Michael Simanowitz


Michael Simanowitz was a Democratic New York State Assembly member from the borough of Queens.

Election to New York State Assembly

Simanowitz was a resident of the Electchester housing cooperative, part of the neighborhood of Flushing in the New York City borough of Queens. He was chief of staff to Nettie Mayersohn, the local assemblywoman for 28 years, and after Mayersohn announced her retirement, Simanowitz was elected in a special election on September 13, 2011 to replace her.

Auxiliary police officer

Simanowitz served on the New York City Police Department Auxiliary Police's 107 Precinct Auxiliary Unit since 1995. For nine years he served as that unit's commanding officer. Simanowitz achieved the rank of Auxiliary Deputy Inspector.

Death

Simanowitz died on September 2, 2017, at the age of 46 after an undisclosed illness.