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The Honorable Gary Ackerman
United States Representative

Washington, DC 20515-0000

Biographical Information

Born: November 19, 1942
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Home: Queens, NY
Family: Wife: Rita Gail Tewel; 3 children.

Educational Experience:

BA, Queens College, 1965.

Professional Experience (Includes Military Experience):

New York City School Teacher, 1965-70
Publisher/Founder, The Queens Tribune, 1970-79.

Organizational Memberships:

'Too numerous'

Political Experience:

New York State Senate, 1978-83
Sought Democratic Nomination for New York City Council at Large, 1977.Party endorsements:
Independence PartyLiberal Party

Date First Elected to the House: March 1, 1983