MARK A. ENGELMAN

Democratic

BACKGROUND:

  • Engelman, 29, of Massapequa, is seeking his first term in the New York State Assembly.
  • He is a self-employed contractor for app-based services and previously worked in retail management.
  • He recently returned to college to pursue a bachelor’s degree in economics.

ISSUES:

  • He wants to require electrical utility companies to work closely with municipalities during storm outages.
  • He supports a single-payer health care option and a voluntary state Medicare withholding tax of 3.5%. He wants free health care for people who struggle to or cannot afford the health care options offered to them on the marketplace.
  • He wants to explore alternative state revenue sources, such as the legalization of sports betting.
NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael Rupolo

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael Rupolo

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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