City Councilwoman and a Member of Congress—taught me to believe in myself as a woman and that when I do, I can get great things done. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/352e4ed8-f910-44b0-8612-de865186f740/c92922d2-3ee6-4fdb-b851-5d2ef4f45d05/c92922d2-3ee6-4fdb-b851-5d2ef4f45d05.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C736%2C820&amp;w=1500" alt="Virginia with her family. " caption="Virginia with her sister, Christina, and nephew." align="left" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Virginia with her sister, Christina, and nephew.My late father—a U.S. Navy veteran and NYC Marathon runner who served on the board of Civitas and the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens—taught me the importance of hard work and that even the smallest of gestures can have a huge impact on people's lives.I’ve seen that real change is possible through their example, and that of my relative, Alice Paul, a pioneering suffragist who fought for women’s right to vote and authored the national Equal Rights Amendment.&nbsp;I know the importance of standing up for what is right, working hard, and never backing down.<h3>My Education and Community Involvement</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/352e4ed8-f910-44b0-8612-de865186f740/d8baa2d2-0044-46cb-8bdc-1a743aa4d459/d8baa2d2-0044-46cb-8bdc-1a743aa4d459.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2400%2C1600&amp;w=1500" alt="Virginia holding a microphone." caption="Virginia speaking in support of Pursuit Fellows (Photo Credit: Andrew Kelly)." align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Virginia speaking in support of Pursuit Fellows (Photo Credit: Andrew Kelly).My education, like my career, has woven together both public service and technology.&nbsp; After growing up in New York City, I graduated from Princeton University, where I majored in public policy and minored in Environmental Studies.&nbsp; I went on to earn a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School and an MBA from M.I.T.I started a company focused on affordable housing and senior care that won the NYC Big Apps award.&nbsp; I served on Teach for America’s Young Professionals Committee in New York and am a member of the Young Fellows for the Frick Collection.&nbsp; I have been involved in Democratic politics my entire life, including on a host of local elections and Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaigns. I currently serve on the Executive Committee of the Lexington Democratic Club, where we worked to pass Prop 1 and elect East Side Democrats.&nbsp;I’m a proven problem solver with the grit and determination to stand up for what’s right and get things done.&nbsp;Our country is in crisis, and strong local leadership is crucial to pushing back against the second Trump administration. New York’s East Side is my lifelong home, and I’ll be a strong voice for our entire City. I hope to earn your vote.

