Michael Simanowitz

Michael Simanowitz (August 10, 1971^[2] – September 2, 2017) was a Democratic New York State Assembly member from the borough of Queens.

Michael Simanowitz
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 27th district
In office September 14, 2011 – September 2, 2017
Preceded by	Nettie Mayersohn
Succeeded by	Daniel Rosenthal
Personal details
Born	August 10, 1971[1] Forest Hills, Queens, New York
Died	September 2, 2017 (aged 46)
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Flushing New York
Alma mater	Queens College

Election to New York State Assembly

Simanowitz was a resident of the Electchester housing cooperative, part of the neighborhood of Flushing in the New York City borough of Queens. He was chief of staff to Nettie Mayersohn, the local assemblywoman for 28 years, and after Mayersohn announced her retirement, Simanowitz was elected in a special election on September 14, 2011, to replace her.^[3]

Auxiliary police officer

Simanowitz served on the New York City Police Department Auxiliary Police's 107 Precinct Auxiliary Unit since 1995. For nine years he served as that unit's commanding officer. Simanowitz achieved the rank of Auxiliary Deputy Inspector.^[4]

Death

Simanowitz died on September 2, 2017, at the age of 46 after an undisclosed illness.^[5][6]