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NY Assembly nominee Brian Romero removes GoFundMe for rent and groceries
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Key Points:
- Brian Romero, Democratic nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, faced criticism after briefly running a GoFundMe campaign to cover rent and groceries while awaiting office, raising over $1,000 before removing it.
- Romero left his job as a senior adviser to state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez due to ethics guidance after becoming a candidate and has since exhausted his savings, struggling to find consulting work and unable to collect unemployment benefits.
- The fundraiser drew backlash because Romero is expected to win easily in a heavily Democratic district where he will earn a $142,000 annual salary plus legislative per diem payments.
- Romero described the fundraiser as "a mistake" and said he did not keep any donated money, instead relying on financial help from friends during his transition period.
- State records show Romero earned $106,469 last year as a legislative aide and lives with his partner in a Jackson Heights apartment with a $2,600 monthly rent.