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<h2>Accountability</h2><h4>Reinvent Government </h4>Technology is outpacing government.&nbsp; I’ll work to modernize City services and agencies to better serve us, and make government more efficient. &nbsp; We need a City Council member that understands both the risks and opportunities created by technology.&nbsp; I have the background to ensure that City agencies are using the best tools available and employing strong cybersecurity measures.<h4>Stand Up to Extremism</h4>With the devastating results of the 2024 Presidential and Congressional Elections, local governance is more important than ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;From healthcare and education to public safety and women’s rights, I will be a leader fighting for the concerns of all New Yorkers.&nbsp; We will face potential cuts of federal funding, attacks on affordable housing and transit, and draconian assaults on reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. I have the temperment, experience, and true New York moxie to face up to Republican attacks on our City.&nbsp;&nbsp; Enshrining a right to equal treatment in our Constitution through Prop 1 was a much needed first step, and I am proud of my work campaigning for this important ballot initiative.&nbsp; I am committed to going further and fighting for better access and support for reproductive care, protections for our doctors and other health care workers, and stricter enforcement of equality laws on the City level.<h4>Clean Up City Government</h4>With the 2025 budget over $112 billion, New York City runs the largest local government in the country.&nbsp; The city spends more taxpayer dollars than all but a handful of states.&nbsp;&nbsp; To ensure good government, we need to increase transparency and oversight of City Hall and city agencies.&nbsp; I will be a fighter for New Yorkers tackling waste and fraud, ensuring every dollar in the budget is spent exactly where it’s needed. At City Hall, I’ll fight for greater Council and Comptroller oversight of City government, including advise-and-consent confirmations for those appointed to lead key City agencies like the NYPD and Department of Education.&nbsp;&nbsp; <h4>Protect Public Safety </h4>No City government function is more important than protecting the lives and well-being of New Yorkers.&nbsp; As a Council Member, I’ll prioritize keeping our streets, our schools, and our mass transit system safe.&nbsp;I’ll fight to ensure that police precincts and firehouses serving our district have the resources they need to protect our neighborhoods, including community policing and expanded foot patrols. I’ll work to deliver support for programs to prevent domestic violence. We need to fight antisemitism and hate crimes. Lastly, I’ll work with local businesses to combat retail theft, the largest category of crime in our district.Further, with pedestrian fatalities on the rise on the East Side and in midtown, we also need greater enforcement and infrastructure improvements to keep New Yorkers safe.&nbsp; Safe streets must be a top priority, including more traffic-calming measures and better regulation of e-bikes.&nbsp; I’m calling for legislation enacting stricter penalties on the sale and use of fraudulent or “ghost” license plates.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Affordability</h2><h4>Fight for Affordable, Accessible Housing </h4>New York has become increasingly unaffordable, particularly when it comes to housing.&nbsp; We must confront the affordable housing crisis head on, while protecting tenants, saving existing affordable housing, and maintaining neighborhoods’ ability to preserve their quality of life and historic character.&nbsp; <h4>Preserve Neighborhood Livability </h4>Keeping our neighborhoods clean is a critical priority for our public health and quality of life.&nbsp; I’ll use my voice at City Hall to ensure that the Sanitation Department has the resources to clean up street trash, fund more rodent-resistant garbage receptacles, and reduce the rat population.&nbsp; I will also work to preserve the historic character of the neighborhoods.&nbsp; As an avid runner, I use our parks every season, and Central Park has been my backyard my entire life.&nbsp; I know how important parks and open public space are to New Yorkers, and I’ll fight to protect and expand our communities’ parks and green space.&nbsp; On the Council, I’ll work to obtain more capital and operating funding for maintenance and programs in our parks and on the East River Esplanade, plant more trees across the East Side, and promote environmental sustainability. <h4>Access to Health Care </h4>Access to affordable quality health care is a critical need.&nbsp; The planned closure of Beth Israel hospital is already threatening to overwhelm other hospital emergency departments in lower and midtown Manhattan, and we must work to ensure that New Yorkers have ready access to affordable medical services.&nbsp; I’ll fight to ensure that East Siders have ready access to affordable health care, for more openness and transparency in health care pricing, for funding for programs serving&nbsp; health, reproductive health services, and LGBTQ+ health. And we need to expand programs for mental health and serving people with disabilities. <h4>Grow the Local Economy&nbsp; </h4>To support New York’s long term economic health and increase equitability, the City needs to diversify our economy to support a diversity of sectors. I’ll apply my experience working on government programs, public-private partnerships, and in the tech sector to improve New York City’s economic climate for small and start-up businesses that are principal drivers of job growth.&nbsp;<h2>Accessibility</h2><h4>Accessible Technology&nbsp;</h4>Technology offers a tremendous opportunity to break down barriers. I’ve seen this first hand through my work at a major technology firm, where I developed a product to help blind people see.&nbsp;I am committed to leveraging assistive technology and innovative tools to make city services more accessible. This includes modernizing websites and apps to meet accessibility standards, investing in technology like audio navigation for visually impaired individuals, and creating citywide initiatives to test and implement emerging tech solutions. I’m proud to say that my website has an 100% accessibility score. In office, I’d ensure the same for all our government websites.&nbsp;<h4>Employment Discrimination</h4>Employment discrimination against people with disabilities remains a persistent issue in New York City, especially in city government. Despite existing laws, people with disabilities face significant barriers to equal employment opportunities, including bias and lack of accommodations. I will fight to ensure the city enforces anti-discrimination laws and creates partnerships with businesses to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.&nbsp;The lack of accessibility in our public transit system is unacceptable. The Lexington Avenue 4/5/6 line—the busiest in the country—remains largely inaccessible, with six stations in District 4 lacking ADA compliance. I will push for accelerated investment in subway elevators, escalators, and ramps, ensuring the MTA meets accessibility standards for all riders. All 140 million Green Line riders will greatly benefit from increased accessibility.This issue goes beyond just transit cultural institutions and city parks and public space. Even things like our street scape, which is largely inaccessible.&nbsp;<h4>Lead on Education </h4>With COVID, social media, and overcrowded classrooms leading to a crisis affecting students’ education and mental health, we need to ensure that our schools have the resources they need so that all students can succeed.&nbsp; In my volunteer work with Teach for America, I was able to see the long-term difference investing in education can make in a person’s life.&nbsp;&nbsp; New York City needs to be a leader on education issues. I’ll fight to ensure that the City follows through on its ambitious universal PreK and 3K initiatives, and to expand classroom seats and dedicate more resources for STEM education.&nbsp; We must invest resources in early childhood programs and the education of students with disabilities, and make students and educators safer by funding security cameras in all our schools.&nbsp; All kids deserve a quality education in appropriately sized classes free from anti-semitic, racist, or any other form of bullying, and I am committed to providing the funding to ensure they get it. <h4>Get Transit Working</h4>New York’s mass transit system remains badly underfunded, threatening our economic recovery and our quality of life. I will push the MTA to improve ADA accessibility and complete the Second Avenue subway.&nbsp;&nbsp; Without ADA accessible stations throughout the system, our mass transit simply does not work for many New Yorkers with disabilities, parents with strollers, and mobility-impaired seniors. Full accessibility for all New Yorkers must be a top priority for City and transit planners.&nbsp;&nbsp;Council Members must pressure the State and City to get our mass transit system the funding it needs, including Phase 2 and 3 of the Second Avenue Subway.&nbsp; I’ll also fight for more bus shelters throughout our district and upgrades on crosstown bus routes.&nbsp;&nbsp; <h4>Support Seniors </h4>All too often, senior citizens are forgotten New Yorkers.&nbsp; I’ll fight for more funding for senior services for vital programs serving our district like those at the Stein Senior Center and the Carter Burden Network. Seniors are particularly vulnerable when it comes to public and pedestrian safety, and as a City Council Member, I’ll be a voice for elderly New Yorkers. So much of what we love about New York City is the direct legacy of our senior citizen neighbors, they literally have built the City we all enjoy today, so I believe adamantly that we have a responsibility to provide this City services to help them age in place.

