Simcha Felder - Ballotpedia

Simcha was born in New York, and currently resides in Borough Park, Brooklyn. He earned a master's degree in business administration from Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. 

Simcha previously worked worked as a certified public accountant, a tax auditor for the New York City Department of Finance, and as chief of staff to Assembly member Dov Hikind. 

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Simcha is currently a member of the New York City Council, representing District 44. He assumed office in 2025. Before his current role, he served in the New York State Senate, 22nd District from 2013 to 2025. He previously served on the New York City Council, District 44 from 2002 to 2010. 

As of September 3, 2025, Simcha Felder did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

As a City Council member, sponsored the five-minute grace period for parking violations.

As a city council member, sponsored the five-minute grace period for parking violations reducing parking and sanitation tickets.

As a city council member, secured funding to build parks, renovate schoolyards, expand green spaces, and plant trees.

- As a city council member, sponsored the five-minute grace period for parking violations reducing parking and sanitation tickets.
- As a city council member, secured funding to build parks, renovate schoolyards, expand green spaces, and plant trees.

Public Services

Supports transforming empty city-owned lots for community uses such as new housing and a Hatzolah Volunteer Ambulance garage and headquarters.

Transformed empty city-owned lots for community uses such as new housing and a Hatzolah Volunteer Ambulance garage and headquarters.

- Transformed empty city-owned lots for community uses such as new housing and a Hatzolah Volunteer Ambulance garage and headquarters.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

As state senator, secured funding for school transportation, enabling parents to receive fully-funded, "safety first," door-to-door school bus services for their school children.

- As state senator, secured funding for school transportation, enabling parents to receive fully-funded, "safety first," door-to-door school bus services for their school children.

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Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

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Simcha Felder

Promises to reduce "frustrating bureaucratic red-tape."

Received endorsements from the Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York and the Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition.

As state senator, passed legislation for parents of special education children to more easily receive funding for their child's schooling.

Simcha Felder was born in and lives in New York. Felder earned an M.B.A. from CUNY’s Baruch College. His career experience includes working as a certified public accountant, professor of management at Touro College and CUNY’S Brooklyn College, deputy comptroller for budget, accounting, administration and information technology in the New York City comptroller’s office, and as a tax auditor for the New York City department of finance.

Simcha is currently a member of the New York City Council, representing District 44. He assumed office in 2025. Before his current role, he served in the New York State Senate from 2013 to 2025. He previously served on the New York City Council from 2002 to 2010. 

As state senator, secured funding for "safety first" school bus services.

As a city council member, supported legislation requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a comprehensive stormwater plan to enhance New York City's rainfall capacity and reduce flooding.

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Heshy is from South Brooklyn where he resides with his wife, Linda.

Harold Tischler - Ballotpedia

Heshy currently works as a building consultant and radio show host. He previously worked as an expeditor for Greenline Building Consultants.

Heshy previously ran for New York City Council District 44 in 2017 and 2021 but did not win. He ran in a special election for the same seat in 2025 but also did not win.

Plans to reduce taxes, lower interest rates, and reduce late-fee penalties.

- Plans to reduce taxes, lower interest rates, and reduce late-fee penalties.

Plans to secure more funding for community safety patrols.

- Plans to secure more funding for community safety patrols.

As of September 3, 2025, Heshy Tischler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports fully funding the New York Police Department (NYPD).

- Supports fully funding the New York Police Department (NYPD).
- Plans to address antisemitism.

Opposes the construction of a lithium battery energy storage system in Gravesend, Brooklyn, due to safety concerns.

- Opposes the construction of a lithium battery energy storage system in Gravesend, Brooklyn, due to safety concerns.

Supports school vouchers and special needs vouchers.

- Supports school vouchers and special needs vouchers.

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Heshy Tischler

Heshy Tischler, affectionately known as “Uncle Heshy” or “The Big H,” is a lifelong South Brooklyn resident and a prominent community figure. Married to his wife, Linda, for over 30 years, they have raised three sons and now enjoy the joy of being grandparents. Heshy is also the host of The Just Enough Heshy Show, a popular platform for discussing community issues, airing every Wednesday night at 9 PM on 620 AM.

Heshy Tischler is a building consultant and radio show host. He worked as an expeditor for Greenline Building Consultants and also served as a certified building inspector. He has experience in travel, taught in schools, and worked as a contractor developer.

As of September 3, 2025, Heshy Tischler did not have a website or any information online.

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Harold previously ran for New York City Council District 48 in 2021 and New York State Senate District 22 in 2022 but did not win. He ran for New York City Council District 44 in a special election in 2025 but also did not win. 

As of September 3, 2025, Harold Tischler did not have a website or any information online.

Harold Tischler

Supports community housing initiatives, assisting with housing disputes, and helping tenants and property owners.

- City Council Members work together to enact local laws, approve the city budget, and oversee land use and zoning regulations. ​
- Council Members oversee city agencies, ensuring they effectively serve the public and address community needs. ​

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