Donald Halperin

Donald Halperin
Donald Halperin
Member of the New York State Senate; from the 21st district
	In office; January 6, 1993 – October 4, 1993
Preceded by	Marty Markowitz
Succeeded by	Carl Kruger
Member of the New York State Senate; from the 18th district
	In office; January 5, 1983 – December 31, 1992
Preceded by	Thomas J. Bartosiewicz
Succeeded by	Velmanette Montgomery
Member of the New York State Senate; from the 20th district
	In office; January 3, 1973 – December 31, 1982
Preceded by	Albert B. Lewis
Succeeded by	Thomas J. Bartosiewicz
Member of the New York State Senate; from the 16th district
	In office; January 6, 1971 – December 31, 1972
Preceded by	William Rosenblatt
Succeeded by	A. Frederick Meyerson
Personal details
Born	July 25, 1945; Brooklyn, New York, US
Died	June 25, 2006 (aged 60); Brooklyn, New York, US
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Brooklyn, New York

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

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

^ ^a ^b Dennis Hevesi (June 30, 2006). "Donald Halperin, 60, Senator Who Was Deeply Loyal to Brooklyn, Dies". The New York Times.
^ New York Red Book (1985–1986; pg. 93)
^ Frank J. Prial (March 11, 1975). "Bill is proposed on transplants". The New York Times.
^ THE 1993 PRIMARY: Public Advocate in The New York Times on September 15, 1993
^ Cuomo Picks Investment Banker For Municipal Assistance Post in The New York Times on October 5, 1993
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ Michael Oreskes (May 5, 1983). "Democrats Report Tentative Truce To End 4-week Senate Slowdown". The New York Times.
^ "Carey in Deal On Drug Bill". The New York Times. June 6, 1979.
^ "Civil Liberties Unit Flunks Legislature On Voting Record". The New York Times. October 12, 1971.

New York State Senate
Preceded by William Rosenblatt	New York State Senate 16th District 1971–1972	Succeeded by A. Frederick Meyerson
Preceded by Albert B. Lewis	New York State Senate 20th District 1973–1982	Succeeded by Thomas J. Bartosiewicz
Preceded by Thomas J. Bartosiewicz	New York State Senate 18th District 1983–1992	Succeeded by Velmanette Montgomery
Preceded by Marty Markowitz	New York State Senate 21st District 1993	Succeeded by Carl Kruger

[DonHalperin.NYTobit-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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