Background
He was born on January 15, 1943, the son of State Senator and Supreme Court Justice Edward S. Lentol (1909–1981).
He was born on January 15, 1943, the son of State Senator and Supreme Court Justice Edward S. Lentol (1909–1981).
Bachelor, U. Dayton, 1965; postgraduate, St. John's U., 1966; Juris Doctor, U. Baltimore, 1969.
He has also previously served as Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Employees and the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations. In 2000, he was one of two Assembly members chosen by Sheldon Silver and Governor George Pataki to serve on the Election Modernization Task Force. The following year he was elected by his colleagues to represent the Brooklyn Assembly Delegation and appointed to New York City"s Community Action Board, of which he later became Chairman.
Prior to his election, Lentol served as an Assistant District Attorney within Kings County.
In 2001, Lentol was elected by his colleagues to direct the Brooklyn Assembly Delegation, responsible for making decisions and advocating for funds and activities for all areas of the borough.
Member of New York City Police Department Honorary Legion, Sons Italy, New York State Bar. Knights of Columbus, People's Firehous, Greenpoint Civic Council, John Smolenski & Consol Democratic Clubs, Seneca.
Married.