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Sanford Garelik

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Sanford Daniel Garelik (August 16, 1918 – November 19, 2011) was an American politician from New York City. Garelik also served as the first Jewish chief inspector of the New York Police Department.[1]

Born in the Bronx, Garelik served on the New York City Council and was president of the council 1970–1973.[1] He unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of New York City in 1973.[1]

A Republican, he remains the last officeholder of Public Advocate from his party.

He was also personally thanked by Ed Sullivan at the end of the show in which the Beatles first performed in the U.S.

Garelik died in Manhattan on November 19, 2011, at the age of 93.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Flagenheimer, Matt (November 20, 2011). "Sanford Garelik, Former Mayoral Candidate, Dies at 93". New York Times. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
Political offices
Preceded by President of the New York City Council
1970–1973
Succeeded by