Arthur Katzman

Arthur Katzman
Arthur Katzman
Member of the New York City Council from the 29th District
	In office; 1962–1991
Succeeded by	Karen Koslowitz
Personal details
Born	September 21, 1903; Belarus
Died	August 29, 1993 (aged 89); Mountain View, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Brooklyn Law School

Arthur J. Katzman was an American politician who served as a member of the New York City Council representing the 29th District, which includes Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and parts of Maspeth, Richmond Hill and Elmhurst.

Katzman served in his position from 1962 until his retirement in 1991.[1] Katzman ran as an insurgent Reform Democrat against incumbent George J. Schneider.

Among his first achievements in office was legislation that provided funding for Yellowstone Municipal Park, a playground that was later named after Katzman.[2] At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest serving member of the City Council.

Biography

Katzman was born on September 21, 1903 in Belarus and emigrated to the United States with his family when at age 5. Their first home in New York City was in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

Katzman graduated from Brooklyn Law School and based in law practice in Forest Hills, Queens. He later represented this neighborhood in the City Council.

He died on August 29, 1993, at his daughter's home in Mountain View, California.

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References

Faison, Seth (1 September 1993). "Arthur J. Katzman, 88, Member Of New York's Council 29 Years". The New York Timese. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
"Yellowstone Park". NYC Parks. Retrieved 14 April 2014.

New York City Council
Preceded by George Schneider	New York City Council 29th District 1962–1991	Succeeded by Karen Koslowitz

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[obituary-1] Faison, Seth (1 September 1993). "Arthur J. Katzman, 88, Member Of New York's Council 29 Years". The New York Timese. Retrieved 14 April 2014.

[2] "Yellowstone Park". NYC Parks. Retrieved 14 April 2014.