Andrew Hevesi

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Andrew Hevesi
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 28th district
Assumed office
May 2005
Preceded by Michael L. Cohen
Personal details
Born 1974
Forest Hills, New York
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Rachel[1]
Residence Forest Hills, New York[1]
Alma mater Queens College
Profession Politician
Website Official website

Andrew D. Hevesi (born 1974)[2][3] is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 28th Assembly District, which includes Forest Hills, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Glendale, Kew Gardens, Ridgewood, and Middle Village.[4]

Early life and family

Hevesi is the son of former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi, and the brother of former New York State Senator Daniel Hevesi.[2]

Andrew Hevesi held several public service positions before being elected to the New York State Assembly, including a period in both the Queens District Attorney's office and as Director of Community Affairs for Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum. Hevesi also served as Chief of Staff for current New York State Senate President Pro Tempore Jeff Klein.

Hevesi has a BA degree in political science from Queens College. He and his wife Rachel, along with their daughter, reside in Forest Hills, NY.[1]

Political career

On May 10, 2005 Hevesi won a special election to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of former Assemblyman Michael Cohen,[1][2][3] serving for the remainder of his term.[5] He was re-elected in November 2006 and has been re-elected in all subsequent elections.

From June 2011 to February 2015 Assemblyman Hevesi served as Chairman of the Committee on Oversight, Analysis, and Investigation, a position previously held by both New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and New York State Senate President Pro Tempore Jeff Klein. As Chair, Assemblyman Hevesi held hearings on numerous topics including healthcare, human trafficking, and technology infrastructure in New York State.[6]

Assemblyman Hevesi has secured a total of $6 million for freight locomotive engine upgrades in the 2013–2014 and 2014–2015 New York State Budgets.[7][8] The initiative was prompted by a constituency in his district that suffered from constant locomotive idling and emissions from outdated locomotive engines.

In February 2015 Assemblyman Hevesi was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Social Services.[9] He continues to serve as a member of the committees on Health, Energy, Insurance, and Labor.

Election results

Andrew D. Hevesi (DEM – WOR) ... 4,188
Anthony Como (REP – IND – CON) ... 2,817
  • November 2006 general election, NYS Assembly, 28th AD[11]
Andrew D. Hevesi (DEM – WOR) ... 14,790
Dolores Maddis (REP – CON) ... 5,653
  • November 2008 general election, NYS Assembly, 28th AD[12]
Andrew D. Hevesi (DEM – WOR) ... 24,255
Walter E. Schmidt (REP) ... 8,948
  • November 2010 general election, NYS Assembly, 28th AD[13]
Andrew D. Hevesi (DEM – WOR) ... 14,237
Aleksander P. Powietrzynski (REP – CON) ... 7,578
Joseph E. Tiraco (IND) ... 1,017

References

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External links

New York Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly, 28th District
2005–present		 Incumbent
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