Eric Dinowitz
Eric Dinowitz | |
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![]() Dinowitz in 2021 | |
Member of the New York City Council from the 11th district | |
Assumed office April 15, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Cohen |
Personal details | |
Born | The Bronx, New York, U.S. | November 21, 1985
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Tamar Dinowitz |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Jeffrey Dinowitz, Sylvia Gottlieb |
Alma mater | Binghamton University (BA) Hunter College (MS) |
Website | Official Website Campaign Website |
Eric Dinowitz (born November 21, 1985) is an American teacher and politician. Dinowitz represents the 11th district of the New York City Council. Dinowitz is a registered Democrat. Dinowitz was elected in a special election held on March 23, 2021,[1][2] after the resignation of Andrew Cohen, who was elected to the New York Supreme Court.[3][4] Dinowitz assumed office on April 15, 2021 after weeks of the New York City Board of Elections counting ranked-choice voting ballots which were instituted for municipal elections beginning in 2021.[5][6][7][8][9]
The 11th district includes Bedford Park, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Riverdale, Van Cortlandt Village, Wakefield, and Woodlawn Heights in The Bronx.[10]
Life and career[]
Dinowitz was born in 1985 to New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Sylvia Gottlieb in the Northwestern Bronx. He received his bachelor's degree from Binghamton University, SUNY, and a master's degree in education from Hunter College, CUNY. Dinowitz spent fifteen years as a special education classroom teacher in the New York City Public Schools. As an active member of his union, the United Federation of Teachers, he served as a chapter leader.[11] Eric is the Democratic District Leader for New York's 81st Assembly District. He served as the Aging Committee Chair of the Bronx Community Board 8.[12][13]
In 2021, Dinowitz was named to the City & State's Labor 40 Under 40 list.[14]
New York City Council[]
- In 2021, Dinowitz was appointed to the following New York City Council committees:[15][16]
- Chair of the Committee on Veterans[17]
- Committee on Aging[18]
- Committee on Civil Service and Labor[19]
- Committee on Education[20]
- Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addictions[21]
- Committee on Oversight and Investigations[22]
- Committee on Parks and Recreation[23]
- Committee on Small Business[24]
Dinowitz was also appointed Chairman of the New York City Council Jewish Caucus.[25]
Music[]
Dinowitz is a member of New York-based Jewish A cappella group Six13,[26][27][28] who have performed worldwide, as well as making an appearance at the White House Hanukkah Party in 2016, hosted by President Barack Obama.[29][30]
Personal life[]
Eric is married to Tamar Dinowitz. They have twin sons, Alex and Jesse.
Electoral history[]
New York City 11th (Special Election) Council District | ||||||||||||
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Candidate | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | ||||||
Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | |
Eric Dinowitz | 4401 | 46.8% | 4407 | 46.9% | 4458 | 47.5% | 4500 | 48.4% | 4920 | 54.6% | 5579 | 63.6% |
Mino Lora | 2129 | 22.6% | 2133 | 22.7% | 2175 | 23.2% | 2183 | 23.5% | 2401 | 26.7% | 3188 | 36.4% |
Jessica Haller | 1383 | 14.7% | 1385 | 14.7% | 1407 | 15.0% | 1416 | 15.2% | 1682 | 18.7% | Eliminated | |
Daniel Padernacht | 1110 | 11.8% | 1113 | 11.8% | 1137 | 12.1% | 1204 | 12.9% | Eliminated | |||
Kevin Pazmino | 194 | 2.1% | 195 | 2.1% | 200 | 2.1% | Eliminated | |||||
Carlton Berkley | 172 | 1.8% | 172 | 1.8% | Eliminated | |||||||
Undeclared Write-Ins | 24 | 0.3% | Eliminated | |||||||||
Inactive Ballots | 0 ballots | 8 ballots | 36 ballots | 110 ballots | 410 ballots | 646 ballots |
References[]
- ^ "Eric Dinowitz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "Ranked-Choice Results March 23, 2021 Special Election, Member of the City Council - 11th (Special Election) Council District | NYC Board of Elections". vote.nyc. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ Olumhense, Ese (2020-08-13). "Bronx Councilmember Cohen to Leave for Judgeship, Kicking Off Special Election Race". THE CITY. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ Cruz, David (2021-01-05). "Special Election Set For Bronx 11th & 15th Council District Seats". Gothamist. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ i_beebe (2021-03-31). "Eric Dinowitz isn't declaring victory yet". City & State NY. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ Brooks-Powers, Selvena. "Ranked-choice, unready for its closeup". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ "BOE finishes hand-counting in Bronx special elections". www.ny1.com. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Eric Dinowitz talks special election victory". www.ny1.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ Mitchell, Alex; Cohen, Jason. "Dinowitz & Feliz declare victory in District 11 & 15 City Council special elections – Bronx Times". www.bxtimes.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "City Council District 11" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. 2017-05-19. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
- ^ "Resolution in support of the UFT endorsing Eric Dinowitz in his primary election for City Council". www.uft.org. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ "Eric Dinowitz for Council 2021". Eric Dinowitz for Council 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ Berger, Judy. "SAR Hosts NYC District 11 Special Election Candidates". jewishlink.news. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ "The 2021 Labor 40 Under 40". City & State NY. 2021-03-07. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Oswald Feliz and Eric Dinowitz Appointed to Various City Council Committees". Norwood News. 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "District 11". Eric Dinowitz. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "Committee on Veterans". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
- ^ "Committee on Aging". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "Committee on Civil Service and Labor". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "Committee on Education". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addictions". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "Committee on Oversight and Investigations". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "Committee on Parks and Recreation". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "Committee on Small Business". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "Jewish Caucus". New York City Council. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ Kornbluh February 4, Jacob; Dinowitz, 2021 Courtesy of Eric. "Meet the NYC Council candidate who's in a Jewish a cappella group". The Forward. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ "Eric Dinowitz A Cappella Singer". www.harmony-sweepstakes.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ Max, Rena. "Six13 Performs At Local Day School". jewishweek.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ Lakritz, Talia. "The White House didn't always celebrate Hanukkah — here's how the tradition began". Business Insider. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ "Watch the Story of Hanukkah Hamilton-Style Just Like the President". Time. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- 1985 births
- Living people
- New York City Council members
- New York (state) Democrats