Daniel Norber
Daniel J. Norber is an American politician serving in the New York State Assembly for the New York's 16th [State Assembly district|16th district]. His district includes the northwestern Nassau County communities of Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, Roslyn, and several other communities along the county's border with Queens.
In 2024, he became the first Republican elected to a New York State Assembly seat in the Town of North Hempstead in over half a century by unseating Democrat Gina L. Sillitti.
Early life and education
Norber was born in the United States and raised in Ra'anana, Israel. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in government, diplomacy and strategy from Reichman University in Herzliya, Israel. His grandparents survived the Holocaust, and his mother escaped Communism in the Soviet Union. He moved back to New York in 2001.Career
Norber is a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces. He was drafted into the IDF at age 17 as a lone soldier and served as a staff sergeant in the military police.In 2023, Norber attempted to run for Congress in the New York's 3rd congressional district's special election to replace the ousted George Santos. His candidacy in the Republican primary was withdrawn.