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“Virginia Maloney, the daughter of former Rep. Carolyn Maloney, is officially launching her City Council campaign today, a month after Playbook first reported she was eyeing a seat on the east side of Manhattan. “The importance of public service was instilled in me from a young age by both my parents,” Virginia Maloney said in a statement. “Our City is headed in the wrong direction, and my love for my community is calling me to step up to continue the record of strong leadership from Councilmember Keith Powers.” Powers is term-limited, and the field is already crowded with well-funded contenders. Maloney is launching with the support of former Council Speaker Gifford Miller.”

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“Virginia Maloney, daughter of former East Side Congress Member Carolyn Maloney, announced Monday that she wants to continue her mother’s legacy with her own bid for elected office.”

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“UPPER EAST SIDE, NY – Virginia Maloney.. announced that she’s running for City Council on Monday. The daughter of former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Virginia Maloney joins the already crowded race to replace Keith Powers, who is term-limited and running for Borough President in 2025.”

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Affordability is a cornerstone of our campaign because every New Yorker deserves a city they can afford to call home. The cost of housing in our city is out of control, with median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan exceeding $4,500 a month. Teachers, transit workers, firefighters—the people who keep our city running—are being priced out of their own communities.<h4>Fight for Affordable, Accessible Housing </h4>New York has become increasingly unaffordable, particularly when it comes to housing.&nbsp; We must confront the affordable housing crisis head on, while protecting tenants, saving existing affordable housing, and maintaining neighborhoods’ ability to preserve their quality of life and historic character.&nbsp;<h4>Preserve Neighborhood Livability </h4>Keeping our neighborhoods clean is a critical priority for our public health and quality of life.&nbsp; I’ll use my voice at City Hall to ensure that the Sanitation Department has the resources to clean up street trash, fund more rodent-resistant garbage receptacles, and reduce the rat population.&nbsp; I will also work to preserve the historic character of the neighborhoods.&nbsp; As an avid runner, I use our parks every season, and Central Park has been my backyard my entire life.&nbsp; I know how important parks and open public space are to New Yorkers, and I’ll fight to protect and expand our communities’ parks and green space.&nbsp; On the Council, I’ll work to obtain more capital and operating funding for maintenance and programs in our parks and on the East River Esplanade, plant more trees across the East Side, and promote environmental sustainability. <h4>Access to Health Care</h4>Access to affordable quality health care is a critical need.&nbsp; The planned closure of Beth Israel hospital is already threatening to overwhelm other hospital emergency departments in lower and midtown Manhattan, and we must work to ensure that New Yorkers have ready access to affordable medical services.&nbsp; I’ll fight to ensure that East Siders have ready access to affordable health care, for more openness and transparency in health care pricing, for funding for programs serving&nbsp; health, reproductive health services, and LGBTQ+ health. And we need to expand programs for mental health and serving people with disabilities.<h4>Grow the Local Economy&nbsp;</h4>To support New York’s long term economic health and increase equitability, the City needs to diversify our economy to support a diversity of sectors. I’ll apply my experience working on government programs, public-private partnerships, and in the tech sector to improve New York City’s economic climate for small and start-up businesses that are principal drivers of job growth.&nbsp;

