Lena Cymbrowitz
| Lena Cymbrowitz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 45th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – August 21, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Feldman |
| Succeeded by | Steven Cymbrowitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lena Azizo[1] c.1957[2] Egypt[2] |
| Died | August 21, 2000, aged 43[2] New York[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Steven Cymbrowitz[2] |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Sephardic Jew[2] |
Lena Cymbrowitz (January 1, 1957[3]–August 21, 2000) was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 45, which included the Brooklyn communities of Flatbush, Midwood, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, and a portion of Brighton Beach
Cymbrowitz (née Azizo)[1] was born in Egypt and came to the United States with her parents.[2] She had a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Prior to her election she worked in fundraising and marketing.[1]
In November 1998, she won 73 percent of the vote in a general election to replace former Assemblyman Daniel Feldman.[4] This made her the first Sephardic Jew ever elected to state office.[2]
She had two children (Jay and Jennifer) with her husband, Steven Cymbrowitz.[1] She died on August 21, 2000, after a long battle with cancer.[2]
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Daniel Feldman |
New York State Assembly, 45th District 1999–2000 |
Succeeded by Steven Cymbrowitz |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "LENA CYMBROWITZ, Born AZIZO, Passes Away At 43". Historical Society of Jews From Egypt. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Liff, Bob (August 22, 2000). "Lena Cymbrowitz, 43". New York Daily News. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record". Genealogy Bank. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ↑ "NY Assembly 45: 1998 Race Details". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 23, 2011.