Donald Halperin

Donald Marc Halperin (July 25, 1945 – June 26, 2006) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.[1]

Donald Halperin
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 21st district
In office
January 6, 1993 – October 4, 1993
Preceded byMarty Markowitz
Succeeded byCarl Kruger
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 18th district
In office
January 5, 1983 – December 31, 1992
Preceded byThomas J. Bartosiewicz
Succeeded byVelmanette Montgomery
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 20th district
In office
January 3, 1973 – December 31, 1982
Preceded byAlbert B. Lewis
Succeeded byThomas J. Bartosiewicz
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 6, 1971 – December 31, 1972
Preceded byWilliam Rosenblatt
Succeeded byA. Frederick Meyerson
Personal details
Born(1945-07-25)July 25, 1945
Brooklyn, New York
DiedJune 25, 2006(2006-06-25) (aged 60)
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Brooklyn, New York

Early life

He was born on July 25, 1945, the son of Charles Halperin and Gladys Halperin. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School.[2] He graduated from Rutgers University in 1967, and from Brooklyn Law School in 1970. He married Brenda, and they had two children. While still in law school, he entered politics as a Democrat.

Career

Halperin was a member of the New York State Senate[3] from 1971 to 1993, sitting in the 179th, 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th and 190th New York State Legislatures. In September 1993, he ran in the Democratic primary for New York City Public Advocate, but came in fifth among six candidates.[4] On October 4, 1993, Halperin was appointed as New York State Commissioner of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal.[5] He remained in office until the end of 1994.[6][7][8] Afterwards Halperin practiced law in New York City.

He was among those who, outnumbered 35 Republicans to 26 Democrat state senators, used a 23 day slowdown until concessions were made by the majority.[9] This was not the only time Halperin was involved in influencing outcomes.[10] In 1971 the New York Civil Liberties Union ranked him the third most liberal member of the legislature's upper house.[11]

Death

He died on June 26, 2006, in the Menorah Nursing Home in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, of lung cancer,[1] and was buried at the Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Glendale, Queens.

References
  1. Dennis Hevesi (June 30, 2006). "Donald Halperin, 60, Senator Who Was Deeply Loyal to Brooklyn, Dies". The New York Times.
  2. New York Red Book (1985–1986; pg. 93)
  3. Frank J. Prial (March 11, 1975). "Bill is proposed on transplants". The New York Times.
  4. THE 1993 PRIMARY: Public Advocate in The New York Times on September 15, 1993
  5. Cuomo Picks Investment Banker For Municipal Assistance Post in The New York Times on October 5, 1993
  6. Gov. Mario M. Cuomo and NYS Commissioner David M. Halperin. (1994). 1994-1995 Programs: Housing Operations. Albany, NY: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
  7. Gov. Mario M. Cuomo and NYS Commissioner Donald M. Halperin. (1994). 1994-1995 Programs: Community Development. Albany, New York: New York State Division of Housing and Renewal.
  8. Gov. Mario M. Cuomo and Commissioner Donald M. Halperin. (1994). 1994-1995 Programs Rent Administration. Albany, NY: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
  9. Michael Oreskes (May 5, 1983). "Democrats Report Tentative Truce To End 4-week Senate Slowdown". The New York Times.
  10. "Carey in Deal On Drug Bill". The New York Times. June 6, 1979.
  11. "Civil Liberties Unit Flunks Legislature On Voting Record". The New York Times. October 12, 1971.
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