Robert Cornegy
| Robert Cornegy | |
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| Cornegy in 2014 | |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 36th District | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Vann |
| Constituency | Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brooklyn |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Michelle Cornegy |
| Children | 6 |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Website | NYC Council: District 36 |
Robert Cornegy, also known as Robert E. Cornegy Jr., is a Democratic New York City Council member from Brooklyn. He represents the 36th district, which covers Bedford-Stuyvesant and the northern Crown Heights section of the borough.[1]
He has been noted for his seven-foot frame.[2]
Early life and education
Robert Cornegy was born to the son of the pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn in New York City. He attended both St. John's University and University of Alabama.
Career
After returning to New York City, he became a Democratic Party district leader and the president of the Vanguard Independent Democratic Association. He was elected to the New York City Council's 36th District in a close race against Kirsten John Foy on November 5, 2013.[3]
References
- ↑ NYC Council "New York City Council - Council Member -Robert Cornegy- District 36". Council.nyc.gov. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
- ↑ Karni, Annie (Jan 5, 2014). "NYC Councilman Robert Cornegy Jr. towers above 6-foot-5 Mayor de Blasio". NY Daily News.
- ↑ Goldstein, Sasha. "Robert Cornegy Jr. comes out on top after recount in race for central Brooklyn City Council seat". NY Daily News.
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| Preceded by Albert Vann |
New York City Council, 36th District 2014–present |
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