Leonard Farbstein

(1902- )

FARBSTEIN, Leonard, a Representative from New York; born in New York City October 12, 1902; attended public schools and graduated from High School of Commerce; studied at City College of New York and Hebrew Union Teachers College; graduated from New York University Law School in 1924; was admitted to the bar in 1925 and commenced the practice of law in New York City; member of the State assembly 1932-1956; during the First World War served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve; vice chairman of East River Day Camp, a philanthropic organization; elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-fifth and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1957-January 3, 1971); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1970 to the Ninety-second Congress; is a resident of New York City.

Source: Biographical Dictionary of the United States Congress