Affordability is a cornerstone of our campaign because every New Yorker deserves a city they can afford to call home. The cost of housing in our city is out of control, with median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan exceeding $4,500 a month. Teachers, transit workers, firefighters—the people who keep our city running—are being priced out of their own communities.

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DEMOCRAT VIRGINIA MALONEY CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE FUNDRAISING PACE, EXCEEDING ALL OTHER PARTICIPATING CANDIDATES IN THE RACE&nbsp;WITH NEARLY $310,000 FOR CITY COUNCIL RUN Running in the East Side’s 4th District, Virginia has received 583 contributions, is maxed out for the primary matching funds, and is the top Council fundraiser participating in the City’s system NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democrat Virginia Maloney announced that she had raised an additional $30,000 in the last two months, and has now raised over $106,843 in private funds in less than four months - the most of any participating candidate in the race in the shortest amount of time. When combined with the $202,667 in matching funds, her campaign will have over $309,000 for the Primary Election campaign. Maloney is running against the only candidate in the city who is refusing to take part in the city’s public financing program. Because this candidate already blew through the city’s thresholds, the spending cap in this race has increased by 50%. Maloney is the only candidate positioned to maximize her campaign’s resources, as she has the most cash on hand of all the participating candidates. Candidate Virginia Maloney said, “I continue to be humbled by the outpouring of local support for our campaign. Our message of a safer, more affordable East Side is resonating, and I’m excited to fight for our shared values in the City Council.” The 4th District seat is being vacated by Keith Powers, who is term-limited and is currently running for Manhattan Borough President. The Democratic Primary will be held on June 24, 2025. Learn more at <a href="http://VirginiaMaloney.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">VirginiaMaloney.com</a>.

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VIRGINIA MALONEY, DISTRICT 4 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE, SUBMITS TESTIMONY TO MANHATTAN COMMUNITY BOARD 8 ON LENOX HILL HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENTMy name is Virginia Maloney. I’m a lifelong resident of the East Side and live just a block away from the site of the proposed redevelopment of Lenox Hill Hospital.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lenox Hill served as a lifeline for our community, providing critical care to patients in need. Modernizing the hospital presents an opportunity to improve the quality of care particularly for our senior population, expand medical services, and ensure we are better prepared for future public health challenges.&nbsp;However, the proposed redevelopment does not sufficiently consider the needs and concerns of the surrounding community. First, we need to shorten the construction timeline.&nbsp; A decade of construction or potentially even longer would mean near-constant noise, street closures, air pollution, and traffic congestion. The daily lives of residents—families, seniors, and small business owners—would be disrupted in ways that could have long-term impacts on quality of life. Most troubling, the health risks associated with extended construction—such as increased air pollution—could undermine the very mission of a hospital that exists to protect and heal. This disruption would greatly reduce quality of life for half of a resident’s childhood and for a significant part of a resident’s retirement.This massive construction project – completely out of scale with all the surrounding buildings – would only increase the capacity of the hospital by 25 beds. The community has legitimate concerns, and to-date, the hospital has not shown any real desire to work with stakeholders to find common ground.&nbsp; This community fundamentally supports the hospital undertaking major capital improvements, so there is fertile ground for productive engagement between hospital management and the community to rethink this plan and develop one that works for all parties.I commend Council Member Keith Powers for his efforts to bring down both the length of construction and the building height, and urge Lenox Hill leadership to work collaboratively with the community to address these concerns. A hospital is an institution of care, and that care must extend beyond its walls to the community it serves. By working together, we can modernize this vital institution while preserving the integrity, character, and livability of our neighborhood.Thank you to Manhattan Community Board 8 for considering my comments and those of my neighbors.

