Harvey Epstein Explained

Harvey Epstein
State Assembly:New York
District:74th
Term Start:May 20, 2018
Predecessor:Brian P. Kavanagh
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:5 February 1967
Birth Place:Wantagh, New York, U.S.
Residence:New York, New York, U.S.
Signature:Harvey Epstein Signature.png
Education:Ithaca College (B.A.)
CUNY School of Law (J.D.)

Harvey Epstein is an American politician from the state of New York. He is the member of the New York State Assembly from the 74th district, which consists parts of the Lower East Side, East Village, and Midtown East neighborhoods of Manhattan.

Epstein won a special election to succeed Brian P. Kavanagh, who was elected to the New York State Senate, in 2018.[1] [2]

Epstein is a member of the Vote Blue Coalition, a progressive group and federal PAC created to support Democrats in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania through voter outreach and mobilization efforts.[3]

Legislation

Assemblyman Epstein sponsored legislation to reform the New York State Real Property Law and Tax Law in regards to mezzanine financing. The legislation calls for the recording of mezzanine debt and preferred equity investments and subject it to the mortgage recording tax. These amendments will force borrowers and lenders to reconsider the economic costs of mezzanine financing.It was introduced on January 22, 2021.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Litvak . Ed . February 15, 2018 . Harvey Epstein is the Democratic Nominee in the 74th Assembly District. The Lo-Down . January 12, 2019.
  2. Web site: Litvak . Ed . April 25, 2018 . Harvey Epstein Wins Special Election in 74th Assembly District . The Lo-Down . January 12, 2019.
  3. Web site: Coalition . Vote Blue . en . 2024-07-17.
  4. Web site: Herman . Steven . Schromm . Michael . February 10, 2021 . New York Assembly Sponsored Legislation Proposes New Tax on Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity . JD Supra . December 22, 2021.