Actions are more powerful than words.
Assemblyman Burke believes that the middle class deserves a strong voice that protects its interests and strives to improve their lives. He also believes that actions speak louder than words, so he works tirelessly to fulfill his promises. This page is dedicated to constituents to show that the Assemblyman is truly fulfilling his promises and to communicate how he is doing it.
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Burke Statements
“Prices are rising not solely because of inflation but because of greed. Corporations have used steady and sometimes increased demand to further their profits in unethical ways such as unnecessary fees, inflating prices, low wages, and cheaper or fewer materials and goods. Companies like Airbnb, Ticketmaster, Boeing, and all sorts of credit card companies have had record profits and drastic increases in executive pay at the expense of the middle class. We New Yorkers can no longer stand for this greed and unethical business practices. We must fight back and hold them accountable for their actions. That is why I am exploring introducing new laws that fight for the middle class’s right to fair wages, ethical purchasing, and transparent cost of goods and services.””
“It’s about time! Teachers should not have to compete with cell phones for their students’ attention. Social media is designed to keep users engaged. However, it can also be highly addictive and destructive to the development of young minds. I welcome the decision of Lackawanna School leadership. We in the state house have made great strides in addressing the damages of social media algorithms to our kids.
I look forward to expanding the discussion to address school cell phone usage during the 2025 legislative session.””
“The world of education has changed drastically over the past four years, and because of this, the needs of students and teachers are no longer reflected through the Foundation Aid Formula. With the challenges of COVID-19, the internet, the economy, and many more factors, students are facing a heavier toll on their mental health. We might not be able to lift the weight of these factors, but we can give them the proper tools to deal with them and maybe even one day fix those issues. However, this requires a fully funded education budget that properly reflects the needs of students today. The pupil needs index uses data from 24 years ago, which is no longer relevant. This index should be updated, and we, as education leaders, must find a way to make sure every student’s needs are met. Every student deserves to receive the best quality of education possible.”