Endorsements

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New York City Comptroller

Mark Levine

“Stephanie Ruskay is the real deal - a public school parent, tenant, and multi-faith organizer who personally understands the issues impacting Upper West Side and Morningside Heights families. Stephanie will be a fierce advocate for more affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare, for safer neighborhoods, and will protect New Yorkers from Trump’s extremist policies. I’m excited to endorse her for State Assembly and know she’ll be a force to be reckoned with in Albany.”

Manhattan Borough President

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

“Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay’s extraordinary background and moral clarity on the contentious issues of the day will serve her well in Albany. Rabbi Ruskay has spent her career fighting for progressive structural change. From organizing around access to gender-affirming care to fighting back against Donald Trump’s cruel immigration policies with faith leaders, she is tirelessly committed to bettering the lives of others.

With Trump and so many other Republican politicians attempting to monopolize religion to justify their far right-wing ideology, I’m elated to have a Democratic rabbi in our corner to help fight back. We need Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay in the State Assembly.”

New York City Council Majority Leader

Shaun Abreu

“Stephanie Ruskay is a West Sider through and through. A trusted pillar of our community, she’s walked these streets for nearly four decades. She knows our issues, shares our values, and is a powerful organizer and advocate, which we need now more than ever to protect our city from Trump's vengeful attacks. Stephanie will stand alongside me to fight for affordability and safety for our neighborhoods. I have been deeply impressed by Stephanie's integrity, energy, work ethic, and fresh voice. With her, District 69 will have a tireless champion, and a leader who can hold complex and conflicting ideas simultaneously. I'm proud to endorse Stephanie and work to elect her as our next Assemblymember."

Former Manhattan Borough President

Ruth Messinger

“At this dark moment in our country’s history, we need New York State to be on the front lines fighting for our rights and for the future of our democracy. And on the West Side, in our great tradition, we need a progressive fighter in the State Assembly, standing up to special interests and pursuing policies and budgets that protect all of our people.

I choose Stephanie Ruskay as my candidate for this seat, a fierce activist dedicated to this community her entire adult life and ready to jump into the electoral fray and do battle on our behalf. I strongly endorse her, and hope she becomes the first woman to serve the 69th Assembly District in 50 years.”

Former Chair of City Planning Commission

Daniel Garodnick

“Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay will be a leader in Albany helping to deliver more housing for New Yorkers, funding for universal childcare, and the necessary support of our public transit system. She also will bring a moral clarity to our politics that is sorely needed. The Upper West Side and Morningside Heights will be well served to have her in the Assembly, and she has my full support.”

New York State Assemblymember

Deborah Glick

“I’m excited to endorse Stephanie Ruskay for Assembly. Stephanie has the right temperament and experience to deliver the affordability and safety that all Manhattan families and seniors deserve. From her multi-faith organizing work to her community advocacy, I know she’ll be a force for our families in Albany and I’m ready to help elect her this June.”

New York State Assemblymember

Keith Powers

"Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay is a dedicated, passionate, progressive Democrat who has what it takes to deliver for the West Side, make our city more affordable, and stand up for our values in the State Assembly. I cannot wait to stand side-by-side with her in Albany to fight for Manhattan and tackle the housing crisis head-on, and I am strongly endorsing her to get real results in these challenging times."

New York State Assemblymember

Nily Rozic

“Stephanie Ruskay is a mom, public school parent, tenant, and multi-faith organizer - all attributes we need more of in the State Assembly. A longtime West Sider, Stephanie has the experience and record of results to start delivering on Day One.

I’m excited to endorse her candidacy and work to make her the first female Rabbi elected in the United States.”

Former New York City Comptroller

Scott Stringer

"Stephanie Ruskay is the latest in a long line of talented, dedicated, and whip-smart lawmakers dating back to the pioneering Bella Abzug. As a longtime Upper West Sider, I know Stephanie has the experience and the policy and organizing chops to be a tremendous asset for the residents of Morningside Heights and the Upper West Side. I'm excited to support her run for New York State Assembly and look forward to supporting strong, progressive leadership for the West Side,"

Former New York Attorney General

Bob Abrams

“Stephanie Ruskay brings extraordinary credentials to her candidacy for State Assembly — she’s smart, honest, hard-working, dedicated, and has a strong record of advocacy and service to the community.

Stephanie Ruskay will be an outstanding member of the New York State Assembly. I enthusiastically endorse her candidacy in the 69th Assembly District.”

Progressives for Israel

“Stephanie Ruskay is an ideal progressive candidate for this district. By prioritizing housing, LGBTQ+ equality, and civil rights while remaining committed to Israel’s legitimacy.” said Rudi Weinberg, founder of Progressives for Israel. “This campaign is historic. If elected, Stephanie will become the first female rabbi in U.S. history to serve in state-level office, a milestone that reflects her talent and leadership. Stephanie Ruskay embodies the political ideals that define Progressives For Israel.” - Rudi Weinberg, founder of Progressives for Israel