Harvey Epstein

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/harvey-epstein

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Harvey Epstein born?February 5, 1967
2. What is the current legislative position?Member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 74th Assembly District
3. What is the career trajectory?Transitioning from state-level legislative service to city-level governance
4. Who is Harvey Epstein?Harvey Epstein is a New York politician who helps make laws for the state and the city.
5. Which parts of Manhattan does he represent?He represents the 74th Assembly District, which includes the Lower East Side, East Village, and Midtown East.

New York State Assembly: The lower house of the New York State Legislature, responsible for creating state laws and statutes.
New York City Council: The legislative body of New York City, responsible for local laws, budget approval, and oversight of city agencies.
Democratic Primary: An intra-party election where registered Democrats vote to select their party's nominee for a general election contest.
Constituents: The residents of a geographical area who are represented by an elected official.