Arthur J. Katzman (1903 – 1993) was an American politician and attorney 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 | |
| Preceded by | George J. Schneider |
| Succeeded by | Karen Koslowitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1903 Belarus |
| Died | August 29, 1993 (aged 89) Mountain View, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Brooklyn Law School (LLB) |
Early life and education
editKatzman was born on September 21, 1903, in Belarus and emigrated to the United States with his family when he was five. Their first home in New York City was in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Katzman graduated from Brooklyn Law School.[1]
Career
editAfter graduating from law school, Katzman established a law practice in Forest Hills, Queens. Katzman served as a member of the New York City Council from 1962 until his retirement in 1991.[2] Katzman ran as an insurgent Reform Democrat against incumbent George J. Schneider.[3]
Among his first achievements in office was legislation that provided funding for Yellowstone Municipal Park, a playground that was later named after Katzman.[4] At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest serving member of the City Council.
Death
editHe died on August 29, 1993, at his daughter's home in Mountain View, California.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Yellowstone Park Highlights : NYC Parks". www.nycgovparks.org. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Darnton, John (1974-09-11). "All Council Incumbents Appear to Be Winners". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ "Yellowstone Park". NYC Parks. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ American Jewish Year Book 1995. VNR AG. 1995. ISBN 978-0-87495-108-0.