Daniel Rosenthal (politician)

Daniel Rosenthal
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 27th district
In office
November 8, 2017 – July 14, 2023
Preceded byMichael Simanowitz
Succeeded bySam Berger
Personal details
Born (1991-06-06) June 6, 1991 (age 32)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Kew Gardens Hills, Queens
Alma materLander College for Men (BA)
Websiteassembly.state.ny.us/mem/Daniel-Rosenthal/bio/

Daniel Rosenthal (born June 6, 1991) is an American politician who was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 27 from 2017 to 2023. Rosenthal represents the central and eastern Queens neighborhoods of Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok, Electchester, and College Point, and parts of Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Briarwood, Forest Hills, and Whitestone.[1] On July 14, 2023, Rosenthal resigned to take a position at UJA-Federation of New York.[2]

Life and career

Rosenthal is a graduate of Lander College in Queens, where he studied Political Science. Upon graduation, he began working as a Councilmanic Aide for New York City Councilman Rory Lancman for 6 years, serving as Lancman's District Director. Some of his accomplishments included pushing the city's Department of Design and Construction to finally complete the long-awaited Kew Gardens Hills Library, representing the district's interests on the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Community Advisory Board, and helping to secure increased sanitation services in Briarwood and Kew Gardens Hills.[3]

New York Assembly

When Assemblymember Michael Simanowitz, who had served since 2011, died of cancer, a special election was called by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for November 7, 2017.[4] Rosenthal won the election unopposed, and was seated soon after.[5] When he was sworn into office, he was the youngest serving member in the Assembly.[6]

Legislative and Budget Achievements

In his first term in office, Rosenthal tackled a number of legislative issues aimed at improving the quality of life for his constituents. He introduced several bills directly taken from resident suggestions, and focused his legislative priorities on the fight to improve worker rights, affordability and access to health care.

In June 2018, Assemblymember Rosenthal passed his first bill, directing the MTA Long Island Railroad to conduct a feasibility study of rehabilitating the Lefferts Boulevard bridge in the heart of Kew Gardens. After years of neglect, the LIRR agreed to rehabilitation after Rosenthal's bill was passed. Working alongside Senator Leroy Comrie and the Kew Gardens Civic Association, the bill ensured that the structure of the bridge would be saved, while maintaining the architectural integrity of the neighborhood and securing the future of a dozen small businesses.[7]

In June 2019, Assemblymember Rosenthal passed important legislation aimed at protecting New Yorkers from hazardous drug recalls. Until this bill, there were no requirements for pharmacies to notify patients of the adverse health consequences associated with Class 1 drug recalls. The law mandated pharmacies to notify patients within 3 days of recalls.[8]

Assemblymember Rosenthal was a co-sponsor of the Religious Protection Act, which was signed into law by Governor Cuomo in early 2019. Introduced by Assemblymember David Weprin, this law prohibited employment discrimination based on religious attire, clothing, or facial hair.[9]

In March 2019, Assemblymember Rosenthal announced $250,000 in funding to provide services and programming for Holocaust survivors.[10] This is in line with the Assemblymember's mission to support those who have been vulnerable to anti-Semitic crimes in their lifetimes. Rosenthal has also secured millions in funding for local schools, libraries, social services agencies, and municipal services.

Committee Membership

Assemblymember Rosenthal is Chair of the Subcommittee on Intergenerational Care, and is a member of the Committee on Aging, the Committee on Insurance, the Committee on Labor, the Committee on Real Property Taxation, and the Committee on Social Services.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Daniel Rosenthal". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  2. ^ Kornbluh, Jacob (June 13, 2023). "Queens lawmaker resigning to take top job at Jewish philanthropy". The Forward. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "New York State Assembly | Daniel Rosenthal". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  4. ^ "Queens Democrats nominate a City Council staffer to run for late Simanowitz's Assembly seat". QNS.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  5. ^ "Our Campaigns - NY Assembly 27 Special Race - Nov 07, 2017". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  6. ^ Kadinsky, Sergey. "Assemblyman Dan Rosenthal Sworn In At Pomonok Ceremony" Archived 2018-01-27 at the Wayback Machine, Queens Jewish Link, January 17, 2018. Accessed January 26, 2018. "The youngest member of the State Assembly took his oath of office before a packed auditorium at P.S. 201 in Pomonok, sharing the stage with his family, fiancée, and local political leaders... Rosenthal's path to the Assembly began in a similar manner. Raised in Manalapan, New Jersey, he settled in Queens to study at Touro College's Lander College for Men."
  7. ^ "New York State Assembly | Daniel Rosenthal". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  8. ^ "Pharmacies will now notify patients of dangerous medication recalls". Queens Daily Eagle. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  9. ^ "New York State Assembly | Daniel Rosenthal". www.assembly.ny.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  10. ^ "Assembly Allocates Funding for Holocaust Survivors & Safety Net Services". The Jewish Voice. 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  11. ^ "New York State Assembly | Daniel Rosenthal". www.assembly.ny.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-25.

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Preceded by New York Assembly, 27th District
2017–2023 		Succeeded by