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Alec is from Moscow, Russia. He earned bachelor's degrees in engineering and economics at the Moscow Technological Institute. Alec previously served on Community Board 13 and is also the founder of the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations.

Alec founded Fun-O-Rama, a community, entertainment, and educational center. He previously worked as a stock person and manager at a shoe store in Manhattan.

Alec Brook-Krasny currently serves as a member of the New York Assembly for District 46. He served 4 terms from 2008-2016 and was reelected in 2022 to serve his fifth term. He previously ran for New York City Council in 2001.

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Supports small businesses by promoting public-private partnerships and streamlining grant application processes.

- Supports small businesses by promoting public-private partnerships and streamlining grant application processes.

Economy

As of September 19, 2024, Alec Brook-Krasny’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes New York should expand the reach of its Health and Hospital System.

Supports expansion of New York's Health and Hospital System.

- Supports expansion of New York's Health and Hospital System.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Opposes bail reform, believing it has increased crime and recidivism.

Believes the recent rise in violent crimes, particularly hate crimes against minorities, is alarming and needs to be addressed quickly and forcefully.

Condemns the recent rise in violent crimes, particularly hate crimes against minorities, and wants it "to be addressed quickly and forcefully."

- Opposes bail reform, believing it has increased crime and recidivism.
- Condemns the recent rise in violent crimes, particularly hate crimes against minorities, and wants it "to be addressed quickly and forcefully."

Public Safety

Believes in getting NYC public schools the funding it is owed, expanding school choice, and funding better after school programming for all students.

Wants to increase funding for New York City Public Schools and after school programming as well as expand school choice.

Believes in promoting a broader awareness of history, particularly the Holocaust.

Supports promoting a broader awareness of history, particularly the Holocaust.

- Wants to increase funding for New York City Public Schools and after school programming as well as expand school choice.
- Supports promoting a broader awareness of history, particularly the Holocaust.

Education

Said, "For a district like ours to remain pleasant and prosperous, there must be a sufficient supply of reasonably priced homes. I've made it my top goal to advocate for housing that serves all income levels."

Said, "I've made it my top goal to advocate for housing that serves all income levels. ... I'll keep making it my goal to defend tenants and assist small landlords in my district."

Believes the MTA needs significant improvements and community engagement to expand bus infrastructure and reform the MTA Board.

Wants to expand bus infrastructure and reform the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board.

- Said, "I've made it my top goal to advocate for housing that serves all income levels. ... I'll keep making it my goal to defend tenants and assist small landlords in my district."
- Wants to expand bus infrastructure and reform the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board.

Housing & Urban Development

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Alec Brook-Krasny

Alec grew up in Moscow. He earned bachelor's degrees in engineering and economics at the Moscow Technological Institute, earning degrees in engineering and economics. He served on Community Board 13 and was the founder of the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations.

Alec founded the Fun-O-Rama community, entertainment, and educational center. He previously worked as a stock person and manager at a shoe store in Manhattan.

Alec Brook-Krasny currently serves as a member of assembly for New York's 46th Assembly District. He was first elected to this role in 2006 and was again elected in 2022, and he has served five terms total. He previously ran for New York City Council.

Believes in finding innovative and equitable income sources to support the survival of restaurants and other essential businesses.

Supports small business and job creation.

Believes continuity of care is essential for effectively treating conditions like food poisoning or bacterial infections.

Believes New York's healthcare system is inadequate, saying, "We are ranked 20th in the country for accessibility to healthcare, which means that unidentified urgent care clinics instead of prestigious hospitals and skilled primary care physicians receive point of treatment."

Believes in improving the "justice, fairness, and accountability" of criminal and legal systems.

Believes in ensuring public safety for all, regardless of identity or background, and supports defending the "most defenseless among us."

Received a Public Service Commendation Medal from the Department of the Army for his commitment to the military community.

Believes citizens should be able to walk the streets without fear.

Said, "I can't believe... all the calls to 'defund the police,' the cancel culture. It goes against my character and my nature."

- Opposes bail reform, believing it has increased crime and recidivism.
- Condemns the recent rise in violent crimes, particularly hate crimes against minorities, and wants it "to be addressed quickly and forcefully."
- Said, "I can't believe... all the calls to 'defund the police,' the cancel culture. It goes against my character and my nature."

Wants to increase funding for New York City Public Schools, after school programming, and students attending private schools.

Believes education policies should consider the needs of today's children.

Believes the government must ensure policies enhance the lives of New York's youth and improve underfunded services and educational institutions.

- Wants to increase funding for New York City Public Schools, after school programming, and students attending private schools.
- Believes in promoting a broader awareness of history, particularly the Holocaust.

Believes in advocating for housing and urban development causes that reflect the community's unique fabric.

Believes in creating community-focused entertainment and educational centers to support families.

Wants to expand bus infrastructure and reform the MTA Board.

Founded the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations to foster relations between Jewish-American and Russian-Jewish communities.

Founded the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations, which provides programs for youth, seniors, and community groups.

- Said, "I've made it my top goal to advocate for housing that serves all income levels. ... I'll keep making it my goal to defend tenants and assist small landlords in my district."
- Wants to expand bus infrastructure and reform the MTA Board.

Alec was born in Moscow and attended the Moscow Technological Institute, earning degrees in engineering and economics. He later moved to Brooklyn.

Alec Brook-Krasny is currently in his second stint as an Assemblymember. He previously worked as a stock person and manager at a shoe store in Manhattan and founded the Fun-O-Rama community, entertainment, and educational center. He also served on Community Board 13 and was the founder of the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations.

Alec Brook-Krasny served in the New York State Assembly from 2006 to 2015, representing Coney Island, Bay Ridge, and Dyker Heights. He was named the vice-chair for majority steering and chair of the Assembly Task Force for New Americans. He previously ran for New York State Assembly in 2000 and for New York City Council in 2001.

- Your assembly member is involved in the legislative process at the state level as part of the New York State Assembly, which consists of 150 members and serves as the lower house of the New York State Legislature.  
- 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.  