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Andrew Gounardes
Profile
Andrew Gounardes is an American politician and lawyer serving as a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 26th district in Brooklyn. A fourth-generation Greek-American, he previously worked as a constituent aide to Councilman Vincent J. Gentile and as counsel to Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. Gounardes gained prominence for his community advocacy, including co-founding the nonprofit Bay Ridge Cares following Hurricane Sandy. Since his election to the Senate in 2018, he has focused on legislative priorities including civil service and pension reform.
Details
- Born
- July 8, 1985 · 40 years old
- Birth place
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Education
- Fort Hamilton High School, Hunter College, George Washington University Law School
- Career
- Lawyer, constituent aide, counsel to Brooklyn Borough President, trustee of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System
