Steven H. Cymbrowitz (born November 14, 1953)[1] is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 45, which consists of Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach and Midwood, among other communities located in the borough of Brooklyn.[3][4] He lost to Michael Novakhov in the 2022 midterm election.[5]
Steven Cymbrowitz | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 45th district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lena Cymbrowitz |
| Succeeded by | Michael Novakhov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Steven H. Cymbrowitz November 14, 1953[1] Bronx, New York, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lena Cymbrowitz Vilma Huertas[2] |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Brighton Beach, Brooklyn[3] |
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| Website | Official website |
Education
editCymbrowitz received a B.A. degree from C.W. Post College[3] in 1974.[6] He also holds an M.A. in social work from Adelphi University and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.[3]
Career
editFirst elected to the State Assembly in 2000, Cymbrowitz ran uncontested in the 2008 general election.[7] In the 2010 general election, he received 57 percent of the vote running against Republican challenger Joseph Hayon.[8][9][10]
Cymbrowitz currently serves as Secretary to the Assembly's Majority Conference and chair of the Environmental Conservation Committee's Shoreline Protection Subcommittee. He is also a member of several other standing committees within the Assembly, including Agriculture, Codes, Health, Housing, Insurance and Steering.
Some of his previous positions within government and the non-profit sector include service as the Executive Director of the North Brooklyn Development Corporation, Director of Housing and Community Development for the Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty as well as the Director of Intergovernmental Relations within the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).[3]
Personal life
editCymbrowitz, a son of Holocaust survivors,[11] was first married to Lena Azizo Cymbrowitz, who occupied this Assembly seat until her death from cancer in 2000, aged 43.[12] They have two children, Jay and Jennifer.[13][14]
He is currently married to Vilma Huertas,[2] the Secretary to the Board of New York City Housing Authority.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c "State Assembly: Steven H. Cymbrowitz (D), District: 45". Capitol Info. Archived from the original on March 21, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ a b "Assembly Member Steven H. Cymbrowitz (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Steven Cymbrowitz: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ "NYS 45th Assembly District Map".
- ^ Mellins, Sam (2022-11-09). "The "Red Wave" Hit Southern Brooklyn. Some Blame County Democrats". New York Focus. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ "2010 C.W. Post Football Media Guide". 2010. p. 5. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
Steven Cymbrowitz 1974, NYS Assemblyman
- ^ "Election Results 2008: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2008.
- ^ "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010.
- ^ "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 18, 2013.
- ^ Joseph Hayon for State Assembly
- ^ "Community Currents" (PDF). The Jewish Press. November 11, 2011.
- ^ Liff, Bob (August 22, 2000). "Lena Cymbrowitz, 43". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2010.
- ^ "LENA CYMBROWITZ, Born AZIZO, Passes Away At 43". Historical Society of Jews From Egypt. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ "Lena Cymbrowitz -- Brooklyn Assemblywoman, 43". The New York Times. August 22, 2000. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ "Biography of Vilma Huertas" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. August 13, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 13, 2010. Retrieved March 23, 2011.