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“Introducing her was her daughter, Virginia Maloney, who had been with her on the campaign trail. “I’m Carolyn’s youngest daughter,” she said. “And I’m famous for being the first child born to a sitting council member.” The trailblazing congresswoman reflected on her storied career and those she helped.&nbsp;“People like our 9/11 first-responders and survivors who now have the health care that they deserve for their illnesses, thanks to my legislation,” she said. “People who are ripped off by big banks, even forced into bankruptcy by unfair, deceptive credit card fees and penalties, thanks to Carolyn Maloney’s credit card bill of rights.”

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Accountability is at the core of our campaign because New Yorkers deserve to know where their money is going. With a staggering $112 billion budget, our city has too often wasted taxpayer dollars on ineffective and costly initiatives instead of investing in pragmatic solutions that deliver real results. Every dollar spent should serve our communities, enhance public safety, and improve daily life<h4>Reinvent Government </h4>Technology is outpacing government.&nbsp; I’ll work to modernize City services and agencies to better serve us, and make government more efficient. &nbsp; We need a City Council member that understands both the risks and opportunities created by technology.&nbsp; I have the background to ensure that City agencies are using the best tools available and employing strong cybersecurity measures.<h4>Stand Up to Extremism</h4>With the devastating results of the 2024 Presidential and Congressional Elections, local governance is more important than ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;From healthcare and education to public safety and women’s rights, I will be a leader fighting for the concerns of all New Yorkers.&nbsp; We will face potential cuts of federal funding, attacks on affordable housing and transit, and draconian assaults on reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. I have the temperment, experience, and true New York moxie to face up to Republican attacks on our City.&nbsp;&nbsp; Enshrining a right to equal treatment in our Constitution through Prop 1 was a much needed first step, and I am proud of my work campaigning for this important ballot initiative.&nbsp; I am committed to going further and fighting for better access and support for reproductive care, protections for our doctors and other health care workers, and stricter enforcement of equality laws on the City level.<h4>Clean Up City Government</h4>With the 2025 budget over $112 billion, New York City runs the largest local government in the country.&nbsp; The city spends more taxpayer dollars than all but a handful of states.&nbsp;&nbsp; To ensure good government, we need to increase transparency and oversight of City Hall and city agencies.&nbsp; I will be a fighter for New Yorkers tackling waste and fraud, ensuring every dollar in the budget is spent exactly where it’s needed. At City Hall, I’ll fight for greater Council and Comptroller oversight of City government, including advise-and-consent confirmations for those appointed to lead key City agencies like the NYPD and Department of Education.&nbsp;&nbsp; <h4>Protect Public Safety </h4>No City government function is more important than protecting the lives and well-being of New Yorkers.&nbsp; As a Council Member, I’ll prioritize keeping our streets, our schools, and our mass transit system safe.&nbsp;I’ll fight to ensure that police precincts and firehouses serving our district have the resources they need to protect our neighborhoods, including community policing and expanded foot patrols. I’ll work to deliver support for programs to prevent domestic violence. We need to fight antisemitism and hate crimes. Lastly, I’ll work with local businesses to combat retail theft, the largest category of crime in our district.Further, with pedestrian fatalities on the rise on the East Side and in midtown, we also need greater enforcement and infrastructure improvements to keep New Yorkers safe.&nbsp; Safe streets must be a top priority, including more traffic-calming measures and better regulation of e-bikes.&nbsp; I’m calling for legislation enacting stricter penalties on the sale and use of fraudulent or “ghost” license plates.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Accountability is at the core of our campaign because New Yorkers deserve to know where their money is going. With a staggering $112 billion budget, our city has too often wasted taxpayer dollars on ineffective and costly initiatives instead of investing in pragmatic solutions that deliver real results. Every dollar spent should serve our communities, enhance public safety, and improve daily life

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“As your City Councilmember, I will be committed to finding common-sense solutions to the major issues facing our city,” Virginia Maloney said in a statement. “From expanding and protecting affordable housing, keeping our community safe and livable, protecting and uplifting seniors, and defending our values from Washington’s extremism, I’m ready to do the hard work and deliver.”

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Virginia Maloney... launches bid for East Side City Council

Coffee with the Candidate, StuyTown

Join us at Cooper Town Diner In StuyTown!Meet Virginia Maloney, sign our petition, explore volunteer opportunities, and discuss the issues that matter most to you. We’d love to see you there!

