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Introduction
Andrew Hevesi is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 28th Assembly District, which includes Forest Hills, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Glendale, Kew Gardens, Ridgewood, and Middle Village.
Early life
| Name | Andrew Hevesi |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 49 years |
| Height | 1.71m |
Andrew D. Hevesi was born on November 19, 1973 (age 49 years) in Forest Hills, New York, United States. He is the son of American parents, his father was the former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi, and the brother of former New York State Senator Daniel Hevesi.
Hevesi held several public service positions before being elected to the New York State Assembly, including a period in both the Queens District Attorney’s office and as Director of Community Affairs for Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum. Hevesi also served as Chief of Staff for former New York State Senator Jeff Klein. He has a BA degree in political science from Queens College.
Political career
Andrew Hevesi won a special election on May 10, 2005, to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of former Assemblyman Michael Cohen, serving for the remainder of his term. In 2007, New York State and Albany County investigators examined whether Hevesi and his brother improperly reaped benefits from their disgraced father’s control of the state’s $154 billion pension fund.
At the time, more than a tenth of Hevesi’s contributions had come from investment firms that managed state pension fund assets or their executives, including Los Angeles-based Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy. Hevesi was re-elected in November 2006 and has been re-elected in all subsequent elections.
From June 2011 to February 2015 Assemblyman Hevesi served as Chairman of the Committee on Oversight, Analysis, and Investigation, a position previously held by both New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and New York State Senate President Pro Tempore Jeff Klein. As Chair, Assemblyman Hevesi held hearings on numerous topics including healthcare, human trafficking, and technology infrastructure in New York State.
Hevesi has secured a total of $6 million for freight locomotive engine upgrades in the 2013–2014 and 2014–2015 New York State Budgets. The initiative was prompted by a constituency in his district that suffered from constant locomotive idling and emissions from outdated locomotive engines.
In February 2015, Assemblym an Hevesi was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Social Services. His remarkable achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and most influential politicians in New York, United States. He stands at an appealing height of 1.71m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.
Hevesi also introduced legislation extending the statute of limitations for a survivor of human trafficking to bring a civil court action against the perpetrator or anyone who knowingly profited from these crimes, which was signed in to law. The law adds 5 years to the current 10-year statute of limitations for those trafficked as adults and adds 12 years for individuals who were trafficked as minors and persons with disabilities who previously had to file civil claims within 3 years after their 18th birthday or were found to be no longer incapacitated. This law also expands the type of compensation survivors are entitled to.
Andrew Hevesi also wrote the law requiring all law enforcement agencies and district attorney’s offices to inform and connect, upon request, survivors of human trafficking with available services. In 2019, Assemblyman Hevesi wrote the law allowing youth aging out of foster care to receive a rent subsidy while living with a roommate. This law has increased the housing options for youth aging out of foster care and in turn, helped prevent young people from falling into homelessness.
He has continued to work on assisting survivors of domestic violence. In 2019, the Governor signed into law the legislation authored by Assemblyman Hevesi that enables survivors of domestic violence to terminate leases in unsafe residences. This law ensures the immediate well-being of survivors without having to incur undue financial burdens.
Wife
Andrew Hevesi is a married man and has a child with his wife. Hevesi and his wife Rachel Ross had their wedding in 2007. As of August 2023, The couple have a daughter and live in Forest Hills, New York.
Andrew Hevesi net worth
How much is Andrew Hevesi worth? Andrew Hevesi net worth is estimated at around $3 million. His main source of income is from his primary work as a politician. Andrew Hevesi’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $328,012 dollars annually.