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resident.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.northeastern-state-legislators.alpha-sm-to-z", "markdown": "# Larry Wainstein\n\nLarry Wainstein is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 33rd district.[1](https://njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/511/assemblyman-wainstein) A lifelong resident of Hudson County, he previously served as Chairman of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) and has been described by his campaign as a successful New Jersey small business owner and community advocate.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/511/assemblyman-wainstein) |\n| Current office | Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, 33rd district[1](https://njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/511/assemblyman-wainstein) |\n| Previous offices | Chairman of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ)[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/) |\n| Education | Memorial High School, West New York; Saint Peter's University[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nWainstein is a Democrat.[1](https://njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/511/assemblyman-wainstein)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nWainstein has been a lifelong resident of [Hudson County, New Jersey](https://www.edgepedia.org/hudson-county-new-jersey), and proudly calls North Bergen his home.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/) He is the son of two hardworking immigrants and grew up with one brother; his campaign biography states that he grew up inspired by his parents' dedication to providing the best possible life for him and his brother.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/) He graduated from Memorial High School in West New York and became the first member of his family to earn a college degree, which he received from [Saint Peter's University](https://www.edgepedia.org/saint-peters-university).[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/) He is married to his wife, Imelda, and they are the parents of three children.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/)\n\n## Career\n\nAfter college, Wainstein dedicated his time to community development, serving as Chairman of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), a role in which he worked to promote economic growth and revitalize local neighborhoods, including Bergenline Avenue.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/) His campaign website describes him as a successful New Jersey small business owner and community advocate who has worked to improve the lives of his neighbors.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/)\n\nWainstein sought election to the General Assembly on a joint campaign ticket with Gabriel Rodriguez, under the committee name Rodriguez and Wainstein for Assembly based in North Bergen.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/) He serves as a Democratic member of the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 33rd district.[1](https://njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/511/assemblyman-wainstein) On his campaign website, Wainstein writes, \"Estoy dedicado a trabajar para la gente de nuestro distrito y hacer de nuestras comunidades mejores lugares para vivir, trabajar y criar una familia.\"[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/)\n\n## Issues specific to Wainstein\n\nWainstein led a grassroots effort alongside hundreds of North Bergen residents to prevent the construction of a proposed power plant in the town.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/) His campaign website describes the effort as one of his proudest achievements.[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Parks and development\n\nOn his campaign website, Wainstein and Rodriguez state, \"We're committed to creating a brighter future for our district through these key initiatives,\" and list among those initiatives \"Protegiendo nuestros parques del desarrollo excesivo y asegurando espacios verdes para las generaciones futuras.\"[2](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Assemblyman Wainstein](https://njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/511/assemblyman-wainstein)\n2. [Rodriguez and Wainstein for Assembly](https://gabrielandlarryforassembly.com/)\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 Sm to Z*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026; Oct 25, 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/larry-wainstein", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/larry-wainstein.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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