Leonard P. Stavisky
Leonard Price Stavisky | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 11, 1925 |
| Died | June 19, 1999 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | University professor, Politician |
Leonard Price Stavisky (September 11, 1925 – June 19, 1999) was an American university professor and politician from New York.
Life
He was born on September 11, 1925,Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University in 1958. In 1964, he married Toby Ann Goldhaar, and their only child is Evan M. Stavisky. They lived in Whitestone, Queens. From 1979 to 1990, he was an adjunct professor of political science at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.
He entered politics as a Democrat, and was a member of the New York City Council from 1954 to 1960.
He was a member of the
Borough President of Queens but was defeated by Sidney Leviss.[2]
On April 12, 1983, Stavisky was elected to the
Gary L. Ackerman to the U.S. Congress.[3] He was re-elected several times, and remained in the State Senate until his death in 1999, sitting in the 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, and 193rd New York State Legislatures
.
He died on June 19, 1999, in a hospital in
cerebral hemorrhage.[4]
References
- ^ Empire State Report (December 1974; pg. 27)
- New York Timeson October 1, 1969 (subscription required)
- New York Timeson April 13, 1983
- New York Timeson June 22, 1999