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Braunstein, known as Ed Braunstein, is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 26th district in Northeast Queens, first elected in 2010.", "snippet": "Edward C. Braunstein, known as Ed Braunstein, is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 26th district in Northeast Queens, first elected in 2010.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.northeastern-state-legislators.alpha-a-to-b", "markdown": "# Ed Braunstein\n\nEdward C. Braunstein is an American politician. A Democrat, he is a member of the [New York State Assembly](https://www.edgepedia.org/new-york-state-assembly), representing the 26th district in Northeast Queens.[1](https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein) He was elected to the Assembly in 2010.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) He chairs the Assembly's Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n| --- | --- |\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein) |\n| Current office | Member, New York State Assembly, 26th district[1](https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein) |\n| Education | B.S. in Finance, University at Albany; New York Law School[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nBraunstein is a Democrat.[1](https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein) His Assembly profile identifies him as \"Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside)\".[3](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=026&sh=newsroom)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nBraunstein was born and raised in Bayside, Queens, and now resides in Bay Terrace with his wife, [Stephanie](https://www.edgepedia.org/stephanie), and their three children.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) He attended the University at Albany, where he received a B.S. in Finance.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) He then attended New York Law School and passed the bar exam in February 2009.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) Before taking office, he worked as a Legislative Assistant in the Assembly Speaker's New York City office.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n\n## Career\n\nBraunstein was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010 to represent the 26th District in Northeast Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Auburndale, Bay Terrace, Bayside, Bayside Hills, Broadway-Flushing, Douglaston, Floral Park, Glen Oaks, Little Neck, New Hyde Park, North Shore Towers, Oakland Gardens, and Whitestone.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) He is the Chair of the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee and is a member of the committees on Health, Judiciary, Rules, and Ways and Means.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n\nIn May 2025, he introduced a New York State Resolution recognizing Benjamin N. Cardozo [High School](https://www.edgepedia.org/high-school) coach Ron Naclerio's record-breaking 973rd win, and welcomed Naclerio to the State Capitol.[1](https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein) In 2026, he joined Senator Stavisky, local co-op leaders, shareholders, and elected officials to announce and celebrate the renewal and expansion of the J-51 program, a longstanding New York City tax incentive.[1](https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein)\n\nHis district office runs annual community programs. These have included a \"Valentines for Vets\" gift drive, through which his office delivered hundreds of donated items to hospitalized and disabled veterans at St. Albans VA; a Holiday Toy Drive that collected thousands of toys from Northeast Queens families, 11 schools, and community organizations; an annual Halloween Essay & Drawing Contest for students; an annual Mother's Day Essay & Poetry Contest for students in grades two through five; and his 14th Annual Summer Urgent Need Blood Drive.[3](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=026&sh=newsroom)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nIn 2010, Braunstein was elected to the New York State Assembly from the 26th District in Northeast Queens.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Consumer protection and privacy\n\nBraunstein has introduced legislation to protect consumer privacy and to prohibit [price gouging](https://www.edgepedia.org/price-gouging) during emergencies.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) In July 2019, his bill establishing the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image, also known as \"revenge porn,\" was enacted (Chapter 109 of 2019).[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n\n### Public safety\n\nBraunstein has introduced legislation to prevent sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of a school.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) In July 2011, his first bill to be signed into law banned so-called \"bath salts\" (Chapter 130 of 2011).[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) In December 2014, his legislation requiring campuses to notify local law enforcement of on-campus violent crimes and missing persons was signed into law (Chapter 486 of 2014).[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n\n### Legal profession\n\nBraunstein introduced legislation protecting New Yorkers from fraudulent attorneys by making the unlicensed practice of law a felony; it was signed into law in December 2012 (Chapter 492 of 2012).[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n\n### Health\n\nBraunstein has introduced legislation to expand the availability of naloxone to help prevent drug overdose deaths.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) He serves on the Assembly committees on Health and Ways and Means.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n\n### Taxes and housing\n\nBraunstein has introduced legislation to cap the increase in property tax assessments for co-ops and condos and to provide tax credits for small businesses that hire senior citizens.[2](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/) In 2026, he celebrated the renewal and expansion of the J-51 program, a longstanding New York City tax incentive, alongside Senator Stavisky and local co-op leaders.[1](https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein - New York State Assembly](https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein)\n2. [Edward C. Braunstein - Biography](https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Edward-C-Braunstein/bio/)\n3. [Edward C. Braunstein - Newsroom](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=026&sh=newsroom)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Northeastern state legislators › Surnames A to B*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/ed-braunstein", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/ed-braunstein.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. AI training is open to everyone. 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