By Hank Russell
Another member of the Republican Assembly minority has decided to step down after his term ends.
Daniel J. Norber (R,C-Great Neck) has announced he will not seek re-election. This comes after Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) and former Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced they will not seek another term.
Norber said he is leaving politics to “devote more time and attention to my family, who have supported me unconditionally throughout this journey.” He noted that public service “comes with real sacrifices,” such as time away from loved ones.
“While I remain proud of the work we accomplished, I am first and foremost a husband, a father and a son,” he said. “After careful consideration, I have concluded that this is the right moment to step back from elected office.”
According to his biography, Norber was born in the United States and raised in Israel. He was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces at 17 years old, where he served as a staff sergeant in the military police. He later graduated from Reichman University, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science and government.
Shortly before the September 11, 2001 attacks, Norber moved to New York City and worked in consumer sales and managed a restaurant group. After transitioning out of the restaurant industry, he established his own moving business and created thousands of jobs. In addition, he has invested in industrial real estate throughout the region.
Norber was first elected in 2024, defeating Democrat incumbent Gina Sillitti.
“From the moment I was sworn into office, I understood this role was not merely a position, but a profound responsibility entrusted to me by my neighbors, friends and constituents,” Norber said. “I am deeply grateful to the voters who placed their confidence in me and gave me the opportunity to advocate on their behalf.”
Norber also thanked his staff, his colleagues in the Assembly, and local elected officials who “offered guidance and partnership along the way,”
“There are no words sufficient to convey what an honor it has been to serve you,” he said. “Every conversation, every handshake and every shared concern has left a lasting impression on me. I hope that in my service, I demonstrated that your priorities were my priorities and that the trust you placed in me was never taken lightly.”