Lena Cymbrowitz
Lena Cymbrowitz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 45th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – August 21, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel L. Feldman |
| Succeeded by | Steven Cymbrowitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lena Azizo[1] c.1957[2] Egypt[2] |
| Died | August 21, 2000, aged 43[2] New York City[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Steven Cymbrowitz[2] |
| Profession | Politician |
Lena Cymbrowitz (January 1, 1957[3] – August 21, 2000) was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly. She represented Assembly District 45, which included the Brooklyn communities of Flatbush, Midwood, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, and a portion of Brighton Beach
Cymbrowitz (née Azizo)[1] was born in Egypt and came to the United States with her parents.[2] She had a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Prior to her election she worked in fundraising and marketing.[1]
In November 1998, she was elected in the 45th District to the New York State Assembly. This made her the first Sephardic Jew ever elected to state office.[2]
She had two children (Jay and Jennifer) with her husband Steven Cymbrowitz.[1] She died on August 21, 2000, after a long battle with cancer.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "LENA CYMBROWITZ, Born AZIZO, Passes Away At 43". Historical Society of Jews From Egypt. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Liff, Bob (August 22, 2000). "Lena Cymbrowitz, 43". New York Daily News. Retrieved March 23, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record". Genealogy Bank. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
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