GA
Serving

George Alvarez

State HouseDemocrat

NY-AD-78 State House

Dominican·Member, Community Board 1 (former)

About

New York State Assemblymember representing the 78th district in the Bronx since 2023, covering Kingsbridge Heights, Fordham, Bedford Park, and Belmont. Born in the Dominican Republic. Holds a bachelor's in Computer Science and a master's in Logistics from Madrid. Community activist fighting for immigrant families, affordable housing, and racial justice.

Family & Heritage

Born in the Dominican Republic with Afro-Caribbean heritage. Grew up in a single-parent home where he learned the importance of education and community service. Immigrated to New York and settled in the Bronx, where he became an active community advocate as a young adolescent.

Political Career

Before Politics

Technology entrepreneur and job creator in the Bronx. Computer scientist with international experience. Member of Community Board 1. Grassroots community activist addressing inequality and inequities in the Bronx.

Education

BS in Computer Science from a top-rated university in the Dominican Republic; Master's degree in Logistics, Madrid, Spain; Harvard Certification in Cybersecurity; Technical certifications from premier software development companies

Key Issues & Priorities

*Public safety and justice
*Affordable housing
*Immigrant family support and racial justice
*Jobs and economic development
*Community empowerment and equity