Carl Heastie
NY State Assembly – District 83
About
Carl Heastie has served as Speaker of the New York State Assembly since 2015, the first Black Speaker in New York history. He has represented Assembly District 83 in the Bronx since 2001. As Speaker, he has championed progressive legislation including the CLCPA, bail reform, and expanded worker protections.
Policy Positions
Public Safety & Crime
Heastie has supported the Assembly's version of bail reform and has pushed back against what he views as excessive modifications that undermine the reform's intent.
Housing & Rent
Heastie has championed tenant protection legislation and has been a consistent vote for rent stabilization. He has pushed for increased funding for affordable housing.
Climate & Energy
Heastie was instrumental in passing the CLCPA and has continued to push for implementation funding and environmental justice provisions.
Education
Heastie has been a leading voice for full implementation of Foundation Aid to ensure equitable school funding across New York State.
Campaign Funding
$1.4M
raised · 2025-2026
Funded broadly across labor unions, real estate, and finance, reflecting his role as Assembly Speaker. Detailed industry breakdown not yet available. View filings directly at https://www.elections.ny.gov/CampaignFinance.html.