Background
Bookman, William Irving was born on July 28, 1922 in New York City. Son of Irving H. and Amy (Stern) Bookman.
Bookman, William Irving was born on July 28, 1922 in New York City. Son of Irving H. and Amy (Stern) Bookman.
Bachelor of Journalism, University Missouri, 1944.
Reporter, Park Row News Svc., New York City, 1946-1952; reporter, Yonkers (New York) Herald Statesman, 1953-1958; city editor, editor, White Plains (New York) Reporter Dispatch, 1958-1971; associate editor, Gannett Suburban Newspapers, White Plains, 1971-1987; columnist, Gannett Suburban Newspapers, White Plains, since 1988.
Founder, chairman Child Abuse Prevention Center, White Plains, 1981-1991. Member, chairman New York State Committee Open Government, Albany, 1988-1997. Sergeant United States Army, 1944-1946.
Member New York State Society Newspaper Editors (life, president 1968-1969, Friend of Free press 1988), White Plains Exchange Club (Book of Golden Deeds 1985), Old Guard White Plains.
Married Nancy Noye, July 6, 1945. Children: Susan, Kathryn.