Arthur Katzman

Arthur J. Katzman was an American politician who served as a member of the New York City Council representing the 29th District, which includes Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and parts of Maspeth, Richmond Hill and Elmhurst.

Arthur Katzman
Member of the New York City Council from the 29th District
In office
1962–1991
Succeeded byKaren Koslowitz
Personal details
BornSeptember 21, 1903
Belarus
DiedAugust 29, 1993 (aged 89)
Mountain View, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBrooklyn Law School

Katzman served in his position from 1962 until his retirement in 1991.[1] Katzman ran as an insurgent Reform Democrat against incumbent George J. Schneider.

Among his first achievements in office was legislation that provided funding for Yellowstone Municipal Park, a playground that was later named after Katzman.[2] At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest serving member of the City Council.

Biography

Katzman was born on September 21, 1903, in Belarus and emigrated to the United States with his family when at age 5. Their first home in New York City was in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

Katzman graduated from Brooklyn Law School and based in law practice in Forest Hills, Queens. He later represented this neighborhood in the City Council.

He died on August 29, 1993, at his daughter's home in Mountain View, California.

References

  1. Faison, Seth (1 September 1993). "Arthur J. Katzman, 88, Member Of New York's Council 29 Years". The New York Timese. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  2. "Yellowstone Park". NYC Parks. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
New York City Council
Preceded by
George Schneider
New York City Council
29th District

1962–1991
Succeeded by
Karen Koslowitz
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