Simotas has pushed for the allocation of additional polling sites and the expansion of early voting.

Simotas joined several other public officials in protesting against the anti-immigrant Greek organization, Golden Dawn, which held a recruitment meeting in Queens.
 Simotas said that the anti-immigrant message was not welcome in her community; she expressed anger because she is an immigrant herself.

Simotas has supported the expansion of Mount Sinai Queens hospital, which is undergoing a massive $125 million building project, noting the expanding population of western Queens and the necessity of increased healthcare opportunities to meet the needs of a growing community.

In October 2013, Simotas hosted a seminar for Astoria seniors about Medicare, health insurance, and local resources.

In 2013, Simotas supported the retention and expansion of Gifted and Talented programs in her district.

Simotas has been active in keeping local public schools open and functioning in her district, including Long Island City High School, which has been threatened with closing or "co-location" (consolidation) since the early 2010s.

Simotas has pushed for cleaner streets in Astoria, calling upon Mayor Bill de Blasio to take action and reduce street waste and litter.
Simotas has pushed for the allocation of additional polling sites and the expansion of early voting.
Simotas joined several other public officials in protesting against the anti-immigrant Greek organization, Golden Dawn, which held a recruitment meeting in Queens.  Simotas said that the anti-immigrant message was not welcome in her community; she expressed anger because she is an immigrant herself.
Simotas has supported the expansion of Mount Sinai Queens hospital, which is undergoing a massive $125 million building project, noting the expanding population of western Queens and the necessity of increased healthcare opportunities to meet the needs of a growing community.
In October 2013, Simotas hosted a seminar for Astoria seniors about Medicare, health insurance, and local resources.
In 2013, Simotas supported the retention and expansion of Gifted and Talented programs in her district.
Simotas has been active in keeping local public schools open and functioning in her district, including Long Island City High School, which has been threatened with closing or "co-location" (consolidation) since the early 2010s.
Simotas has pushed for cleaner streets in Astoria, calling upon Mayor Bill de Blasio to take action and reduce street waste and litter.
Aravella Simotas