Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, whose career as a lawmaker stretches decades, announced Monday that he will retire next year and not seek re-election. Gottfried, first elected in 1970 and chairman of the chamber’s health committee since 1987, is one of the longest-serving legislators in the state.
Gottfried, whose district includes Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, the Flatiron District, Union Square and Midtown, had sponsored more than 500 laws. His bills have spanned a variety of issues including campaign-finance reform—his first bill in 1979; child health insurance—Child Health Plus in 1990; and LGBT rights—a 2003 bill to legalize same-sex marriage.
Crain’s reporter Shuan Sim spoke with him on his legacy, his work
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