NY-07 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age42 years old (Apr 3, 1984)
GenderFemale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundNew York City Council Member (District 37)
EducationEmmanuel College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsSandra "Sandy" Nurse is a Democratic politician and carpenter who has served as the New York City Council member for District 37 since January 1, 2022, representing parts of Bushwick, East New York, Cypress Hills, City Line, Ocean Hill, and Brownsville. She has described her background as a community organizer and as the founder of BK ROT and a co-founder of Mayday Space. She earned a B.A. from Emmanuel College and completed graduate studies at The New School.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive local economic measures including creating a public bank and community credit unions, funding public goods through measures like congestion pricing, divesting funds from the NYPD to reinvest in social services, and abolishing the NYC tax lien sale to limit predatory practices. Advocates expanded public spending on housing, education, workforce development, and climate-resilient infrastructure funded by city-level revenue and budget reallocation.
Healthcare
Supports universal, comprehensive healthcare and backs passage of the New York Health Act to guarantee state-level single-payer coverage; advocates expanding funding for public hospitals, protecting the Essential Plan, expanding mental-health services, and strengthening city programs that increase access for immigrants and uninsured residents.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for immigrant neighbors and opposes local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement; advocates defending city laws that limit ICE access to city facilities. Emphasizes immigrant protections as part of her council priorities and civil/human-rights work.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports an unrestricted right to reproductive care and abortion, endorsing bodily autonomy and strong protections for reproductive rights. Platform materials emphasize empowering and protecting women and LGBTQ+ neighbors as part of her policy priorities.
Climate & Energy
Supports rapid expansion of renewable energy, aggressive emissions reductions, and a transition away from the fossil fuel economy. Proposes specific policies including large municipal and public renewable targets, solar installations on city properties, shutting down fossil fuel infrastructure, and programs to prioritize environmental justice and green jobs. Advocates for building resilience measures like retrofits, cooling strategies, and Renewable Rikers.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports divesting significant funds from the NYPD, reducing police headcount and reassigning many enforcement functions; favors expanding community-based violence prevention and increasing gun buyback events. Advocates for decarceration, reimagining public safety with unarmed mental-health responders, and reinvesting police funds into social services. Prioritizes NYPD accountability and large-scale budget reallocation away from policing.
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