Running in the East Side’s 4th District, Virginia has maxed out for the primary matching funds &amp; demonstrated tremendous grassroots support in just 57 daysNEW YORK, NY – Today, lifelong East Side resident and Democratic candidate for City Council Virginia Maloney announced a massive fundraising amount for the first filing period of 2025—demonstrating the breadth of her support and the strength of her campaign. In just 57 days since she started her campaign, Virginia has hit the thresholds of New York City’s landmark public campaign finance program and maxed out for the primary—with 108 donors within the 4th Council District and almost $30,000 in matchable claims from New York City residents. With $77,225 raised in private funds and city matching funds delivering $184,000, Virginia is entitled to spend $261,000 and remains the candidate best able to compete with the only Council candidate in the City opting out of the city’s matching funds program.In a testament to her grassroots efforts, Virginia got donations from over 470 total contributors. Candidate Virginia Maloney said, “I’m so proud of all of the neighbors and supporters who have come together to power this grassroots campaign in such a short period of time. Our city and the East Side are at a crossroads, and I am ready to bring energetic, resilient representation to the community I have called home for my entire life. I will bring my deep public and private sector experience to the City Council to deliver safer, more affordable neighborhoods.”From Matt Rey, a campaign spokesperson: “Virginia is proud of the massive grassroots support she build in just 57 days—with over 470 total contributors, almost all of whom are New Yorkers committed to moving the East Side forward. She’s a proud participant in the City’s landmark matching funds program, which takes big money out of campaigns. Virginia is ready to bring her deep public and private sector experience to the City Council to deliver a safer, more affordable East Side.” The 4th District seat is being vacated by Keith Powers, who is term-limited and is currently running for Manhattan Borough President. The Democratic Primary will be held on June 24, 2025. Learn more at <a href="http://VirginiaMaloney.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">VirginiaMaloney.com</a>.

Virginia Maloney Announces Dominant Fundraising Haul of $261K for City Council

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2024 <a href="mailto:Contact@VirginiaMaloney.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Contact@VirginiaMaloney.com</a> NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democrat and lifelong East Side resident Virginia Maloney announced her campaign for City Council. The 4th District seat is being vacated by Keith Powers, who is term-limited and is currently running for Manhattan Borough President. &nbsp; In making her announcement, Maloney stressed the importance of City government making an affirmative effort to deliver real solutions to the affordability crisis and being a bulwark of protection for New Yorkers against the extremism of the coming Trump administration. Maloney said, “I’m a native New Yorker, and proud East Sider.&nbsp; I am running for City Council because New York needs a pragmatic, progressive voice for the future.&nbsp; My family has a deep legacy of public service, and taught me the importance of fighting for our community and our values.&nbsp; I’ve put that approach to work in fighting for women’s rights, promoting economic mobility, and making technology more accessible for everyone. I am a proven problem solver with experience in federal and local government, as well as the private sector.&nbsp; As your City Councilmember, I will be committed to finding common-sense solutions to the major issues facing our city.&nbsp; From expanding and protecting affordable housing, keeping our community safe and livable, protecting and uplifting seniors, and defending our values from Washington’s extremism, I’m ready to do the hard work and deliver.”In announcing her campaign, Maloney was joined by several supporters and citywide leaders including East Sider and former NYC Council Speaker Gifford Miller, Brice Peyre, Former President of Stonewall Democratic Club, and several Community Board 8 members; as well as words of praise from Eric Gertler, a former New York State and New York City economic development leader. Former NYC Council Speaker and East Side Council Member Gifford Miller stated, “When Virginia Maloney worked on my campaign, I was immediately struck by her love for our City and her determination to figure out solutions to some of the biggest issues facing New Yorkers.&nbsp;Since then, I’ve only seen that commitment to our community grow as she’s developed the expertise required to help lead New York City forward. “As a former NYC Council Speaker, I can tell you that she’s exactly the kind of person we need in the Council right now.&nbsp; She is extremely hardworking, talented, and dedicated to good governance and transparency.&nbsp; I wholeheartedly support her campaign to build a more equitable City and bring common-sense solutions to address New York City’s affordability and quality of life crises.” Former President of the Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City Brice Peyre said, “Virginia Maloney has the smarts and experience to hit the ground running as our next Council Member.&nbsp; A lifelong East Sider, she’ll be a forceful voice for our communities and our values, and a champion for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.” Peyre is a longtime member of Stonewall’s Executive Board and of Carnegie Hill Neighbors, CIVITAS, and Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts. Former NYS and NYC economic development leader Eric Gertler, and for whom Virginia worked during her time at New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) shared words of praise, “Virginia is a force. She is extremely smart and incredibly hard working but she is also one of those rare individuals who knows innately how to get projects and assignments accomplished, even when it involves many different groups.&nbsp; Add to that, she is quite visionary in her thinking. I am confident that when she puts her mind to something, she will get it done and will deliver real results."&nbsp; Manhattan Community Board 8 member Taína Borrero said, “I've known Virginia for more than 15 years and enthusiastically endorse her. She’s demonstrated a long-term interest and commitment to public service, dating back to our time at Princeton’s School for Public and International Affairs. She’s been a dedicated member of the Lexington Democratic Club, fighting tirelessly alongside me to elect moderate, common sense Democrats and help pass Proposition 1 protecting abortion access. Virginia knows our neighborhoods, our issues, and our values, and will help to usher in a new generation of leadership to represent our communities on the City Council." Native New Yorker, Community Board 8 member, and Community Advocate Todd “TJ” Stein said, “I appreciate Virginia’s understanding of the issues our community faces and her commitment to addressing them. Virginia can make a positive difference in making our neighborhoods safer, more affordable, and more livable for everyone.” The Democratic Primary will be held on June 24, 2025.&nbsp; Learn more at <a href="http://VirginiaMaloney.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">VirginiaMaloney.com</a>. ###

