Background
Weisenberg was born on December 31, 1933, and has been a lifelong resident of Long Beach, New New York
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Harvey Weisenberg
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Harvey Weisenberg, state legislator. Recipient Gold Link award, Link Counseling Center, Humanitarian award, National Committee Furtherance Jewish Education, Brotherhood award, Nassau County Jewish War Veterinary. Member of United States Lifeguard Association, Nassau County Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Long Beach Chamber of C., Lions Club.
Education
He graduated from Long Beach High School in 1952. After attending Niagara University on a basketball scholarship, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University in 1958. He holds an Master of Science degree from Hofstra University (1962), along with a professional diploma in administration from the Long Island University C.W. Post Campus (1981).
Career
He was President of the Long Beach City Council in 1977 and 1980. On February 14, 1989, he was elected to the State Assembly, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Arthur J. Kremer. He was re-elected many times, and remained in the Assembly until 2014, sitting in the 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd, 194th, 195th, 196th, 197th, 198th, 199th and 200th New York State Legislatures.
He represented the 20th assembly district which comprised Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Island Park, Oceanside, East Rockaway, the Five Towns, and parts of Lynbrook and Rockville Centre.
He rose to the position of Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore. In 2007, he sponsored Jonathan"s Law.
Weisenberg announced on April 28, 2014 that he would not seek re-election.
Achievements
Membership
Member of United States Lifeguard Association, Nassau County Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Long Beach Chamber of C., Lions Club.
Connections
Married Ellen Weisenberg. 5 children.
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Political Party
Democratic party
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1958
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Career
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1977
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1980
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1989
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2001
Awards
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Recipient Gold Link award, Link Counseling Center, Humanitarian award, National Committee Furtherance Jewish Education, Brotherhood award, Nassau County Jewish War Veterinary.Recipient Gold Link award, Link Counseling Center, Humanitarian award, National Committee Furtherance Jewish Education, Brotherhood award, Nassau County Jewish War Veterinary.