Category | Sub- category | Question | Source |
Infrastructure | Transportation | In the 2022 New York State Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report, the transportation sector was identified as the second largest source of emissions, accounting for 29% when compared to other economic sectors. In the past two decades, there has been a 10% increase in emissions from transportation. Can you outline your plans for improving public transit in regions outside the metropolitan area to achieve the state’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050? | |
Jobs/Labor | Automation | Machine learning, robotics, and artificial intelligence are expected to significantly affect New York’s workforce in both traditional and emerging industries, causing approximately 380,000 job shifts by 2030. What policies would you put in place to help New Yorkers adjust to the coming wave of automation? | https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/generative-ai-and-the-future-of-new-york |
Scientific Advising | Scientific Input | How do you intend to support the role of science advice in policymaking, ensuring decisions are well-informed by credible scientific evidence and independent expert guidance? If elected, will you commit to hiring a PhD level scientist in your office? |
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Climate & Environment | Waste Management | The 2023 NYS Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report found that in 2021, total statewide emissions for the waste sector made up 11% of all stateside gross emissions, and as of 2018, 39% of NYS municipal solid waste was landfill disposed. How will you address NYS waste management challenges, particularly in terms of reducing landfill waste while promoting a circular economy that prioritizes recycled and recyclable materials? | https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/sr4wastenysghgemissionsreport2023.pdf https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/finalsswmp2023.pdf |
Climate & Environment | Agriculture | The 2018 Farm Bill was extended in 2023, and now expires in Sept. 2024. Which specific elements of this farm bill do you endorse to foster sustainable management of New York’s agricultural lands, promote local food systems, support farmers, and address environmental concerns within the agriculture sector? | |
Healthcare & Public Health | Opioid Use | Opioid deaths remain a growing public health concern. While multifactorial, what contributing factors would you like to address to decrease this large public health burden (e.g. – boost access to reversal medication, decrease co-pays for addiction care, raise Medicare reimbursement rates for treating physicians, etc.)? | |
Healthcare & Public Health | Gun deaths | Gun deaths (including both suicide and homicide) are a growing public heath crisis in New York State, mirroring nation trends. In 2022, there were 44,231 firearm-related deaths nation-wide, costing the country an estimated $557 billion per year. In your view, what are strategies that can be implemented to better protect the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers? | |
Healthcare | Safety net hospital support | New York has a long history of safeguarding access to healthcare, including launching the first child health insurance program amongst US states and expanding marketplace options under the Affordable Care Act. However, safety net hospitals, which largely treat uninsured, publicly insured, and low income patients, are at immense risk of closure due to a lack of structural payment and reimbursement reform. How would you address this alarming trend? |