District: New York - 13th District Political Highlights: sought Democratic nomination for New York City Council, 1989; sought Democratic nomination for New York City Council, 1991; Liberal Party nominee for New York City Council, 1991; N.Y Assembly, 1997-2010; sought Democratic nomination for Manhattan Borough President, 2005; N.Y. Senate, 2011-16; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 2012; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 2014 Born: September 27, 1954; Santiago, Dominican Republic Residence: Manhattan Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Marthera Madera; two children Education: Queens College, B.S. 1978 Elected: 2016 Committee Assignments: Foreign Affairs (Oversight and Investigations; Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade); Small Business (Economic Growth, Tax & Capital Access); Transportation & Infrastructure (Highways & Transit; Water Resources & Environment) Social Media:
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