Andy Hevesi | |
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_Andrew_Hevesi_(cropped).jpg) Hevesi in 2023 | |
| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office May 11, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Michael L. Cohen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1973-11-19)November 19, 1973 (age 52) Forest Hills, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rachel |
| Relatives | Alan Hevesi (father) |
| Education | Queens College (BA) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | State Assembly website |
Andrew D. Hevesi (born November 19, 1973) is aDemocratic member of theNew York State Assembly representing the 28th Assembly District, which includesForest Hills,Rego Park,Richmond Hill,Glendale,Kew Gardens,Ridgewood, andMiddle Village.[1]
Hevesi is the son of formerNew York State ComptrollerAlan Hevesi, and the brother of formerNew York State SenatorDaniel Hevesi.[2]
Andrew Hevesi held several public service positions before being elected to the New York State Assembly, including a period in both theQueens District Attorney's office and as Director of Community Affairs forPublic AdvocateBetsy Gotbaum. Hevesi also served as Chief of Staff for formerNew York State SenatorJeff Klein.[3]
Hevesi has a BA degree in political science fromQueens College.[4] He married Rachel Ross in 2007.[5] The couple has a daughter.[6]
On May 10, 2005, Hevesi won aspecial election to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of former AssemblymanMichael Cohen,[4][2][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] Hevesi was re-elected in November 2006 and has been re-elected in all subsequent elections.[9]
From June 2011 to February 2015 Assemblyman Hevesi served as Chairman of the Committee on Oversight, Analysis, and Investigation, a position previously held by bothNew York City ComptrollerScott Stringer andNew York State SenatePresident Pro TemporeJeff 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]
In February 2015, Assemblyman Hevesi was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Social Services.[13]
| Andrew D. Hevesi (DEM –WOR) | ... | 14,237 |
| Aleksander P. Powietrzynski (REP –CON) | ... | 7,578 |
| Joseph E. Tiraco (IND) | ... | 1,017 |
