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The countdown to election day is ticking on. Brooklyn’s District 47 is under six weeks away from deciding their next city council representative. Brooklyn Paper spoke with candidates, George Sarantopoulos and Kayla Santosuosso to discuss their thoughts on transportation accessibility and affordability.

Q: Given that only 28% of NYC subway and Staten Island Railway stations are fully accessible under the ADA, what specific policies or initiatives do you support to accelerate the subway system’s accessibility improvements, especially in neighborhoods serving many aging residents?

Santosuosso: It is critical that we increase ADA accessibility as soon as possible, particularly for our older adults, parents pushing strollers, and disabled New Yorkers. It is, of course,

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