State Assembly Member - District 46
Alec Brook-Krasny
Assembly member for District 46 since Jan. 1, 2023, elected as a Republican after leaving the Democratic Party in 2022.
Where they stand
Bail, crime and public safety
Wants to reverse the state's bail reform laws, saying they have contributed to rising crime and repeat offending, and to restore New York City Police Department funding. In March 2026 joined a press conference calling for immediate changes to the bail laws and the Protect Our Courts Act, and backs a measure called Laken's Law to hold offenders accountable.
Taxes, utility bills and the cost of living
Supports housing that serves all income levels, defending tenants and assisting small landlords. Says he has helped district small businesses by promoting public-private partnerships and streamlining how small business grants are applied for and paid out.
Subways, buses and the MTA
Pledges to expand bus infrastructure and reform the MTA Board.
Background
Based in Brooklyn
He first represented the district as a Democrat from 2007 until resigning in July 2015. Born in Moscow, he immigrated to the United States in 1989, built the Fun-O-Rama community and entertainment center in Brighton Beach, and founded the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations.
- Member of the New York State Assembly for District 46 since Jan. 1, 2023; re-elected in 2024 over Chris McCreight, 51.6% to 48.0%
- Nominated on the Republican and Conservative lines in 2026 without a primary contest; the scheduled June 23, 2026 primaries were canceled
- Won the seat in 2022 over Democratic incumbent Mathylde Frontus, 51.9% to 47.9%
- Switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 2022
- Represented District 46 as a Democrat from 2007 until resigning effective July 7, 2015
- Named Vice-Chair for Majority Steering and Chair of the Assembly Task Force for New Americans in 2013
- Current Assembly committees: Aging; Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Cities; Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry; Election Law; Housing; member of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force
- Founder of the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations (COJECO)
- Built the Fun-O-Rama community, entertainment and educational center; named Entrepreneur of the Year by Leisure and Entertainment magazine in 1997
- Appointed to Community Board 13 and elected its treasurer
- Dual degrees in engineering and economics from the Moscow Technological Institute; graduate degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business
- Arrested in 2017 on health care fraud charges; in 2019 a jury acquitted him of the felony charges and did not reach a verdict on misdemeanor charges, and a judge later dismissed the case
- Born March 2, 1958, in Moscow; married with three children
Support
Conservative Party of New York State
Also on your ballot on the Conservative Party line
Money
$77K
raised
Top donors: Gregory Spektor, Alexander Rovt, Matthew Sullivan
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