New York State Senator, Brian Kavanaugh (26th District) visited Ms. Linda Weissman's AP U.S. Government class this past week. Also pictured far left, is his Legislative Assistant, Danielle Segall, Stuy alumna 2016. (photo courtesy of Ms. Suri). Brian P. Kavanagh is an American politician who represents the 26th district in the New York State Senate, representing Lower Manhattan and the western part of Brooklyn since December 2017. He previously served in the New York State Assembly representing the East Side of Manhattan. Kavanagh is a Democrat.