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Office held: New York City Council District: 11 Term: First Party: Democratic Committees and Leadership: Mental Health (chair) Office Location: Riverdale Office: 3636 Waldo Avenue / Bronx, New York 10463 Norwood Office: Tuesdays, 10-5, Thursdays 1-5 3450 DeKalb Avenue / Bronx, New York 10467 Norwood Office (Tuesdays and Thursdays): 10-5 3450 DeKalb Avenue / Bronx, New York 10467 Phone: 212-788-7080 Email: None Given Focus of 2013 Platform: Council Reform, Seniors, education, environment, raising minimum wage, increasing funding for universal pre-k. Vote Results: 79.6% (http://www.nytimes.com/projects/elections/2013/general/city-council/results.html) Concerns as they relate to dance: Youth dance programs Biography: A lifelong resident of New York City, Andrew has always had a strong commitment to serving his community. Prior to being elected to the City Council, Andrew served as a legal counsel to Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, as a Court Attorney to a Bronx Supreme Court Justice and most recently taught classes as an Assistant Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Andrew's dedication to public service extends beyond his professional experiences. He served on his local community board, Bronx Community Board 8, and was elected by his fellow members as both the Chair of the Youth Committee and subsequently as Chair of the Aging Committee. Additionally, Andrew also served on the board of the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park, as a member of the Bronx Bar Association and a member of the New York State United Teachers Union. Andrew was elected to the City Council on November 5, 2013 and began his term in January 2014. He serves the 11th Council district, which includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Bedford Park, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Riverdale, Van Cortlandt Village, Wakefield and Woodlawn. Andrew resides in Riverdale with his wife, Dr. Heather Erhard, M.D. and their daughter Sarah. Source: ( http://council.nyc.gov/d11/html/members/biography.shtml) Interests: Aging, youth, law News Clippings New York City Council 2014: Andrew Cohen Andrew Cohen Wins NYC Council District 11 Democratic Primary City Council Candidates on the Issues: Andrew Cohen, District 11 Battle Brewing Between Northwest Bronx Candidates for City Council with 2013 Election Still a Year Away Andy Cohen Sworn in for Councilman of 11th District Klein Scores Endorsement of Koppell Protégé 2013 Questionnaire For Now, Cohen Steers Clear of Progressive Caucus Andrew Cohen, NYC Campaign Finance Board City Council Candidate Andrew Cohen Calls for Council Reform Ben Franklin Club Endorses Andrew Cohen for City Council De Blasio Endorses Cohen for City Council
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