| Harvey Weisenberg | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 20th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Kremer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1933 [1] Bronx, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen[2] |
| Children | five[2] |
| Residence | Long Beach, New York[2] |
| Alma mater | New York University Hofstra University[2] |
| Profession | politician |
| Website | Official website |
Harvey Weisenberg (born December 31, 1933)[1] is a Democrat and the Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore of the New York State Assembly. He represents the 20th assembly district, encompassing Atantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Island Park, Oceanside, East Rockaway, The Five Towns and parts of Lynbrook and Rockville Center.
Weisenberg is a lifetime resident of Long Beach, New York and graduated from Long Beach High School in 1952. After attending Niagara University on a basketball scholarship, he earned a B.S. degree from New York University in 1958. He holds an M.S. degree from Hofstra University (1962), along with a professional diploma in administration from the Long Island University C.W. Post Campus (1981). He served as a police officer for the City of Long Beach, then spent over 20 years (1967–1989) working for the East Meadow School District, starting as a teacher and eventually becoming an administrator.[1][2]
Weisenberg served on the Long Beach City Council in 1976 and served as its President in 1977 and 1980. He was elected to the State Assembly on February 14, 1989 in a special election. He co-sponsored Jonathan's Law. He and his wife Ellen have five children.[2]
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Arthur Kremer |
New York State Assembly, 20th District 1989–present |
Incumbent |