Larry Seabrook
Encyclopedia
Larry B. Seabrook is the current New York City Council
man from District 12 in New York City
which covers the Co-op City
, Williamsbridge
, Wakefield
, Edenwald
, Baychester
, and Eastchester
sections of the Northeast Bronx. Seabrook is a Democrat
from Co-op City in the Bronx, he has held a number of elected offices throughout his career, and with his election to the New York City Council in 2001, became the first African-American politician
to hold office in three separate legislative branches of government, both on a municipal and statewide level. In 2010, Seabrook was indicted by the federal government on corruption charges.
. Seabrook's district in the Bronx was heavily African-American. Seabrook defeated the 10-year Italian incumbent Vincent Marchiselli
in the Democratic primary. (In many legislative districts in New York City, winning the Democratic primary is tantamount to winning the general election since the Republican Party is so weak at the local level.) Seabrook served in the Assembly for 11 years.
In February 1996, Seabrook moved up to the New York State Senate
, winning a special election to fill the unexpired term of State Senator Joseph Galiber, who died. Seabrook was re-elected in November 1996 and then in 1998.
In 1996 and 1998, Seabrook considered challenging Congressman Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary, but backed out both times. After it was redrawn after the 1990 Census, Engel's district became heavily Hispanic and African-American.
In 2000, Seabrook gave up his seat in the State Senate and finally challenged Engel, who fell out of favor with the Bronx Democratic Party organization. In a bitter campaign, Engel defeated Seabrook in the Democratic primary.
In 2001, Seabrook was elected to the New York City Council. Seabrook was re-elected to the Council in 2005 and in 2009 (after the term-limts law was amended).
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. The council monitors performance of city agencies and...
man from District 12 in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
which covers the Co-op City
Co-op City, Bronx
Co-op City , located in the Baychester section of the Borough of the Bronx in northeast New York City, is one of the largest cooperative housing developments in the world. Situated at the intersection of Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, the community is part of Bronx Community Board 10...
, Williamsbridge
Williamsbridge, Bronx
Williamsbridge is a working class neighborhood geographically located in the northeast Bronx borough of New York City in the United States. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 12. Its boundaries, starting from the north and moving clockwise are: East 222nd Street to the north, Boston...
, Wakefield
Wakefield, Bronx
Wakefield is a working-class section of the northern borough of the Bronx in New York City, bounded by the New York city line with Westchester County or 243rd street to the north,and 222nd Street to the south, and the Bronx River, Bronx River Parkway and Metro-North Railroad tracks to the west...
, Edenwald
Edenwald, Bronx
Edenwald located in the northeast section of The Bronx, a borough of New York City, is the area north of Baychester, south of Wakefield, east of Bronxwood, and west of Boston Post Road and "the valley", a sub-neighborhood of Eastchester...
, Baychester
Baychester, Bronx
Baychester is a working class neighborhood geographically located in the northeast Bronx borough of New York City in the United States. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 12. Its boundaries, starting from the north and moving clockwise are: East 222nd Street to the north, the New...
, and Eastchester
Eastchester, Bronx
Eastchester is a working class neighborhood in the northeast Bronx borough of New York City in the United States. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 12...
sections of the Northeast Bronx. Seabrook is a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
from Co-op City in the Bronx, he has held a number of elected offices throughout his career, and with his election to the New York City Council in 2001, became the first African-American politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
to hold office in three separate legislative branches of government, both on a municipal and statewide level. In 2010, Seabrook was indicted by the federal government on corruption charges.
Career
Larry Seabrook was first elected to office in 1984, winning a seat in the New York State AssemblyNew York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
. Seabrook's district in the Bronx was heavily African-American. Seabrook defeated the 10-year Italian incumbent Vincent Marchiselli
Vincent Marchiselli
Vincent A. Marchiselli is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly from the Bronx, New York.Before getting involved in politics, Marchiselli was president of his own funeral home, Marchiselli Funeral Homes, in the Bronx. Marchiselli first ran for office in 1970, but lost the...
in the Democratic primary. (In many legislative districts in New York City, winning the Democratic primary is tantamount to winning the general election since the Republican Party is so weak at the local level.) Seabrook served in the Assembly for 11 years.
In February 1996, Seabrook moved up to the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
, winning a special election to fill the unexpired term of State Senator Joseph Galiber, who died. Seabrook was re-elected in November 1996 and then in 1998.
In 1996 and 1998, Seabrook considered challenging Congressman Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary, but backed out both times. After it was redrawn after the 1990 Census, Engel's district became heavily Hispanic and African-American.
In 2000, Seabrook gave up his seat in the State Senate and finally challenged Engel, who fell out of favor with the Bronx Democratic Party organization. In a bitter campaign, Engel defeated Seabrook in the Democratic primary.
In 2001, Seabrook was elected to the New York City Council. Seabrook was re-elected to the Council in 2005 and in 2009 (after the term-limts law was amended).
Professional highlights and education
- He holds an associate's degreeAssociate's degreeAn associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
from Kingsborough Community CollegeKingsborough Community CollegeKingsborough Community College , part of the City University of New York system, is the only community college in Brooklyn, New York. The campus is located at Manhattan Beach, which is at the eastern end of Coney Island. The 71-acre campus overlooks Sheepshead Bay, Jamaica Bay, and the Atlantic...
, a bachelor's degreeBachelor's degreeA bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in History and Urban Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a master's degreeMaster's degreeA master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
from Long Island UniversityLong Island UniversityLong Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:...
, and J.D.Juris DoctorJuris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from CUNY Law School in QueensQueensQueens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
. - He has served as an administrator and instructor at Marist CollegeMarist CollegeMarist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
. - Seabrook served as a delegate to Democratic National ConventionDemocratic National ConventionThe Democratic National Convention is a series of presidential nominating conventions held every four years since 1832 by the United States Democratic Party. They have been administered by the Democratic National Committee since the 1852 national convention...
from New York in 2004. - Seabrook is currently an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal JusticeJohn Jay College of Criminal JusticeThe John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York in Midtown Manhattan, New York City and is the only liberal arts college with a criminal justice and forensic focus in the United States. The college offers programs in Forensic Science and Forensic...
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