Gary Ackerman | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 1, 1983 – January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin S. Rosenthal |
Succeeded by | Grace Meng (redistricting) |
Constituency | 7th district (1983–1993) 5th district (1993–2013) |
Member of the New York Senate from the 12th district | |
In office January 1, 1979 – March 1, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Jack E. Bronston |
Succeeded by | Leonard P. Stavisky |
Personal details | |
Born | Gary Leonard Ackerman November 19, 1942 Brooklyn, New York City |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Roslyn Heights, New York |
Alma mater | Queens College (BA) |
Occupation | High school teacher, newspaper publisher |
Gary Leonard Ackerman (born November 19, 1942) is a retired American politician. He was a member of the U.S. Representative from New York from 1983 to 2013.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.