The East vs. West framing treats NY-12 like a board game for career politicians, but the voters in this district—from Morningside Heights to East Side—are looking for more than just geographic jockeying. While 'Big Money' flows into the campaigns of house members and legacy names, the real race is between the political establishment and a candidate focused on measurable accountability and a Term Limits    bill. NY-12 isn't just a battleground for house seats; it's a district that deserves a representative who is independent of the tech lobby and focused on the day-to-day safety and affordability of all our neighborhoods.