From Refugee to Candidate — A conversation with NY State Senate Candidate Alina Bonsell

On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 35

In this episode of “On The Mark,” Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Alina Bonsell, a Republican running for the New York State Senate District 28 in Manhattan.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Alina’s background as a legal Jewish refugee from Odessa who grew up in NYC, worked 15 years in pharmaceuticals, launched startups, and now runs a small real estate business

* How campaigns use social media/AI for branding and content, while ballot access still requires in-person signature gathering

* Alina’s case against a 20-year incumbent: rising cost of living, public safety fears, waste/fraud, and declining quality of life despite high taxpayer contributions

* Alina’s public safety agenda: more officers, higher morale, tougher prosecution, and a supplemental safety task force working with NYPD; more civics and career-path education

* Positions on governance: supports term limits, bipartisan cooperation, and appeals to moderate and Jewish Democrats

* Critiques of Mayor Mamdani’s promises and property tax proposals; proposes targeted tax relief for under-25s, working parents with young children, and seniors’ pensions

* Immigration stance: prioritize residents, oppose taxpayer-funded handouts, support legal work authorization and a path to citizenship for non-criminal migrants; case-by-case cooperation with ICE

* Homeless shelter issue: highlights lack of zoning/safety rules and alleges fraud in homelessness spending; says she is drafting legislation to add restrictions and accountability

Learn more about Alina Bonsell:

* Learn more about Alina on her campaign website: https://www.alinabonsell.com/meetalina

* Follow Alina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alinab.nyc

* Follow Alina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alinaforny

* Follow Alina on X: https://x.com/AlinaBonsell

* Follow Alina on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alinabonsell

* Email Alina: CONTACT@ALINABONSELL.COM

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