Robert Abrams
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For the U.S. Army general, see Robert B. Abrams.
Robert Abrams (born July 4, 1938) is an American attorney and politician. He served as the attorney general of New York from 1979 to 1993 and was the Democratic nominee for the 1992 United States Senate election in New York.
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Robert Abrams | |
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60th Attorney General of New York | |
In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1993 | |
Governor | Hugh Carey Mario Cuomo |
Preceded by | Louis Lefkowitz |
Succeeded by | Oliver Koppell |
9th Borough President of The Bronx | |
In office January 1, 1970 – December 31, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Herman Badillo |
Succeeded by | Stanley Simon |
Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1969 | |
Preceded by | John T. Satriale |
Succeeded by | Alan Hochberg |
Constituency | 89th district (1966) 81st district (1967–1969) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1938-07-04) July 4, 1938 (age 85) Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Diane Schulder Abrams |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Columbia College New York University |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Website | Website |
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