Based in Bronx · Age 79

Michael R. Benedetto (born June 2, 1947) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 82nd district, which covers Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Westchester Square, City Island, Country Club, and Pelham Bay in the East Bronx. He is a former elementary and secondary school teacher with a 35-year career in education, first elected to the Assembly in 2004.

• 35-year teaching career at elementary and secondary level

• First elected to New York State Assembly in 2004

• Serves on Assembly Education Committee