Michael R. Benedetto
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 82nd District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; retired teacher
A lifelong Northeast Bronx resident born in 1947 who taught for 35 years, including special education in the New York City public schools. He graduated from Iona College.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored barring gun licenses for no-fly list persons.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael R. BenedettoGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list”
Education
Sponsored Regents final approval of charter schools.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael R. BenedettoGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Provides the Board of Regents with final approval authority over all proposed and renewed charter schools”
Sponsored banning tackle football for children 12 and under.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael R. BenedettoGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Prohibits children twelve years old and younger from playing tackle football”
Sponsored requiring school cellphone policies.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael R. BenedettoGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“to establish cellphone policies”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a veterans' bill of rights.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael R. BenedettoGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Establishes a veterans' bill of rights”
All sources (4)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Bronx County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- Biography: Assemblymember Michael R. Benedetto
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember Michael R. Benedetto
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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