Marc Alessi was elected to the 1st Assembly District representing Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southold and Shelter Island in a special election on September 13, 2005, to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of former Assemblywoman Patricia Acampora.
Marc is a dedicated father and community leader who makes his home in Manor Park with Gretchen and their daughter, Sarah Ruby. He was born in Brooklyn and grew up on Long Island. His father, a union printer, emigrated from Italy at the age of nine, and his mother worked and raised six children. From delivering newspapers and mowing lawns as a youngster, to starting his own small business painting houses while in college, Marc developed a work ethic that has taken him through law school and into a life of public service.
Marc’s character and work ethic helped earn him the position of Downstate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs in the Office of the New York State Comptroller. As director, Marc was committed to ensuring public officials and government agencies were responsive to the public and did not abuse taxpayer dollars. His efforts helped expose several school finance scandals on Long Island.
Marc has also researched and analyzed legislation as an Assembly intern; worked for an Albany law firm; and fought for working families with the Civil Service Employees Association.
Marc earned his Bachelor’s Degree at SUNY Albany and then completed his law degree at Touro Law School, where he received awards in the study of health care law.
Marc Alessi is committed to improving the quality of life for his constituents. In addition to fighting to bring greater accountability to government, Marc supports legislation that will protect access to quality, affordable health care; enhance our economy; create jobs; and provide our children with a quality education, without overburdening taxpayers.
