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Roy M. Goodman
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Roy Matz Goodman (March 5, 1930 – June 3, 2014) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New York State Senate from 1969 to 2002. He was the Republican nominee in the 1977 New York City mayoral election, receiving 4.08% of the vote.
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Senate from the 26th district, Preceded by ...
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Member of the New York State Senate from the 26th district | |
In office January 1, 1969 – January 10, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Whitney North Seymour Jr. |
Succeeded by | Liz Krueger |
Personal details | |
Born | Roy Matz Goodman (1930-03-05)March 5, 1930 New York City, U.S. |
Died | June 3, 2014(2014-06-03) (aged 84) Danbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Barbara Furrer
(m. 1955; died 2006) |
Relations | Israel Matz (grandfather) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Harvard University (AB, MBA) |
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