Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Grace Lee

"I'm proud to have passed the AANHPI Education Equity Act to survey the status of AANHPI history instruction and establish an advisory committee to recommend a statewide curriculum. This paves the way for a future mandate of AANHPI curriculum in all NY public schools. With the continued rise in anti-Asian hate, highlighting the contributions of Asian Americans is vital for inclusion and sends a strong message: Asian Americans are New Yorkers, and we belong here."

"Constituent services are at the heart of my office's mission. I represent a high-needs district - low-income communities, seniors, and immigrant families - where every case matters. My staff, fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish, works tirelessly to break down barriers and deliver solutions. With nearly 100 cases closed each month, we prove that government can and must show up for people when they need it most."

"A majority of what my office handles are housing-related issues, fighting daily for repairs in NYCHA, improving unsafe living conditions, and protecting tenants from unlawful evictions. This community-rooted work informs my efforts in Albany. I successfully secured nearly $400 million in the state budget to fund the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for NYCHA and Section 8 residents. Additionally, I helped secure a 50% tax cut for Mitchell-Lama developments to keep rents affordable."

Assembly Member Grace Lee passed the AANHPI Education Equity Act to survey AANHPI history instruction and establish an advisory committee to recommend a statewide curriculum, creating a pathway toward mandated AANHPI curriculum in New York public schools. The legislation aims to highlight Asian American contributions as an inclusion measure amid rising anti-Asian hate. The office prioritizes constituent services with staff fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish, closing nearly 100 cases monthly. Housing issues dominate caseloads, focusing on NYCHA repairs, unsafe conditions, and eviction protection. The member secured nearly $400 million for Emergency Rental Assistance and a 50% Mitchell-Lama tax cut to keep rents affordable.

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