Democrat Virginia Maloney Announces Campaign for the East Side's NYC Council District 4 Seat

“My priorities are the same as that of a lot of New Yorkers,’ she explained during an interview with Upper East Site on Monday afternoon. ‘Affordability and affordable housing, public safety and making sure we feel safe, and ensuring that city government is working for New Yorkers, reducing corruption and improving government services, making things more efficient.’”

Legacy Shines as Virginia Maloney, Daughter of Former UES Congresswoman, Runs for City Council

Breakfast at the home of Patti Kenner

Please join PATTI KENNER, PATRICIA DUFF, CAROL BECKER, MARCIA SUDOLSKY, SHARI WEINER, HOLLY GERSH, SARAH DANZIG, JILLIAN MERNS, &amp; THE HON. CAROLYN MALONEY and the host committee (in formation) for a breakfast in support of Virginia Maloney for City Council. The minimum donation is $175 and the maximum donation is $1050.

“Maloney… said in a press release on Monday that her family’s legacy of public service has taught her the importance of fighting for the community. ‘As your City Councilmember, I will be committed to finding common-sense solutions to the major issues facing our city,’ she said. ‘From expanding and protecting affordable housing, keeping our community safe and livable, protecting and uplifting seniors, and defending our values from Washington’s extremism, I’m ready to do the hard work and deliver.’”

The product manager at Meta is looking at running in the crowded race to replace Keith Power

Petitioning Kicks off in District 4 Council Race

Phoenix Bar for Virginia Maloney

Please join us for cocktails at the Phoenix Bar in support of Virginia Maloney for City Council along with hosts: Shelby Garner, Mike Ignacio, Jesse Lazar, Cade Leslie, Brendan McVeigh, Brice Peyre, Jaimeson Rice, Michael Ruderman, Daniel Sinasohn, Chris Sommerfeld, Sara Valenzuela, and more!

