Michael Simanowitz (August 10, 1971 – September 2, 2017) was a Democratic New York State Assembly member from the borough of

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Election to New York State Assembly

Simanowitz was a resident of the Electchester housing cooperative, part of the neighborhood of

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in the New York City borough of Queens. He was chief of staff to Nettie Mayersohn, the local assemblywoman for 28 years, and after Mayersohn announced her retirement, Simanowitz was elected in a

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on September 13, 2011, to replace her.

Auxiliary police officer

Simanowitz served on the

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's 107 Precinct Auxiliary Unit since 1995. For nine years he served as that unit's commanding officer. Simanowitz achieved the rank of Auxiliary Deputy Inspector.

Death

Simanowitz died on September 2, 2017, at the age of 46 after an undisclosed illness.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Simanowitz, Michael 1971 births 2017 deaths People from Forest Hills, Queens American Orthodox Jews Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly New York City Police Department officers People from Flushing, Queens Queens College, City University of New York alumni Jewish American state legislators in New York (state) 21st-century American politicians Politicians from Queens, New York 21st-century American Jews