Nader Sayegh
Nader J. Sayegh | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 90th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Shelley Mayer |
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Born | Mafraq, Jordan | August 30, 1952
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sana |
Children | 5 |
Residence(s) | Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
Education | Lehman College, B.A. Farleigh Dickinson University, M.A. Fordham University, M.A. Pace University School of Law, J.D. |
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Website | Official website |
Nader J. Sayegh (
Early life and career
Sayegh was born on August 30, 1952, in
Sayegh was an educator with Yonkers Public Schools from 1973 until 2008, and worked as a school superintendent in 2010 and 2011.[6] Sayegh is also an attorney at law and a captain in the New York Guard.[1]
New York State Assembly
2018 State Assembly election
In
Tenure
Sayegh was sworn in on January 9, 2019, and is the first Jordanian-American to ever serve in the Assembly.
In June 2019, following the 2019 outbreak of measles in New York, a bill to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions for vaccinations became deadlocked in the Assembly Health Committee, 13–13. Though he personally opposed the bill, Sayegh switched his vote to allow the bill to come to the Assembly floor, saying that "this is a crucial issue that deserves to be put before the entire Assembly to be debated and decided upon."[9] When the bill came up for a vote from the full Assembly, Sayegh voted against it; the bill passed, 84–61.[10]
That October, Sayegh introduced a bill to establish an option for a special driver's license for people with autism, in order to prevent potentially dangerous misunderstandings during traffic stops or other interactions with law enforcement. Some advocates voiced concerns over the bill, given that some individuals on the autism spectrum may not want to reveal their status to employers. The bill was referred to the Transportation Committee and has yet to come up for a vote.[11]
In 2019 and 2021, Sayegh co-sponsored legislation to make the National Day of the People's Republic of China a public holiday in the State of New York.[12]
Personal life
Sayegh lives in Yonkers with his wife, Sana. He has five adult daughters.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Assemblyman Nader J. Sayegh". New York State Assembly. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ "Nader Sayegh". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ "Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Today Announced the Demise of His Mother Jalilah Sayegh from COVID-19 Complications". 11 April 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Jalilah Sayegh Obituary - Yonkers, NY".
- ^ "COVID-19: Mother Of Assemblyman In Westchester Dies At Age 90". Mount Pleasant Daily Voice. 2020-04-11. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ "Nader Sayegh's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ Jon Craig (May 25, 2018). "Sayegh Kicks Off His Campaign For Assembly Race". Yonkers Daily Voice. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ Ehezi (November 9, 2018). "Nader Sayegh Elected In A Landslide Victory To The New York State Assembly". Yonkers Tribune. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ Jon Campbell (June 14, 2019). "A Yonkers Democrat helped save the New York vaccine bill. Here's how". Lohud.com. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ "Bill A02371A". New York State Assembly. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ Josh Navarro (October 29, 2019). "NY bill aims for special driver's license for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder". Rochester First. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ Yan, Flora (December 4, 2021). "Behind Legislators' Push to Make PRC National Day a New York State Holiday". The Diplomat. Retrieved January 30, 2022.