A. Frederick Meyerson (February 2, 1918 – June 29, 2009) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

A. Frederick Meyerson
Member of the New York State Senate from the 16th district
In office
January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1976
Preceded byDonald Halperin
Succeeded byHoward E. Babbush
Member of the New York State Senate from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 1969 – December 31, 1972
Preceded bySimon J. Liebowitz
Succeeded byMartin J. Knorr
Personal details
Born(1918-02-02)February 2, 1918
DiedJune 29, 2009(2009-06-29) (aged 91)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseShirley
Children2
Alma materThomas Jefferson High School
St. John's University
St. John's University School of Law
ProfessionPolitician, lawyer

Life

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He was born on February 2, 1918. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He graduated from St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and from St. John's University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1944, and was employed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.[1] Later he was law clerk to a Supreme Court Justice. He married Shirley, and they had two children.

Meyerson was a member of the New York State Senate from 1969 to 1976, sitting in the 178th, 179th, 180th and 181st New York State Legislatures. In the evening of July 17, 1969, he tried to assist two policemen and got stabbed in the back twice by members of a youth gang.[2] He resigned his seat in March 1976, and was appointed to the New York City Criminal Court.

In November 1982, he was elected to the New York Supreme Court (2nd D.).[3]

He died on June 29, 2009.[4]

References

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  1. ^ New York Red Book (1973; pg. 98)
  2. ^ State Senator Aiding Policemen Is Knifed in The New York Times on July 18, 1969 (subscription required)
  3. ^ NEW YORK SUPREME COURT in The New York Times on November 4, 1982
  4. ^ "MEYERSON, A FREDERICK" at Social Security Info
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
15th District

1969–1972
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Senate
16th District

1973–1976
Succeeded by