Alphabetized
Christopher Burdick
HD-093
Assemblymember Chris Burdick joined the Assembly in January 2021, having previously served for seven years as Supervisor of the Town of Bedford. He sits on the Banks, Correction, Environmental Conservation, Housing, People with Disabilities, and Veterans' Affairs Committees. He also serves as Chair of the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, where he has focused on promoting employment opportunities in the public and private sectors.
Christopher Eachus
HD-099
Christopher William Eachus was born on Oct. 8, 1955, in San Mateo, California. Besides living in California, he spent his early years growing up in Peru, finally settling with his parents, two sisters and brother on Long Island. His schooling cumulated with a master’s degree from SUNY New Paltz after attending SUNY Cortland and Cornell University for four years. He has taught high school Advanced Placement physics, math and Earth Science for 40 years, all in the Hudson Valley.Chris retired from Newburgh Free Academy in 2015, but maintained his relationship with the school by teaching engineering to select classes and being an advisor of the Solar Car Racing Team, now known as the Concept Vehicle Racing Team (CVRT).
Christopher Friend
HD-124
Christopher S. Friend serves as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing his district with dedication and commitment to public service. He focuses on key issues important to his constituents including economic development, education, infrastructure, and supporting local communities.
Christopher Tague
HD-102
Chris Tague was first elected to the New York State Assembly on April 24, 2018. His district consists of all of Greene and Schoharie counties, along with parts of Delaware, Albany, Otsego and Ulster counties. He previously was elected Schoharie Town Supervisor in 2015.As Assemblyman, Chris has focused on key issues that affect his constituents, including expanding access to broadband internet, COVID-19 recovery, reducing taxes, providing support for local farmers, and fixing Upstate’s failing infrastructure. He is also invested in many social issues like combating the heroin epidemic, which he has addressed during his time as Town Supervisor and Assemblyman, and the protection and support of our firefighters, EMS, and first responders.
Claire Valdez
HD-037
Claire Valdez represents the 37th Assembly District in Queens, which includes Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, and Ridgewood. She was elected in 2024.She ran for State Assembly because she recognized that Queens workers are fed up with poverty wages, skyrocketing rent, and ConEd rate hikes, all while the real estate industry devastates our neighborhoods and the rich get richer.
Clyde Vanel
HD-033
Assemblyman Clyde Vanel serves as the Chair of the Banks Committee, Chairs the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology. He has sponsored numerous landmark bills, such as legislation to create a robotics, automation and artificial intelligence commission; license high-risk AI systems; and create a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force.
D. Billy Jones
HD-115
Billy Jones was elected to the Assembly in 2016 to represent the 115th District, as well as the towns of Bloomingdale, Jay, Keene, North Elba, and Wilmington in Essex County.After graduating high school, Billy ran his family's dairy farm and has worked as a correction officer with the New York State Department of Corrections since 1996. Billy served as mayor of Chateaugay from 2009 to 2013 and as a Franklin County legislator starting in 2010, becoming chairman in 2013.
Dana Levenberg
HD-095
Dana’s experience, tireless energy, and strong connections throughout the community and the region are the foundation for her continued success as a leader.Raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, Dana holds a BA from Brown University in International Relations. Before serving in government, Dana worked in advertising and TV production in NYC. When her children were young, she stayed home for a few years as a full-time mom. Dana and her husband, Stephen Hersh, chose Ossining as the place to grow their family. They were attracted to Ossining’s diverse population, excellent schools, and great Hudson River views.
Daniel Norber
HD-016
Daniel Norber was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 5, 2024. The 16th Assembly District covers Nassau County and is comprised of a portion of the Town of North Hempstead, the Villages of Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kings Point, Lake Success, Manorhaven, Plandome Manor, and Saddle Rock, and the communities of Manhasset, Port Washington, Searingtown, and Williston Park.
David DiPietro
HD-147
David DiPietro was elected to serve the constituents of the 147th Assembly District on November 6, 2012. DiPietro is the Ranking Minority member on the Small Business Committee and in 2020 was chosen Minority Whip. David’s district includes the southern portion of Erie County and all of Wyoming County.
David McDonough
HD-014
David McDonough of Merrick was first elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election held Tuesday, February 12, 2002. Assemblyman McDonough is the Chairman of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Public Safety and, as such, works with various prominent agencies including the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secret Service, law enforcement and the courts, volunteer firefighters and emergency services, vetera
David Weprin
HD-024
Assembly Member David Weprin, elected to the Assembly in a Special Election on February 9, 2010, has devoted his life to public service and making government more responsive, efficient and accountable. Weprin represents the 24th Assembly District in Queens, the same district represented by his father, the late Assembly Speaker Saul Weprin, for 23 years and his brother Mark Weprin, for over 15 years. In 2017, Weprin was named Chair of the Assembly Committee of Correction. Prior to serving as the Chair of Committee on Correction, Weprin served as Chair of the Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities from 2014 – 2016.
