Brian Cunningham
Representative · State house · New York · District 43
Democratic
Biography
Born and raised in New York City to Jamaican immigrant parents, Assemblymember Cunningham is a lifelong resident who has dedicated his career to serving his community. Growing up in a working-class family, he developed a deep commitment to public service, equity, and opportunity for all New Yorkers. Before his election to the Assembly, Cunningham built a career in government, community development, and nonprofit leadership. He served in the New York City Council as a Chief of Staff and later as a Special Assistant in the New York State Senate. Cunningham was also the first person elected to run a Cure Violence site in New York City. He worked as a youth advisor with organizations such as CAMBA and NPower, and as an aide to President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance.
On the record
- Profession
- Chief of Staff; Special Assistant; Cure Violence site manager; Youth advisor; Aide
- Born
- 1984-12-16
- Birthplace
- New York City, NY
- Family
- Married; one child.
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248 · 518-455-5262
- Phone
- 518-455-5262
- cunninghamba@nyassembly.gov
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