Stanley Simon
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Stanley Simon (born March 3, 1930) is an American lawyer and politician from New York. From 1979 to 1987, he served as the 10th Borough President of The Bronx. Previously, he served for six years on the New York City Council.
Quick Facts 10th Borough President of The Bronx, Preceded by ...
Stanley Simon | |
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10th Borough President of The Bronx | |
In office January 5, 1979 ā March 11, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Robert Abrams |
Succeeded by | Fernando Ferrer |
Member of the New York City Council for the 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 ā December 29, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Bertram Gelfand |
Personal details | |
Born | (1930-03-03) March 3, 1930 (age 94) The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | New York University Brooklyn Law School |
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In 1987, he was convicted of Federal racketeering charges along with Rep. Mario Biaggi and Robert Garcia in connection with the Wedtech scandal.[1]