David A. Levy
Encyclopedia
David A. Levy was a member of the United States House of Representatives
from 1993 to 1995, representing the fourth district of New York
.
A Republican
, Levy succeeded representative Raymond J. McGrath
, who was also a Republican and did not stand for re-election in 1992. A moderate Republican, Levy sought his party's renomination in 1994, but it instead went to a more conservative challenger Dan Frisa, who was defeated after one term.
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).
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from 1993 to 1995, representing the fourth district of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
A Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Levy succeeded representative Raymond J. McGrath
Raymond J. McGrath
Raymond Joseph McGrath is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican from New York....
, who was also a Republican and did not stand for re-election in 1992. A moderate Republican, Levy sought his party's renomination in 1994, but it instead went to a more conservative challenger Dan Frisa, who was defeated after one term.
Levy is a graduate of Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a private, nonsectarian institution of higher learning located in the Village of Hempstead, New York, United States, about east of New York City: less than an hour away by train or car...
, Village of Hempstead
Hempstead (village), New York
Hempstead is a village located in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 53,891 at the 2010 census.Hofstra University is located on the border between Hempstead and Uniondale.-Foundation:...
, 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 of Hempstead, New York
Hempstead is one of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, United States, occupying the southwest part of the county. There are twenty-two incorporated villages completely or partially in the town. Hempstead's combined population was 759,757 at the 2010 Census, the majority of the population...
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).