Andrew D. Hevesi (born November 19, 1973) 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.[2]
Andrew Hevesi | |
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_Andrew_Hevesi_(cropped).jpg) Hevesi in 2023 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office May 11, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Michael L. Cohen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1973 Forest Hills, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rachel |
| Relations | Alan Hevesi (father) |
| Residence | Forest Hills, New York[1] |
| Alma mater | Queens College |
| Profession | Politician |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and family
editHevesi is the son of former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi, and the brother of former New York State Senator Daniel Hevesi.[3]
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 former New York State Senator Jeff Klein.[4]
Hevesi has a BA degree in political science from Queens College.[1] He married Rachel Ross in 2007.[5] The couple has a daughter,[6]
Political career
editThis section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (February 2017) |
On May 10, 2005, Hevesi won a special election to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of former Assemblyman Michael Cohen,[1][3][7] serving for the remainder of his term.[8] In 2007, New York State and Albany County investigators examined whether Hevesi and his brother improperly reaped benefits from their disgraced father's control of the state's $154 billion pension fund.[9] At the time, more than a tenth of Hevesi's contributions had come from investment firms that managed state pension fund assets or their executives, including Los Angeles–based Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy.[9] Hevesi 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.[10]
Hevesi has secured a total of $6 million for freight locomotive engine upgrades in the 2013–2014 and 2014–2015 New York State Budgets.[11][12] The initiative was prompted by a constituency in his district that suffered from constant locomotive idling and emissions from outdated locomotive engines.[citation needed]
In February 2015, Assemblyman Hevesi was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Social Services.[13]
Election results
edit- May 2005 special election, NYS Assembly, 28th AD[14]
- November 2006 general election, NYS Assembly, 28th AD[15]
- November 2008 general election, NYS Assembly, 28th AD[16]
- November 2010 general election, NYS Assembly, 28th AD[17]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Andrew Hevesi: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ "New York State Assembly – Member Section". Assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ^ a b Hutchinson, Bill (May 11, 2005). "Hevesi's Son Wins Qns. Assembly Seat". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ Brown, Kim (May 5, 2005). "Andrew Hevesi Makes His Case For State Assembly". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ Paybarah, Azi (October 5, 2007). "A Bit of Good News for the Hevesis". Observer. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ Lovett, Kenneth (November 16, 2012). "Hevesi to crash at his son's pad when he's paroled". Daily News. Retrieved January 22, 2022. Republished by: Yahoo! News
- ^ Hicks, Jonathan P. (May 11, 2005). "State Comptroller's Son Wins Race To Replace Queens Assemblyman". The New York Times. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ "New York State Democratic Committee Biography". Archived from the original on November 25, 2005. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Hakim, Danny; Williams Walsh, Mary (July 15, 2007). "Hevesi's Sons and Aides Face Pension Fund Investigation". The New York Times. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ "New York State Assembly – Member Section". Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ^ Hayes, Maggie (April 17, 2013). "New train engines to improve Queens air quality". QNS.com. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ^ "Environmental Coalition Secures $3 million in State Budget to Fight Train Pollution". April 4, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Spector, Joseph (February 5, 2015). "Under Heastie, few changes in Assembly committee posts". lohud.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
- ^ "Special Election Results, 28th Assembly District: May 10, 2005" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 7, 2006" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 14, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 4, 2008" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 4, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 13, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 18, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
External links
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- "Hevesi Worries on Maspeth Incubation", nydailynews.com; March 1, 2011.