Moses J. Epstein (c. 1911 – October 10, 1960) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Moses J. Epstein
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the Bronx County, 3rd District district
In office
1957–1960
Preceded byMorris Mohr
Succeeded byJerome Schutzer
Personal details
Born1911
New York City
DiedOctober 10, 1960(1960-10-10) (aged 48–49)
Franklin D. Roosevelt East River Drive, Manhattan, New York
Cause of deathheart attack
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materSt. John's University School of Law
Occupationlawyer and politician

Life

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He was born about 1910 in New York City. He attended Public School No. 7, DeWitt Clinton High School, Long Island University and St. John's University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1940.[1]

Epstein was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly (Bronx Co., 3rd D.) from 1957 until his death in 1960, sitting in the 171st and 172nd New York State Legislatures.

He died on October 10, 1960, while driving his car on the Franklin D. Roosevelt East River Drive, of a heart attack.[2]

Sources

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  1. ^ New York Red Book (1958–1959; pg. 187)
  2. ^ MOSES J. EPSTEIN, 49; Assemblyman From Bronx Dies While Driving Car in the New York Times on October 11, 1960 (subscription required)
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Bronx County, 3rd District

1957–1960
Succeeded by