Clyde Vanel is from Queens. He has an associate's degree in aerospace technology from Farmingdale State College, a bachelor's degree in aviation administration from Farmingdale State College, and a law degree from Boston University. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Clyde Vanel - Assembly District 33 - New York State Assembly

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Clyde Vanel is originally from Queens, New York. He earned an associate's degree in aerospace technology from Farmingdale State College, a bachelor's degree in aviation administration from Farmingdale State College, and a law degree from Boston University. He lives in Cambria Heights. 

Clyde is an attorney and the owner and operator of Vanel Law Firm, P.C., where he practices intellectual property and business law. He is also an internet entrepreneur operating TrademarkReady.com, a service focused on trademark filings and intellectual property protection. He previously owned and operated a restaurant and lounge, Vanel on First, in Lower Manhattan for five years. 

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Clyde is an attorney and the owner and operator of Vanel Law Firm, P.C., where he practices intellectual property and business law. He is also an internet entrepreneur operating TrademarkReady.com, a service focused on trademark filings and intellectual property protection. He previously owned and operated a restaurant and lounge, Vanel on First, in Lower Manhattan for five years. Clyde is also the founder of Clean Bee Products LLC, which sells shirt collar protectors and underarm sweat pads. He previously served as general manager of WLYH-TV, the CW affiliate covering Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, Pennsylvania. Before that, he served as chief of staff for then-New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. 

Clyde is currently a member of the New York State Assembly representing District 33. He was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving his third term.

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Clyde currently serves as the New York State Assembly member for the 33rd Assembly District in Queens. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his sixth term. 

2026 New York General Election

Sponsored legislation to create a robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence commission, license high-risk artificial intelligence systems, and establish a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force.

- Sponsored legislation to create a robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence commission, license high-risk artificial intelligence systems, and establish a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force.

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As of July 28, 2026, Clyde Vanel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Advocates for stronger enforcement against scams targeting residents in person, by phone, and online.

- Advocates for stronger enforcement against scams targeting residents in person, by phone, and online.

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Education

Said, "Clyde also fights for fair and affordable rents."

Supports tenant protections and measures to prevent foreclosure.

- Supports tenant protections and measures to prevent foreclosure.

Housing & Urban Development

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