David A. Levy

For other people with the same name, see David Levy (disambiguation).
David A. Levy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 4th district
In office
January 3, 1993  January 3, 1995
Preceded by Norman F. Lent
Succeeded by Daniel Frisa
Personal details
Born (1953-12-18) December 18, 1953
Johnson County, Indiana
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Tracy Burgess
Alma mater Hofstra University
Religion Judaism[1]

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.

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.[2]

Personal life

Levy is married to former WFAN personality Tracy Burgess.

References

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Norman F. Lent
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 4th congressional district

1993–1995
Succeeded by
Daniel Frisa


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