Michael R. Benedetto is from the Bronx. He has a bachelor 27s degree in history and education from Iona College and a master 27s degree in social studies and education. He lives in Northeast Bronx.

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Michael R. Benedetto is from the Bronx. He has a bachelor s degree in history and education from Iona College and a master s degree in social studies and education. He lives in Northeast Bronx.

Michael is a teacher and school administrator. He taught at Our Lady of Assumption School from 1969 to 1974. He joined the New York City public school system in 1974 as a teacher for mentally and physically challenged children. He later became a coordinator of the special education unit. Michael also started the Bronx Times Reporter newspaper in 1981. 

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Michael worked as a teacher and school administrator. He taught at Our Lady of Assumption School from 1969 to 1974. He joined the New York City public school system in 1974 as a teacher for mentally and physically challenged children. He later became a coordinator of the special education unit. Michael also started the Bronx Times Reporter newspaper in 1981. 

Michael is currently a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 82nd Assembly District. He was first elected in 2004. He previously served as a member of the New York City Council.

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Michael is currently a member of the New York State Assembly. He was first elected in 2004.

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