Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham on Thursday endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection as New York Governor, becoming the first elected official in Brooklyn to formally endorse her reelection bid.
“I am proud to endorse Kathy Hochul for reelection as Governor of New York,” Cunningham, the son of Jamaican immigrants, who represents the 43rd Assembly District in Brooklyn, told Caribbean Life.
“I am proud to endorse Kathy Hochul for reelection as Governor of New York,” Cunningham, the son of Jamaican immigrants, who represents the 43rd Assembly District in Brooklyn, told Caribbean Life.
“Gov. Hochul and I have built a strong, productive working relationship grounded in delivering real results for Brooklyn families,” he added. “She has consistently shown up for our communities, not just in words, but through historic action.
“Under her leadership, the 43rd Assembly District has seen more than $1.3 billion in state investments, supporting affordable housing, transportation, education, public safety, economic development, and critical community infrastructure,” continued Cunningham, who is rumored to be Hochul’s potential running mate. “These investments are transforming lives across Central Brooklyn and reflect a governor who understands that equity means meeting communities where they are and delivering resources where they are most needed.
“Gov. Hochul leads with compassion, competence, and a deep commitment to working-class New Yorkers,” he said. “I look forward to continuing our partnership as we build a stronger, safer, and more affordable New York for all.”
Cunningham’s 43rd Assembly District in Central Brooklyn includes Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Flatbush.
Cunningham’s 43rd Assembly District in Central Brooklyn includes Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Flatbush.
Since being elected in March 2022, Cunningham said he has worked to advance legislation and secure resources that strengthen housing, education, public safety, and economic opportunity for all New Yorkers.
Born and raised in New York City to Jamaican immigrant parents, Cunningham said he is “a lifelong resident” who has dedicated his career to serving his community.
Growing up in a working-class family, he said he developed a deep commitment to public service, equity, and opportunity for all New Yorkers.
Growing up in a working-class family, he said he developed a deep commitment to public service, equity, and opportunity for all New Yorkers.
Before his election to the Assembly, Cunningham said he had built a career in government, community development, and nonprofit leadership.
He served in the New York City Council as a chief of staff and later as a special assistant in the New York State Senate, gaining firsthand experience in policy, constituent services, and legislative operations.
He served in the New York City Council as a chief of staff and later as a special assistant in the New York State Senate, gaining firsthand experience in policy, constituent services, and legislative operations.
Cunningham said he was also the first person elected to run a Cure Violence site in New York City, leading efforts to reduce gun violence in Central Brooklyn.
He said he worked as a youth advisor with organizations such as CAMBA and NPower, and as an aide to President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, advancing initiatives focused on mentoring, education, and opportunity for young men of color.
He said he worked as a youth advisor with organizations such as CAMBA and NPower, and as an aide to President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, advancing initiatives focused on mentoring, education, and opportunity for young men of color.
In the Assembly, Cunningham said he has championed legislation on housing, education, public safety, and mental health, including faith-based affordable housing, the High Impact Tutoring Act, youth crisis outreach, and alternatives to violence, such as the Central Brooklyn Classic basketball tournament.
Since taking office, Cunningham said he has secured over $1 billion for the 43rd Assembly District, supporting health care, housing, education, and community development.
Cunningham currently serves as the first vice chair of the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators, Inc.
Cunningham currently serves as the first vice chair of the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators, Inc.
He also served as the inaugural treasurer of the New York State Black Legislative Task Force, helping to lay the groundwork for its financial and organizational structure.
Assembly Member Cunningham lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Stephanie Cunningham, executive director of Museum Hue, and their son, Senator Cunningham.
Assembly Member Cunningham lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Stephanie Cunningham, executive director of Museum Hue, and their son, Senator Cunningham.
He said he is also a “proud member” of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Beta Sigma Chapter.
Cunningham said he is dedicated to ensuring that Central Brooklyn remains “a vibrant, safe, and thriving community for all families.”
Cunningham said he is dedicated to ensuring that Central Brooklyn remains “a vibrant, safe, and thriving community for all families.”
