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Robert Abrams (born July 4, 1938) is an American lawyer and politician. He was the Attorney General of New York from 1979 to 1993[1] and the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate election in New York in 1992. He was the Borough president of The Bronx from 1970 to 1978.
Robert Abrams | |
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60th Attorney General of New York | |
In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1993 | |
Governor | Hugh Carey Mario Cuomo |
Preceded by | Louis Lefkowitz |
Succeeded by | G. Oliver Koppell |
9th Borough President of The Bronx | |
In office January 1, 1970 – December 31, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Herman Badillo |
Succeeded by | Stanley Simon |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 81st district | |
In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1969 | |
Preceded by | John J. Walsh |
Succeeded by | Alan Hochberg |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 89th district | |
In office January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1966 | |
Preceded by | John T. Satriale |
Succeeded by | Alvin M. Suchin |
Personal details | |
Born | Bronx, New York, U.S. | July 4, 1938
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Diane Schulder Abrams |
Alma mater | Columbia College New York University |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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