Pesach Osina

Pesach Osina (Democratic Party, Community First Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 23. Osina is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Osina advanced from the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026.

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Op- Ed article

From Fighting Injustice to Fighting for Queens

Growing up, I learned early what justice looks like—not in theory, but in real life.

My parents were small business owners in the serving elderly residents with dignity and care. But despite their commitment to their community, they faced faith-based discrimination. In one official report inspectors cited their facility for not providing a varied diet.  They had even told patients they had a right to demand pork, although at least eighty percent were Jewish. They also mocked immigrant employees for not reading and speaking English “properly” and made openly antisemitic remarks about my father. Their final report was filled with false accusations and discriminatory treatment.

Instead of backing down, my father fought back through the legal system—and won.

That experience shaped everything about how I see government. It taught me that when systems fail people, you don’t walk away—you step up, challenge injustice, and demand accountability.

That lesson has guided my entire life in public service.

I started early when I was elected student president in College, where I built student leadership structures and created new opportunities for engagement. I later became an entrepreneur, launching a catering and events business that taught me the realities working families and small business owners face every day.

In public service, I carried those lessons into government roles focused on real outcomes, not rhetoric.

While

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Pesach Osina is a father of six who knows what it means to stretch a paycheck and deal with rising costs. Now he’s running for State Assembly District 23 to focus on what actually matters: lowering costs, improving public safety, and making sure our community gets the attention it deserves.Affordability

Families are being squeezed from every direction — insurance, utility bills, and childcare costs keep rising. Pesach Osina will fight to push back on rate hikes, expand tax relief for the middle class, and make childcare more affordable so working families can actually get ahead.Transportation

Our district deals with some of the longest commutes in the city. Pesach will protect the Cross Bay Bridge rebate, expand Fare Fares, and push forward QueensLink to finally connect our communities and give people a real alternative to long, unreliable commutes.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety

Public safety matters. Pesach supports law enforcement, believes repeat offenders should be held accountable, and will push for real mental health solutions that make communities safer for everyone.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

https://www.pesachosina.com/endorsements

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