Annette Robinson

Annette Robinson (born 1940) formerly represented the 56th district of the New York State Assembly, which includes most of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights and Bushwick, from 2002 to 2016.

Early life and education Annette Marie Robinson was born in Harlem and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn where she was active in the local Catholic church and the community. She studied dance and performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music at age 8. She holds B.S. and master's degrees from New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University).

She was term limited from her City Council position in 2000 and was chosen in a special election held in 2002. Robinson garnered over 90% of the vote in the special election and served as the District Leader/State Committeewoman for the 56th Assembly District.

Robinson announced that she would be retiring in 2016. On Saturday April 16, 2016, Robinson officially endorsed Brooklyn Community Board 3 chairperson Tremaine Wright to succeed her in the 56th assembly district. The endorsement took place at the campaign announcement for Tremaine Wright. Robinson stated that she was very proud to pass the torch to candidate Wright.

After her retirement, she continued to serve as the female Democratic District leader of the 56th Assembly district, and the Vice Chair of the Kings County Democratic Party, making her the second in command behind Party Boss Frank Seddio.