General Election
NY Assembly · Assembly District 33
Vanel and Bryan meet again, with Bryan on the Working Families line
Clyde Vanel, in the seat since 2017, won the June 23 Democratic primary over Oster Bryan with about 71% of the vote, his fourth primary win over Bryan. Bryan is on the November ballot on the Working Families Party line in a district that favored the Democratic presidential ticket by 54.6 points in 2024.
Issues
4 issues · 2 candidates · every claim sourced
Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency rules
Central to the raceState law sets how artificial intelligence and digital currencies are regulated, from warning and disclosure rules to whether AI may be used in public services or in place of workers.
Oster Bryan
Opposes using artificial intelligence for public-facing services, emergency services or to replace workers. Citing his union membership, says AI has taken union jobs, other well-paying jobs and entry-level work that would have benefited the community.
Oster Bryan campaign website (Oster For Us) ↗
Clyde Vanel
In coverageHas sponsored bills to create a state commission on regulating artificial intelligence, robotics and automation and a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force, both vetoed, and bills requiring generative AI systems to warn users that outputs may be inaccurate and requiring disclosures in ads for virtual tokens.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsor of A4969, creating a temporary state commission to study how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation; it passed the Assembly on May 30, 2023 (he was recorded as excused) and the Senate on June 8, 2023, and was vetoed by the governor on Nov. 17, 2023. Sponsor of A3279, establishing a state cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force; he voted yes as it passed the Assembly on May 28, 2025, it passed the Senate on June 4, 2025, and it was vetoed on Dec. 5, 2025. Sponsor of A3411, requiring operators of generative AI systems to display a notice that outputs may be inaccurate; he voted yes as it passed the Assembly on Jan. 28, 2026, and it passed the Senate on March 9, 2026. Sponsor of A391, requiring virtual-token developers to make disclosures in advertisements; he voted yes as it passed the Assembly on Jan. 12, 2026, and it passed the Senate on June 2, 2026. His Assembly member page also lists legislation he sponsored to license high-risk AI systems.
Sponsor of A4969, A3279, A3411 and A391; voted yes on A3279, A3411 and A391; recorded as excused on A4969 · 2023-05-30 to 2026-06-02 · A4969 vetoed Nov. 17, 2023; A3279 vetoed Dec. 5, 2025; A3411 passed the Assembly Jan. 28, 2026 and the Senate March 9, 2026; A391 passed the Assembly Jan. 12, 2026 and the Senate June 2, 2026
Consumer protection, small business and the state budget
Also in playThe Legislature writes the state's consumer-protection and business rules and passes the budget bills that carry out the state fiscal plan. At issue is how far those rules should go and who bears their costs.
Oster Bryan
Supports small business rent stabilization to counter private equity's takeover of local stores and service providers, such as funeral homes and medical practices, and says doing so would also help fight high health care costs.
Oster Bryan campaign website (Oster For Us) ↗Clyde Vanel
In coverageHas sponsored enacted laws on how online dating services handle fraudulent members and requiring warnings in gambling and sports betting ads, and a bill barring predatory ATM fees at casinos and colleges. Voted for the 2026-27 budget bill and against bills on LLC ownership rules and third-party liability.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsor of A1057, on how online dating services handle fraudulent members; he voted yes on Jan. 16, 2024, and it was signed into law as Chapter 603 on Dec. 21, 2024. Sponsor of A1118, requiring warnings in advertisements for gambling and sports betting; he voted yes on Jan. 16, 2024, and it was signed into law as Chapter 423 on Oct. 1, 2024. Sponsor of A6766, prohibiting predatory ATM fees at casinos and colleges; he voted yes on March 25, 2026, when it passed the Assembly and was referred to the Senate Consumer Protection Committee. Voted no on S8432, on the scope of the state's provisions on beneficial owners of limited liability companies, on June 17, 2025; it passed both houses and was vetoed on Dec. 19, 2025. Voted no on S5170, letting a plaintiff recover directly against a third-party defendant found liable in certain actions, on June 17, 2025; it was vetoed on Dec. 19, 2025. Voted yes on S9009, implementing the 2026-27 state fiscal plan, on May 27, 2026; it passed the Assembly 91-52 and was signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026.
Sponsor of A1057, A1118 and A6766; voted yes on A1057, A1118, A6766 and S9009; voted no on S8432 and S5170 · 2024-01-16 to 2026-05-27 · A1057 signed into law as Chapter 603 of 2024; A1118 signed into law as Chapter 423 of 2024; A6766 passed the Assembly March 25, 2026 and referred to the Senate Consumer Protection Committee; S8432 and S5170 vetoed Dec. 19, 2025; S9009 signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026
School and public college funding
Also in playState money for schools and public colleges is set in the state budget, as in the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget signed in April 2024. At issue is how much to spend on schools and on CUNY and SUNY, including tuition, and how much say communities have over their children's schools.
Oster Bryan
Supports fully funding CUNY and SUNY colleges and bringing back free tuition, saying no one should have to choose between a quality education and debt. Opposes mayoral control of children's education, favoring more community input and control.
Oster Bryan campaign website (Oster For Us) ↗Clyde Vanel
In coverageVoted for the 2024-25 state budget bill covering education, labor, housing and family assistance, which passed the Assembly 93-53 and was signed into law in April 2024.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S8306, which enacts major components of the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget, on April 20, 2024; it passed the Assembly 93-53 with 4 members excused and was signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024.
Voted yes · 2024-04-20 · Signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024
Homeownership and affordable housing
Also in playState law governs mortgage lending and how land and housing can be bought and held, so the Legislature decides how far to go in policing lenders and in helping communities keep housing affordable.
Oster Bryan
Supports passing the Community Land Act and says he will organize in Albany to pass it.
Oster Bryan campaign website (Oster For Us) ↗Clyde Vanel
In coverageSponsored a 2023 law adding penalties against unlicensed or unregistered mortgage brokers who keep operating after receiving a cease-and-desist notice.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsor of A1153, which establishes additional penalties against unlicensed or unregistered mortgage brokers engaging in activities after receiving a cease and desist notice; he was recorded as excused on the Assembly floor vote on March 13, 2023, and it was signed into law as Chapter 540 on Oct. 25, 2023.
Sponsor · 2023-10-25 · Signed into law as Chapter 540 on Oct. 25, 2023