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Juan is from Manhattan, New York and lives in Throgs Neck. has an associates degree in criminal justice and law enforcement from CUNY Hostos Community College and a bachelors degree in criminal justice/law enforcement administration from John Jay College. He is currently pursuing a masters degree in criminology and criminal justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. 

Juan works as a regional sales executive for AT&T. He has previously worked as a store manager for T-Mobile and an assistant retail sales manager for AT&T. 

Juan De La Cruz's campaign for Member of Assembly in State Assembly District 82 is his first entry into politics.

As of June 9, 2025, Juan De La Cruz did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael previously worked as a teacher in the New York Public School system and at Our Lady of Assumption School in the Bronx.

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Michael Benedetto is a New York State Assemblymember representing the 82nd district. He was first elected in 2004, and is currently serving his 10th term.

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Opposes New York politicians' plans to increase pensions for teachers, police officers, and government workers, calling it a "$4B bill" for taxpayers.

Opposes a proposal to increase pensions for teachers, police officers, and government workers, citing its impact on taxpayers.

- Opposes a proposal to increase pensions for teachers, police officers, and government workers, citing its impact on taxpayers.
- Supports union rights.

Opposes the Miracle City Chemical Treatment Proposal for 2800 Bruckner Boulevard in Throggs Neck.

Successfully opposed the Miracle City Chemical Treatment Proposal in Throggs Neck.

- Successfully opposed the Miracle City Chemical Treatment Proposal in Throggs Neck.

Believes in preventing smoking in children.

Received an award for efforts to prevent children from smoking.

As a state representative, pushed with nurses to have Einstein Hospital redesign its Emergency Room to reduce patient wait times and improve performance.

As a state representative, pushed with nurses to have Einstein Hospital redesign its emergency room to reduce patient wait times and improve performance.

- Received an award for efforts to prevent children from smoking.
- As a state representative, pushed with nurses to have Einstein Hospital redesign its emergency room to reduce patient wait times and improve performance.

Supports the use of ballot marking devices (BMDs) to assist all voters, including those with disabilities, in marking paper ballots privately and independently.

- Supports the use of ballot marking devices (BMDs) to assist all voters, including those with disabilities, in marking paper ballots privately and independently.

- Supports driver safety programs.
- Supports closing illegal smoke shops.

Believes Albany's micromanagement of NYC schools is harmful and supports ending it.

Opposes the state government's "destructive micromanagement" of city schools.

Supports increasing funding for community schools, which provide a range of services, including academic, health, mental health, social services, and after-school programs for students and families.

As chair of the Education Committee in the NYS Assembly, passed legislation for teacher evaluations and increased funding for local schools.

As chair of the Education Committee, passed legislation for teacher evaluations and increased funding for local schools.

- Opposes the state government's "destructive micromanagement" of city schools.
- Supports increasing funding for community schools, which provide a range of services, including academic, health, mental health, social services, and after-school programs for students and families.
- As chair of the Education Committee, passed legislation for teacher evaluations and increased funding for local schools.

Promises to "fight for tenants" and work towards preserving local housing stock.

Plans to invest in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for urgent subway track and signal repairs.

Supports investment in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for urgent subway track and signal repairs.

Supports strong tenant protections, having helped pass the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which made rent regulations permanent and reformed rent increase policies.

Supports extending Metro North to Morris Park and advocates for the Tri-Borough Plan to facilitate rail transport from Co-op City to Brooklyn via Queens.

As a city council member, fought to preserve local bus routes in Co-Op City, Country Club, and Throggs Neck.

As a city council member, secured legal representation to help City Island defeat City Hall’s out-of-scale bridge proposal in favor of a more contextual design.

As a city council member, secured legal representation to help City Island defeat City Hall’s "out-of-scale bridge proposal" in favor of a "more contextual design."

- Promises to "fight for tenants" and work towards preserving local housing stock.
- Supports investment in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for urgent subway track and signal repairs.
- Supports strong tenant protections, having helped pass the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which made rent regulations permanent and reformed rent increase policies.
- Supports extending Metro North to Morris Park and advocates for the Tri-Borough Plan to facilitate rail transport from Co-op City to Brooklyn via Queens.
- As a city council member, fought to preserve local bus routes in Co-Op City, Country Club, and Throggs Neck.
- As a city council member, secured legal representation to help City Island defeat City Hall’s "out-of-scale bridge proposal" in favor of a "more contextual design."

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- 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.  