Background
Curry was born on June 18, 1909, in New York City.
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He served in the United States. Navy during World World War World War II He lived in New Dorp, Staten Island, and entered politics as a Democrat. 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.
In November 1956, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Republican John Jay Marchi.
He died in March 1982. Edward Curry Avenue in Bloomfield, Staten Island was named in his honor.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Company, 2nd Doctorate) from 1949 to 1952, sitting in the 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th Doctorate) in 1955 and 1956. Curry was a member of the New York City Council from 1958 to 1978.
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Democratic party