After serving his constituents in central Queens for the past six years, Assemblyman Daniel Rosenthal announced on Wednesday, June 14, that he will be resigning from office this summer to begin a new role as vice president for Government Relations for the UJA-Federation of NY, the largest philanthropy organization in the world.
Rosenthal will begin his new role in August. He will be overseeing key legislative priorities and the hundreds of nonprofits in its network, according to the UJA-Federation of NY.
“It is with a mix of emotions that I announce my decision to step down from the New York state Assembly this summer,” Rosenthal said in a statement. “After much contemplation, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to embark upon a new chapter.”
The assemblyman said that he is honored to join the UJA-Federation and further his commitment to public service, as he works on public policy, social services, and combating anti-semitism.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity to continue helping those in need, and I look forward to working with UJA’s nonprofit partners to help navigate the complexities of government and community affairs,” Rosenthal said.
Eric Goldstein, CEO of the UJA-Federation of NY, said Rosenthal has a “stellar record” and will “play a vital role” in helping the organization secure government support for critical communal needs — including security for Jewish institutions, funding for senior services and holocaust survivors, safety net resources for the vulnerable, and more.
“Daniel also excels at bringing diverse communities together, and this experience will be a huge asset to New Yorkers at a time of sharply rising antisemitism and hate crimes across our community,” Goldstein said.
Rosenthal is a Democratic member of the state Assembly representing a heavily-Jewish community in Central Queens. He represents Assembly District 27 which includes the neighborhoods of Kew Gardens Hills, Kew…
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