Alexander Braunstein (politician)

Not to be confused with Soviet biochemist Alexander E. Braunstein.

Alexander Braunstein (February 24, 1868 – June 24, 1928)^[1] was a Caucasian-born^[2] Jewish-American pharmacist, educator and politician who served as a Socialist member of the New York City Board of Aldermen, representing The Bronx's 32nd district from 1918^[3] to 1921.^[4]

Alexander Braunstein
Braunstein in 1917
Member of the New York City Board of Aldermen from the 32nd district
In office January 1, 1918 – December 31, 1921
Personal details
Born	(1868-02-24)February 24, 1868 Caucasus Viceroyalty, Russian Empire
Died	June 24, 1928(1928-06-24) (aged 60) Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Hebron Cemetery
Political party	Socialist
Spouse	Rose
Children	Walter Leon
Occupation	Pharmacist, educator, politician

Braunstein was a delegate to the 1919 Emergency National Convention of the SPA,^[5] where he was allied with the right-wing Old Guard faction.^[6] After he left office, he became a pharmacist and taught economics at the New York University School of Commerce. He died at his pharmacy in Yonkers, New York on June 24, 1928.^[7]