Steven D. Patzer

Steven Patzer was born in New York, New York. He was raised by a single mother alongside his two brothers after his father departed when he was three years old. This upbringing instilled in him a strong sense of community and advocacy, leading to early involvement in community service, including raising money for autistic children. Patzer continued his education at Kingsborough Community College, earning an associate degree in 2016. During his time there, he became student body president and was instrumental in passing a referendum that allocated a quarter of a million dollars annually to student activities.

Following his graduation from Kingsborough Community College, Patzer pursued a bachelor’s degree from Bernard M. Baruch College, which he completed in 2019. His professional career includes serving as the president of Patzer Multimedia, LLC. Additionally, he dedicated efforts to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, where he advocated for legislation against hate crimes and delivered anti-bullying presentations in New York City schools. He also worked on community safety initiatives, establishing secure meetup locations for private goods transactions in high-crime areas of Southern Brooklyn.

In 2021, Patzer ran as a Democratic Party candidate for the New York City Council, representing District 47. Although he was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021, his campaign highlighted issues such as increasing college access, providing affordable and sustainable housing by legalizing basement rentals, and improving transportation infrastructure. He remains active in his community, focusing on initiatives like job fairs, environmental sustainability projects, and community policing.