Preceded by Norman F. Lent Alma mater Hofstra University Succeeded by Daniel Frisa Religion Judaism | Political party Republican Party Name David Levy Spouse(s) Tracy Burgess | |
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Born December 18, 1953 (age 70)
Johnson County, Indiana ( 1953-12-18 ) | ||
David A. Levy (born December 18, 1953, Johnson County, Indiana) is a Republican politician, lawyer, former member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and the incumbent Counsel to the Hempstead Town Supervisor.
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Education and early career
Levy is a graduate of Hofstra University, Village of Hempstead, New York and Hofstra University's Law School. Before serving as a representative, Levy was a lawyer, utility company executive, and member of the Hempstead Town Council from 1989 to 1993. He has also served in the News Departments of radio stations WGBB (Freeport, New York), WHN (New York), WINS (New York) and WKJY (Hempstead, New York).
House of Representatives
A Republican, Levy succeeded representative Norman F. Lent, who was also a Republican and did not stand for re-election in 1992. Levy sought his party's renomination in 1994, but it instead went to a more conservative challenger, Dan Frisa, who went on to win election but was defeated after one term by Democrat Carolyn McCarthy.
Post congress
He is the Counsel to the Town of Hempstead supervisor from 1995 to present.
Personal life
Levy is married to former WFAN personality Tracy Burgess.