William Carney (politician)

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William Carney

Born	July 1, 1942 Brooklyn
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Florida State University
Occupation	U.S. Representative

William Carney (born July 1, 1942) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Carney was born in Brooklyn. From 1960 until 1961 he attended Florida State University. He served in the United States Army Medical Corps from 1961 until 1964. He was a member of the Suffolk County legislature from 1976 until 1979. He was elected to Congress in 1978 and represented New York's 1st congressional district from January 3, 1979 until January 3, 1987.

Preceded by Otis G. Pike	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1979–1987	Succeeded by George J. Hochbrueckner