I’m Shivani Dhir, and I’m running for NY Assembly District 36 because we deserve dignity, stability, and a fair shot at a good life. After knocking doors during Mayor-elect Mamdani’s campaign, I heard clearly how deeply people feel the squeeze of rising costs and stagnant wages. As an immigrant who came here at 14, as a daughter of small business owners, and as someone who builds workforce pathways for thousands of New Yorkers, I know we can do better. I’m running to expand opportunity, raise incomes, protect workers, and ensure every family in Astoria and LIC can stay within the community and build a good life.