Larry Wainstein is a New Jersey Assemblyman representing the 33rd Legislative District in Hudson County. A lifelong Hudson County resident and small business owner, Wainstein is the son of Argentinian immigrants and the first in his family to earn a college degree. He co-founded The Larry Wainstein Family Foundation, which offers community programs, senior support, advocacy for families with special needs, and employment assistance.
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About
Family & Heritage
First-generation American. Son of Argentinian immigrants Enrique and Maria, who came to the United States with Larry's older brother. His father Enrique worked in a warehouse while his mother Maria sold books door to door. They eventually saved enough to open a small bodega.
Political Career
Before Politics
Small business owner; Chairman of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), focused on economic growth and neighborhood revitalization; co-founder, Larry Wainstein Family Foundation
Education
Memorial High School, West New York; B.A., Saint Peter's University (first in family to earn a college degree)
Key Issues & Priorities
Public safety
economic opportunity and small business support
essential services access for immigrant families
senior services
special needs family advocacy