Demond Meeks
HD-137
Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Assemblyman Demond Meeks is a dedicated public servant who has worked tirelessly to strengthen our community. Throughout his life, Assemblyman Meeks has been a stalwart advocate for quality education, housing, childcare, fair wages, worker rights, and other key issues facing residents and families.
Didi Barrett
HD-106
Didi Barrett was elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election in March 2012 and is now in her sixth full term in office. A resident of the Hudson Valley for more than 30 years, she came to elected office after a career as a writer, museum professional and longtime leader of not-for-profit organizations.
Donna Lupardo
HD-123
Donna A. Lupardo represents the 123rd Assembly District which includes the City of Binghamton and the Towns of Vestal and Union. First elected in 2005, Assemblywoman Lupardo has several leadership positions in the Assembly including Chair of the Agriculture Committee. She serves on the Economic Development, Higher Education, Rules, Steering and Transportation Committees.
Doug Smith
HD-005
Assemblyman Doug Smith was elected to represent the people of the 5th District in the New York State Assembly on April 24, 2018. His district spans the townships of Brookhaven and Islip, and includes Holbrook, Holtsville, Ronkonkoma, Lake Ronkonkoma, Lake Grove, Centereach, Selden, Farmingville, as well as parts of North Patchogue, Islandia, and Stony Brook.
Eddie Gibbs
HD-068
Assemblymember Edward “Eddie” Gibbs represents New York’s 68th district, which encompasses East Harlem and Randall’s Island as well as parts of the Upper East Side and Central Harlem.At heart, Eddie is a community organizer who was shaped by his upbringing in East Harlem where he grew up with limited financial resources and tough prospects for the future.
Edward Braunstein
HD-026
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein was born and raised in Bayside and now resides in Bay Terrace with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children. Assemblyman Braunstein was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010 to represent the 26th District in Northeast Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Auburndale, Bay Terrace, Bayside, Bayside Hills, Broadway-Flushing, Douglaston, Floral Park, Glen Oaks, Little Neck, New Hyde Park, North Shore Towers, Oakland Gardens, and Whitestone.Assemblyman Braunstein is the Chair of the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee and is a member of the committees on Health, Judiciary, Rules, and Ways and Means
Edward Ra
HD-019
Long Island native Ed Ra was first elected to the New York State Assembly on November 2, 2010. His district includes parts of the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County.Assemblyman Ra serves as Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. The committee vets all bills with fiscal implications, most critically the legislation that comprises the New York State budget.
Emerita Torres
HD-085
Assemblymember Emérita Torres represents the 85th District in the South and Southeastern Bronx, including Hunts Point, Longwood, Soundview, Clason Point, and Harding Park. A lifelong Bronx resident, Emérita brings 20 years of progressive experience in public policy, diplomacy, and advocacy to the Assembly, with a career defined by a commitment to equity, justice, and opportunity.Before her election, Emérita served as the Vice President of Policy, Research, and Advocacy at the Community Service Society, New York’s leading anti-poverty organization. In this role, she spearheaded transformative, data-driven campaigns to expand economic opportunity across New York.
Emily Gallagher
HD-050
Emily Gallagher represents the North Brooklyn neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg in the New York State Assembly. Elected in 2020, she was the first new member of the Assembly to represent the 50th district in nearly half a century. Since taking office, Emily has fought to address New York’s deep inequality and dire housing crisis while accelerating the state’s transition to renewable energy. In the 2023 session, she led the charge on two first-in-the-nation policies: the All-Electric Buildings Act to phase out fossil gas hookups in new construction, and the LLC Transparency Act to unmask anonymous shell companies operating with impunity in New York
Eric Brown
HD-020
Eric “Ari” Brown was elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election on April 7, 2022. His district includes the towns and villages of Cedarhurst, East Rockaway, Hewlett, Woodmere, Inwood, Island Park, Lawrence, and Oceanside, along with the barrier island from Atlantic Beach to Point Lookout.During his time as an Assemblyman, Ari will be a strong voice for the people of New York, specifically for the most vulnerable members of our state.
Erik Dilan
HD-054
Erik Martin Dilan is a lifelong resident of North Brooklyn. Born of Puerto Rican and African American descent, Erik was born in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn on May 11th, 1974 to former New York state Senator Martin Malave-Dilan and Debra Dilan.A product of New York City public schools, Erik graduated from Norman Thomas High School, Philippa Schuyler Middle School and P.S. 151. Erik later attended St. John’s University, where he received his associate of science in business administration.