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American politician

Lena Cymbrowitz
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 45th district
In office
January 1, 1999 – August 21, 2000
Preceded byDaniel L. Feldman
Succeeded bySteven Cymbrowitz
Personal details
BornLena Azizo
(1957-01-01)January 1, 1957
Egypt
DiedAugust 21, 2000(2000-08-21) (aged 43)
New York City
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSteven Cymbrowitz
ChildrenJay, Jennifer
ProfessionPolitician

Lena Cymbrowitz (January 1, 1957 – August 21, 2000) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly. She represented Assembly District 45, which included the Brooklyn communities of Flatbush, Midwood, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, and a portion of Brighton Beach.

Early life and family

Cymbrowitz (née Azizo) was born in Egypt and came to the United States with her parents, Albert Azizo and Lilianne Tawil Tawil Azizo. She had a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Prior to her election she worked in fundraising and marketing. Cymbrowitz had two children (Jay and Jennifer) with her husband Steven Cymbrowitz. She died on August 21, 2000, after a long battle with cancer. While in office, she had advocated for increasing monies allocated for mammographs.

Career

In November 1998, following a New York Times endorsement in a September primary, about which they commented that "nomination is tantamount to election" she was elected in the 45th District's general election to the New York State Assembly, receiving over 70% of the votes cast. to replace former Assemblyman Daniel Feldman. This made her the first Sephardic Jew ever elected to state office. She died just more than halfway through her first elected term in office. The Lena Cymbrowitz Distinguished Legislator Award was named in her memory.

New York State Assembly
Preceded byDaniel L. Feldman New York State Assembly
45th District
1999–2000 		Succeeded bySteven Cymbrowitz

References

  1. ^ "LENA CYMBROWITZ, Born AZIZO, Passes Away At 43". Historical Society of Jews From Egypt. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  2. ^ Liff, Bob (August 22, 2000). "Lena Cymbrowitz, 43". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "Lena Cymbrowitz -- Brooklyn Assemblywoman, 43". The New York Times. August 22, 2000. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  4. "Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record". Genealogy Bank. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  5. "Opinion: Democratic Primary Choices". The New York Times. September 15, 1998. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  6. "NY Assembly 45: 1998 Race Details". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  7. "COJO Legislative Fete Welcomes a Who's Who". The Jewish Press. March 21, 2018. Receiving the Lena Cymbrowitz Distinguished Legislator Award
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