John C. Dearie
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John C. Dearie is a lawyer and former New York State Assemblyman from the Bronx. A Democrat, he served in the Assembly from 1973 until 1992. He won the Assembly seat for the 85th District in 1973 after Anthony Mercorella went to the State Assembly. Dearie ran for New York City Comptroller in 1981, but was defeated by the incumbent, Harrison J. Goldin
in the Democratic primary. Shortly after, redistricting placed Dearie in the same district as Republican Guy Velella
, which now covered Parkchester and Throggs Neck. Dearie would defeat Velella in the 1982 election. Dearie would serve 10 years, only for redistricting to hurt him once again by placing him in the same district as Stephen B. Kaufman
, which now covered Throggs Neck, Westchester Square, and Co-op City. This allowed for the creation of a new Hispanic seat covering most of Dearie's old territory in Parkchester and West Farms, where Peter Rivera
won. Dearie decided to retire from politics after 1992 to focus on his career as lawyer.
Harrison J. Goldin
Harrison Jay Goldin is a lawyer and former New York politician. He served as New York City Comptroller from 1974 to 1989. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1973 and ran in the 1989 Democratic Primary election for Mayor of New York...
in the Democratic primary. Shortly after, redistricting placed Dearie in the same district as Republican Guy Velella
Guy Velella
Guy John Velella was a Republican New York State Senator from The Bronx.A political leader, state assemblyman, and state senator for over 30 years, Velella was indicted in 2002 with 25 counts of bribery and conspiracy for allegedly accepting at least $137,000 in exchange for steering public-works...
, which now covered Parkchester and Throggs Neck. Dearie would defeat Velella in the 1982 election. Dearie would serve 10 years, only for redistricting to hurt him once again by placing him in the same district as Stephen B. Kaufman
Stephen B. Kaufman
Stephen B. Kaufman is a lawyer and former Democratic City Councilman and New York State Assemblyman from the Bronx. In 2004, he ran unsuccessfully for the New York State Senate.-External links:*...
, which now covered Throggs Neck, Westchester Square, and Co-op City. This allowed for the creation of a new Hispanic seat covering most of Dearie's old territory in Parkchester and West Farms, where Peter Rivera
Peter Rivera
Peter Rivera represents District 76 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises West Farms, Van Nest, Castle Hill and Parkchester....
won. Dearie decided to retire from politics after 1992 to focus on his career as lawyer.