Candidate forums held for Assembly District 37 candidates; Incumbent Ardila a no-show at both events
By Czarinna Andres and Anthony Medina
Johanna Carmona is an attorney and community advocate running for the State Assembly in the 37th District, including Sunnyside, Long Island City, Maspeth and Ridgewood. In her legal career, she served in the Special Victims Bureau, assisted 9/11 first responders, and as a court attorney at the Queens County Civil Court and as legislative administrative manager for Speaker Adrienne Adams. Johanna champions causes like affordable housing, public safety, climate action, and healthcare reform. Her campaign has endorsements from labor unions, local political leaders, and community organizations. Johanna’s legislative focus is to foster an inclusive, vibrant New York for all.




