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An Interview With Dr. Miriam Levitt Flisser, Candidate For Congress In NY District 16

Miriam was born in Eastern Europe but was raised in the Bronx. She earned her bachelor's degree in English literature and pre-med studies from New York University and her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She lives with her husband in Scarsdale and is a mother and grandmother. 

Miriam works as a pediatrician, as a pediatric consultant for school districts in Bronx and Westchester counties, and as an assistant professor of pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She previously served as a village mayor.

Miriam Levitt Flisser previously served as mayor of Scardsale, New York for 1 term from 2011 to 2013. She also previously ran for US representative for Congressional District 16 in 2022, but she did not win.

Believes that current federal spending is "irresponsible and reckless."

- Believes that current federal spending is "irresponsible and reckless."

Economy

Believes that undocumented immigration makes communities less safe.

- Believes that undocumented immigration makes communities less safe.

Public Safety

Opposes gender reassignment surgery for minors.

- Opposes gender reassignment surgery for minors.

Healthcare

As of September 19, 2024, Miriam Levitt Flisser’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to focus on "destroying terrorists and the regimes that support them."

Believes strongly in American support for Israel.

- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Wants to focus on "destroying terrorists and the regimes that support them."
- Believes strongly in American support for Israel.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

Believes that parents have a right to know what is being taught to their children and to influence that curriculum.

- Believes that parents have a right to know what is being taught to their children and to influence that curriculum.

Education

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Miriam Levitt Flisser

Miriam was born in Eastern Europe but was raised in the Bronx. She earned her bachelor's degree in english literature and pre-med studies from New York University and her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She lives with her husband in Scarsdale and is a mother and grandmother. 

Miriam Levitt Flisser previously served as mayor of Scardsale, New York for 1 term from 2011 to 2013. She also previously ran for US representative for New York district 16 in 2022, but did not win.

Believes that undocumented immigration makes our communities less safe.

- Believes that undocumented immigration makes our communities less safe.

Believes in prioritizing public health to ensure a "brighter, more secure future for all."

Wants our foreign policy to focus on destroying terrorists and the regimes that support them.

- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Wants our foreign policy to focus on destroying terrorists and the regimes that support them.
- Believes strongly in American support for Israel.

As of September 23, 2024, Miriam Levitt Flisser’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Miriam Levitt Flisser served as a village mayor and worked as a public school medical director. She has practiced medicine in Westchester for 40 years.

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