Simcha Felder

Who is Simcha Felder?

Simcha Felder is a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 17th District, which includes the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park, Midwood, Brooklyn Chinatown and parts of Bensonhurst and Gravesend. He was first elected in November 2012, defeating incumbent Republican State Senator David Storobin. Within days of his election, however, Felder announced that despite being elected as a Democrat he intended to caucus with the Republicans in the New York State Senate.

Felder previously served as deputy comptroller for budget and accounting of the City of New York, having been appointed to the post by Comptroller John Liu on January 5, 2010. He was previously a member of the New York City Council from Brooklyn, representing the 44th Council District, which encompasses parts of Borough Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst. He entered office on January 1, 2002, and was re-elected in 2005 and 2009.

Felder's late father was Rabbi Harry Felder, spiritual leader of Beth Aaron Congregation in Borough Park.