Council Member Epstein represents the 2nd District in the City Council, representing Greenwich
Village, the Lower East Side, the East Village, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Gramercy,
and Murray Hill-Kips Bay. Epstein previously served as the Assembly Member for District 74,
covering much of the same district, since 2018.
Council Member Epstein has been a community leader for almost 30 years. Before joining the
Assembly in 2018, he served 14 years on Community Board 3, including as board chair, where
he tackled critical land use issues and fought for community needs. As a public school parent,
he served as president of the District 1 President’s Council and numerous PTAs, advocating for
equity and excellence in education. His activism extends to protecting low-wage workers,
preserving local daycare centers, and championing diversity in public school admissions. As a
former Co-President of CoDA, a strategist for progressive campaigns, as well as his earlier work
with The Legal Aid Society and the Urban Justice Center, he’s been a driving force for change in
our communities for decades.
During his tenure in the State Assembly, Council Member Epstein passed over 50 bills that have
become law and worked tirelessly on numerous efforts to protect tenants and preserve and
expand affordable housing in New York State.
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