Background
Silver, Sheldon was born on February 13, 1944 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Frieda (Bearman) Silver.
Silver, Sheldon was born on February 13, 1944 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Frieda (Bearman) Silver.
Bachelor, Yeshiva University, 1965. Juris Doctor, Brooklyn College, 1968.
Associate Schechter & Schwartz, New York City, 1968-1971. Law secretary to Judge Francis Pecora New York Civil Court, 1971-1976. Partner Agri, Bilder & Silver, 1976-1981.
Member District 64 New York State Assembly, Albany, since 1977, interim speaker, 1994, speaker of the house, since 1994, chairman ways & means committee, 1992—1994, chairman rules committee, since 2001. Of counsel Weitz & Luxenberg, New York City, since 2002.
V.P. Bialystoker Synagogue, Young Israel Synagogue. Member of Assembly Puerto Rican /Hispanic Task Force.
Married Rosa Mandelkern, June 25, l967. Children: Edward, Janine, Michelle, Esther.