1. Helene E Weinstein was born on September 6,1952 and is an American politician who represented District 41 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises Sheepshead Bay, Flatlands, East Flatbush, Midwood and Canarsie, in Brooklyn.
10 Facts About Helene Weinstein
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Helene Weinstein previously chaired the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees, Election law and Judiciary.
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Helene Weinstein is the first woman in New York State's history to be appointed to this position.
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Helene Weinstein has sponsored major reforms in the state's jury system and is the leading proponent of ensuring civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers.
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Helene Weinstein led the successful effort to increase 18B and Law Guardian rates.
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Helene Weinstein is a member of the Court Facilities Capital Review Board.
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Helene Weinstein has been involved in the drafting and passage of several key pieces of legislation, especially with respect to family law.
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Helene Weinstein is the sponsor of the Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act, as well as the Child Support Standards Act.
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Helene Weinstein has previously served as an appointee of former Governor Mario Cuomo to the New York State Child Support Commission and the Governor's Commission on Domestic Violence.
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Helene Weinstein has been licensed to practice law in New York since 1977.