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Edward V. Curry

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Edward V. Curry
Member of the New York City Council from the Staten Island at-large district
In office
1974–1977
Preceded byAnthony Gaeta
Succeeded byMary T. Codd
Member of the New York City Council from the 27th district
In office
1966–1974
Preceded byDavid Ross
Succeeded byLuis A. Olmedo
Member of the New York City Council from the 19th district
In office
1958–1966
Preceded byJames J. Boland
Succeeded byDominick Corso
Member of the New York State Senate from the 19th district
In office
1955–1956
Preceded byFrancis J. Mahoney
Succeeded byJohn J. Marchi
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Richmond County 2nd district
In office
1949–1952
Preceded byEdmund P. Radigan
Succeeded byLucio F. Russo
Personal details
Born
Edward Vincent Curry

(1909-06-18)June 18, 1909
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 1982 (aged 72)
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionPolitician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II

Edward Vincent Curry (June 18, 1909 – March 1982) was an American politician from New York.

Life

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Curry was born on June 18, 1909, in New York City. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived in New Dorp, Staten Island, and entered politics as a Democrat.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Co., 2nd D.) from 1949 to 1952, sitting in the 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. His 1948 campaign for the State Assembly made the establishment of a free college for Staten Island his primary objective. Curry's victory improved higher education on Staten Island.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) in 1955 and 1956. In November 1956, he ran for re-election but was defeated by Republican John J. Marchi.

Curry was a member of the New York City Council from 1958 to 1978.

He died in March 1982.

Edward Curry Avenue in Bloomfield, Staten Island was named in his honor.

References

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New York State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the New York State Assembly
from the Richmond County 2nd district

1949–1952
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by Member of the New York State Senate
from the 19th district

1955–1956
Succeeded by
New York City Council
Preceded by Member of the New York City Council
from the 19th district

1958–1966
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the New York City Council
from the 27th district

1966–1974
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the New York City Council
from the Staten Island at-large district

1974–1977
Succeeded by