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.
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Robert Abrams |
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 Robert Abrams as Bronx Borough President in 1973 |
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In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1993 |
| Governor | Hugh Carey Mario Cuomo |
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| Preceded by | Louis Lefkowitz |
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| Succeeded by | G. Oliver Koppell |
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In office January 1, 1970 – December 31, 1978 |
| Preceded by | Herman Badillo |
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| Succeeded by | Stanley Simon |
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In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1969 |
| Preceded by | John J. Walsh |
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| Succeeded by | Alan Hochberg |
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In office January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1966 |
| Preceded by | John T. Satriale |
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| Succeeded by | Alvin M. Suchin |
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| Born | (1938-07-04) July 4, 1938 (age 87) Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) | Diane Schulder Abrams |
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| Alma mater | Columbia College New York University |
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| Occupation | Lawyer |
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