Gary Ackerman

American politician

Gary Leonard Ackerman (born November 19, 1942) is a retired American politician. He was a member of the U.S. Representative from New York from 1983 to 2013.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Gary Ackerman
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York
In office
March 1, 1983 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byBenjamin S. Rosenthal
Succeeded byGrace Meng
(redistricting)
Constituency7th district (1983–1993)
5th district (1993–2013)
Member of the New York Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 1, 1979 – March 1, 1983
Preceded byJack E. Bronston
Succeeded byLeonard P. Stavisky
Personal details
Born
Gary Leonard Ackerman

(1942-11-19) November 19, 1942 (age 81)
Brooklyn, New York City
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceRoslyn Heights, New York
Alma materQueens College (BA)
OccupationHigh school teacher, newspaper publisher

References change

  1. Ackerman, Gary L. (January 2, 2013). "My Last Day in Congress". The New York Times.

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