Michael "Misha" Novakhov

Republican/Conservative member of the New York State Assembly representing District 45 . Elected in November 2022, defeating incumbent Steven Cymbrowitz with 59.7% of the vote . Notable for introducing bill A.7612 to ban public marijuana smoking, citing health hazards and nuisance similar to tobacco restrictions. Prior radio host on Russian-language station FreedomFM; advocates for combating crime , affordable housing/healthcare, small businesses, and quality of life.

Born April 13, 1976, in Baku, Azerbaijan ; Jewish; longtime Brooklyn resident. Serves as Assemblymember since 2023 from Room 527 Legislative Office Building in Albany and district office at 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn. Committed to bringing district needs to Albany, fighting crime, and protecting constituents.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Specific details unavailable from public records.

Political Experience: Elected to New York State Assembly District 45 on November 8, 2022. Previously worked as a radio host on FreedomFM before entering politics.