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Arthur J. Katzman was an American politician who served as a member of the New York City Council representing the 29th District, which includes Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and parts of Maspeth, Richmond Hill and Elmhurst.
Katzman served in his position from 1962 until his retirement in 1991. Katzman ran as an insurgent Reform Democrat against incumbent George J. Schneider.
Among his first achievements in office was legislation that provided funding for Yellowstone Municipal Park, a playground that was later named after Katzman. At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest serving member of the City Council.
Biography
Katzman was born on September 21, 1903 in Belarus and emigrated to the United States with his family when at age 5. Their first home in New York City was in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Katzman graduated from Brooklyn Law School and based in law practice in Forest Hills, Queens. He later represented this neighborhood in the City Council.
He died on August 29, 1993, at his daughter's home in Mountain View, California.