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Carl Heastie
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| 120th Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
| Assumed office February 3, 2015 |
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| Governor | Andrew Cuomo Kathy Hochul |
| Preceded by | Sheldon Silver |
| Chair of the Bronx County Democratic Party | |
| In office November 25, 2008 – February 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Jose Rivera |
| Succeeded by | Marcos Crespo |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 83rd district |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel Bea |
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| Born | September 25, 1967 New York City, New York, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Stony Brook University (BS) Baruch College (MBA) |
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Carl Edward Heastie (born September 25, 1967) is an American politician from New York. He has been a member of the New York State Assembly since January 2001. In 2015, he was chosen to be the Speaker of the New York State Assembly.
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Carl Heastie's Early Life and Education
Carl Heastie was born in New York City. He went to Stony Brook University and earned a degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Later, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Baruch College.
Carl Heastie's Career Path
Before joining the Assembly, Heastie worked as a budget analyst. He helped manage money for the New York City Comptroller. He also taught as a professor at Monroe College.
Serving in the New York State Assembly
Heastie was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2000. He represents the 83rd District. This district includes several neighborhoods in the Northeast Bronx, like Williamsbridge and Wakefield.
As an Assembly member, Heastie helped lead efforts to build a new K-8 school in his district. A K-8 school teaches students from kindergarten through eighth grade. In 2013, he became the Chair of the Assembly Labor Committee. This committee works on laws about jobs and workers' rights.
Heastie also led the Bronx Democratic Party starting in 2008. He stopped being the leader of the Bronx Democratic Party when he became the Assembly Speaker in 2015.
Becoming Speaker of the New York State Assembly
In January 2015, Carl Heastie's fellow Assembly members thought he would be a great choice for Speaker. The previous Speaker, Sheldon Silver, stepped down from the role. On February 2, Assembly Democrats voted for Heastie to become the new Speaker. The entire Assembly officially elected him the next day.
Carl Heastie made history as the first African-American to serve as Speaker of the New York State Assembly. After becoming Speaker, he spoke at a rally in Harlem. He told the crowd that this was a big chance for their community. He said, "All of you are going to be sitting at that table with me for the first time." This meant that their voices would be heard in important decisions.
Carl Heastie's Personal Life
Carl Heastie has one daughter.
See also
- List of members of the New York State Assembly
