Edward V. Curry
Edward Vincent Curry (June 18, 1909 – March 1982) was an American politician from New York.
Life
Curry was born on June 18, 1909, in New York City. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived in New Dorp, Staten Island, and entered politics as a Democrat.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Co., 2nd D.) from 1949 to 1952, sitting in the 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. His 1948 campaign for the State Assembly made the establishment of a free college for Staten Island his primary objective. Curry's victory improved higher education on Staten Island.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) in 1955 and 1956. In November 1956, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Republican John J. Marchi.
Curry was a member of the New York City Council from 1958 to 1978.
He died in March 1982.
Edward Curry Avenue in Bloomfield, Staten Island was named in his honor.
References
- History of the College of Staten Island
- A Guide to Staten Island
- http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/curry.html
- http://thomas.loc.gov/home/gpoxmlc109/hr1032_ih.xml
- Map of Edward Curry Avenue in Staten Island, New York
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edmund P. Radigan |
New York State Assembly Richmond County, 2nd District 1949–1952 |
Succeeded by Lucio F. Russo |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Francis J. Mahoney |
New York State Senate 19th District 1955–1956 |
Succeeded by John J. Marchi |
| New York City Council | ||
| Preceded by James J. Boland |
New York City Council 19th District 1958–1966 |
Succeeded by Dominick Corso |
| Preceded by David Ross |
New York City Council 27th District 1966–1974 |
Succeeded by Luis A. Olmedo |
| Preceded by Anthony Gaeta |
New York City Council Staten Island at-large District 1974–1977 |
Succeeded by Mary T. Codd |