Ballotpedia, Edward Braunstein

New York Assembly, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein

Edward was born in Bayside. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the  University at Albany and a law degree from New York Law School. Edward lives with his wife, Stephanie, and their 3 children in Bay Terrace. 

Edward previously worked as a legislative assistant to Sheldon Silver. 


Edward Braunstein currently serves as an assembly member for New York State Assembly District 26. He was first elected in 2010 and is serving his 7th term.

Proposed a law to give tax credits to small businesses that hire senior citizens.

Introduced legislation to ban price-gouging during emergencies.

- Proposed a law to give tax credits to small businesses that hire senior citizens.
- Introduced legislation to ban price-gouging during emergencies.

Economy

As of September 19, 2024, Edward C. Braunstein did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

As a state assembly member, introduced legislation to make drug overdose medication more available.

- As a state assembly member, introduced legislation to make drug overdose medication more available.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

As a state assembly member, proposed a law to prevent sex offenders from living near schools.

As a state assembly member, passed a law to make it a felony to illegally practice law.

As a state assembly member, sponsored a bill making "unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image, also known as 'revenge porn.'"

As a state assembly member, sponsored a bill making "unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image" a crime. 

- As a state assembly member, proposed a law to prevent sex offenders from living near schools.
- As a state assembly member, passed a law to make it a felony to illegally practice law.
- As a state assembly member, sponsored a bill making "unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image" a crime. 

Public Safety

Education

Introduced legislation to cap the increase in property taxes on co-ops and condos.

- Introduced legislation to cap the increase in property taxes on co-ops and condos.

Housing & Urban Development

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Edward C. Braunstein

Edward was born in Bayside. He holds a bachelors degree in finance from the State University of New York at Albany and a law degree from New York Law School. He lives in Bay Terrace with his wife, Stephanie, and their 3 children.

Edward worked for the New York State Assembly as a legislative assistant to Sheldon Silver, and served on Community Board 11 serving the Northeast Queens neighborhoods.



Edward Braunstein is a New York State Assemblymember representing the 26th district. He was first elected in 2010, and is currently serving his 7th term.

As of September 19, 2024, Edward C. Braunstein’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Introduced legislation to make drug overdose medication more available.

- Introduced legislation to make drug overdose medication more available.

Proposed a law to prevent sex offenders from living near schools.

Passed a law to make it a felony to fraudulently practice law.

Passed a law making "revenge porn" a crime.

- Proposed a law to prevent sex offenders from living near schools.
- Passed a law to make it a felony to fraudulently practice law.
- Passed a law making "revenge porn" a crime.

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- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your assembly member can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  