Andrew D. Hevesi is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing District 28, which covers Forest Hills, Rego Park, Ridgewood, Richmond Hill, Middle Village, Glendale, and Kew Gardens in Queens. Born on November 19, 1973, in Forest Hills, New York, he is a lifelong resident of the area and was first elected in a special election on May 10, 2005, to succeed Assemblyman Michael Cohen. He has served continuously since then, assisting tens of thousands of constituents through hands-on casework. Notable achievements include securing $70 million for the Nonpublic School Safety Equipment grant program, capping childcare co-payments at 10% of family income over the federal poverty level, investing $100 million in childcare deserts, and allocating $500 million in childcare workforce grants. He is married to Rachel and has one child.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BA in Political Science from Queens College.
• Early Career: Former paralegal in the Domestic Violence Bureau at the Queens County District Attorney's Office; Director of Community Affairs for New York City Public Advocate Betsy Gottbaum; Chief of Staff for Assembly Member Jeff Klein; Director of the Forest Hills Youth Athletic League Basketball Clinic.
• Assembly Roles: Chair of the Children and Families Committee ; former Chair of the Social Services Committee ; former Chair of the Oversight, Analysis, and Investigation Committee ; current member of Banks, Codes, Health, and Labor Committees; former member of several others including Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Energy, and Insurance.