Siela Bynoe
Siela Bynoe | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the New York Senate from the 6th district | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Kevin Thomas |
| Member of the Nassau County Legislature from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office February 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Troiano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 or 1968 (age 56–57) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Westbury, New York |
| Education | Nassau Community College (AA) Hofstra University (BS) LIU Post (MPA) |
Siela A. Bynoe (born 1967/1968)[1] is an American politician who is a member-elect of the New York State Senate for the 6th district in central Nassau County on Long Island. A Democrat, she has served in the Nassau County Legislature since 2014.
Early life and education
[edit]Bynoe graduated from Westbury High School, then earned an Associate's degree in liberal arts from Nassau Community College and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hofstra University. During her time working towards a Masters in Public Administration at LIU Post, Bynoe was diagnosed with breast cancer.[2]
Political career
[edit]Bynoe was elected to the Westbury Board of Education in 2010 and served two terms before being elected to the Nassau County Legislature in a special election to replace Robert Troiano in 2014.[3][1]
New York State Senate
[edit]Bynoe defeated New York State Assemblymember Taylor Darling in the primay and defeated Republican Thomas Montefinise in the general election, becoming the first Black woman to represent the Long Island region in the Senate.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Galdamez, Hernesto (November 1, 2024). "Siela Bynoe's journey in public service and vision for Albany". Nassau Herald. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Siela for Senate". Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Larocco, Paul (January 13, 2014). "Nassau Dems tap Siela Bynoe to run for Troiano legislative seat". Newsday. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Malaszczyk, Michael (June 26, 2024). "Nassau County Primary Election Results: Siela Bynoe Defeats Taylor Darling In Primary To Replace Kevin Thomas". Long Island Press. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Brodsky, Rob (November 6, 2024). "iela Bynoe wins in 6th State Senate District over Thomas Montefinise". Newsday. Retrieved November 7, 2024.