The New Majority Ranks Virginia Maloney #1

Accessibility is about building a city where every New Yorker can fully participate in daily life. Investing in accessibility doesn’t just help individuals—it strengthens entire neighborhoods and supports our cultural and economic vitality. <h4>Accessible Technology&nbsp;</h4>Technology offers a tremendous opportunity to break down barriers. I’ve seen this first hand through my work at a major technology firm, where I developed a product to help the blind and vision impaired navigate the world. I am committed to leveraging assistive technology and innovative tools to make city services more accessible. This includes modernizing websites and apps to meet accessibility standards, and creating citywide initiatives to test and implement emerging tech solutions. I’m proud to say that my website has an 100% accessibility score. In office, I’d ensure the same for all our government websites.&nbsp;<h4>Employment Discrimination</h4>Employment discrimination against people with disabilities remains a persistent issue in New York City, especially in city government. Despite existing laws, people with disabilities face significant barriers to equal employment opportunities, including bias and lack of accommodations. I will fight to ensure the city enforces anti-discrimination laws and creates partnerships with businesses to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.&nbsp;<h4>Lead on Education</h4>With COVID, social media, and overcrowded classrooms leading to a crisis affecting students’ education and mental health, we need to ensure that our schools have the resources they need so that all students can succeed.&nbsp; In my volunteer work with Teach for America, I was able to see the long-term difference investing in education can make in a person’s life.&nbsp;&nbsp;New York City needs to be a leader on education issues. I’ll fight to ensure that the City follows through on its ambitious universal PreK and 3K initiatives, and to expand classroom seats and dedicate more resources for STEM education.&nbsp; We must invest resources in early childhood programs and the education of students with disabilities, and make students and educators safer by funding security cameras in all our schools.&nbsp;All kids deserve a quality education in appropriately sized classes free from anti-semitic, racist, or any other form of bullying, and I am committed to providing the funding to ensure they get it.<h4>Get Transit Working</h4>New York’s mass transit system remains badly underfunded, threatening our economic recovery and our quality of life. I will push the MTA to improve ADA accessibility and complete the Second Avenue subway.&nbsp;&nbsp;The lack of accessibility in our public transit system is unacceptable. The Lexington Avenue 4/5/6 line—the busiest in the country—remains largely inaccessible, with six stations in District 4 lacking ADA compliance. I will push for accelerated investment in subway elevators, escalators, and ramps, ensuring the MTA meets accessibility standards for all riders. All 140 million Green Line riders will greatly benefit from increased accessibility.Without ADA accessible stations throughout the system, our mass transit simply does not work for many New Yorkers with disabilities, parents with strollers, and mobility-impaired seniors. Full accessibility for all New Yorkers must be a top priority for City and transit planners.&nbsp;&nbsp;Council Members must pressure the State and City to get our mass transit system the funding it needs, including Phase 2 and 3 of the Second Avenue Subway.&nbsp; I’ll also fight for more bus shelters throughout our district and upgrades on crosstown bus routes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>Support Seniors</h4>All too often, senior citizens are forgotten New Yorkers.&nbsp; I’ll fight for more funding for senior services for vital programs serving our district like those at the Stein Senior Center and the Carter Burden Network.Seniors are particularly vulnerable when it comes to public and pedestrian safety, and as a City Council Member, I’ll be a voice for elderly New Yorkers.So much of what we love about New York City is the direct legacy of our senior citizen neighbors, they literally have built the City we all enjoy today, so I believe adamantly that we have a responsibility to provide this City services to help them age in place.

Accessibility is about building a city where every New Yorker can fully participate in daily life. Investing in accessibility doesn’t just help individuals—it strengthens entire neighborhoods and supports our cultural and economic vitality.

Accessibility

“​​The ERA was approved by congress in 1972 and sent to the states for ratification with a deadline that was originally 7 years, and later extended to 10 years. Since then, 38 states have ratified the amendment, the number needed for it to become part of the Constitution.”&nbsp;

‘Sign for the ERA’ petition drive

Please join us in support of Virginia Maloney's campaign for City Council in New York at the upstairs room of St. Pat's Bar &amp; Grill. Host Committee (in formation): Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, Bonnie Bergstein, Taína Borrero, Ashley Fischer, Todd J Stein, Sara Valenzuela, Nicole Veno, Matt Weinberg, and more.

NYC Celebrates Virginia Maloney for City Council

Please join us in support of Virginia Maloney's campaign for City Council in New York at the upstairs room of St. Pat's Bar &amp; Grill. Host Committee (in formation): Bonnie Bergstein, Taína Borrero, Ashley Fischer, Christina Maloney, Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, Rami Sigal, Todd J Stein, Sara Valenzuela, Nicole Veno, Matt Weinberg, and more.

“Assemblyman Alex Bores teamed up with Virginia Maloney, daughter of former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, to oversee a gathering of East politicos pre-parade at Stout Tavern where the Lexington Democratic Club was holding a pre-parade get together. State Senator Brian Kavanagh was among the few at the gathering with Irish roots that drew former Congress member Carolyn Maloney and longtime Congressman Jerry Nadler. “I’ve been coming to this event since Virginia was a baby,” said Carolyn Maloney. The Lexington Democratic Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.”

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