J. Gary Pretlow - Assembly District 89 |Assembly Member Directory

J. Gary Pretlow lives in Mount Vernon with his wife, Donna. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, the Lions Club of Mount Vernon, and St. Joseph’s Lodge #117 PHA.

Gary began his career as an accounting manager at Bloomingdale’s and assistant controller at The Limited. He later co-founded Moncur-Pretlow & Company, a financial planning and management consulting firm.

Gary was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1992. He previously served on the Mount Vernon City Council, first being elected in 1985.

2026 New York General Election

Supports legalizing video lottery terminals at racetracks, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports betting.

- Supports legalizing video lottery terminals at racetracks, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports betting.

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J. Gary Pretlow - New York State Assembly

Supports legislation requiring the State Department of Health to provide information and resources for people who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

- Supports legislation requiring the State Department of Health to provide information and resources for people who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

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