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Michael Simanowitz
American politician (1971–2017)
Michael Simanowitz (August 10, 1971[2] – September 2, 2017) was a Democratic New York State Assembly member from the borough of Queens.
Michael Simanowitz | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 27th district | |
| In office September 14, 2011 – September 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Nettie Mayersohn |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Rosenthal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1971[1] Forest Hills, Queens, New York |
| Died | (aged 46) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Flushing New York |
| Alma mater | Queens College |
Simanowitz was a resident of the Electchester housing cooperative, part of the neighborhood of Flushing in the New York City borough of Queens. He was chief of staff to Nettie Mayersohn, the local assemblywoman for 28 years, and after Mayersohn announced her retirement, Simanowitz was elected in a special election on September 14, 2011, to replace her.[3]
Simanowitz served on the New York City Police Department Auxiliary Police's 107 Precinct Auxiliary Unit since 1995. For nine years he served as that unit's commanding officer. Simanowitz achieved the rank of Auxiliary Deputy Inspector.[4]
Simanowitz died on September 2, 2017, at the age of 46 after an undisclosed illness.[5][6]
- "27th Assembly seat race pits chief of staff vs. newbie". September 6, 2011. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- "New York State Assembly-Michael Simanowitz". Archived from the original on 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- "NY Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz dead: officials". New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV. 2017-09-03. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- McShane, Larry (September 3, 2017). "N.Y. Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz, lauded as tremendous voice for Jewish community, dead at 45". Retrieved September 3, 2017.
| New York State Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly 27th District 2011–2017 |
Succeeded by |