
Lena Cymbrowitz
Politician
1957 – 2000
Who was Lena Cymbrowitz?
Lena Cymbrowitz was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 45, which included the Brooklyn communities of Flatbush, Midwood, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, and a portion of Brighton Beach
Cymbrowitz was born in Egypt and came to the United States with her parents. She had a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Prior to her election she worked in fundraising and marketing.
In November 1998, she won 73 percent of the vote in a general election to replace former Assemblyman Daniel Feldman. This made her the first Sephardic Jew ever elected to state office.
She had two children with her husband, Steven Cymbrowitz. She died on August 21, 2000, after a long battle with cancer.
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- Born
- Jan 1, 1957
Egypt - Also known as
- Lena Azizo Cymbrowitz
- Spouses
- Steven Cymbrowitz
( - 2000/08/21)
- Steven Cymbrowitz
- Profession
- Died
- Aug 21, 2000
New York
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on July 23, 2013
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