Edward V. Curry

American politician

Edward V. Curry

Member of the New York City Council from the Staten Island at-large district
In office
1974–1977
Preceded by| Anthony Gaeta
Succeeded by| Mary T. Codd
Member of the New York City Council from the 27th district
In office
1966–1974
Preceded by| David Ross
Succeeded by| Luis A. Olmedo
Member of the New York City Council from the 19th district
In office
1958–1966
Preceded by| James J. Boland
Succeeded by| Dominick Corso
Member of the New York State Senate from the 19th district
In office
1955–1956
Preceded by| Francis J. Mahoney
Succeeded by| John J. Marchi
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Richmond County 2nd district
In office
1949–1952
Preceded by| Edmund P. Radigan
Succeeded by| Lucio F. Russo
Personal details
Born|

Edward Vincent Curry

(1909-06-18)June 18, 1909
New York City, U.S.
Died| March 1982 (aged 72)
Political party| Democratic
Profession| Politician
Military service
Allegiance| United States
Branch/service| United States Navy
Battles/wars| World War II

Edward Vincent Curry (June 18, 1909 – March 1982) was an American politician from New York.

## Life

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Curry was born on June 18, 1909, in New York City. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived in New Dorp, Staten Island, and entered politics as a Democrat.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Co., 2nd D.) from 1949 to 1952, sitting in the 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. His 1948 campaign for the State Assembly made the establishment of a free college for Staten Island his primary objective. Curry's victory improved higher education on Staten Island.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) in 1955 and 1956. In November 1956, he ran for re-election but was defeated by Republican John J. Marchi.

Curry was a member of the New York City Council from 1958 to 1978.

He died in March 1982.

Edward Curry Avenue in Bloomfield, Staten Island was named in his honor.

## References

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* History of the College of Staten Island
* A Guide to Staten Island
* http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/curry.html
* http://thomas.loc.gov/home/gpoxmlc109/hr1032_ih.xml Archived 2014-12-09 at the Wayback Machine
* Map of Edward Curry Avenue in Staten Island, New York

New York State Assembly

Preceded by

Edmund P. Radigan

|  Member of the New York State Assembly
from the Richmond County 2nd district
1949–1952  | Succeeded by

Lucio F. Russo

New York State Senate
Preceded by

Francis J. Mahoney

|  Member of the New York State Senate
from the 19th district
1955–1956  | Succeeded by

John J. Marchi

New York City Council
Preceded by

James J. Boland

|  Member of the New York City Council
from the 19th district
1958–1966  | Succeeded by

Dominick Corso

Preceded by

David Ross

|  Member of the New York City Council
from the 27th district
1966–1974  | Succeeded by

Luis A. Olmedo

Preceded by

Anthony Gaeta

|  Member of the New York City Council
from the Staten Island at-large district
1974–1977  | Succeeded by

Mary T. Codd

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